Unit of Competency Mapping – Information for Teachers/Assessors – Information for Learners

CPPWMT4035 Mapping and Delivery Guide
Undertake waste process audits

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Issue Date: April 2024


Qualification -
Unit of Competency CPPWMT4035 - Undertake waste process audits
Description
Employability Skills
Learning Outcomes and Application This unit of competency specifies the outcomes required to carry out waste process audits to meet client requirements. The unit covers consulting with clients and site personnel to identify the audit objectives, and negotiate and agree on audit processes and site requirements to minimise disruption to processes and operations. The unit also covers identifying and managing hazards and risk at the audit site, and conducting a waste process audit including quantifying, characterising and sourcing waste streams and processes, and interviewing site personnel to gather additional operational information. The unit requires audit activity details to be recorded and audit data to be compiled and presented.The unit supports those who work in lead roles in a waste management team.No licensing, legislative, regulatory or certification requirements apply to this unit at the time of endorsement.
Duration and Setting X weeks, nominally xx hours, delivered in a classroom/online/blended learning setting.

The following must be present and available to learners during assessment activities:

equipment:

computer, software and personal protective equipment (PPE), as specified by organisational requirements

relationships with team members and supervisor:

working in a team.

Timeframe:

as specified by organisational requirements.

Assessor requirements

As a minimum, assessors must satisfy the assessor requirements in the Standards for Registered Training Organisations (RTOs) current at the time of assessment.
Prerequisites/co-requisites
Competency Field
Development and validation strategy and guide for assessors and learners Student Learning Resources Handouts
Activities 		Slides
PPT 		Assessment 1 Assessment 2 Assessment 3 Assessment 4
Elements of Competency Performance Criteria              
Element: Prepare for waste process audit.
  • Waste process audit objectives are identified from consultation withrelevant personnel and organisational procedures, and where available, findings of waste assessments.
  • Written approval for waste process audit is obtained from client according to organisational requirements.
  • Equipment required to conduct waste process audit is obtained and used according to organisational requirements.
  • Specific site requirements are identified and followed in consultation with client according to organisational requirements.
  • Hazards and risks are identified and managed or reported according to organisational and compliance requirements.
  • Waste process audit is organised to cause minimum disruption to site processes and operations.
       
Element: Carry out waste process audit activities.
  • Waste process audit is conducted according to organisational and compliance requirements.
  • Waste processes are identified and documented according to organisational requirements.
  • Produced waste streams are quantified, characterised and sourced to identify how and why they are generated.
  • Relevant personnel are interviewed to identify operational and process characteristics.
       
Element: Record and report waste process audit findings.
  • Waste process audit data is compiled and presented to client according to organisational requirements.
  • Details of waste process audit activities are recorded according to organisational requirements.
       


Evidence Required

List the assessment methods to be used and the context and resources required for assessment. Copy and paste the relevant sections from the evidence guide below and then re-write these in plain English.

Elements describe the essential outcomes.

Performance criteria describe the performance needed to demonstrate achievement of the element. Where bold italicised text is used, further information is detailed in the range of conditions.

1.

Prepare for waste process audit.

1.1.

Waste process audit objectives are identified from consultation withrelevant personnel and organisational procedures, and where available, findings of waste assessments.

1.2.

Written approval for waste process audit is obtained from client according to organisational requirements.

1.3.

Equipment required to conduct waste process audit is obtained and used according to organisational requirements.

1.4.

Specific site requirements are identified and followed in consultation with client according to organisational requirements.

1.5.

Hazards and risks are identified and managed or reported according to organisational and compliance requirements.

1.6.

Waste process audit is organised to cause minimum disruption to site processes and operations.

2.

Carry out waste process audit activities.

2.1.

Waste process audit is conducted according to organisational and compliance requirements.

2.2

Waste processes are identified and documented according to organisational requirements.

2.3.

Produced waste streams are quantified, characterised and sourced to identify how and why they are generated.

2.4.

Relevant personnel are interviewed to identify operational and process characteristics.

3.

Record and report waste process audit findings.

3.1.

Waste process audit data is compiled and presented to client according to organisational requirements.

3.2.

Details of waste process audit activities are recorded according to organisational requirements.

A person demonstrating competency in this unit must satisfy the requirements of the elements, performance criteria, foundation skills and range of conditions of this unit.

The person must also undertake two waste process audits.

While conducting above waste process audits, the person must:

consult with client to negotiate, agree and organise auditing processes and timeframes and obtain the client’s written approval for the audit

identify and comply with specific site requirements, as specified in the range of conditions

work safely to identify and manage or report hazards and risks at the audit site, and while using equipment, as specified in the range of conditions

interview site personnel to obtain operational and waste information

observe, assess and record waste processes including quantifying, characterising and sourcing produced waste streams to identify how and why they are generated

compile and present waste process audit findings

follow organisational policies and procedures and regulatory and legal requirements.

A person demonstrating competency in this unit must demonstrate knowledge of:

classifications of waste

hazards and risks associated with waste including hazardous substances and dangerous goods

industry-accepted waste audit processes, including:

common reasons for undertaking a waste process audit

methods used to assess waste types, streams and characteristics

waste minimisation hierarchy

sampling and recording techniques

types of client waste management surveys and their uses

site scoping

organisational policies and procedures and regulatory and legal requirements relating to waste process audits

waste containment methods

waste disposal and recovery methods

waste non-conformances.

Submission Requirements

List each assessment task's title, type (eg project, observation/demonstration, essay, assignment, checklist) and due date here

Assessment task 1: [title]      Due date:

(add new lines for each of the assessment tasks)

Assessment Tasks

Copy and paste from the following data to produce each assessment task. Write these in plain English and spell out how, when and where the task is to be carried out, under what conditions, and what resources are needed. Include guidelines about how well the candidate has to perform a task for it to be judged satisfactory.

Elements describe the essential outcomes.

Performance criteria describe the performance needed to demonstrate achievement of the element. Where bold italicised text is used, further information is detailed in the range of conditions.

1.

Prepare for waste process audit.

1.1.

Waste process audit objectives are identified from consultation withrelevant personnel and organisational procedures, and where available, findings of waste assessments.

1.2.

Written approval for waste process audit is obtained from client according to organisational requirements.

1.3.

Equipment required to conduct waste process audit is obtained and used according to organisational requirements.

1.4.

Specific site requirements are identified and followed in consultation with client according to organisational requirements.

1.5.

Hazards and risks are identified and managed or reported according to organisational and compliance requirements.

1.6.

Waste process audit is organised to cause minimum disruption to site processes and operations.

2.

Carry out waste process audit activities.

2.1.

Waste process audit is conducted according to organisational and compliance requirements.

2.2

Waste processes are identified and documented according to organisational requirements.

2.3.

Produced waste streams are quantified, characterised and sourced to identify how and why they are generated.

2.4.

Relevant personnel are interviewed to identify operational and process characteristics.

3.

Record and report waste process audit findings.

3.1.

Waste process audit data is compiled and presented to client according to organisational requirements.

3.2.

Details of waste process audit activities are recorded according to organisational requirements.

This section specifies work environments and conditions that may affect performance. Essential operating conditions that may be present (depending on the work situation, needs of the candidate, accessibility of the item, and local industry and regional contexts) are included. Bold italicised wording, if used in the performance criteria, is detailed below.

Relevant personnel must include:

client

site personnel.

Equipment must include personal protective equipment (PPE) and at least four of the following:

camera

computer

collection containers

lifting gear

measurement equipment

process charts and diagrams

recording and counting equipment

reference manuals

safety barriers and warning signs

sample bench

scales

site maps

software.

Specific site requirements must include:

access and egress points

locations of plant and equipment to be audited

time of audit to coincide with specific processes and operations

work health and safety requirements and noise control

work permits if required.

Compliance requirements must include:

commonwealth, state and territory legislation relating to waste process audits, including:

environmental protection

hazardous substances and dangerous goods

industry codes

client confidentiality and privacy

work health and safety

licensing requirements.

Waste processes must include:

actual and potential sources of waste

efficiency and effectiveness of work processes in managing and minimising waste

inputs, outputs and material balances

processes for waste pre-treatment, storing, handling and disposal.

Copy and paste from the following performance criteria to create an observation checklist for each task. When you have finished writing your assessment tool every one of these must have been addressed, preferably several times in a variety of contexts. To ensure this occurs download the assessment matrix for the unit; enter each assessment task as a column header and place check marks against each performance criteria that task addresses.

Observation Checklist

Tasks to be observed according to workplace/college/TAFE policy and procedures, relevant legislation and Codes of Practice Yes No Comments/feedback
Waste process audit objectives are identified from consultation withrelevant personnel and organisational procedures, and where available, findings of waste assessments. 
Written approval for waste process audit is obtained from client according to organisational requirements. 
Equipment required to conduct waste process audit is obtained and used according to organisational requirements. 
Specific site requirements are identified and followed in consultation with client according to organisational requirements. 
Hazards and risks are identified and managed or reported according to organisational and compliance requirements. 
Waste process audit is organised to cause minimum disruption to site processes and operations. 
Waste process audit is conducted according to organisational and compliance requirements. 
Waste processes are identified and documented according to organisational requirements. 
Produced waste streams are quantified, characterised and sourced to identify how and why they are generated. 
Relevant personnel are interviewed to identify operational and process characteristics. 
Waste process audit data is compiled and presented to client according to organisational requirements. 
Details of waste process audit activities are recorded according to organisational requirements. 

Forms

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