Elements and Performance Criteria
- Plan and organise the assessment of household waste generation and management.
- Need for assessment of waste generation and management is clarified with client.
- Effective communication strategies are used to assist in establishing rapport with client and in responding to client questions and concerns.
- Potential hazards are identified to ensure risks are suitably managed.
- Assessment is planned ensuring that health and safety of self and others are not compromised.
- Assessment documentation is prepared.
- Tools, equipment and other requirements for the assessment are identified and arrangements are made to ensure their availability on day of assessment.
- Owner or occupier status of client is determined.
- Client is advised of information required prior to assessment, and details of assessment are confirmed.
- Authority to proceed is obtained from client prior to commencement and reconfirmed as appropriate during the assessment.
- Gather and analyse data on household waste.
- Information to be gathered on household waste generation and management is confirmed.
- 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.
- 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.
- Visual findings, measurements and other data are recorded by waste type and quantity is observed.
- 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.
- Information is verified for accuracy and recorded using relevant data collection tool.
- Information is analysed to identify key characteristics of household waste and waste management practices.
- Prepare recommendations for improving household waste management.
- Sources of technical advice on household waste management are identified.
- Government rebates and other assistance programs for reducing household waste and improving household waste management are identified.
- Options for reducing household waste and associated emissions and improving waste management are assessed.
- Cost of options for reducing waste and improving waste management are estimated in line with organisational procedures.
- Report outcomes of waste assessment.
- Results and recommendations, along with supporting evidence, are collated and documented.
- Estimated cost of proposed recommendations, associated reductions in household waste and emissions, and improvements in household waste management are documented.
- Results and recommendations, including estimated costs, are explained to client.