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.

This section describes the language, literacy, numeracy and employment skills essential to performance in this unit but not explicit in the performance criteria.

Skill

Performance feature

Learning skills to:

maintain up-to-date knowledge of options for improving household waste management.

Numeracy skills to:

perform routine measurements and calculations required to determine volume of household waste

estimate volumes of household waste material.

Oral communication skills to:

ask questions to clarify customer requirements.

Reading skills to:

identify and interpret documents, reports and information on key matters associated with household waste and waste management, such as:

characteristics of different types of household waste

types and composition of waste

waste reduction, recycling, re-use and removal.

Technology skills to:

enter data and use the functions of general purpose software packages

use measuring equipment, such as scales.

Writing skills to:

complete standards forms

prepare routine reports on household waste generation.

Self-management skills to:

interact with clients from diverse social, economic and cultural backgrounds.

This section specifies work environments and conditions that may affect performance. Essential operating conditions that may be present (depending on the work situation, needs of the candidate, accessibility of the item, and local industry and regional contexts) are included. Bold italicised wording, if used in the performance criteria, is detailed below.

Need for assessment must include at least one of the following:

determining waste profile, identifying opportunities for reducing household waste and improving management of household waste

legislative, regulatory and compliance purposes

providing building design advice.

Information on behaviour and preferences must include at least three of the following main groups:

medical conditions of household members

resident attitudes to consumer issues:

bulk buying

lifespan of products

packaging

resident attitudes to minimising waste, re-using materials, and recycling materials

resident perception of waste generation and management.

Data collection tool must include at least two of the following:

checklist and form

calculator

graph

questionnaire

software program.

Options must include at least four of the following:

preventative maintenance

reducing waste

recycling waste

removing waste

resource recovery and exchange

re-use.

Assessment must be based on:

type and ownership of building

user behaviour and preferences

availability of rebates and other assistance programs

cost and practicality.