Required skills

analytical skills to

determine appropriate waste management service

review operations

conduct feasibility tests

interpersonal skills to

manage consultation processes

present strategy

management skills to

apply change management techniques

conduct budgeting

organise work practices safely and efficiently

conduct strategic problem solving

plan work practices

identify and minimise hazards and risks

organise work methodically

monitor performance

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

Required knowledge

environmental issues relating to

life cycle of products renew reuse and recycle

environmental regulations

renewable energy

features required for an environmental management strategy including

site contract requirements

reclamation

training outline

waste minimisation

waste prevention

work procedures

environmental education

past and future reviews and audits relating to environmental management

recycling requirements

internal and external audits

monitoring personnel performance following training

quality control checks relating to environmental management

review of effectiveness of new procedures and processes

targets such as

carbon emissions reduction

cleaner production

lean management

recycling rates

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 assessment to identify

resource needs

hazards and risks

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

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 and implementation of an environmental management strategy

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 environmental management objectives

consult stakeholders consulted in development strategy

prioritise environmental issues by level of importance and impact

amalgamate issues in order to develop environmental management strategy

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 an environmental management strategy must comply with the objectives of the client as well as 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 environmental management strategy

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

CPPCMNB Develop workplace policies and procedures for sustainability

CPPCMN4001B Develop workplace policies and procedures for sustainability

CPPWMTA Develop waste management strategies

CPPWMT5004A Develop waste management strategies.

Environmental management strategy may include:

Constraints may include:

Feasibility of environmental management options must include:

Process models may include:

Stakeholders may include:

Human resource may include:

Data may include:

Applicable legislation and codesmay include:

Criteria to prioritise may include:

Supervisory processes may include:

Time available may include considering: