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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 the effective application of sustainable waste management principles and concepts on a construction work site.

This unit of competency can be assessed in the workplace or a close simulation of the workplace environment, provided that simulated or project-based assessment techniques fully replicate construction workplace conditions, materials, activities, responsibilities and procedures.

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 ability to:

source and analyse legislative and planning requirements for waste minimisation in the building process

calculate costs and savings of implementing alternative waste minimisation systems

produce a strategy or plan for effective waste minimisation.

Context of and specific resources for assessment

This competency is to be assessed using standard and authorised work practices, safety requirements and environmental constraints.

Assessment of essential underpinning knowledge will usually be conducted in an off-site context.

Assessment is to comply with relevant regulatory or Australian standards' requirements.

Resource implications for assessment include:

documentation that should normally be available in either a building or construction office

relevant codes, standards and government regulations

office equipment, including calculators, photocopiers and telephone systems

computers with appropriate software to view 2-D CAD drawings, run costing programs and print copies

a technical reference library with current publications on measurement, design, building construction and manufacturers' product literature

a suitable work area appropriate to the construction process.

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.

Method of assessment

Assessment methods must:

satisfy the endorsed Assessment Guidelines of the Construction, Plumbing and 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.

Validity and sufficiency of evidence requires that:

competency will need to be demonstrated over a period of time reflecting the scope of the role and the practical requirements of the workplace

where the assessment is part of a structured learning experience the evidence collected must relate to a number of performances assessed at different points in time and separated by further learning and practice, with a decision on competency only taken at the point when the assessor has complete confidence in the person's demonstrated ability and applied knowledge

all assessment that is part of a structured learning experience must include a combination of direct, indirect and supplementary evidence.

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.

Supplementary evidence of competency may be obtained from relevant authenticated documentation from third parties, such as existing supervisors, team leaders or specialist training staff.

Required skills

Required skills for this unit are:

application of Australian standards and manufacturer specifications

application of the Building Code of Australia (BCA)

communication skills to:

communicate information to client

enable clear and direct communication, using questioning to identify and confirm requirements, share information, listen and understand

identify and negotiate client requirements

seek advice

read and interpret:

legislative and planning requirements

relevant Australian standards

use and interpret non-verbal communication

use language and concepts appropriate to cultural differences

written skills to produce a waste management strategy

numeracy skills to apply calculations

problem solving to determine optimum waste minimisation practices.

Required knowledge

Required knowledge for this unit is:

building and construction industry processes for building sustainability

relevant state or territory building and construction codes, standards and government regulations

workplace safety requirements.

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.

Strategies to minimise waste include:

procurement policies that encourage use of recyclable and recycled material

building to standard sizes

contracts with subcontractors that require implementation of waste minimisation

materials salvage and recycling

litter abatement

use of reusable delivery and storage containers.

Packaging waste reduction methods include the use of:

metal strapping in place of shrink wrapping

paper packaging in place of plastic

shredded paper packing in place of foam

recyclable or reusable containers.