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.
Elements describe the essential outcomes. | Performance criteria describe the performance needed to demonstrate achievement of the element. Where bold italicised text is used, further information is detailed in the range of conditions. |
1. | Plan and organise the assessment of household waste generation and management. | 1.1. | Need for assessment of waste generation and management is clarified with client. |
| 1.2. | Effective communication strategies are used to assist in establishing rapport with client and in responding to client questions and concerns. |
| | 1.3. | Potential hazards are identified to ensure risks are suitably managed. |
| | 1.4. | Assessment is planned ensuring that health and safety of self and others are not compromised. |
| | 1.5. | Assessment documentation is prepared. |
| | 1.6. | Tools, equipment and other requirements for the assessment are identified and arrangements are made to ensure their availability on day of assessment. |
| | 1.7. | Owner or occupier status of client is determined. |
| | 1.8. | Client is advised of information required prior to assessment, and details of assessment are confirmed. |
| | 1.9. | Authority to proceed is obtained from client prior to commencement and reconfirmed as appropriate during the assessment. |
2. | Gather and analyse data on household waste. | 2.1. | Information to be gathered on household waste generation and management is confirmed. |
2.2. | Visual assessment and measurement of household waste disposed of through municipal waste and recycling containers are conducted to determine composition and quantity of waste components. |
| | 2.3. | Information on the composition and quantity of other forms of household waste is gathered through discussion with resident and observations made during inspection of residence. |
| | 2.4. | Visual findings, measurements and other data are recorded by waste type and quantity is observed. |
| | 2.5. | Information on behaviour and preferences of household members that impact on waste generation and management is gathered from resident and from observations made during inspection of residence. |
| | 2.6. | Information is verified for accuracy and recorded using relevant data collection tool. |
| | 2.7. | Information is analysed to identify key characteristics of household waste and waste management practices. |
3. | Prepare recommendations for improving household waste management. | 3.1. | Sources of technical advice on household waste management are identified. |
| 3.2. | Government rebates and other assistance programs for reducing household waste and improving household waste management are identified. |
| 3.3. | Options for reducing household waste and associated emissions and improving waste management are assessed. |
| | 3.4. | Cost of options for reducing waste and improving waste management are estimated in line with organisational procedures. |
4. | Report outcomes of waste assessment. | 4.1. | Results and recommendations, along with supporting evidence, are collated and documented. |
| 4.2. | Estimated cost of proposed recommendations, associated reductions in household waste and emissions, and improvements in household waste management are documented. |
| 4.3. | Results and recommendations, including estimated costs, are explained to client. |
A person demonstrating competency in this unit must satisfy the requirements of the elements, performance criteria, foundation skills and range of conditions of this unit.
The person must also collect and analyse information on household waste and provide advice on ways of reducing waste and improving waste management in three different residential buildings. The three buildings must be drawn from the following classes of buildings under the National Construction Code (NCC): Class 1 buildings, sole occupancy units (SOU) in Class 2 buildings, or Class 4 buildings.
In doing the above, the person must:
use visual assessment and measurement techniques to determine the composition and quantity of the household’s waste
comply with work health and safety (WHS) requirements when conducting the household waste assessment
apply knowledge of:
trends in household waste
ways of gathering information on household waste
ways of improving household waste management.
A person demonstrating competency in this unit must demonstrate knowledge of:
commonwealth, state or territory, and local government legislation and regulations impacting on household waste and waste management relating to:
environment protection
privacy
WHS
government rebates and other assistance programs relating to reducing household waste and improving household waste management
greenhouse gas emissions:
relationship between waste and greenhouse gas emissions
ways of reducing greenhouse gas emissions through improving waste efficiency
household waste:
e-waste
greenhouse emissions
trends in household waste and factors impacting on those trends
types, streams and characteristics of waste
units of measurement
impact of attitudes, behaviour and preferences of household members on waste generation and management
options for improving household waste management:
waste recycling
waste reduction
waste refusal
waste removal
waste re-use
household waste assessment:
duty of care in provision of services
possible benefits and outcomes from conducting a waste assessment
potential risks and hazards
sampling and recording techniques
visual assessment and measuring techniques and procedures
WHS requirements
sources of technical advice on household waste management.