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 is ideally assessed in the workplace while participants are undertaking resource recovery activities. Underpinning knowledge can be determined using oral and written questioning.

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 recovery requirements through observation and by following job sheets and work plans

organise work areas

conduct waste recovery

apply OHS and duty of care 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

results of sampling

forms and procedures manuals.

Method of assessment

Conducting resource recovery 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 resource recovery.

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:

CPPCMN3001B Participate in environmentally sustainable work practices

CPPWMT3005A Identify and segregate waste

CPPWMT3014A Manually sort waste

CPPWMT3017A Store waste

CPPWMT3019A Prepare waste for re-use

CPPWMT3044A Identify wastes and hazards

CPPWMT4002A Carry out waste audits

CPPWMT4006A Organise waste recovery.

Required skills

analytical skills to:

identify hazards and risks

identify waste types and waste non-conformances

segregate waste types, including potentially hazardous waste

segregate valuable resources in composite materials

interpersonal skills to work in a team environment

literacy skills to:

document and report on resource recovery outcomes

record quality control inspection details

read and interpret:

job sheets

work requirements and material safety data sheets (MSDS)

oral communication skills to:

follow instructions

ask questions

provide information

technical skills to facilitate:

selection of plant and equipment

operation of plant and equipment

basic cleaning and maintenance of plant and equipment

self-management skills to:

conduct work practices safely and efficiently

plan and undertake routine tasks

prioritise duties

use emergency and PPE

work in confined areas

Required knowledge

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

resource recovery procedures relating to:

valuable resources within materials

potential resources to be recovered

timeframe to recover resources

waste types, streams and characteristics

industry standards and legislation

environmental regulations

environmental issues relating to:

biodiversity

climate change

composting

conservation

eco-products

life cycle of products: renew, re-use and recycle

environmental regulations

renewable energy

potential hazards and risks relating to:

waste containment and segregation techniques

emergency response procedures

OHS requirements relating to OHS hierarchy of control

service requirements for resource recovery, including:

client requirements

duty of care

organisational requirements

reporting requirements

waste management options

waste management hierarchy

waste containment and disposal techniques

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 management plans may include:

strategies to minimise waste generation and maximise resource recovery.

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.

Hazards and risks may include:

broken glass

compaction equipment

contamination

debris

dust

fire

hazardous waste (e.g. sharps)

narrow driveways

other vehicles and equipment

overhanging signs

projectiles

spark-producing equipment

unguarded conveyor belts

weather.

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.

Equipment may include:

barriers and warning signs

compactors

conveyors

excavators

generators

grabbers

guillotines

hoses

loadshifting equipment

magnets

oil caddies

pumps

siphons

sorting tables

tanks

trolleys

vacuums

waste containers.

Resources for recovery may include:

gases, including methane

metals

plastics

paper, cardboard and associated products

reusable liquids, including cooking oils.

Waste stream may include:

construction and demolition

dangerous goods

green waste

hazardous substances

municipal waste.

Hazardous waste may include:

all waste depending on the condition, environment and personal exposure

biological products

blood products

broken metal

chemicals

electrical wiring

gases and fumes

glass

hospital waste

leaking containers

needles and syringes

oil and petrol.

Non-conforming waste may include:

contamination

hazardous or dangerous wastes

inferior quality and unacceptable waste streams.

Segregated waste may include:

chemical waste

construction and demolition

dangerous goods

green waste

hazardous waste

municipal waste

prescribed waste

putrescibles

quarantine

recyclable liquid

regulated waste

solid inert.

Quality control inspection details may include:

date

location

non-conformances

quality grading

sign-off by inspector

time.

Work areamay include:

landfill

materials recovery facility

processing plant

transfer station

treatment plant

waste generator site.

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

gloves

overalls and protective clothing.

Emergency and personal protective equipment could also include:

breathing apparatus

emergency procedure guides

face shields or masks

hard hats

hearing protection

MSDS

spill kit.

Personal protective equipmentmust 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.