Carry out 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 CPPWMT4002A, 'Carry out waste audits'.
Google Links
links to google searches, with filtering in place to maximise the usefulness of the returned results
Books
Reference books for 'Carry out 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

Prepare for waste audit.

1.1

Audit plan is reviewed to determine job requirements.

1.2

Equipment required to conduct audit is obtained.

1.3

Details relating to access to site and site requirements are identified and followed according to job requirements.

1.4

Audit site is assessed for hazards and personnel specified in audit plan are advised of audit requirements.

1.5

Audit site is set up to ensure safe and accurate data collection according to audit plan, site requirements and relevant legislation.

1.6

Emergency and personal protective equipment (PPE) is pre-checked for operability.

1.7

PPE is used according to job requirements, manufacturer specifications, organisational requirements, occupational health and safety (OHS) regulations and other legislation and codes.

1.8

Potential job requirementhazards and risks are identified and managed according to organisational requirements, and OHS and other legislation and codes.

2

Conduct waste audit.

2.1

Waste audit is conducted according to audit plan, OHS regulations and other legislation and codes.

2.2

Waste stream is isolated to allow accurate audit according to waste audit plan requirements.

2.3

Waste is identified, sorted, measured and recorded to ensure validity of data collection.

2.4

Unanticipated waste is identified and included in data collection.

2.5

At completion of audit, waste is removed, equipment packed and site restored to previous condition according to audit plan and organisational requirements.

2.6

Audit material is collected and used to complete audit report.

3

Record waste audit findings.

3.1

Audit data is compiled and provided to relevant personnel.

3.2

Waste audit activity details are recorded according to audit plan and organisational requirements.


Qualifications and Skillsets

CPPWMT4002A 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