The evidence guide provides advice on assessment and must be read in conjunction with the performance criteria, required skills and knowledge, range statement and the Assessment Guidelines for the Training Package.

Overview of assessment

This unit of competency could be assessed by observation of practical demonstration in the workplace or in a simulated environment, demonstrating the implementation of landfill rehabilitation plans.

Critical aspects for assessment and evidence required to demonstrate competency in this unit

A person who demonstrates competency in this unit must be able to provide evidence of the required skills and knowledge specified in this unit.

In particular the person should demonstrate the ability to:

determine rehabilitation work required

determine plant, equipment, tool and material requirements

profile soil and construct drains and berms according to closure/rehabilitation plan

comply with OHS requirements.

Context of and specific resources for assessment

Assessment of essential underpinning knowledge may be conducted in an off-site context. It is to comply with relevant regulatory or Australian standards’ requirements.

Resource implications for assessment include:

work plans and approved specifications

forms and procedures manuals.

Method of assessment

The implementation of a landfill rehabilitation plan must comply with industry expectations in the particular client environment. If the environment is narrowly defined or is not representative of industry needs, it may be necessary to refer to portfolio case studies to assess competency in landfill rehabilitation implementation.

Assessment methods must:

satisfy the endorsed Assessment Guidelines of the Property Services Training Package

include direct observation of tasks in real or simulated work conditions, with questioning to confirm the ability to consistently identify and correctly interpret the essential underpinning knowledge required for practical application

reinforce the integration of employability skills with workplace tasks and job roles

confirm that competency is verified and able to be transferred to other circumstances and environments.

Guidance information for assessment

Reasonable adjustments for people with disabilities must be made to assessment processes where required. This could include access to modified equipment and other physical resources, and the provision of appropriate assessment support.

Assessment processes and techniques should as far as is practical take into account the language, literacy and numeracy capacity of the candidate in relation to the competency being assessed.

This unit could be assessed on its own or in combination with other units of competency relevant to the job function, for example:

CPPCMN4002B Implement and monitor environmentally sustainable work practices

CPPWMT4030A Determine waste management services

CPPWMT5004A Develop waste management strategies

CPPWMT5036A Develop waste management plans

CPPWMT5057A Develop landfill rehabilitation plans.

Required skills

equipment operation and material handling skills to use:

PPE

hand tools

interpersonal skills to:

work in a team environment

lead teams

reading skills to interpret:

drawings

specifications

technical plans

material safety data sheets (MSDS)

documents

problem-solving skills to identify hazards and risks

self-management skills to:

apply diagnostic techniques

conduct work practices safely and efficiently

organise work methodically

keep records

use information technology to complete tasks

use emergency and PPE

work in confined area

oral communication skills to:

ask questions

listen effectively

consult with other staff or team members

signal

give instructions and information

planning and initiative skills to supervise teams, including:

providing guidance

determining and allocating work requirements

demonstrating functions associated with a rehabilitation plan

undertaking quality control inspections

planning and problem solving in tasks

critical thinking skills to implement landfill rehabilitation plan, identifying:

land rehabilitation prospects

resource needs

hazards and risks

written communication skills for:

report writing

documentation

Required knowledge

environmental issues relating to:

life cycle of products: re-new, re-use and recycle

environmental regulations

renewable energy

gardening methods, including:

flora, soil and nutrient requirements

draining methods

seed and plant varieties

seed and plant planting methods

watering principles

soil dynamics

fertiliser characteristics and application methods

identification of:

hazardous waste

waste types, streams and characteristics

waste non-conformances

unanticipated waste

waste non-conformance procedures

waste containment

waste disposal and recovery routes

interpretation of ground conditions for:

dumping techniques

pushing techniques

mixing and applying fertiliser

planting seedlings by machine and hand

watering

landfill site development plan:

plant and equipment requirements for site operations

tool and material requirements for site operations

material placement procedures, including:

recontouring characteristics

catchment systems

principles of erosion and water run-off

dust suppression

soil profiling

soil dynamics

soil horizon construction

draining methods

OHS requirements relating to:

dangerous goods and hazardous substances

OHS hierarchy of control

rehabilitation plan, including:

closure/rehabilitation

job requirements

review of rehabilitation plan

resource recovery options relating to:

valuable resources within materials

potential resources to be recovered

waste assessment review, including:

analysing waste practices

analysing previous assessment plans and processes

outlining possible benefits and outcomes from conducting waste assessment

incorporating standard audit requirements and procedures

incorporating nature and significance of waste minimisation hierarchy

incorporating types of client waste management surveys and their uses

waste management provision, including:

duty of care

legislation, regulations and codes of practice applicable to specific waste management functions

organisational pricing schedules

organisational requirements and structure, including workplace communication channels and procedures

waste management hierarchy

waste management options

The range statement relates to the unit of competency as a whole. It allows for different work environments and situations that may affect performance. Bold italicised wording, if used in the performance criteria, is detailed below. Essential operating conditions that may be present with training and assessment (depending on the work situation, needs of the candidate, accessibility of the item, and local industry and regional contexts) may also be included.

