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Elements and Performance Criteria

  1. Determine and secure access to disposal options
  2. Obtain relevant licences and approvals
  3. Assess submissions to undertake controlled disposal and containment of waste
  4. Implement controlled disposal and containment of waste
  5. Monitor and review the controlled disposal and containment of waste
  6. Determine and secure access to disposal options
  7. Obtain relevant licences and approvals
  8. Assess submissions to undertake controlled disposal and containment of waste
  9. Implement controlled disposal and containment of waste
  10. Monitor and review the controlled disposal and containment of waste

Required Skills

This describes the essential skills and knowledge and their level required for this unit

Required Skills

writing submissions

assessing options against criteria

negotiating access to disposal facilities

preparing documentation

developing criteria

communicating information to users in accordance with council requirements

planning and scheduling

Required Knowledge

community expectations and local knowledge

disposal options disposal systems and methods

environmental impact of disposal options community impact of disposal options approvals and licences required and statutory and local requirements relating to disposal

containment options and treatment methods

data collection and analysis methodologies

Evidence Required

Overview of assessment requirements

A person who demonstrates competency in this unit will be able to perform the outcomes described in the Elements to the required performance level detailed in the Performance Criteria The knowledge and skill requirements described in the Range Statement must also be demonstrated For example knowledge of the legislative framework and safe work practices that underpin the performance of the unit are also required to be demonstrated

Critical aspects of evidence to be considered

Determination of feasible disposal options

Assessment of submissions

Implementation of controlled disposal and containment of waste

Monitoring and reviewing methods based on data collected

Context of assessment

On the job or in a simulated workplace environment

Relationship to other unitsprerequisite or corequisite units

To enable holistic assessment this unit may be assessed with other units that form part of the job role in particular

LGAEHRWB Implement strategies to minimise the impact of waste on the environment

LGAEHRW505B Implement strategies to minimise the impact of waste on the environment.

Method of assessment

The following assessment methods are suggested

observation of the learner performing a range of workplace tasks over sufficient time to demonstrate handling of a range of contingencies

written andor oral questioning to assess knowledge and understanding

completing workplace documentation

thirdparty reports from experienced practitioners

completion of selfpaced learning materials including personal reflection and feedback from trainer coach or supervisor

Evidence required for demonstration of consistent performance

Evidence will need to be collected over time across a range of variables

Resource implications

Access to a workplace or simulated case study environment that encompasses the following resources

technical information on various disposal processes

real or simulated databases

role model stakeholders

relevant statutory authorities


Range Statement

The Range Statement relates to the Unit of Competency as a whole. It allows for different work environments and situations that may affect performance. Bold italicised wording in the Performance Criteria is detailed below.

Disposal options may include:

landfill, transportation and compacted landfill

energy extraction

hazardous materials disposal and transfer

Statutory bodies may include:

environmental protection authorities

planning authorities

health departments

river and water supply authorities

waste authorities

regional waste boards

Stakeholders may include:

community

interest groups

land holders

industry

business

other councils

statutory bodies