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 work 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:

organise sorting containers in designated areas

select emergency and personal protective equipment

identify potential risks and hazards to waste sorting and waste non-conformances

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

results of sampling

forms and procedures manuals.

Method of assessment

The process of identifying and segregating waste 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 identification and segregation of waste.

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:

CPPWMT3014A Manually sort waste

CPPWMT3044A Identify wastes and hazards.

Required skills

analytical skills to:

identify hazards and risks

identify waste types and waste non-conformances

segregate valuable resources in composite materials

segregate waste types, including potentially hazardous waste

equipment expertise to facilitate:

cleaning and maintenance of equipment

selection of equipment

operation of plant and equipment

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

consult

provide information

self-management skills to:

conduct work practices safely and efficiently

handle waste non-conformances

organise work methodically

use emergency and personal protective equipment

Required knowledge

equipment and materials knowledge to facilitate:

identification of plant and equipment

operation of plant and equipment

cleaning and maintenance of plant and equipment

recycling activity

waste management provision, including:

chemicals used in industry

client requirements

coding systems

duty of care

organisational requirements

reporting requirements

waste storage requirements

waste management hierarchy

waste containment and disposal techniques

identification of:

waste types, streams and characteristics

waste non-conformances

waste non-conformance procedures

waste containment

waste disposal and recovery routes

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

measurement and calculation methods for:

volumes

weights

OHS requirements relating to:

chemical storage and segregation requirements

dangerous goods and hazardous substances

OHS hierarchy of control

first aid

potential hazards and risks relating to:

waste containment and segregation techniques

emergency response procedures

resource recovery options relating to:

valuable resources within materials

potential resources to be recovered

timeframe to recover resources

industry standards and legislation

environmental issues

environmental regulations

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 collection requirements typically include:

acceptable waste types

collection times and schedule

observing contamination requirements

OHS requirements

pick-up locations

unacceptable levels of contamination.

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.

Segregation categories 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.

Job requirement hazards and risks may include:

biological waste

compaction equipment

confined spaces

contamination

dust

fire

gases and fumes

hazardous waste (e.g. sharps)

injuries resulting from manual handling and repetitive work

narrow driveways

other vehicles and equipment

overhanging signs

projectiles

spark-producing equipment

unguarded conveyor belts

weather.

Equipment may include:

barriers and warning signs

compactors

conveyors

generators

hoses

loadshifting equipment

pumps

sorting tables

vacuums

waste containers.

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.

Emergency and personal protective equipmentmust 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.

Hazardous and dangerous 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

medical waste

needles and syringes

oil and petrol.

Non-conforming waste may include:

contamination

hazardous or dangerous waste

inferior quality and unacceptable waste streams.

Waste characteristicsmay include:

density

level of contamination

quality

shape

size

volume

weight.

Label may include:

amount of waste

date

location

sign-off by sorter

type of waste

waste source.

Quality control may include:

checklist

environmental compliance

inspection details, such as date, time, location and process compliance level

non-conformances

quality grading

recycling compliance

regulatory compliance

sign-off by inspector.

Sorting site may be located within:

composting facility

landfill site

materials recovery facility

transfer station

treatment site

waste generator site.

Cleaning may include:

shovelling

sweeping

using cleaning products

using decontamination products

vacuuming

water-hosing.