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Elements and Performance Criteria

  1. Prepare to implement waste management plan.
  2. Monitor waste management plan.
  3. Review waste management plan.

Range Statement

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.

Relevant personnel must include at least two of the following:

clients

staff

supervisors or team leaders.

Compliance requirements must include:

commonwealth, state and territory legislation relating to implementing waste management plans, including:

environmental protection

hazardous substances and dangerous goods

industry codes

work health and safety

licensing requirements.

Equipment must include personal protective equipment (PPE) and at least four of the following:

absorbent material

bunding equipment

camera

collection containers

lifting gear

measuring equipment

safety barriers and warning signs

sample bench

scales.

Reviewed must include identifying:

compliance

effectiveness

efficiency

feasibility

safety.

Performance Evidence

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 implement two different waste management plans, and for each, monitoring:

objectives relating to at least two of the following:

changes to process and procedures

environmental issues

education and training

past and future reviews and audits

recycling requirements

waste reduction

targets relating to at least two of the following:

carbon emissions reduction

lean management

recycling rates

waste minimisation.

While implementing above waste management plans, the person must:

consult with relevant personnel to identify work activities, and to explain waste management procedures

deliver education and training to relevant personnel to ensure their full understanding of and commitment to the waste management plan

prepare for implementation activities by identifying and organising required personnel and equipment, as specified in the range of conditions

monitor waste management procedures to ensure their compliance with objectives and targets

review and update the waste management plan to incorporate identified improvements

follow organisational procedures to work safely and comply with regulatory and legal requirements.

Knowledge Evidence

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

classifications of waste

hazards and risks associated with waste including hazardous substances and dangerous goods

organisational policies and procedures and regulatory and legal requirements relating to waste management planning

waste assessment review processes, including:

analysing waste practices

analysing previous assessment plans and assessment processes

incorporating standard audit requirements and procedures

incorporating nature and significance of waste minimisation hierarchy

incorporating types of client waste management surveys and their uses

waste containment methods

waste disposal and recovery methods

waste non-conformances

waste resource recovery and management options

waste types, streams and characteristics.