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BSBSUS404 Mapping and Delivery Guide
Assess, implement, monitor and report on waste management

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Issue Date: May 2024


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Unit of Competency BSBSUS404 - Assess, implement, monitor and report on waste management
Description
Employability Skills
Learning Outcomes and Application This unit describes the skills and knowledge required to develop waste management practices which support sustainable use of resources. It applies to individuals who are responsible for sustainability, either as their primary duty or as a part of a work role. No licensing, legislative, regulatory or certification requirements apply to this unit at the time of publication.
Duration and Setting X weeks, nominally xx hours, delivered in a classroom/online/blended learning setting.

Assessment must be conducted in a safe environment where evidence gathered demonstrates consistent performance of typical activities experienced in the environmental sustainability field of work and include access to:

relevant legislation and workplace policies and procedures

interaction with others

case studies or, where possible, real situations.

Assessors of this unit must satisfy the requirements for assessors in applicable vocational education and training legislation, frameworks and/or standards.
Prerequisites/co-requisites
Competency Field
Development and validation strategy and guide for assessors and learners Student Learning Resources Handouts
Activities 		Slides
PPT 		Assessment 1 Assessment 2 Assessment 3 Assessment 4
Elements of Competency Performance Criteria              
Element: Conduct a waste assessment
  • Identify the organisation’s waste stream
  • 1.2 Classify the organisation's waste into types and categories
  • Assess waste quantities by volume or weight over a specified time period
  • Identify quantities of recyclable and unavoidable waste
  • Identify compliance requirements for disposal of waste
  • Identify the current cost of waste disposal
       
Element: Research and prepare a waste management plan
  • Identify possible impact of organisational waste management strategies, budget and contractual arrangements on waste management planning
  • Use the waste management hierarchy to prioritise waste management practices within the organisation
  • Identify and assess existing and potential waste management risks seeking expert advice as required
  • Identify resources required to support implementation
  • Identify roles, responsibilities and training needs of individuals and work teams
  • Document a waste management plan and receive sign off from key stakeholders
       
Element: Implement and monitor a waste management plan
  • Communicate waste management plan to staff
  • Allocate waste management roles and responsibilities, and arrange required training
  • Execute waste management in accordance with plan
  • Establish and apply procedures for monitoring waste management
  • Document, maintain and store waste management records according to organisational requirements
       
Element: Evaluate and communicate outcomes
  • Review implementation results in accordance with organisational requirements
  • Identify any changes required to achieve waste management goals
  • Prepare report including conclusions and recommendations in a format and style consistent with organisational guidelines
  • Present findings and recommendations to key stakeholders
       


Evidence Required

List the assessment methods to be used and the context and resources required for assessment. Copy and paste the relevant sections from the evidence guide below and then re-write these in plain English.

ELEMENT

PERFORMANCE CRITERIA

Elements describe the essential outcomes.

Performance criteria describe the performance needed to demonstrate achievement of the element.

1. Conduct a waste assessment

1.1 Identify the organisation’s waste stream

1.2 Classify the organisation's waste into types and categories

1.3 Assess waste quantities by volume or weight over a specified time period

1.4 Identify quantities of recyclable and unavoidable waste

1.5 Identify compliance requirements for disposal of waste

1.6 Identify the current cost of waste disposal

2. Research and prepare a waste management plan

2.1 Identify possible impact of organisational waste management strategies, budget and contractual arrangements on waste management planning

2.2 Use the waste management hierarchy to prioritise waste management practices within the organisation

2.3 Identify and assess existing and potential waste management risks seeking expert advice as required

2.4 Identify resources required to support implementation

2.5 Identify roles, responsibilities and training needs of individuals and work teams

2.6 Document a waste management plan and receive sign off from key stakeholders

3. Implement and monitor a waste management plan

3.1 Communicate waste management plan to staff

3.2 Allocate waste management roles and responsibilities, and arrange required training

3.3 Execute waste management in accordance with plan

3.4 Establish and apply procedures for monitoring waste management

3.5 Document, maintain and store waste management records according to organisational requirements

4. Evaluate and communicate outcomes

4.1 Review implementation results in accordance with organisational requirements

4.2 Identify any changes required to achieve waste management goals

4.3 Prepare report including conclusions and recommendations in a format and style consistent with organisational guidelines

4.4 Present findings and recommendations to key stakeholders

Evidence of the ability to:

research an organisation's waste stream including:

types and volume of waste

disposal arrangements and cost

create and implement a waste management plan, in accordance with legislative and organisational requirements

report on implementation of waste management plan, according to organisational requirements.

