Critical aspects of competency

Interpretation of strategy requirements.

Implementation of new processes and procedures.

Organisation of education and training.

Monitoring outcomes of strategy.

Knowledge needed to achieve the performance criteria

Knowledge and understanding are essential to apply this unit in the workplace, to transfer the skills to other contexts, and to deal with unplanned events. The knowledge requirements for this unit are listed below.

Waste minimisation hierarchy.

Site waste management processes and procedures.

Site waste management plan.

Waste management techniques.

Quality control measures.

Waste sampling methods and techniques.

Company requirements.

Occupational health and safety requirements.

Duty of care in provision of services.

Relevant industry standards.

Relevant legislation.

Relevant environmental regulations.

OHS hierarchy of control.

Specific skills needed to achieve the performance criteria

To achieve the performance criteria, some complementary skills are required. These are:

oral communication skills including questioning, listening, giving instructions, giving information, training, signalling

interpersonal skills

written communication skills

reading and interpreting strategy

change implementation

waste assessment

quality control inspection

methodical organisation of work

record keeping

computer skills

use of emergency and personal protective equipment

safe and efficient work practices.

Other units of competency that could be assessed with this unit

This unit could be assessed on its own or in combination with other competencies relevant to the job function, for example:

PRMWM27B Select and obtain waste management plant, equipment and materials

PRMWM30B Determine waste management services

PRMWM32B Inform and educate clients on waste management issues

PRMWM33B Educate public on waste management issues

BSBCMN413B Implement and monitor environmental policies.

Resources required to assess this unit

The following resources should be available:

waste management plan

strategies for plan implementation

waste management practices and procedures

relevant environmental protection legislative requirements.

Gaining evidence to assess this unit

For valid and reliable assessment of this unit, the competency should be demonstrated over a period of time and be observed by the assessor (or assessment team working together to conduct the assessment). The competency is to be demonstrated in a range of situations, which may include customer/workplace interruptions and involvement in related activities normally experienced in the workplace.

Evidence of competency is best obtained by observing activities in this field and reviewing the implementation of a waste management plan under normal industry operating conditions. If this is not practicable, observations in realistic simulated environments may be substituted.

Consistency in performance

Assessment requires that the plan meets the objectives of the client and that it complies with industry expectations in the particular client environment. If the environment is narrowly defined or is not representative of industry needs, it may be necessary to refer to portfolio case studies of a variety of waste requirements to assess competency in the implementation of a waste management plan.

Oral questioning or written assessment and hypothetical situations (scenarios) may be used to assess underpinning knowledge. (In assessment situations where the candidate is offered a preference between oral questioning and written audit, questions are to be identical.)

Supplementary evidence may be obtained from relevant authenticated correspondence from existing supervisors, team leaders or specialist training staff.

Note: All practical demonstrations must adhere to the safety and environmental regulations relevant to each state or territory.

Key competency levels

There are a number of processes that are learnt throughout work and life which are required in all jobs. They are fundamental processes and generally transferable to other work functions. Some of these are covered by the key competencies, although others may be added.

Information below highlights how these processes are applied in this competency standard.

Refer to Evidence Guide

The range statement links the required knowledge and organisational and technical requirements to the workplace context. It describes any contextual variables that will be used or encountered when applying the competency in work situations. It allows for different work practices and work and knowledge requirements as well as for differences between organisations and workplaces. The following variables may be present for this particular unit.

Appropriate person may include client, supervisor and team member.

Client includes all forms of business enterprises in this context including government agencies, local governments/councils, private and public companies, and residents/ratepayers.

Company requirements are found in job sheet, management strategy, manuals, verbal or written instructions and work procedures.

Contamination may include exposure to sunlight, infestation, mixing with other waste types, rot or mould, and waterlogging.

Equipment includes but is not limited to collection container, load shifting equipment, measurement equipment and tarpaulin.

Emergency and personal protective equipment must include:

communications equipment

eye protection

eyewash kit

fire extinguishers

First Aid kit

gloves

overalls

protective boots

protective clothing.

Emergency and personal protective equipment could also include:

breathing apparatus

emergency procedure guides

face shield/mask

hard hat

hearing protection

material safety data sheets

spill kit.

Emergency response action/procedures include but are not limited to:

clean up

contain emergency

equipment/plant isolation and shut-down

evacuation

First Aid

make safe

notification of authorities

use of appropriate personal protective equipment.

Hazardous waste may include:

biological products

blood products

broken metal

chemicals

electrical wiring

gases/fumes

glass

hospital waste

leaking containers

needles/syringes

oil/petrol.

Manufacturers' specifications are found in equipment specifications and operator manuals.

Performance of this unit is carried out in accordance with relevant requirements of the following:

Australian Standards

environmental regulations

legislative requirements

manufacturers' specifications

OHS regulations and procedures

organisational procedures

relevant state/territory regulations.

Personal protective equipment required will be cleaned/maintained, stored, worn/fitted in accordance with equipment specifications, company requirements, manufacturers' specifications and occupational health and safety and other legislation.

Potential risks and hazards are those risks and hazards identified by the organisation that could lead to injury or illness of employees, contractors, visitors or the public; damage to plant, vehicles or property; or that could cause harm to the environment.

This relates to on-site and off-site activities (whether company owned or occupied premises, customer/client premises or public property) over which it could be expected the organisation had control. Risks and hazards may include:

broken glass/metal

compaction equipment

contamination

dust

fire

gases and fumes

hazardous waste (e.g. sharps)

injuries resulting from manual handling and repetitive work

narrow driveways

other vehicles and equipment

overhanging signs

projectiles

spark-producing equipment

unguarded conveyor belt

weather.

Relevant legislation and codes cover state and federal:

duty of care

industry codes of conduct

occupational health and safety

Australian Standards

environmental protection legislation.

Review of implementation of waste management plan may include but is not limited to:

achievement of objectives

analysis of wastes

audits

quality control checks

review of effectiveness of new procedures and processes

samples

waste counts.

Safe operating procedures include any activity or operation conducted on site to ensure health and safety of personnel/equipment in the area.

Waste generator includes all forms of business enterprises in this context, including private and public companies, and local governments/councils.

Waste management strategy may include:

changes to processes and procedures

education and resource requirements

feasibility study of waste management options

future reviews and audits

past waste audit information

prioritisation of waste management strategies

recycling requirements

reduction

re-use

schedules

waste management objectives.

Waste types include:

solid (non-hazardous) e.g. construction and demolition

liquid (non-hazardous) e.g. chemical and aqueous

hazardous - regulated, prescribed, quarantined, medical and clinical

recoverable resources e.g. recyclable and green waste.

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