Required skills

analytical skills to undertake historical analysis of practices

interpersonal skills to

manage consultation processes

present plans

management skills to

conduct strategic problem solving

plan work practices

organise work methodically

apply quality assurance practices

use information technology to complete tasks

oral communication skills to

ask questions

listen actively

provide strategic information

reading skills to interpret

plans

complex documentation

written communication skills to prepare complex strategic documentation

critical thinking skills to develop waste management plan identifying

resource needs

hazards and risks

Required knowledge

environmental issues relating to

life cycle of products renew reuse and recycle

environmental regulations

renewable energy

features required for waste management plans including

site contract requirements

reclamation recycling and reuse

waste disposal methods

waste minimisation

waste prevention

waste segregation

work procedures

environmental issues

environmental education

past and future reviews and audits

training outline

internal and external audits

monitoring personnel performance following training

quality control checks

review of effectiveness of new procedures and processes

targets such as

carbon emissions reduction

cleaner production

lean management

recycling rates

waste disposal

waste minimisation

identification and strategic knowledge of

waste types streams and characteristics

waste nonconformances

unanticipated waste

waste nonconformance procedures

waste containment

waste disposal and recovery routes

occupational health and safety 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 audit processes

outlining possible 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

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 observation of practical demonstration of the development of waste management plans

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

conduct feasibility analysis of plans

consult with clients to determine plans

present developed waste management plans

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 process of developing a waste management plan must comply 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 to assess competency in the development of a waste management plan

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 of competency relevant to the job function for example

CPPWMTA Determine waste management services

CPPWMT4030A Determine waste management services

CPPWMTA Develop waste management strategies

CPPWMT5004A Develop waste management strategies

CPPWMTA Educate public on waste management issues

CPPWMT5033A Educate public on waste management issues.

Waste management strategiesmay include:

Organisational strategies and priorities may include:

Feasibility of waste management strategies may include considering:

Client may include:

Legislation and codes may include:

Implementation details may include:

Staffing and contracting requirements may include:

Specific waste management strategies may include:

Presentation may include:

Organisational requirements may include information found in: