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.

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:

identify waste capable of re-use

organise and conduct required disposal of rejected product

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

Preparing waste for re-use 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 preparation of waste for re-use.

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:

CPPWMT3018A Dispatch processed waste.

Required skills

analytical skills to:

identify hazards and risks

identify waste types and waste non-conformances

identify and segregate waste, including:

segregating valuable resources in composite materials

storage operations

stacking waste and reusable products

interpersonal skills to work in a team environment

literacy skills to:

label waste

report on waste segregation outcomes

read and interpret:

job sheets

work requirements and material safety data sheets (MSDS)

oral communication skills to:

ask questions

listen actively

provide information

self-management skills to:

apply signalling techniques

conduct work practices safely and efficiently

handle waste non-conformances

organise work methodically

use emergency and personal protective equipment (PPE)

Required knowledge

identification of:

waste sorting techniques

waste contaminants

causes of product contamination

waste non-conformances

waste types, streams and characteristics

waste storage methods

procedures for containing segregated waste types, including containment and isolation of hazardous waste

occupational health and safety (OHS) requirements relating to:

dangerous goods and hazardous substances

OHS hierarchy of control

potential hazards and risks relating to:

waste storage

containment and segregation techniques

emergency response procedures

resource recovery options relating to:

valuable resources within materials

potential resources to be re-used

timeframe to recover resources

industry standards and legislation

service requirements for re-using waste, including:

client requirements

duty of care

organisational requirements

storage methods

signage requirements

regulated waste compatibilities

signalling techniques

reporting requirements

waste management options

waste management hierarchy

waste site management plan

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 products able to be re-used or recycled may include:

products that may be reconditioned and adapted to a new use or function

re-useable useful substances found in waste

useful materials from garbage or waste

waste products that can be reprocessed.

Client or organisational requirements may include information found in:

briefing papers

job sheets

letters

memos

operations manuals

quality assurance documents

tender and contract documents

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.

Client’s product quality requirements may include:

cleanliness

completeness

unbroken

not contaminated

operational

sound condition.

Client may include:

all forms of business enterprises in this context, including:

government agencies

internal customers

local governments and councils

private and public companies

residents and ratepayers.

Storage may include:

bunded areas

bunkers

containers

pits

stockpiles

tanks

trucks

under awning

warehouses.

Contamination may include:

exposure to sunlight

infestation

mixing with other waste types

rot or mould

waterlogging.

Integrity of containment checking may include checks for:

contamination

drum expansion

gases

leaching

leaks

seals

spillage

unstable form.

Preparation of waste for re-use may occur at:

composting facility

landfill site

materials recovery facility

transfer station

treatment site

waste generator site.