Critical aspects of competency
Clearly communicates all work requirements.
Clearly identifies work requirements.
Monitors work activity to ensure legislative requirements, industry standards and company requirements are met.
Monitors daily operations.
Ensures the efficiency and effectiveness of operations.
Reviews landfill site development plan.
Coordinates development of landfill site in accordance with plan.
Organises equipment, supplies and materials.
Ensures the efficiency and effectiveness of operations.
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.
Leading a team.
HAZAN and HAZOPS requirements.
Daily operations at a waste site.
Landfill site development plan.
Plant and equipment requirements for site operations.
Tools and materials requirements for site operations.
Emergency response procedures.
Company requirements.
Environmental management plan.
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:
communication including interpersonal, listening, questioning, following instructions, giving information
problem-solving
determining and allocating work requirements
reading and interpreting technical plans and drawings
use of communications equipment (two-way radio and mobile phone)
record keeping
time management
safe and efficient work practices
working in confined spaces
use of emergency and personal protective equipment
following MSDS.
Other units of competency that could be assessed with this unit
This unit could be assessed on its own or in combination with other units relevant to the job function, for example:
PRMWM04B Develop waste management strategies
PRMWM30B Determine waste management services
PRMWM36B Develop a waste management plan
PRMWM45B Develop site safety plan
PRMWM52A Organise waste management operation
PRMWM58A Develop emergency response plan
PRMCMN401A Manage workplace safety arrangements
PRMCMN402A Facilitate effective client relationships
PRMCMN404A Facilitate effective workplace relationships
BSBCMN413B Implement and monitor environmental policies
BSBHR401A Administer human resource systems
BSBMGT503A Prepare budgets and financial plans
BSBSBM404A Undertake business planning.
Resources required to assess this unit
The following resources should be available:
waste management operations information
list of available resources
communications equipment
role-play
OHS requirements
client requirements
company requirements
case studies
relevant codes of practice.
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 customer/workplace interruptions and involvement in related activities normally experienced in the workplace.
Evidence of competency is best obtained by observing activities in the field and reviewing the monitoring of waste management operations under normal industry operating conditions. If this is not practicable, observations in realistic simulated environments may be substituted.
Consistency in performance
Assessment requires that strategies meet the objectives of clients and comply with industry expectations in the particular client environment. If the environment is narrowly defined or is not representative of industry needs, it will be necessary to assess the unit within a variety of waste management environments or different client needs to assess competency in the monitoring of waste management operations.
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 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.
1 | Perform the process | 2 | Perform and administer the process | 3 | Perform, administer and design the process |
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How can communication of ideas and information be applied? | 2 | Discuss with colleagues, clients and relevant personnel the monitoring of waste management operations. |
How can information be collected, analysed and organised? | 2 | Gather and analyse information from a number of sources (including regulatory sources, relevant personnel, relevant legislation, personnel training records and company specifications) to conduct and monitor waste management operations. |
How are activities planned and organised? | 2 | Plan and organise activities to tend to all aspects of site development planning. |
How can teamwork be applied? | 2 | Work cooperatively with personnel and colleagues to conduct and monitor waste management operations. |
How can the use of mathematical ideas and techniques be applied? | 1 | Use and document appropriate mathematical calculations throughout waste management operations. |
How can problem-solving skills be applied? | 2 | Discuss possible problems and solutions that may arise throughout the monitoring process. |
How can the use of technology be applied? | 1 | Demonstrate understanding of technological principles and physical skills to use appropriate equipment. |