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Elements and Performance Criteria

  1. Identify waste collection service needs
  2. Identify recoverable waste
  3. Identify markets for recoverable waste
  4. Assess effectiveness of current services
  5. Identify, evaluate and prioritise service options
  6. Prepare performance specifications
  7. Assess submissions to undertake services
  8. Implement service
  9. Monitor and review services

Required Skills

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

Required Skills

problem solving

presenting options to council

collating and analysing data

researching reviewing and evaluating options

Required Knowledge

health regulations

dangerous goods

disposal of hazardous materials

materials suitable for recycling or recovery

commercial markets

current markets

legislative requirements relevant to waste collection

strategies for developing performance measures

current industry practices

economic forecasting techniques

public health requirements

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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

Accurate identification of service needs recoverable waste and potential markets

Evaluation and prioritisation of service options

Development of criteria in line with council and statutory requirements

Monitoring and review of services

Context of assessment

On the job or in a simulated workplace environment

Relationship to other unitsprerequisite or corequisite units

Prerequisite units nil

Corequisite units nil

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 that incorporates the following resources

data on waste

consultation process

copies of relevant legislation and council policies and procedures

service providers and disposal systems


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.

Waste and recycling collection servicesmay include:

day labour

contract services

kerbside collections

door to door

centralised

transfer station.

Marketsmay include:

domestic

local industry

local commercial

paper recyclers

glass manufacturers.

Recyclable materialmay include:

plastics

oil

aluminium

glass

steel

timber

bricks

concrete

green waste

paper

tyres

textiles

paints

lead

copper

brass

gold

chlorofluorocarbons

food.

Measures of effectivenessmay include:

complaints

enquiries

unit cost

missed services

damaged equipment

community satisfaction

reliability

noise level

regularity

occupational health and safety factors

environmental guidelines

contamination.

Assessment criteriamay include:

ability to perform work

cost

financial stability

previous experience

level of service and support

local preferences

employment opportunities

work practices

industrial relations

level of council control

use of council facilities.

Recoverable wastemay include:

local government associations

recycling cooperatives

commercial recycling operators

regional waste boards

waste authorities.

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