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 observing the practical demonstration in the workplace, or in a simulated work environment of the identification of a waste emergency.

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 emergency

detail emergency procedures

identify potential hazards and risks to operation, and select emergency and personal protective equipment.

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:

client requirements for workplace portfolio case studies, if required

work plans and approved specifications

forms and procedures manuals

reports.

Method of assessment

The process of identifying a waste emergency 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 identifying a waste emergency.

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:

CPPCMN2002A Participate in workplace safety arrangements

CPPCMN3001B Participate in environmentally sustainable work practices.

Required skills

analytical skills to:

identify waste types and waste non-conformances

segregate valuable resources in composite materials

segregate waste types, including potentially hazardous waste

handling procedural skills for:

waste non-conformances

waste types

oral communication skills to:

ask questions

follow instructions

provide information

signal emergencies

reading skills to interpret:

emergency requirements

hazard advice

job sheets

work requirements and material safety data sheets (MSDS)

self-management skills to:

conduct work practices safely and efficiently

identify hazards and risks

plan and undertake routine tasks

prioritise duties

use emergency and PPE

written communication skills for:

documentation regarding clean-up processes

record keeping

Required knowledge

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

emergency response procedures:

confined space procedures

identification of work areas, including location of:

alarms

emergency equipment

communications equipment

coding systems

environmental agencies

environmental regulations

reporting requirements

signalling techniques

waste management hierarchy

waste containment methods and isolation of emergencies

duty of care in provision of service

occupational health and safety (OHS) requirements relating to:

chemical storage and decanting

dangerous goods and hazardous substances

OHS hierarchy of control

potential hazards and risks in storage and maintenance

basic first aid appropriate to likely hazards and risks in work environment

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.

Potential hazards and risks are those identified by the organisation that may lead to:

damage to plant, vehicle or property

harm to the environment

illness or injury to employees, contractors or the public

injuries resulting from manual handling and repetitive work.

Potential hazards and risks may include:

broken glass

broken metal

compaction equipment

contamination

dust

fire

gases and fumes

hazardous waste (e.g. sharps)

narrow driveways

other vehicles and equipment

overhanging signs

projectiles

spark-producing equipment

unguarded conveyor belts

weather.

Emergency may include:

chemical reaction

contamination

fire

gas leak

hazardous waste spill

fallen powerlines.

Emergency reporting procedures may include reporting to:

emergency services

other affected parties

organisational personnel, including:

supervisor

team leader

team member

environmental protection agencies.

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.

Emergency response action or procedures may include:

cleaning up

containing emergency

isolating or shutting down equipment or plant

evacuation

first aid

making site safe

notifying authorities

using PPE.

Emergency and personal protective equipment must include:

communications equipment

eye protection, such as goggles and protective glasses

eyewash kit

fire extinguishers

first aid kit

footwear

hearing protection

MSDS

spill kit

overalls and protective clothing.

Emergency and personal protective equipment could also include:

breathing apparatus

emergency procedure guides

face shields or masks

gloves

hard hats.

Personal protective equipment must be:

cleaned and fitted according to organisational requirements, manufacturer specifications and OHS requirements

worn when required according to organisational requirements

stored according to organisational requirements.

Evacuation procedures may be found in:

emergency procedures manuals

legislation and codes

OHS requirements

organisational requirements.

Contamination may include:

exposure to sunlight

infestation

mixing with other waste types

rot or mould

waterlogging.

Regulated waste identification signagemay include:

classification of dangerous goods

communications equipment

first aid

hazardous class

HAZCHEM codes

packaging group number

nature, type, source and severity of emergency.

Clean-up may include:

removing equipment, plant and vehicle from site

removing and disposing of contaminated soil and liquid

shovelling

seeping out

using cleaning products

using high pressure water or air-hosing

vacuuming.