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. | Identify and apply waste management industry information. | 1.1. | Waste management compliance requirements are identified and interpreted. |
| 1.2. | Waste management industry procedures are identified and interpreted. |
| 1.3. | Key waste management organisations able to provide information and assist individuals and enterprises are identified, and their information and services are evaluated. |
| 1.4. | Waste management compliance and procedural requirements are summarised and explained. |
2. | Identify future waste management career opportunities. | 2.1. | Key waste management industry sectors and occupations are identified. |
| 2.2. | Possible career directions in the waste management industry are discussed with relevant personnel. |
| 2.3. | Opportunities for development are identified in consultation with relevant personnel. |
3. | Identify waste management environmental issues. | 3.1. | Waste management hierarchy and waste minimisation strategies are identified. |
| 3.2. | Opportunities to minimise waste are identified according to organisational requirements. |
| 3.3. | Importance of waste management and impact of waste on the environment are identified according to compliance requirements. |
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 identify and verbally summarise operational requirements of the waste management industry covering:
identified waste management requirements, including:
compliance requirements, as specified in the range of conditions
industry information, as specified in the range of conditions
identified future career opportunities in the waste management industry based on an assessment of key industry sectors and occupations
identified waste management environmental issues, including methods for using the waste management hierarchy and the importance of waste management in relation to environmental protection.
A person demonstrating competency in this unit must demonstrate knowledge of:
classifications of waste
key environmental issues related to waste management including waste minimisation and how the waste management hierarchy is applied
key organisations, occupations and career opportunities in the waste management industry
organisational procedures and regulatory and legal requirements relating to the waste management industry
waste disposal and recovery methods
waste types, as specified in the range of conditions.
The following must be present and available to learners during assessment activities:
equipment:
personal protective equipment (PPE), as specified by organisational requirements
specifications:
relevant organisational job statements
Timeframe:
as specified by organisational requirements.
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.