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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. |
Need for assessing waste generation and management may include assessment for: | determining waste profile, identifying opportunities for reducing household waste and improving management of household wastelegislative, regulatory and compliance purposesproviding building design advice. |
Residential building refers to: | any building categorised as Class 1, 2, 4 and 10a of the Building Code of Australia or in accordance with jurisdictional requirements. |
Client may include: | buildercommunity organisationconstruction managergovernment agencylandlordlocal governmenthouse ownerproperty developerproperty managerreal estate agenttenant. |
Effective communication strategies may include: | active listeningbeing non-judgementalexploring problems expressing an individual perspective providing sufficient time for questions and responsesproviding summarising and reflective responses in conflict situationsusing appropriate words, behaviour and postureusing clarifying, summarising questions using clear and concise languageusing culturally appropriate communicationusing plain Englishusing verbal and non-verbal communication. |
Commonwealth, state or territory, and local government legislation and regulations, and industry ethical and conduct standards may include: | environment protectionethical behaviourfair trading and consumer protection:confidentialityconflict of interestduty of carenon-discriminatory practicesprivacyresidential tenanciesOHSwaste and waste managementwaste use assessment:accreditationassessment procedurescertificationdocumentation. |
Issues may include: | basis for need to conduct waste assessment information required by assessor from clientinformation that assessor is required to documentobjectives of assessment. |
Hazards may include: | biological wasteconfined spaceselectricityfireharassment, bullying and/or violence involving co-workers or customershazardous substances:asbestosbiological productsblood productsbroken metalchemicalselectrical wiringfibresfumesgasesglassinsulationleadleaking containersmercuryoil and petrolheat:burnsscaldsmanual handling:carryingliftingpullingpushingmachinery, including powered and non-powered equipmentskin penetrating injuries:knivesplant thorns and pricklessharpssyringeswaste:contaminatedinadequately contained wastework environment:accessanimalsdustfloor surfacesinsect biteslightingnoisepollentemperaturetrips, slips and fallsworking at heightsventilation. |
Assessment documentation may include: | building detailsbuilding plans and specificationschecklistsclient detailscompany promotional materialscontact detailsmunicipal waste collection detailsphotographic evidenceprivate or contract waste collection detailsrisk assessmentsite details. |
Tools, equipment and other requirements may include: | absorbent materialbunding equipmentcalculatorclipboardcollection containerscompassdigital cameraladderlifting gearmeasurement equipmentpersonal protective equipment (PPE):anti-viral/bacterial protective face masksdust maskseye protectionglovesheadwearoverallssafety shoes and work bootsreference manualssafety barriers and warning signsscalestape measurethermometertorch. |
Information that should be obtained prior to assessment may include: | household members:agenumberhousehold waste survey results:type of wastevolume of wastewaste reduction, reuse, recycling and removal strategies currently in place. |
Details of assessment may include: | address of residenceassessor name and contact detailscost of assessmentdate and time of assessmentduration of assessment. |
Information may include: | household waste generation:typevolumehousehold waste management practices:recyclereductionrefusalremovalreuse. |
Household waste disposed of through municipal waste and recycling containers may include: | household garbagegreen organicsrecyclables. |
Composition and quantity of waste components may include: | waste components:household garbagegreen organicsrecyclables:aluminumcardboardcontaminatedglasspaperplasticsteelquantity of waste:numberproportion/percentagesourcevolumeweight. |
Other forms of household waste include: | e-wastehard wastehazardous waste. |
Information onbehaviour and preferences of household members that impact on waste generation and management may relate to: | medical conditions of household membersresident attitudes to consumer issues:bulk buyinglifespan of productspackagingresident attitudes to minimising waste, reusing materials and recycling materialsresident perception of waste generation and management. |
Data collection tools may include: | checklists and formsgraphsquestionnairesself-assessment formssoftware programstables. |
Characteristics of household waste and waste management practices may include: | comparison of type and volume of waste with similar householdstrends in waste generation over timewaste profile:typesvolume. |
Sources of technical advice on household waste management may include: | colleaguescommunity organisationsconsultantsenvironment organisationsgardenersgovernment agenciesmanufacturersprofessional associationsresearch bodiesstaff or employee representativessupervisors and managerssuppliers of waste management technologieswaste management adviserswaste management companies. |
Options for reducing household waste and associated emissions and improving waste management may include: | preventative maintenance of:appliancesstructuresvehiclesreduction of waste:household practices:compostingworm farmingpackaging:avoiding individually wrapped itemspurchasing products with minimal packagingpurchasing:bulk buying products with a long shelf-lifechoosing concentrated or refillable forms of products using durable rather than disposable productsrecycling waste:packaging:avoiding packaging made of more than one material that cannot be separatedbuying products with recyclable or reusable packagingpurchasing:buying products made from recycled materialsbuying products that may be recycledrecycling household items:aluminium cans and foilappliancescomputer equipmentglass bottles and jarsmilk and juice containerspaper and cardboardplasticssteel canssegregating waste for recyclingremoval:batteriesfluorescent lampsgreen wastemixed rubblesafe chemical waste disposalresource recovery and exchange:automotive waste:batteriesmetaltyresbuilding and construction wasteclothinge-wastegeneral hard wastescrap metalsreuse:household practices:reclaiming and reinventing productsrepairing productsreusing productspurchasing:purchasing durable rather than disposable itemspurchasing products that can be reused many times. |