Application
This unit of competency specifies the outcomes required to develop waste management plans to meet client requirements. The unit covers reviewing and evaluating the feasibility of waste management strategies. The unit includes drafting and finalising a waste management plan that meets client needs and incorporates implementation strategies. The unit requires client consultation while developing and finalising waste management plans. It also requires the ability to use computers and suitable software to prepare documentation.
The unit supports those who work in a management role within a waste management environment.
No licensing, legislative, regulatory or certification requirements apply to this unit at the time of endorsement.
Elements and Performance Criteria
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. | Review and evaluate waste management strategies. | 1.1. | Waste management strategies are reviewed according to organisational and compliance requirements. |
1.2. | Feasibility of waste management strategies is assessed to ensure plan is realistic and achievable in accordance with client and compliance requirements. | ||
1.3. | Feasibility assessment results are reviewed and waste management options are modified as required in consultation with client. | ||
2. | Draft waste management plan. | 2.1. | Waste management objectives and outcomes are identified and where supplied, client’s waste avoidance or minimisation goals are included according to organisational requirements. |
2.2. | Implementation strategies are planned and incorporated into waste management plan according to client requirements. | ||
2.3. | Waste management plan is prepared according to client, organisational and compliance requirements. | ||
3. | Finalise waste management plan. | 3.1. | Waste management plan is finalised in consultation with client, and adjustments made as required according to client and organisational requirements. |
3.2. | Final waste management plan is documented and presented to client according to organisational requirements. | ||
Evidence of Performance
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 develop two waste management plans to meet client needs.
For each plan, the person must:
identify, negotiate and agree waste management plan and implementation strategies with clients
assess feasibility of waste management strategies
incorporate implementation strategies, including:
potential hazards and risks
process changes
resource requirements
staffing and contracting requirements including training and skills needs
targets
timelines.
While developing above waste management plans, the person must:
follow organisational procedures to work safely and comply with regulatory and legal requirements
use a computer and appropriate software to prepare and document the waste management plans.
Evidence of Knowledge
A person demonstrating competency in this unit must demonstrate knowledge of:
environmental issues relating to:
energy efficiency systems
lifecycle of products: reduce, reuse and recycle
renewable energy
features required for waste management plans, including:
environmental education
environmental issues
internal and external audits
monitoring personnel performance following training
past and future reviews and audits
quality control checks
reclamation, recycling and reuse
review of effectiveness of new procedures and processes
site contract requirements
targets, such as:
carbon emissions reduction
cleaner production
lean management
recycling rates
waste disposal
waste minimisation
training outline
waste disposal methods
waste minimisation
waste prevention
waste segregation
work procedures
hazards and risks associated with waste including hazardous substances and dangerous goods
organisational policies and procedures and regulatory and legal requirements relating to developing waste management plans for clients.
Assessment Conditions
The following must be present and available to learners during assessment activities:
equipment:
computer and suitable software, as specified by organisational requirements
personal protective equipment (PPE), as specified by organisational requirements
relationships with team members and supervisor:
working in a team
relationships with client:
client consultation required.
Timeframe:
as specified by client requirements.
Assessor requirements
As a minimum, assessors must satisfy the assessor requirements in the Standards for Registered Training Organisations (RTOs) current at the time of assessment.
Foundation Skills
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 |
Reading skills to: | interpret technical information contained in strategic documentation. |
Writing skills to: | write reports which summarise analyses and some technical concepts. |
Technology skills to: | use a computer and software to prepare and present waste management plan to clients. |
Range Statement
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. | |
Compliance requirements must include: | commonwealth, state and territory legislation relating to waste management strategies, including: client confidentiality environmental protection hazardous substances and dangerous goods indemnity to limit liability according to accepted industry practice industry codes and standards work health and safety and duty of care licensing requirements. |
Sectors
Waste management