Qualification details

Employability Skill 

Industry/enterprise requirements for this qualification include: 

Communication

• listen to and understand work instructions, directions and feedback
• speak clearly and directly to relay information
• read and interpret workplace related documentation, such as job sheets and material safety data sheets
• write reports and documentation
• interpret the needs of team members from clear information and feedback
• apply basic numeracy skills to workplace requirements involving measuring and counting
• establish and use networks
• share information, e.g. with other staff, and working as part of a team
• negotiate responsively, e.g. regarding own work role and conditions, and possibly with contractors
• persuade effectively
• be appropriately assertive, e.g. in relation to safe or ethical work practices and own work role

Teamwork

• work as an individual and a team member
• work with diverse individuals and groups
• apply knowledge of own role as part of a team
• identify and use the strengths of other team members
• give feedback, coach and mentor

Problem-solving

• develop practical and creative solutions to workplace problems
• show independence and initiative in identifying problems
• solve problems individually or in teams
• use numeracy skills to solve problems, e.g. time management, simple calculations, and shift handover
• test assumptions and take context into account
• listen to and resolve concerns in relation to workplace issues
• resolve client concerns relative to workplace responsibilities

Initiative and enterprise

• adapt to new situations
• be creative in response to workplace challenges within relevant guidelines and protocols
• identify opportunities that might not be obvious to others
• generate a range of options in response to workplace matters
• translate ideas into action
• develop innovative solutions

Planning and organising

• collect, analyse and organise information
• use basic business systems for planning and organising
• be appropriately resourceful
• take limited initiative and make decisions within workplace role
• participate in continuous improvement and planning processes
• work within or establish clear work goals and deliverables
• determine or apply required resources
• allocate resources to tasks and workplace requirements (only for team leader or leading hand roles)
• manage time and priorities
• adapt resource allocations to cope with contingencies

Self-management

• be self-motivated
• articulate own ideas and vision
• balance own ideas, values and vision with workplace values and requirements
• monitor and evaluate own performance
• take responsibility at the appropriate level

Learning

• be open to learning new ideas and techniques
• learn in a range of settings, including informal learning
• participate in ongoing learning
• learn in order to accommodate change
• learn new skills and techniques
• take responsibility for own learning
• contribute to the learning of others, e.g. by sharing information
• apply a range of learning approaches
• develop own learning pathways
• participate in developing own learning plans, e.g. as part of performance management

Technology

• use technology and related workplace equipment
• use basic technology skills to organise data
• adapt to new technology skill requirements
• apply OHS knowledge when using technology
• apply technology as a management tool

To achieve this qualification, the candidate must demonstrate competency in:

• 17 units of competency:

• 5 core units
• 12 elective units.

The elective units are to be chosen as follows:

• a minimum of 4 from Group A, of which up to 2 may be from the Group A elective units listed in CPP40911 Certificate IV in Waste Management
• up to 8 units from Group A or Group B
• up to 2 units from a Certificate III qualification, or a level above or below, in CPP07 or another current Training Package or state-accredited course, provided the integrity of the AQF alignment is ensured, and they contribute to a valid, industry-supported vocational outcome.

Core units of competency 

Unit code 

Unit title 

CPPCMN3001B

Participate in environmentally sustainable work practices

CPPCMN3003A

Contribute to workplace safety arrangements

CPPCMN3004A

Respond to enquiries and complaints

CPPWMT3041A

Identify operational requirements of waste management industry

CPPWMT3044A

Identify wastes and hazards

Elective units of competency 

Group A elective units 

Unit code 

Unit title 

BSBDIV301A

Work effectively with diversity

BSBFLM306C

Provide workplace information and resourcing plans

BSBRKG304B

Maintain business records

BSBWOR301A

Organise personal work priorities and development

CPPWMT3005A

Identify and segregate waste

CPPWMT3011A

Respond to waste emergencies

CPPWMT3013A

Receive waste

CPPWMT3014A

Manually sort waste

CPPWMT3015A

Move waste using loadshifting equipment

CPPWMT3016A

Operate waste processing plant

CPPWMT3017A

Store waste

CPPWMT3018A

Dispatch processed waste

CPPWMT3019A

Prepare waste for re-use

CPPWMT3020A

Place and compact waste

CPPWMT3021A

Cover waste

CPPWMT3023A

Maintain waste disposal sites

CPPWMT3025A

Monitor contained waste

CPPWMT3038A

Process waste

CPPWMT3042A

Follow environmental policies and procedures when transporting waste

CPPWMT3046A

Conduct resource recovery

CPPWMT3051A

Dispose of waste water to sewer

CPPWMT3059A

Plan and conduct waste assessments

CPPWMT3063A

Apply safe operational practices when vehicles contact overhead wires

Group B elective units 

Unit code 

Unit title 

BSBCUS301A

Deliver and monitor a service to customers

BSBFIA301A

Maintain financial records

BSBFIA302A

Process payroll

BSBFIA303A

Process accounts payable and receivable

BSBFIA304A

Maintain a general ledger

BSBFLM303C

Contribute to effective workplace relationships

BSBFLM309C

Support continuous improvement systems and processes

BSBFLM312C

Contribute to team effectiveness

BSBINM301A

Organise workplace information

BSBINN201A

Contribute to workplace innovation

BSBITU306A

Design and produce business documents

BSBPRO301A

Recommend products and services

BSBWOR201A

Manage personal stress in the workplace

CPPCMN2001B

Control and direct traffic

CPPWMT3054A

Maintain credit control

CPPWMT4055A

Develop waste management proposals

HLTFA301C

Apply first aid

HLTFA302A

Provide first aid in remote situation

RTE3323A

Dispatch materials and composted product

RTE3512A

Prepare raw materials and compost the feedstocks

RTE3513A

Prepare value-added compost-based products

RTE4519A

Develop a composting recipe

SIRXSLS003A

Coordinate sales performance

TLIB3006A

Carry out inspection of vehicles designed to carry special loads

TLIC3004A

Drive heavy rigid vehicle

TLIC3005A

Drive heavy combination vehicle

TLIC4006A

Drive multi-combination vehicle

TLID2003A

Handle dangerous goods/hazardous substances

TLID3024A

Use specialised liquid bulk transfer equipment (gravity/pressurised)

TLIF2010A

Apply fatigue management strategies

TLIF3013A

Coordinate breakdowns and emergencies

TLIH3002A

Plan and navigate routes

TLILIC2016A

Licence to drive heavy rigid vehicle

TLILIC3017A

Licence to drive heavy combination vehicle

TLILIC3018A

Licence to drive multi-combination vehicle