Environmental management may include:

carbon emission policy

environmental incidents

lean management

minimisation of waste

recycling

reducing use of non-renewable resources

environmental protection legislation

resource efficiency

resource recovery

voluntary environmental agreements entered into with external organisations

maintenance

production estimates and schedules

sampling and testing

support function requirements

sustainable management

waste prevention

waste receival schedule

waste transportation requirements.

Potential hazards and risks are those identified by the organisation that may lead to:

damage to plant, vehicle or property

harm to the environment

illness or injury to employees, contractors or the public

injuries resulting from manual handling and repetitive work.

Hazards and risks may include:

broken glass

broken metal

compaction equipment

contamination

dust

fire

gases and fumes

hazardous waste (e.g. sharps)

narrow driveways

other vehicles and equipment

overhanging signs

projectiles

spark-producing equipment

unguarded conveyor belts

weather.

Organisational requirements may include information found in:

briefing papers

job sheets

letters

memos

operations manuals

policy and procedures documents

quality assurance documents

site development plans

tender and contract documents

training materials

verbal or written instructions

work procedures.

Legislation and codes may include:

codes, including:

Australian Code for the Transport of Dangerous Goods by Road and Rail

industry

commonwealth, state and territory legislation, including:

anti-discrimination

environmental protection

equal employment opportunity

freedom of information

industrial

OHS

trade practices

road laws.

Supervisory processes may include:

delegating

implementing

monitoring

overseeing

planning

reviewing

targeting practices to meet deadlines.

Time available may include considering:

client instructions

contingencies

past experiences

skills and experience of operatives

location of project

methods to be employed

resources and equipment to be used.

Plant may include:

autoclave

balers

boilers

bunded areas

centrifuge

chippers

compactors

combustion

composters

computer hardware and software

conveyors

crushers

hammer mills

incinerator

materials recovery facility

microwave

pipes

processing plants, including size-reduction processing plant

safety structures and controls

separators

shredders

sorters

storage tanks

transfer station

treatment plants, including:

biological treatment plant

chemical treatment plant

liquid waste treatment plant

microwave treatment plant

physical treatment plant

treatment tanks

tub grinders.

Equipment may include:

barriers and warning signs

compactors

computer and associated hardware and software

conveyors

dozers

earthmoving equipment

forklifts

generators

hoses

lawnmowers

lifting equipment

loadshifting equipment

pumps

safety barriers and signage

sampling equipment

scales

scrapers

skips

sorting tables

storage containers

tractors

trucks:

articulated

rigid

vacuums

waste containers

weighbridge.

Material may include:

cell cover materials

cleaning fluids

cleaning rags

fertiliser

fuel

fuses

globes

gravel for wet weather tipping areas

lawn seed

lubricants

oil

pesticides

plant protection covers

plants

road repairing materials:

compacted materials

dirt

gravel

sand

water.

Emergency and personal protective equipment must include:

communications equipment

eye protection, such as goggles and protective glasses

eyewash kit

fire extinguishers

first aid kit

footwear

gloves

overalls and protective clothing.

Emergency and personal protective equipment could also include:

breathing apparatus

emergency procedure guides

face shields or masks

hard hats

hearing protection

material safety data sheets

spill kit.

Personal protective equipmentmust be:

cleaned and fitted according to organisational requirements, manufacturer specifications and OHS requirements

worn when required according to organisational requirements

stored according to organisational requirements.

Manufacturer specificationsare found in:

equipment specifications

instruction leaflets

operator manuals.

Catchment may include:

diversion channels

holding structures, such as:

banks

dams

drains

sediment dams.

Soil profile may include:

gravel

topsoil

various grades and types of materials.

Contamination may include:

exposure to sunlight

infestation

mixing with other waste types

rot or mould

waterlogging.

Drain and berm may be:

concrete

plastic

rock

soil.

Drain mechanism may include:

berm

flora coverage, such as:

grasses

small bushes

netting.

Erosion may include:

water run-off

wind.