1. Organise for implementation of waste management plan
   • Review waste management strategy to determine implementation requirements
   • Identify potential risks and hazards and notify/discuss with designated/appropriate person
   • Select appropriate equipment, including personal protective equipment and personnel requirements, for implementation of strategy, in accordance with company requirements and OHS procedures
2. Implement waste management plan
   • Explain new or changed waste management procedures and processes to all relevant personnel
   • Implement new or changed waste management procedures in accordance with waste management plan and company and relevant legislative requirements
   • Provide education and training to personnel to ensure full understanding of and commitment to waste management plan including OHS procedures, appropriate personal protective equipment, work procedures, company requirements and relevant legislation
3. Monitor and review outcomes of strategy
   • Review implementation of waste management plan to determine safety, feasibility, compliance, efficiency and effectiveness
   • Make necessary adjustments to waste management plan to maximise achievement of objectives
4. Document strategy implementation and review
   • Document details of waste strategy implementation and review in accordance with company requirements

Refer to Evidence Guide

Critical aspects of competency

Interpretation of strategy requirements

Implementation of new processes and procedures

Organisation of education and training

Monitoring outcomes of strategy

Knowledge needed to achieve the performance criteria

Knowledge and understanding are essential to apply this unit in the workplace to transfer the skills to other contexts and to deal with unplanned events The knowledge requirements for this unit are listed below

Waste minimisation hierarchy

Site waste management processes and procedures

Site waste management plan

Waste management techniques

Quality control measures

Waste sampling methods and techniques

Company requirements

Occupational health and safety requirements

Duty of care in provision of services

Relevant industry standards

Relevant legislation

Relevant environmental regulations

OHS hierarchy of control

Specific skills needed to achieve the performance criteria

To achieve the performance criteria some complementary skills are required These are

oral communication skills including questioning listening giving instructions giving information training signalling

interpersonal skills

written communication skills

reading and interpreting strategy

change implementation

waste assessment

quality control inspection

methodical organisation of work

record keeping

computer skills

use of emergency and personal protective equipment

safe and efficient work practices

Other units of competency that could be assessed with this unit

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

PRMWMB Select and obtain waste management plant equipment and materials

PRMWM27B Select and obtain waste management plant, equipment and materials

PRMWMB Determine waste management services

PRMWM30B Determine waste management services

PRMWMB Inform and educate clients on waste management issues

PRMWM32B Inform and educate clients on waste management issues

PRMWMB Educate public on waste management issues

PRMWM33B Educate public on waste management issues

BSBCMNB Implement and monitor environmental policies

BSBCMN413B Implement and monitor environmental policies.

Resources required to assess this unit

The following resources should be available

waste management plan

strategies for plan implementation

waste management practices and procedures

relevant environmental protection legislative requirements

Gaining evidence to assess this unit

For valid and reliable assessment of this unit the competency should be demonstrated over a period of time and be observed by the assessor or assessment team working together to conduct the assessment The competency is to be demonstrated in a range of situations which may include customerworkplace interruptions and involvement in related activities normally experienced in the workplace

Evidence of competency is best obtained by observing activities in this field and reviewing the implementation of a waste management plan under normal industry operating conditions If this is not practicable observations in realistic simulated environments may be substituted

Consistency in performance

Assessment requires that the plan meets the objectives of the client and that it complies 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 of a variety of waste requirements to assess competency in the implementation of a waste management plan

Oral questioning or written assessment and hypothetical situations scenarios may be used to assess underpinning knowledge In assessment situations where the candidate is offered a preference between oral questioning and written audit questions are to be identical

Supplementary evidence may be obtained from relevant authenticated correspondence from existing supervisors team leaders or specialist training staff

Note All practical demonstrations must adhere to the safety and environmental regulations relevant to each state or territory

Key competency levels

There are a number of processes that are learnt throughout work and life which are required in all jobs They are fundamental processes and generally transferable to other work functions Some of these are covered by the key competencies although others may be added

Information below highlights how these processes are applied in this competency standard