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 preparing work area for the sorting of waste.

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:

identify and organise plant, equipment and materials required for sorting waste

identify potential hazards and risks to operation, and select emergency and PPE

set up sorting site.

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:

client requirements for workplace portfolio case studies, if required

work plans and approved specifications

forms and procedures manuals

reports.

Method of assessment

The process of setting up sorting sites 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 the preparation of work area for sorting.

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 relevant to the job function, for example:

CPPWMT3044A Identify wastes and hazards.

Required skills

analytical skills to identify waste types and waste non-conformances

interpersonal skills to:

liaise with staff members

work in a team environment

oral communication skills to:

ask questions

follow instructions

reading skills to interpret:

job sheets

work requirements and material safety data sheets (MSDS)

problem-solving skills to identify hazards and risks

self-management skills to:

prioritise duties

conduct work practices safely and efficiently

use emergency and PPE

execute routine tasks

organise work methodically

written communication skills for record keeping

Required knowledge

identification of:

waste non-conformances

waste types, streams and characteristics

waste processing plant types

procedures for containing segregated waste types, including containment and isolation of hazardous waste

OHS requirements relating to:

dangerous goods and hazardous substances

OHS hierarchy of control

emergency response procedures to facilitate:

sorting set-up techniques

operation of waste processing plant and equipment

basic cleaning and maintenance of plant and equipment

plant shut-down, lock-out and isolation procedures

potential hazards and risks relating to:

waste sorting

containment and segregation techniques

emergency response procedures

service requirements, including:

client requirements

duty of care

organisational requirements

reporting requirements

waste management options

waste management hierarchy

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.

Job sheettypically includes:

emergency and PPE requirements

equipment requirements

personnel requirements

plant operation requirements

potential hazards and risks

reporting requirements

site requirements

waste types to be processed

work schedules.

Waste recovery requirements may include:

access to storage facility and recovery site

emergency and PPE

legislative requirements for recovery

potential hazards and risks of recovery

recovery equipment

security

signage

technical analysis

waste compatibilities.

Waste sorting site may include:

composting facility

landfill site

materials recovery facility

transfer station

treatment site

waste generator site.

Plantmay include:

autoclaves

balers

bobcats

boilers

bunded areas

centrifuges

chippers

combustion

compactors

composters

computer hardware and software

conveyors

crushers

dozers and associated earthmoving equipment

forklifts

hammer mills

incinerators

loaders:

front-end

rear-end

tailgate

materials recovery facility

microwaves

pipes

processing plants, including size-reduction processing plant

safety structures and controls

separators

shredders

sorters

storage tanks

tankers

transfer station

treatment plants, including:

biological treatment plant

chemical treatment plant

liquid waste treatment plant

microwave treatment plant

physical treatment plant

treatment tanks

trucks:

articulated

open-bodied

rigid

tub grinders.

Equipment may include:

barriers and warning signs

communications equipment

compactors

conveyors

generators

hoses

lifting equipment

loadshifting equipment

PPE

pumps

recording equipment

sampling equipment

scales

skips

sorting tables

storage containers

tools

trailers

trolleys

vacuums

weighbridge

waste containers.

Materials may include:

cleaning chemicals

cleaning rags

consumables

cover materials

fuels

lubricants

office requisites

oils

road maintenance materials

treatment and processing chemicals

water.

Emergency and personal protective equipmentmustinclude:

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 equipmentcould alsoinclude:

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.

Organisational requirements may include information found in:

briefing papers

job sheets

letters

memos

operations manuals

quality assurance documents

tender and contract documents

verbal or written instructions

work procedures.

Legislation and codesmay 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.

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.

Appropriate person may include:

supervisor

team leader

team member.

Waste typesmay include:

solid (non-hazardous), e.g. construction and demolition

liquid (non-hazardous), e.g. chemical and aqueous

hazardous - regulated, prescribed, quarantined, medical and clinical

recoverable resources, e.g. recyclable and green waste.

Non-conforming waste streams may include:

contamination

hazardous or dangerous waste

inferior quality and unacceptable waste streams.