CPPWMT3009 — Place, compact and cover waste at landfill sites

1 Prepare to place, compact and cover waste.

• 1.1Review job schedule to confirm work activities for placing, compacting and covering waste in landfill and clarify issues with relevant persons.
• 1.2Review workplace policies and procedures and work health and safety (WHS) requirements for placing, compacting and covering waste at landfill site and apply to work tasks.
• 1.3Assess landfill cell to confirm batter structure, capacity and waste placement, and cover requirements to meet regulatory requirements.
• 1.4Select and access required plant and equipment to place, compact and cover waste.
• 1.5Organise suitable material to cover waste according to workplace and regulatory requirements.
• 1.6Select, check and use personal protective equipment appropriate for work activities.
• 1.7Identify hazards and risks associated with work activities and implement required controls according to workplace WHS requirements.

2 Conduct pre-operational checks of plant and equipment.

• 2.1Conduct pre-start and basic maintenance checks of plant and associated equipment following manufacturer instructions.
• 2.2Test operational equipment to confirm correct functioning following manufacturer instructions.

3 Operate plant to place and compact waste.

• 3.1Advise relevant persons of impending plant operation to ensure safety and readiness for operation.
• 3.2Start, operate and drive plant to select and place waste according to workplace and regulatory requirements.
• 3.3Monitor work area continually and maintain communication with others while operating plant to ensure safety of people and property.
• 3.4Monitor gauges and warning devices to ensure optimal and continuous plant operation and identify potential hazards.
• 3.5Use compaction techniques to ensure area is compacted according to workplace requirements.

4 Cover waste.

• 4.1Place cover over waste according to workplace and regulatory requirements.
• 4.2Check waste cover to ensure it conforms to regulatory requirements and implement corrective actions as required.

5 Finalise work tasks and complete documentation.

• 5.1Park and shut down plant in a safe location to avoid damage to plant, obstruction of surrounding site activity and unauthorised use.
• 5.2Clean plant and associated equipment to remove debris and contamination and ensure readiness for future operation according to workplace requirements.
• 5.3Complete documentation according to workplace and regulatory requirements.

What does an assessment tool for CPPWMT3009 need to cover?

To satisfy the Principles of Assessment and Rules of Evidence, an assessment for CPPWMT3009 needs to address all 29 unit components: 5 elements with 19 performance criteria, 1 performance evidence requirements, 9 knowledge evidence requirements, and the foundation skills. A coverage matrix mapping each question and task to these components is what an auditor looks for.

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