Critical aspects of competency
Correct determination of monitoring requirements.
Effective organisation and monitoring of contained waste storage.
Correct determination of monitoring equipment requirements.
Correct selection of appropriate emergency and personal protective equipment requirements.
Accurate identification of potential risks and hazards to waste monitoring.
Knowledge needed to achieve the performance criteria
Knowledge and understanding are essential to apply this unit in the workplace, to transfer the skills to other contexts, and to deal with unplanned events. The knowledge requirements for this unit are listed below.
Waste types and long-term storage requirements.
Potential risks and hazards of waste storage.
Potential risks and hazards of waste monitoring.
Monitoring methods and tests.
Indicators of leakage and contamination.
Security requirements for waste storage facility.
Emergency response procedures.
Company requirements.
Occupational health and safety requirements.
Duty of care in provision of services.
Relevant industry standards.
Relevant legislation.
Relevant environmental regulations.
OHS hierarchy of control.
Specific skills needed to achieve the performance criteria
To achieve the performance criteria, some complementary skills are required. These are:
following instructions, giving information and writing
reading and interpreting work requirements
use of monitoring equipment
materials handling skills
identification of waste types
hazard identification
safe and efficient work practices
use of emergency and personal protective equipment
following MSDS.
Other units of competency that could be assessed with this unit
This unit could be assessed on its own or in combination with other competencies relevant to the job function, for example:
PRMCMN201A Participate in workplace safety arrangements
PRMCMN301A Contribute to workplace safety arrangements
BSBCMN215B Participate in environmental work practices
BSBCMN313B Maintain environmental procedures.
Resources required to assess this unit
The following resources should be available:
contained waste for monitoring
monitoring equipment
personal protective equipment
MSDS
OHS requirements
monitoring requirements
site safety plan.
Gaining evidence to assess this unit
For valid and reliable assessment of this unit, the competency should be demonstrated over a period of time and be observed by the assessor (or assessment team working together to conduct the assessment). The competency is to be demonstrated in a range of situations, which may include customer/workplace interruptions and involvement in related activities normally experienced in the workplace.
Evidence of competency is best obtained by observing activities in the field and reviewing the monitoring of contained waste under normal industry operating conditions. If this is not practicable, observations in realistic simulated environments may be substituted.
Consistency in performance
Assessment requires that strategies meet the objectives of clients and comply with industry expectations in the particular client environment. If the environment is narrowly defined or is not representative of industry needs, it will be necessary to assess the unit within a variety of waste management environments or different client needs to assess competency in the monitoring of contained waste storage.
Oral questioning or written assessment and hypothetical situations (scenarios) may be used to assess underpinning knowledge. (In assessment situations where the candidate is offered a preference between oral questioning and written audit, questions are to be identical.)
Supplementary evidence may be obtained from relevant authenticated correspondence from existing supervisors, team leaders or specialist training staff.
Note: All practical demonstrations must adhere to the safety and environmental regulations relevant to each state or territory.
Key competency levels
There are a number of processes that are learnt throughout work and life that are required in all jobs. They are fundamental processes and generally transferable to other work functions. Some of these are covered by the key competencies, although others may be added.
Information below highlights how these processes are applied in this competency standard.
1 | Perform the process | 2 | Perform and administer the process | 3 | Perform, administer and design the process |
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How can communication of ideas and information be applied? | 1 | Communicate clearly and effectively with relevant personnel aspects of the monitoring of contained waste. |
How can information be collected, analysed and organised? | 2 | Gather information from a number of sources (including job requirements, manufacturers' specifications and company requirements) about monitoring contained waste. |
How are activities planned and organised? | 2 | Plan and organise activities to monitor contained waste in accordance with company requirements and relevant legislation. |
How can teamwork be applied? | 1 | Work effectively with relevant personnel throughout the process of covering waste and client contact. |
How can the use of mathematical ideas and techniques be applied? | 1 | Use and document correct mathematical calculations. |
How can problem-solving skills be applied? | 1 | Discuss possible problems and solutions that may arise throughout the monitoring of contained waste processes. |
How can the use of technology be applied? | 1 | Demonstrate understanding of technological principles and physical skills to use appropriate equipment. |