Critical aspects of competency
Selection of appropriate emergency and personal protective equipment requirements.
Accurate identification of potential risks and hazards to maintenance activities.
Appropriate response to pest management.
Knowledge needed to achieve the performance criteria
Knowledge and understanding are essential to apply this unit in the workplace, to transfer the skills to other contexts, and to deal with unplanned events. The knowledge requirements for this unit are listed below.
Potential risks and hazards to maintenance activities.
Basic plant and equipment operation.
Basic road maintenance.
Landfill cover requirements and considerations.
Erosion prevention.
Drainage clearing techniques.
Emergency response procedures.
Company requirements.
Environmental management plan.
Occupational health and safety requirements.
Duty of care in provision of services.
Relevant industry standards.
Relevant legislation.
Relevant environmental regulations.
OHS hierarchy of control.
Specific skills needed to achieve the performance criteria
To achieve the performance criteria, some complementary skills are required. These are:
following instructions, giving information
reading and interpreting schedules and work requirements
plant and equipment operation
covering and compacting roads
basic gardening (including lawn mowing, pruning and clearing)
maintaining landfill cell covers
using communications equipment (two-way radio and mobile phone)
hazard identification
record keeping
working in confined spaces
use of emergency and personal protective equipment
following MSDS
correct interpretation of job sheet and schedule
accurate determination of plant, equipment, tools, and materials requirements.
Other units of competency that could be assessed with this unit
This unit could be assessed on its own or in combination with other competencies relevant to the job function, for example:
PRMWM21B Cover waste
PRMCMN201A Participate in workplace safety arrangements
BSBCMN215B Participate in environmental work practices.
Resources required to assess this unit
The following resources should be available:
waste site for maintenance
maintenance materials and equipment
company maintenance policy
company environmental management policy
OHS requirements
personal protective equipment
site safety plan
MSDS.
Gaining evidence to assess this unit
For valid and reliable assessment of this unit, the competency should be demonstrated over a period of time and be observed by the assessor (or assessment team working together to conduct the assessment). The competency is to be demonstrated in a range of situations, which may include customer/workplace interruptions and involvement in related activities normally experienced in the workplace.
Evidence of competency is best obtained by observing activities in this field and reviewing maintenance activities at a waste site under normal industry operating conditions. If this is not practicable, observations in realistic simulated environments may be substituted.
Consistency in performance
Assessment requires that the plan meets the objectives of the client and that it complies 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 of a variety of waste requirements to assess competency in maintenance activities.
Oral questioning or written assessment and hypothetical situations (scenarios) may be used to assess underpinning knowledge. (In assessment situations where the candidate is offered a preference between oral questioning and written audit, questions are to be identical.)
Supplementary evidence may be obtained from relevant authenticated correspondence from existing supervisors, team leaders or specialist training staff.
Note: All practical demonstrations must adhere to the safety and environmental regulations relevant to each state or territory.
Key competency levels
There are a number of processes that are learnt throughout work and life that are required in all jobs. They are fundamental processes and generally transferable to other work functions. Some of these are covered by the key competencies, although others may be added.
Information below highlights how these processes are applied in this competency standard.
1 | Perform the process | 2 | Perform and administer the process | 3 | Perform, administer and design the process |
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How can communication of ideas and information be applied? | 1 | Communicate clearly and effectively with relevant personnel. |
How can information be collected, analysed and organised? | 1 | Gather information from a number of sources (including job requirements, manufacturers' specifications and company requirements) about maintaining disposal site. |
How are activities planned and organised? | 2 | Plan and organise maintenance activities in accordance with company requirements and relevant legislation. |
How can teamwork be applied? | 1 | Work effectively with relevant personnel. |
How can the use of mathematical ideas and techniques be applied? | 1 | Correctly apply mathematical techniques in documentation requirements. |
How can problem-solving skills be applied? | 1 | Maintain processes while identifying possible problems and solutions. |
How can the use of technology be applied? | 1 | Demonstrate understanding of technological principles and physical skills to use appropriate equipment. |