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Elements and Performance Criteria

1. Identify range of materials within the waste stream available for recovery
   • Undertake audit of the waste stream including identification of source, frequency of disposal, method of transportation, and manner in which loads are delivered for disposal
2. Undertake a feasibility study to assess the financial viability of a resource recovery operation
   • Determine material recovery, storage, transport and sales processes which comply with relevant legislative and company requirements
   • Undertake market research to assess demand for recovered material/products and current market values
   • Liaise with all relevant stakeholders to identify existing or potential recovery facilities
   • Ascertain the level of commitment from stakeholders to developing resource recovery facilities where required
3. Develop a resource recovery strategy
   • Establish the goals and targets to divert components of the waste stream based upon audit/assessment and feasibility study outcomes
   • Ensure all relevant legislative and company requirements are incorporated in the strategy
   • Consult with stakeholders to identify opportunities and risks for consideration in the strategy
4. Determine operational requirements
   • Assess site requirements including infrastructure requirements, zoning, environmental aspects and energy efficiency systems
   • Develop budgets for plant, equipment and materials
   • Identify service requirements that may include education, customer service, and point of sale activities
   • Identify human resources required to support strategy
   • Develop product marketing strategies
5. Determine strategy implementation
   • Establish the measures and methods to be utilised in monitoring the strategy development and implementation and outcomes
6. Document the resource recovery strategy
   • Document resource recovery strategy with relevant stakeholder input
   • Integrate all components of the strategy to meet goals and targets
   • Include all relevant information and analysis in documentation
   • Document the strategy in a logical and concise manner
   • Communicate strategy to relevant stakeholders

Required Skills

Refer to Evidence Guide

Evidence Required

Critical aspects of competency

Ability to scope projects

Ability to classify waste streams and materials to type and source

Accurate data analysis in regard to resource recovery potential and setting of goals and targets

Capacity to validate information

Ability to identify sources of information and analyse data in those sources

Ability to develop and compare resource recovery options for clients

Ability to synthesise technical legislative economic environmental and OHS issues in relation to resource recovery options

Ability to prepare strategies

Communicating instructions and information to all stakeholders

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 audit techniques

Waste assessment techniques

Sampling techniques

Waste streammaterial composition

Legislative requirements and industry sector standards

Material recovery opportunities and market availability

Stakeholder identification

Marketing principles

Planning and related approvals processes

Resource recovery infrastructure needs

Specific skills needed to achieve the performance criteria

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

data analysis

research and planning

market development

presentation of information

communication both written and interpersonal

consultation

computer skills

Resources required to assess this unit

The following resources should be available

sample waste audit data

education needs analysis results

information on available resource recovery options

costings of options

Consistency in performance

The assessment requires that the developed resource recovery options relate to the waste streammaterial information provided and that recommendations relate to the feasibility for presented options for resource recovery Implementation programs should take into account the need to ensure employees are fully aware of requirements and that the infrastructure needed will actually assist in meeting goalstargets without compromising OHS and environmental performance Options should also be costed in regard to an acceptable payback period Validation of all information should occur

It is necessary to assess the unit in context of the waste streams and materials generated at a specific industry site

Context of assessment

Evidence of competency can be obtained by the presentation of a documented set of recommendations that encompass the establishment of goalstargets for resource recovery based on the data provided and the feasibility for any options

Recommendations should also address barriers and provide a detailed implementation program to ensure acceptability by a broad range of identified stakeholders The evidence can be presented in the field by observing the development of a sitespecific resource recovery program

Key competency levels

There are a number of processes that are learnt throughout work and life that 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

	Perform the process			Perform and administer the process		Perform administer and design the process
How can communication of ideas and information be applied						Collect interpret and comply with legislative OHS and procedural requirements applicable to each assignment
How can information be collected analysed and organised						Discuss and verify with colleagues or supervisor own role and responsibilities to ensure compliance with assignment and organisational requirements
How are activities planned and organised						Measure and prioritise work tasks to meet operational schedules in an efficient and effective manner
How can teamwork be applied						Provide support and assistance within team to complete work tasks within designated timelines
How can the use of mathematical ideas and techniques be applied						Use mathematics to measure and schedule tasks
How can problemsolving skills be applied						Clarify contradictory or ambiguous information or instructions with colleagues or supervisor
How can the use of technology be applied						Use technology to access organise and record information

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Range Statement

The range statement links the required knowledge and organisational and technical requirements to the workplace context. It describes any contextual variables that will be used or encountered when applying the competency in work situations. It allows for different work practices and work and knowledge requirements as well as for differences between organisations and workplaces. The following variables may be present for this particular unit.

Feasibility of options should involve consideration of:

analysing data and information to determine targets and goals specific to each stream/material

communicating with government agencies and businesses to determine appropriate strategies and infrastructure availability

cost-benefit analysis

identification of barriers

identification of resources available and required

prioritisation of options.

Identification may include but is not limited to:

barriers for the implementation of resource recovery options

conducting waste audits or assessments of all waste/resource recovery streams and types of materials in those streams

infrastructure requirements for resource recovery requirements on site

market research to determine on- or off-site needs for materials

process review

related company requirements

review of client and stakeholders' needs

review of legislative and other relevant requirements.

Implementation may include but is not limited to:

contract negotiation

development of resourcing requirements including budgets

educational/training programs

market development

material segregation processes

monitoring and review of options

preparation of procedures and associated documents

programs to monitor contamination levels

promotional strategies.

Requirements can be found in legislation, policies, publications and verbal or written communications.

Resource recovery may include but is not limited to:

re-use or recycling of materials on and off site

composting

energy recovery

material changes

supply chain management.

Site operations should include but are not limited to:

business premises

identification of sources of information/data

production processes and methods

purchasing procedures

quality assurance protocols

raw material requirements

waste handling, storage and disposal processes.

Source of waste may include but is not limited to commercial and industrial processes, construction and demolition sites and municipal waste.

Stakeholders may include but are not limited to:

government agencies

processors

product buyers

waste and recycling contractors

waste generator.

Strategy development and implementation may include but is not limited to:

determining systems and infrastructure needs

developing marketing plans

education needs analysis and programs

material-specific resource recovery goals and dedicated programs to achieve them.

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