Required skills

analytical skills to

determine appropriate waste management strategies

observe review operations

interpersonal skills to

manage consultation process

present strategies

management skills to

conduct strategic problem solving

plan work practices

identify and minimise hazards and risks

organise work methodically

apply quality assurance practices

use information technology to complete tasks

oral communication skills to

ask questions

listen actively

consult

give instructions

provide strategic information

reading skills to interpret

plans

complex documentation

written communication skills to

write reports

prepare complex strategic documentation

critical thinking skills to conduct waste assessment identifying

resource needs

hazards and risks

Required knowledge

environmental issues relating to

life cycle of products renew reuse and recycle

environmental regulations

renewable energy

resources and factors to consider in developing waste management strategy including

access to site

environmental issues

location of waste containers

maps of plant or site

OHS procedures

processing methods

production dates and schedules

production inputs and outputs

recycling options

site size

specific site requirements

storage and disposal methods

waste handling

waste hazards

waste outputs

waste recovery routes

waste streams

identification and strategic knowledge of

waste types streams and characteristics

waste nonconformances

unanticipated waste

hazardous waste

waste nonconformance procedures

waste containment

waste disposal and recovery routes

OHS requirements relating to

dangerous goods and hazardous substances

OHS hierarchy of control

resource recovery options relating to

valuable resources within materials

potential resources to be recovered

waste audit including

analysing waste practices

analysing previous audit plans and processes

outlining benefits and outcomes from conducting a waste assessment

types of client waste management surveys and their uses

sampling techniques

waste management provision including

organisational requirements and structure including workplace communication channels and procedures

legislation regulations and codes of practice applicable to specific waste management functions

waste management options

nature and significance of waste minimisation hierarchy life cycle assessment

organisational pricing schedules

waste management hierarchy

duty of care

impact of recommendations on client processes

The evidence guide provides advice on assessment and must be read in conjunction with the performance criteria required skills and knowledge range statement and the Assessment Guidelines for the Training Package

Overview of assessment

This unit of competency could be assessed by discussion relaying how to develop waste management strategies

Critical aspects for assessment and evidence required to demonstrate competency in this unit

A person who demonstrates competency in this unit must be able to provide evidence of the required skills and knowledge specified in this unit

In particular the person should demonstrate the ability to

identify waste management options incorporating OHS compliance and interpreting audit findings

conduct feasibility analysis

develop and present waste management strategies

Context of and specific resources for assessment

Assessment of essential underpinning knowledge may be conducted in an offsite context It is to comply with relevant regulatory or Australian standards requirements

Resource implications for assessment include

work plans and approved specifications

forms and procedures manuals

Method of assessment

The waste management strategy must meet the objectives of the client and 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 to assess competency in the development of waste management strategies

Assessment methods must

satisfy the endorsed Assessment Guidelines of the Property Services Training Package

include direct observation of tasks in real or simulated work conditions with questioning to confirm the ability to consistently identify and correctly interpret the essential underpinning knowledge required for practical application

reinforce the integration of employability skills with workplace tasks and job roles

confirm that competency is verified and able to be transferred to other circumstances and environments

Guidance information for assessment

Reasonable adjustments for people with disabilities must be made to assessment processes where required This could include access to modified equipment and other physical resources and the provision of appropriate assessment support

Assessment processes and techniques should as far as is practical take into account the language literacy and numeracy capacity of the candidate in relation to the competency being assessed

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

CPPCMNA Facilitate effective workplace relationships

CPPCMN4006A Facilitate effective workplace relationships

CPPWMTA Determine waste management services

CPPWMT4030A Determine waste management services

CPPWMTA Educate public on waste management issues

CPPWMT5033A Educate public on waste management issues.

Client requirements may include expectations expressed in:

Client includes:

Waste management options may include:

Feasibility of waste management options must include:

Implementation requirements may include:

Waste management strategy may include information on:

Personnel requirements may include:

Information in waste management strategy may include:

Strategy presentation may include the following methods: