Undertake waste process 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 CPPWMT4035A, 'Undertake waste process audits'.
Google Links
links to google searches, with filtering in place to maximise the usefulness of the returned results
Books
Reference books for 'Undertake waste process 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

Organise for audit.

1.1

Process audit requirements are determined from consultation with client, organisational process audit methodology, and review of findings of waste assessment where available.

1.2

Written approval for process audit is obtained from client according to organisational requirements.

1.3

Equipment required for audit is obtained.

1.4

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

1.5

Locations of plant and equipment to be audited are identified from process audit requirements and clarified with client.

1.6

Audit is organised with client to coincide with specific processes and operations.

1.7

Emergencyand personal protective equipment (PPE) is selected and fitted according to job requirements, manufacturer specifications, organisational requirements, and occupational health and safety (OHS) regulations and other legislation and codes.

1.8

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

2

Conduct audit.

2.1

Process audit is conducted in manner that complies with audit requirements, organisational requirements, OHS regulations and other legislation and codes.

2.2

Processes with actual and potential sources of waste identified are documented.

2.3

Inputs, outputs and material balances of processing are identified and listed.

2.4

Work processes are observed and assessed for efficiency and effectiveness in waste management and minimisation.

2.5

Waste streams produced are quantified, characterised and sourced to determine how and why they are generated.

2.6

Where applicable, processes for the pre-treatment, storage, handling and disposal of waste are identified and recorded.

2.7

Relevant personnel are interviewed to determine operational and process characteristics.

3

Document audit findings.

3.1

Collected audit data is compiled and provided in a format useful to relevant personnel.

3.2

Details of audit activity are documented promptly and according to organisation and audit requirements.


Qualifications and Skillsets

CPPWMT4035A appears in the following qualifications:

  • CPP40911 - Certificate IV in Waste Management