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 client service needs. | 1.1. | Waste management service requirements are assessed in consultation withrelevant personnel according to organisational requirements. |
| 1.2. | Compliance requirements are interpreted and assessed against waste management service requirements. |
| 1.3. | Equipment and material types and quantities are identified to meet waste management service requirements. |
2. | Estimate waste management service costs. | 2.1. | Rate schedules are identified and costings are applied to waste management services according to organisational requirements. |
| 2.2. | Quotations from equipment suppliers are obtained and compared according to organisational requirements. |
| 2.3. | Waste management service site is inspected to identify problems and plan contingencies according to organisational and compliance requirements. |
| 2.4. | Cost estimate is designed to return a profit on waste management services according to organisational requirements. |
3. | Prepare and present waste management service proposal. | 3.1. | Waste management service proposal is prepared and checked to ensure it reflects client and organisational requirements. |
| 3.2. | Proposal is presented to client and changes and variations are negotiated to meet client and organisational requirements. |
| 3.3. | Client file is created and documentation is updated according to organisational and 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 develop two waste management proposals.
For each proposal, the person must:
identify, clarify and agree waste management services to be provided through client consultation and negotiation
prepare cost estimates that incorporate rates for equipment, materials and labour and are designed to return a profit to the organisation
use a computer and appropriate software to prepare and present the waste management service proposal in a clear format and layout which includes:
a clear description of the services to be provided and the equipment, labour and materials involved
legal compliance requirements
timelines for service provision.
While developing above waste management service proposals, the person must:
conduct a site inspection to identify problems impacting on service provision and to plan contingency solutions
obtain and compare quotations from equipment suppliers
follow organisational procedures to work safely and comply with regulatory and legal requirements relating to tendering for waste management services.
A person demonstrating competency in this unit must demonstrate knowledge of:
hazards and risks associated with waste including hazardous substances and dangerous goods
methods for addressing tendering criteria when developing proposals
organisational policies and procedures and regulatory and legal requirements relating to waste management service provision and tendering
organisational pricing schedules and procedures
range of waste management services offered by the organisation
record-keeping requirements for client accounts and financial records
waste types, streams, characteristics and non-conformances.
The following must be present and available to learners during assessment activities:
equipment:
computer and software suitable for preparing waste management proposals
personal protective equipment (PPE), as specified by organisational requirements
relationships with team members and supervisor:
working in a team.
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.