Assessor Resource

CPPHSA4002
Assess household waste generation and management

Assessment tool

Version 1.0
Issue Date: April 2024


This unit of competency specifies the outcomes required to collect and analyse information on household waste, and provide advice on ways of reducing waste and improving waste management in the home.

The unit supports the work of home sustainability assessors engaged in assessing residential waste generation and providing advice.

No licensing, legislative, regulatory, or certification requirements apply to this unit of competency at the time of endorsement.

You may want to include more information here about the target group and the purpose of the assessments (eg formative, summative, recognition)


Evidence Required

List the assessment methods to be used and the context and resources required for assessment. Copy and paste the relevant sections from the evidence guide below and then re-write these in plain English.

Elements describe the essential outcomes.

Performance criteria describe the performance needed to demonstrate achievement of the element. Where bold italicised text is used, further information is detailed in the range of conditions.

1.

Plan and organise the assessment of household waste generation and management.

1.1.

Need for assessment of waste generation and management is clarified with client.

1.2.

Effective communication strategies are used to assist in establishing rapport with client and in responding to client questions and concerns.

1.3.

Potential hazards are identified to ensure risks are suitably managed.

1.4.

Assessment is planned ensuring that health and safety of self and others are not compromised.

1.5.

Assessment documentation is prepared.

1.6.

Tools, equipment and other requirements for the assessment are identified and arrangements are made to ensure their availability on day of assessment.

1.7.

Owner or occupier status of client is determined.

1.8.

Client is advised of information required prior to assessment, and details of assessment are confirmed.

1.9.

Authority to proceed is obtained from client prior to commencement and reconfirmed as appropriate during the assessment.

2.

Gather and analyse data on household waste.

2.1.

Information to be gathered on household waste generation and management is confirmed.

2.2.

Visual assessment and measurement of household waste disposed of through municipal waste and recycling containers are conducted to determine composition and quantity of waste components.

2.3.

Information on the composition and quantity of other forms of household waste is gathered through discussion with resident and observations made during inspection of residence.

2.4.

Visual findings, measurements and other data are recorded by waste type and quantity is observed.

2.5.

Information on behaviour and preferences of household members that impact on waste generation and management is gathered from resident and from observations made during inspection of residence.

2.6.

Information is verified for accuracy and recorded using relevant data collection tool.

2.7.

Information is analysed to identify key characteristics of household waste and waste management practices.

3.

Prepare recommendations for improving household waste management.

3.1.

Sources of technical advice on household waste management are identified.

3.2.

Government rebates and other assistance programs for reducing household waste and improving household waste management are identified.

3.3.

Options for reducing household waste and associated emissions and improving waste management are assessed.

3.4.

Cost of options for reducing waste and improving waste management are estimated in line with organisational procedures.

4.

Report outcomes of waste assessment.

4.1.

Results and recommendations, along with supporting evidence, are collated and documented.

4.2.

Estimated cost of proposed recommendations, associated reductions in household waste and emissions, and improvements in household waste management are documented.

4.3.

Results and recommendations, including estimated costs, are explained to client.

A person demonstrating competency in this unit must satisfy the requirements of the elements, performance criteria, foundation skills and range of conditions of this unit.

The person must also collect and analyse information on household waste and provide advice on ways of reducing waste and improving waste management in three different residential buildings. The three buildings must be drawn from the following classes of buildings under the National Construction Code (NCC): Class 1 buildings, sole occupancy units (SOU) in Class 2 buildings, or Class 4 buildings.

In doing the above, the person must:

use visual assessment and measurement techniques to determine the composition and quantity of the household’s waste

comply with work health and safety (WHS) requirements when conducting the household waste assessment

apply knowledge of:

trends in household waste

ways of gathering information on household waste

ways of improving household waste management.

A person demonstrating competency in this unit must demonstrate knowledge of:

commonwealth, state or territory, and local government legislation and regulations impacting on household waste and waste management relating to:

environment protection

privacy

WHS

government rebates and other assistance programs relating to reducing household waste and improving household waste management

greenhouse gas emissions:

relationship between waste and greenhouse gas emissions

ways of reducing greenhouse gas emissions through improving waste efficiency

household waste:

e-waste

greenhouse emissions

trends in household waste and factors impacting on those trends

types, streams and characteristics of waste

units of measurement

impact of attitudes, behaviour and preferences of household members on waste generation and management

options for improving household waste management:

waste recycling

waste reduction

waste refusal

waste removal

waste re-use

household waste assessment:

duty of care in provision of services

possible benefits and outcomes from conducting a waste assessment

potential risks and hazards

sampling and recording techniques

visual assessment and measuring techniques and procedures

WHS requirements

sources of technical advice on household waste management.

