ELEMENT

PERFORMANCE CRITERIA

1. Determine the effectiveness of the environmental impact of current practices

1.1 Impact of existing waste management practices is noted against legislation, industry standards, and council and community requirements and expectations.

1.2 Data contributing to cost-benefit analysis is collected on existing waste management practices.

1.3 The effects of existing waste practices on the environment are regularly monitored.

1.4 The waste impact cycle is monitored for components of waste stream in council area.

1.5 Resource usage in waste impact cycle is measured accurately.

2. Monitor waste reduction targets

2.1 Targets for reducing impact of waste are monitored in accordance with community standards and relevant authority requirements.

2.2 Performance is measured accurately, regularly and in a cost-effective manner.

2.3 Statistical comparisons are made between targets and performance to establish accurately if targets have been met.

3. Contribute to the development of a waste impact reduction plan

3.1 Consultation with the community and relevant authorities and organisations is undertaken as directed to assist in developing targets and strategies to reduce waste impact.

3.2 Criteria to prioritise strategies are suggested.

3.3 Information to assist comparison with similar methods in practice elsewhere and assess effectiveness of strategies is contributed.

3.4 Appropriate trial and sampling techniques are followed.

4. Follow strategies to reduce waste impact

4.1 Strategic priorities are followed to provide the most effective resolution of issues within available resources.

4.2 Processes are monitored to ensure the strategy is achieving objectives and modifications are suggested as required.

4.3 Program time lines, schedules and targets are followed to enable strategy objectives to be met.

5. Monitor effectiveness of strategies to reduce waste

5.1 Data is collected and analysed on a regular basis to provide accurate measures of performance.

5.2 Comparisons are made with strategy objectives to assess effectiveness.

5.3 Changes to implemented strategy are suggested as warranted to ensure outcomes are achieved.

5.4 Information obtained during monitoring and review is suggested to develop new strategies based on accumulated knowledge and experience.

This describes the essential skills and knowledge and their level, required for this unit

Required Skills

technical and community research

support analysis

consultation

Required Knowledge

waste management practices

waste impact on environment

waste reduction practices

monitoring processes

council budgeting and planning processes

regulations

standards

policies

legislation

community needs and expectations

relevant organisations

Overview of assessment requirements

A person who demonstrates competency in this unit will be able to perform the outcomes described in the Elements to the required performance level detailed in the Performance Criteria. The knowledge and skill requirements described in the Range Statement must also be demonstrated. For example, knowledge of the legislative framework and safe work practices that underpin the performance of the unit are also required to be demonstrated.

Critical aspects of evidence to be considered

Data on the waste stream is collected and analysed to standards of council plans.

Council policies, protocols and relevant legislation are followed in monitoring waste activity.

Consultation is undertaken as directed to identify strategies and distribute information.

Strategy implementation and monitoring is undertaken to identified standards

Context of assessment

On the job or in a simulated work environment.

Relationship to other units(prerequisite or co-requisite units)

To enable holistic assessment this unit may be assessed with other units that form part of the job role in particular:

LGAEHRW503B Implement programs for disposal and containment of waste.

Method of assessment

The following assessment methods are suggested:

observation of the learner performing a range of workplace tasks over sufficient time to demonstrate handling of a range of contingencies

written and/or oral questioning to assess knowledge and understanding

completing workplace documentation

third-party reports from experienced practitioners

completion of self-paced learning materials including personal reflection and feedback from trainer, coach or supervisor

Evidence required for demonstration of consistent performance

Evidence will need to be gathered over time across a range of variables.

Resource implications

Access to a workplace or simulated case study that incorporates the following resources:

relevant data on different waste streams

real or simulated consultation process

relevant legislation, regulations, standards and policies

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 in the Performance Criteria is detailed below.

Waste includes:

paper

plastics

metals

household garbage

green

chemical

glass

construction

hard liquid

Cost-benefit analysis may include:

financial

health

amenity

flora and fauna

social

fee for service

Waste stream may include:

domestic garbage

industrial

commercial

council

litter

construction and demolition

Impact may include:

health related

amenity (e.g. smell, visual and tactile)

flow-on physical impact on flora and fauna

toxicity

breakdown cycle

Authorities may include:

environment protection

waste management

recycling and resource recovery bodies

regional waste boards

Strategies may include:

education

promotion

reduce, reuse and recycle policy

collection times and types

mulching

worms

Data may include:

waste types

waste quantity

cost of disposal

legislation

impact details

sources

experimental controls