Note: If a specific volume or frequency is not stated, then evidence must be provided at least once.

To complete the unit requirements safely and effectively, the individual must:

explain the waste management hierarchy and how it could be applied in the organisation

explain the technique for assessing waste management risk

outline the legislative and regulatory context relevant to waste management

outline the organisation’s policies, procedures and practices that relate to the waste management strategy and plan

explain how to assess training needs within the organisation.

Submission Requirements

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Assessment task 1: [title]      Due date:

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Assessment Tasks

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ELEMENT

PERFORMANCE CRITERIA

Elements describe the essential outcomes.

Performance criteria describe the performance needed to demonstrate achievement of the element.

1. Conduct a waste assessment

1.1 Identify the organisation’s waste stream

1.2 Classify the organisation's waste into types and categories

1.3 Assess waste quantities by volume or weight over a specified time period

1.4 Identify quantities of recyclable and unavoidable waste

1.5 Identify compliance requirements for disposal of waste

1.6 Identify the current cost of waste disposal

2. Research and prepare a waste management plan

2.1 Identify possible impact of organisational waste management strategies, budget and contractual arrangements on waste management planning

2.2 Use the waste management hierarchy to prioritise waste management practices within the organisation

2.3 Identify and assess existing and potential waste management risks seeking expert advice as required

2.4 Identify resources required to support implementation

2.5 Identify roles, responsibilities and training needs of individuals and work teams

2.6 Document a waste management plan and receive sign off from key stakeholders

3. Implement and monitor a waste management plan

3.1 Communicate waste management plan to staff

3.2 Allocate waste management roles and responsibilities, and arrange required training

3.3 Execute waste management in accordance with plan

3.4 Establish and apply procedures for monitoring waste management

3.5 Document, maintain and store waste management records according to organisational requirements

4. Evaluate and communicate outcomes

4.1 Review implementation results in accordance with organisational requirements

4.2 Identify any changes required to achieve waste management goals

4.3 Prepare report including conclusions and recommendations in a format and style consistent with organisational guidelines

4.4 Present findings and recommendations to key stakeholders

Copy and paste from the following performance criteria to create an observation checklist for each task. When you have finished writing your assessment tool every one of these must have been addressed, preferably several times in a variety of contexts. To ensure this occurs download the assessment matrix for the unit; enter each assessment task as a column header and place check marks against each performance criteria that task addresses.

Observation Checklist

Tasks to be observed according to workplace/college/TAFE policy and procedures, relevant legislation and Codes of Practice Yes No Comments/feedback
Identify the organisation’s waste stream 
1.2 Classify the organisation's waste into types and categories 
Assess waste quantities by volume or weight over a specified time period 
Identify quantities of recyclable and unavoidable waste 
Identify compliance requirements for disposal of waste 
Identify the current cost of waste disposal 
Identify possible impact of organisational waste management strategies, budget and contractual arrangements on waste management planning 
Use the waste management hierarchy to prioritise waste management practices within the organisation 
Identify and assess existing and potential waste management risks seeking expert advice as required 
Identify resources required to support implementation 
Identify roles, responsibilities and training needs of individuals and work teams 
Document a waste management plan and receive sign off from key stakeholders 
Communicate waste management plan to staff 
Allocate waste management roles and responsibilities, and arrange required training 
Execute waste management in accordance with plan 
Establish and apply procedures for monitoring waste management 
Document, maintain and store waste management records according to organisational requirements 
Review implementation results in accordance with organisational requirements 
Identify any changes required to achieve waste management goals 
Prepare report including conclusions and recommendations in a format and style consistent with organisational guidelines 
Present findings and recommendations to key stakeholders 

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