The following must be present and available to learners during assessment activities:

equipment:

data collection tools

materials:

relevant codes, standards and regulations relating to assessing household waste generation and management

physical conditions:

residential buildings from the NCC classes of buildings specified in the performance evidence

householders for provision of information on household waste

waste generation and management records of householders

relationships with team members and supervisor:

assessment activities are performed on an individual basis under general supervision.

Assessor requirements

As a minimum, assessors must satisfy the assessor requirements in the Standards for Registered Training Organisations (RTOs) current at the time of assessment.

Submission Requirements

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Assessment task 1: [title]      Due date:

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Assessment Tasks

Copy and paste from the following data to produce each assessment task. Write these in plain English and spell out how, when and where the task is to be carried out, under what conditions, and what resources are needed. Include guidelines about how well the candidate has to perform a task for it to be judged satisfactory.

Elements describe the essential outcomes.

Performance criteria describe the performance needed to demonstrate achievement of the element. Where bold italicised text is used, further information is detailed in the range of conditions.

1.

Plan and organise the assessment of household waste generation and management.

1.1.

Need for assessment of waste generation and management is clarified with client.

1.2.

Effective communication strategies are used to assist in establishing rapport with client and in responding to client questions and concerns.

1.3.

Potential hazards are identified to ensure risks are suitably managed.

1.4.

Assessment is planned ensuring that health and safety of self and others are not compromised.

1.5.

Assessment documentation is prepared.

1.6.

Tools, equipment and other requirements for the assessment are identified and arrangements are made to ensure their availability on day of assessment.

1.7.

Owner or occupier status of client is determined.

1.8.

Client is advised of information required prior to assessment, and details of assessment are confirmed.

1.9.

Authority to proceed is obtained from client prior to commencement and reconfirmed as appropriate during the assessment.

2.

Gather and analyse data on household waste.

2.1.

Information to be gathered on household waste generation and management is confirmed.

2.2.

Visual assessment and measurement of household waste disposed of through municipal waste and recycling containers are conducted to determine composition and quantity of waste components.

2.3.

Information on the composition and quantity of other forms of household waste is gathered through discussion with resident and observations made during inspection of residence.

2.4.

Visual findings, measurements and other data are recorded by waste type and quantity is observed.

2.5.

Information on behaviour and preferences of household members that impact on waste generation and management is gathered from resident and from observations made during inspection of residence.

2.6.

Information is verified for accuracy and recorded using relevant data collection tool.

2.7.

Information is analysed to identify key characteristics of household waste and waste management practices.

3.

Prepare recommendations for improving household waste management.

3.1.

Sources of technical advice on household waste management are identified.

3.2.

Government rebates and other assistance programs for reducing household waste and improving household waste management are identified.

3.3.

Options for reducing household waste and associated emissions and improving waste management are assessed.

3.4.

Cost of options for reducing waste and improving waste management are estimated in line with organisational procedures.

4.

Report outcomes of waste assessment.

4.1.

Results and recommendations, along with supporting evidence, are collated and documented.

4.2.

Estimated cost of proposed recommendations, associated reductions in household waste and emissions, and improvements in household waste management are documented.

4.3.

Results and recommendations, including estimated costs, are explained to client.

This section specifies work environments and conditions that may affect performance. Essential operating conditions that may be present (depending on the work situation, needs of the candidate, accessibility of the item, and local industry and regional contexts) are included. Bold italicised wording, if used in the performance criteria, is detailed below.

Need for assessment must include at least one of the following:

determining waste profile, identifying opportunities for reducing household waste and improving management of household waste

legislative, regulatory and compliance purposes

providing building design advice.

Information on behaviour and preferences must include at least three of the following main groups:

medical conditions of household members

resident attitudes to consumer issues:

bulk buying

lifespan of products

packaging

resident attitudes to minimising waste, re-using materials, and recycling materials

resident perception of waste generation and management.

Data collection tool must include at least two of the following:

checklist and form

calculator

graph

questionnaire

software program.

Options must include at least four of the following:

preventative maintenance

reducing waste

recycling waste

removing waste

resource recovery and exchange

re-use.

Assessment must be based on:

type and ownership of building

user behaviour and preferences

availability of rebates and other assistance programs

cost and practicality.

