The evidence guide provides advice on assessment and must be read in conjunction with the performance criteria, required skills and knowledge, range statement and the Assessment Guidelines for the Training Package.

Overview of assessment

Critical aspects for assessment and evidence required to demonstrate competency in this unit

The evidence required to demonstrate competency in this unit must be relevant to worksite operations and satisfy all of the requirements of the performance criteria, required skills and knowledge and the range statement of this unit and include evidence of the following:

knowledge of the requirements, procedures and instructions for the establishing and maintenance of waste and by-product management systems

implementation of procedures and techniques for the safe, effective and efficient establishing and maintenance of waste and by-product management systems

the identification of the relevant information and scope of the work required to meet the required outcomes

the identification of viable program options and the selection of programs that best meet the required outcomes

working with others to undertake and complete the establishing and maintenance of waste and by-product management systems

consistent and timely establishing and maintenance of waste and by-product management systems

Context of and specific resources for assessment

This unit must be assessed in the context of the work environment. Where personal safety or environmental damage are limiting factors, assessment may occur in a simulated environment provided it is realistic and sufficiently rigorous to cover all aspects of workplace performance, including task skills, task management skills, contingency management skills and job role environment skills.

The assessment environment should not disadvantage the participant. For example, language, literacy and numeracy demands of assessment should not be greater than those required on the job.

Customisation of assessment and delivery environment to sensitively accommodate cultural diversity.

Aboriginal people and other people from a non English speaking background may have second language issues.

Assessment of this competency requires typical resources normally used in a civil works environment. Selection and use of resources for particular worksites may differ due to site circumstances.

Where applicable, physical resources should include equipment modified for people with disabilities.

Access must be provided to appropriate learning and/or assessment support when required.

Method of assessment

This unit may be assessed in a holistic way with other units of competency. The assessment strategy for this unit must verify required knowledge and skill and practical application using more than one of the following assessment methods:

written and/or oral assessment of the candidate's required knowledge

observed, documented and/or first hand testimonial evidence of the candidate's:

implementation of appropriate procedures and techniques for the safe, effective and efficient achievement of the required outcomes

identification of the relevant information and scope of the work required

identification of viable options and the selection of options that best meet the required outcomes

consistently achieving the required outcomes

first hand testimonial and documentary evidence of the candidate's:

working with others to establishing and maintenance of waste and by-product management systems

consistent and timely gaining of approval of waste and by-product management systems

provision of clear, timely required support and advice on the implementation of waste and by-product management systems

Guidance information for assessment

Consult the SkillsDMC User Guide for further information on assessment including access and equity issues.

Required skills

Specific skills are required to achieve the performance criteria in this unit, particularly for the application in the various circumstances in which this unit may be applied. This includes the ability to carry out the following as required to establish and maintain waste and by-product management system:

apply legislative, organisation and site requirements and procedures

access and use appropriate information management technologies

apply techniques for analysing and reviewing waste management systems

apply techniques for auditing waste management performance - energy, safety, environment, quality assurance, legislative compliance

apply operating budget preparation requirements and procedures

apply operating cost control requirements and procedures

apply techniques for the coordination of resources - human, financial and physical

apply business and resource plan development requirements and procedures

apply techniques for the evaluation of new and used equipment

apply the requirements and procedures for gaining statutory/legal approvals

apply techniques for implementing change

apply people and process management techniques

apply conflict resolution techniques

apply project and task management requirements and procedures

apply procedures for monitoring and maintaining waste management systems

apply tender specifications preparation requirements and procedures

apply negotiation techniques and requirements and procedures for finalising contracts

apply management report preparation and presentation requirements and procedures

Required knowledge

Specific knowledge is required to achieve the Performance Criteria of this unit, particularly its application in a variety of circumstances in which the unit may be used. This includes knowledge of the following, as required to establish and maintain waste and by-product management system:

dam design and construction

emergency response and disaster planning

environmental management

financial management

mine plans

mine products and services

mining operations

negotiation techniques

organisational objectives

quality system

risk management, principles, strategies and applications

safety and health requirements

statutory control requirements

team management

training and assessment systems

water recycling

training systems

emergency response and evacuation planning processes and techniques

The range statement relates to the unit of competency as a whole. It allows for different work environments and situations that may affect performance. Bold italicised wording, if used in the performance criteria, is detailed below. Essential operating conditions that may be present with training and assessment (depending on the work situation, needs of the candidate, accessibility of the item, and local industry and regional contexts) may also be included.

Relevant compliance documentation

may include:

legislative, organisation and site requirements and procedures

manufacturer's guidelines and specifications

Australian standards

code of practice

Employment and workplace relations legislation

Equal Employment Opportunity and Disability Discrimination legislation

Legislative and organisation requirements and procedures may include:

risk management

statutory compliance

development approval, mining licences (or equivalent), which may include:

occupational health and safety

environmental

quality

purchasing

contract management

administration, including records and reports

Legislative regulatory bodies may include:

Mineral Resources or equivalent body

safety and health authority

environmental authority

federal/state and local government

harbours and marine authority

port authority

road authority

Hazard is defined as:

a source of potential harm or a situation with a potential to cause loss

Risk is defined as:

the chance of something happening that will have an impact upon objectives. It is measured in terms of consequences and likelihood

Audit is defined as:

a systematic examination against defined criteria to determine whether activities and related results conform to planned arrangement, and whether these arrangements are implemented effectively and are suitable to achieve the organisation policy and objectives