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 displaying the maintenance requirements of a waste disposal site.

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:

select emergency and PPE

identify potential hazards and risks to maintenance activities

respond effectively to pest management

observe 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

Maintaining a disposal site 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 maintenance of a disposal site.

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:

CPPCMN3001B Participate in environmentally sustainable work practices

CPPCMN3003A Contribute to workplace safety arrangements

CPPWMT3021A Cover waste.

Required skills

analytical skills to:

identify hazards and risks

identify waste types and waste non-conformances

to identify and segregate waste, including:

identifying opportunities for resource recovery

maintaining landfill cell covers

basic gardening, including:

clearing

lawn mowing

pruning

interpersonal skills to:

work in a team environment

lead teams

literacy skills to:

label waste

write reports

read and interpret:

job sheets

graduated devices

work requirements and material safety data sheets (MSDS)

oral communication skills to:

ask questions

listen actively

provide information

give directions

problem-solving skills to select plant and equipment

technical skills to:

operate and maintain disposal site plant and equipment

undertake basic cleaning of plant and equipment

technology skills to use computers

self-management skills to:

apply signalling techniques

conduct work practices safely and efficiently

handle waste non-conformances

organise work methodically

use emergency and PPE

Required knowledge

environmental management relating to:

techniques to minimise erosion

waste types, streams and characteristics

waste covering requirements and considerations

industry standards and legislation

functions of plant, equipment and materials to facilitate:

operation of plant and equipment

cleaning and maintenance of plant and equipment

plant shut-down, lock-out and isolation procedures

identification of:

waste contaminants

waste non-conformances

types of waste cover materials, their uses and benefits

waste storage requirements

drainage clearing techniques

sample tests

landfill cover requirements and considerations

basic road maintenance requirements

identification of segregated waste types, including containment and isolation of hazardous waste

OHS requirements relating to:

dangerous goods and hazardous substances

OHS hierarchy of control

potential hazards and risks relating to:

disposal sites

emergency response procedures

service requirements for disposing of waste, 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.

Waste sitemay include:

landfill

materials recovery facility

processing plant

transfer station

treatment plant

waste generator site.

Plant may include:

autoclaves

balers

boilers

bunded areas

centrifuge

chippers

computer hardware and software

crushers

hammer mills

incinerators

microwaves

pipes

safety structures and controls

separators

shredders

sorters

storage tanks

treatment tanks

tub grinders.

Equipment may include:

barriers and warning signs

communications equipment

compactors

conveyors

dozers

generators

graders

hoses

lawnmowers

lifting equipment

loaders

loadshifting equipment

PPE

pumps

recording equipment

sampling equipment

scales

signage

skips

sorting tables

storage containers

tools

trailers

trolleys

trucks

vacuums

waste containers

weighbridge

whipper snippers.

Landscape materials may include:

cell cover materials

fertilisers

pesticides

plants

plant protection covers

road repairing materials.

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

MSDS

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

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.

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.

Potential 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.

Repairs to normal wear and damage to road may include:

compacting

repairing potholes

resurfacing:

dirt

gravel.

Preventative action to avoid further erosion may include:

drainage systems to prevent water erosion

ground covers

planting grasses

planting shrubs

tight compaction of cover

using wind breaks

watering (in line with water restrictions) to prevent wind erosion.

Pest management response may include:

biological controls

cultural controls

environmental controls

management controls.

Drains may include:

grease traps

groundwater cut-off drains

leachate collection system drains

silt traps.