A person demonstrating competency in this unit must satisfy the requirements of the elements, performance criteria, foundation skills and range of conditions of this unit.

The person must also collect and analyse information on household waste and provide advice on ways of reducing waste and improving waste management in three different residential buildings. The three buildings must be drawn from the following classes of buildings under the National Construction Code (NCC): Class 1 buildings, sole occupancy units (SOU) in Class 2 buildings, or Class 4 buildings.

In doing the above, the person must:

use visual assessment and measurement techniques to determine the composition and quantity of the household’s waste

comply with work health and safety (WHS) requirements when conducting the household waste assessment

apply knowledge of:

trends in household waste

ways of gathering information on household waste

ways of improving household waste management.

A person demonstrating competency in this unit must demonstrate knowledge of:

commonwealth, state or territory, and local government legislation and regulations impacting on household waste and waste management relating to:

environment protection

privacy

WHS

government rebates and other assistance programs relating to reducing household waste and improving household waste management

greenhouse gas emissions:

relationship between waste and greenhouse gas emissions

ways of reducing greenhouse gas emissions through improving waste efficiency

household waste:

e-waste

greenhouse emissions

trends in household waste and factors impacting on those trends

types, streams and characteristics of waste

units of measurement

impact of attitudes, behaviour and preferences of household members on waste generation and management

options for improving household waste management:

waste recycling

waste reduction

waste refusal

waste removal

waste re-use

household waste assessment:

duty of care in provision of services

possible benefits and outcomes from conducting a waste assessment

potential risks and hazards

sampling and recording techniques

visual assessment and measuring techniques and procedures

WHS requirements

sources of technical advice on household waste management.

The following must be present and available to learners during assessment activities:

equipment:

data collection tools

materials:

relevant codes, standards and regulations relating to assessing household waste generation and management

physical conditions:

residential buildings from the NCC classes of buildings specified in the performance evidence

householders for provision of information on household waste

waste generation and management records of householders

relationships with team members and supervisor:

assessment activities are performed on an individual basis under general supervision.

Assessor requirements

As a minimum, assessors must satisfy the assessor requirements in the Standards for Registered Training Organisations (RTOs) current at the time of assessment.

Copy and paste from the following performance criteria to create an observation checklist for each task. When you have finished writing your assessment tool every one of these must have been addressed, preferably several times in a variety of contexts. To ensure this occurs download the assessment matrix for the unit; enter each assessment task as a column header and place check marks against each performance criteria that task addresses.

Observation Checklist

Tasks to be observed according to workplace/college/TAFE policy and procedures, relevant legislation and Codes of Practice Yes No Comments/feedback
Need for assessment of waste generation and management is clarified with client. 
Effective communication strategies are used to assist in establishing rapport with client and in responding to client questions and concerns. 
Potential hazards are identified to ensure risks are suitably managed. 
Assessment is planned ensuring that health and safety of self and others are not compromised. 
Assessment documentation is prepared. 
Tools, equipment and other requirements for the assessment are identified and arrangements are made to ensure their availability on day of assessment. 
Owner or occupier status of client is determined. 
Client is advised of information required prior to assessment, and details of assessment are confirmed. 
Authority to proceed is obtained from client prior to commencement and reconfirmed as appropriate during the assessment. 
Information to be gathered on household waste generation and management is confirmed. 
Visual assessment and measurement of household waste disposed of through municipal waste and recycling containers are conducted to determine composition and quantity of waste components. 
Information on the composition and quantity of other forms of household waste is gathered through discussion with resident and observations made during inspection of residence. 
Visual findings, measurements and other data are recorded by waste type and quantity is observed. 
Information on behaviour and preferences of household members that impact on waste generation and management is gathered from resident and from observations made during inspection of residence. 
Information is verified for accuracy and recorded using relevant data collection tool. 
Information is analysed to identify key characteristics of household waste and waste management practices. 
Sources of technical advice on household waste management are identified. 
Government rebates and other assistance programs for reducing household waste and improving household waste management are identified. 
Options for reducing household waste and associated emissions and improving waste management are assessed. 
Cost of options for reducing waste and improving waste management are estimated in line with organisational procedures. 
Results and recommendations, along with supporting evidence, are collated and documented. 
Estimated cost of proposed recommendations, associated reductions in household waste and emissions, and improvements in household waste management are documented. 
Results and recommendations, including estimated costs, are explained to client. 

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