Plan waste audits

Formats and tools

Unit Description
Reconstruct the unit from the xml and display it as an HTML page.
Assessment Tool
an assessor resource that builds a framework for writing an assessment tool
Assessment Template
generate a spreadsheet for marking this unit in a classroom environment. Put student names in the top row and check them off as they demonstrate competenece for each of the unit's elements and performance criteria.
Assessment Matrix
a slightly different format than the assessment template. A spreadsheet with unit names, elements and performance criteria in separate columns. Put assessment names in column headings to track which performance criteria each one covers. Good for ensuring that you've covered every one of the performance criteria with your assessment instrument (all assessement tools together).
Wiki Markup
mark up the unit in a wiki markup codes, ready to copy and paste into a wiki page. The output will work in most wikis but is designed to work particularly well as a Wikiversity learning project.
Evidence Guide
create an evidence guide for workplace assessment and RPL applicants
Competency Mapping Template
Unit of Competency Mapping – Information for Teachers/Assessors – Information for Learners. A template for developing assessments for a unit, which will help you to create valid, fair and reliable assessments for the unit, ready to give to trainers and students
Observation Checklist
create an observation checklist for workplace assessment and RPL applicants. This is similar to the evidence guide above, but a little shorter and friendlier on your printer. You will also need to create a seperate Assessor Marking Guide for guidelines on gathering evidence and a list of key points for each activity observed using the unit's range statement, required skills and evidence required (see the unit's html page for details)

Self Assessment Survey
A form for students to assess thier current skill levels against each of the unit's performance criteria. Cut and paste into a web document or print and distribute in hard copy.
Moodle Outcomes
Create a csv file of the unit's performance criteria to import into a moodle course as outcomes, ready to associate with each of your assignments. Here's a quick 'how to' for importing these into moodle 2.x
Registered Training Organisations
Trying to find someone to train or assess you? This link lists all the RTOs that are currently registered to deliver CPPWMT4001A, 'Plan waste audits'.
Google Links
links to google searches, with filtering in place to maximise the usefulness of the returned results
Books
Reference books for 'Plan waste audits' on fishpond.com.au. This online store has a huge range of books, pretty reasonable prices, free delivery in Australia *and* they give a small commission to ntisthis.com for every purchase, so go nuts :)


Elements and Performance Criteria

1

Determine audit objectives.

1.1

Client is consulted to determine waste audit purpose and requirements.

1.2

Waste audit objectives are reviewed to ensure that they are realistic and achievable.

1.3

Waste audit objectives are documented and confirmed with client.

2

Scope waste audit site.

2.1

Information relating to site and client operations is obtained from relevant personnel to determine audit methodology.

2.2

Waste generation site is assessed to determine waste characteristics, and disposal and recovery routes.

2.3

Potential hazards and risks of waste generation site are reported to designated personnel.

3

Conduct audit planning.

3.1

Audit is planned in order to obtain valid and representative data of waste activity in a manner that causes minimal disruption to the client.

3.2

Client requirements, personnel requirements, sampling requirements and equipment requirements necessary to audit methodology are determined.

3.3

Date, time and duration of audit are incorporated into audit plan.

3.4

Details relating to access to site and specific site requirements are incorporated into audit plan.

3.5

Emergency and personal protective equipment to ensure effective, safe and efficient audit operations are identified and obtained.

3.6

Full support and written authorisation to proceed with waste audit are obtained from client according to organisational requirements, legislation and safety procedures.

3.7

Guidelines on use of waste management survey and client confidentiality arrangements are identified, confirmed and followed according to client and organisational requirements and legislation and codes.

4

Record audit plan.

4.1

Details of audit plan are recorded.

4.2

Waste site purpose and other documentation is completed and processed according to assignment instructions.


Qualifications and Skillsets

CPPWMT4001A appears in the following qualifications:

  • CPP40911 - Certificate IV in Waste Management
  • MSS40216 - Certificate IV in Environmental Monitoring and Technology
  • MSS50216 - Diploma of Environmental Monitoring and Technology