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 prepare for waste management education. | 1.1. | Education and waste management information requirements areidentified from research. |
| 1.2. | Education requirements are further clarified through discussion with relevant personnel. |
| 1.3. | Compliance requirements are identified and incorporated into education program. |
| 1.4. | Target groups for waste management education are identified. |
| 1.5. | Specific educational objectives and compliance requirements are planned and incorporated into education program. |
2. | Identify and prepare education medium. | 2.1. | Education mediums suitable to waste management and identified target group are identified and sourced. |
| 2.2. | Education material is collated and prepared according to educational objectives. |
| 2.3. | Identified education medium is checked to ensure it is cost-effective and easily accessed by target group and contingencies applied as required. |
3. | Present information on waste management. | 3.1. | Waste management information is presented to meet learning needs of target group according to educational objectives and organisational requirements. |
| 3.2. | Target group is provided with opportunities to confirm understanding and seek clarification. |
| 3.3. | Reliable documentation and sources of additional information are provided for ongoing reference. |
| 3.4. | Details of available organisational waste management services and community, government and industry services are provided to assist in future service provision as required. |
4. | Evaluate education provision. | 4.1. | Waste management education provision is evaluated to identify its effectiveness in meeting educational objectives. |
| 4.2. | Improvements are identified and incorporated into future education programs according to organisational requirements. |
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 prepare and present information on waste management to the public on two occasions. On each occasion, the person must:
establish educational objectives for providing information to public target groups:
through review of common public inquiries, public compliance levels and waste management trends and issues
confirming target group requirements through discussion with clients, general public, local government and relevant interest groups
incorporating legislation and codes and environmental policy
prepare educational presentation on waste management:
relevant to the needs of the target group
focusing on key messages to be delivered
using up-to-date and relevant educational mediums
present information on waste management to the target group:
using suitable strategies to communicate waste management information clearly and in a manner suitable to the learning needs of the target group
seeking clarification and confirmation of understanding from target group in a timely manner
providing details of organisational waste management services on offer to assist in future service provision as required
providing information on responsibilities of community, government and industry services where possible
seek feedback from target group regarding the effectiveness of the session in meeting educational objectives
suggest continuous improvement for future sessions by incorporating lessons learned from session presented and feedback sought from target group.
A person demonstrating competency in this unit must demonstrate knowledge of:
best practice in waste management
education mediums and strategies for communicating to different target groups
environmental issues relating to waste management
presentation standards for designing education sessions and summarising key points
principles for meeting a range of learning styles, including:
setting objectives and outlining the parameters of the learning experience
relating learning to workplace activity
relating learning to previous experience
appealing to visual and audio senses
summarising key points
range of waste management services provided by the organisation, community, government and industry
sources of waste management information
waste management options
waste management hierarchy
waste minimisation strategies
waste audit techniques.