- PRMWM36B - Develop a waste management plan
Unit of Competency Mapping – Information for Teachers/Assessors – Information for Learners
PRMWM36B Mapping and Delivery Guide
Develop a waste management plan
Version 1.0
Issue Date: May 2024
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Unit of Competency | PRMWM36B - Develop a waste management plan |
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| Description | This unit of competency describes the development of a waste management plan for a client. | ||
| Employability Skills | Not Applicable | ||
| Learning Outcomes and Application | Not Applicable | ||
| Duration and Setting | X weeks, nominally xx hours, delivered in a classroom/online/blended learning setting. |
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| Prerequisites/co-requisites | Not Applicable | ||
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| Development and validation strategy and guide for assessors and learners | Student Learning Resources | Handouts Activities |
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| Elements of Competency | Performance Criteria | |||||||
| Element: Review and evaluate waste management strategies to determine possible options |
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| Element: Develop waste management plan |
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| Element: Document plan |
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| Element: Present plan |
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Evidence Required
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Critical aspects of competency
Effectively reviews waste management strategies to determine options for plan.
Accurately undertakes feasibility analysis of strategies.
Consults with client in plan development where appropriate.
Presents waste management plan.
Knowledge needed to achieve the performance criteria
Knowledge and understanding are essential to apply this unit in the workplace, to transfer the skills to other contexts, and to deal with unplanned events. The knowledge requirements for this unit are listed below.
Features required for waste management plans.
Impact of recommendations on client processes.
Lifecycle assessment.
Waste analytical methods.
Waste management strategies available.
Nature and significance of waste minimisation hierarchy.
Waste types, streams and characteristics.
Waste management plans.
Company requirements.
Occupational health and safety requirements.
Duty of care in provision of services.
Relevant industry standards.
Relevant legislation.
OHS hierarchy of control.
Specific skills needed to achieve the performance criteria
To achieve the performance criteria, some complementary skills are required. These are:
communication including liaison and consultation, facilitation, conciliation, report writing, interpersonal, giving information and presentation
reading and interpreting data and information
developing strategies
methodical organisation of work
brainstorming
feasibility analysis
prioritising
computer skills
report preparation.
Resources required to assess this unit
The following resources should be available:
waste assessment data
waste management strategy options
client requirements
relevant environmental protection legislative requirements
plan documentation tools (e.g. computer, word-processing software)
case studies.
Gaining evidence to assess this unit
For valid and reliable assessment of this unit, the competency should be demonstrated over a period of time and be observed by the assessor (or assessment team working together to conduct the assessment). The competency is to be demonstrated in a range of situations, which may include customer/workplace interruptions and involvement in related activities normally experienced in the workplace.
Evidence of competency is best obtained by observing activities in the field and reviewing the development of a waste management plan. If this is not practicable, observations in realistic simulated environments may be substituted.
Consistency in performance
Assessment requires that strategies meet the objectives of clients and comply with industry expectations in the particular client environment. If the environment is narrowly defined or is not representative of industry needs, it will be necessary to assess the unit within a variety of waste management environments or different client needs to assess competency in the development of a waste management plan.
Oral questioning or written assessment and hypothetical situations (scenarios) may be used to assess underpinning knowledge. (In assessment situations where the candidate is offered a preference between oral questioning and written audit, questions are to be identical.)
Supplementary evidence may be obtained from relevant authenticated correspondence from existing supervisors, team leaders or specialist training staff.
Note: All practical demonstrations must adhere to the safety and environmental regulations relevant to each state or territory.
Key competency levels
There are a number of processes that are learnt throughout work and life that are required in all jobs. They are fundamental processes and generally transferable to other work functions. Some of these are covered by the key competencies, although others may be added.
Information below highlights how these processes are applied in this competency standard.
1 | Perform the process | 2 | Perform and administer the process | 3 | Perform, administer and design the process | |||
How can communication of ideas and information be applied? | 2 | Discuss strategies with relevant personnel about development of a waste management plan. | ||||||
How can information be collected, analysed and organised? | 2 | Gather and analyse information from a number of sources (including relevant legislation and company requirements about development of a waste management plan. | ||||||
How are activities planned and organised? | 2 | Develop waste management plan and organise presentation. | ||||||
How can teamwork be applied? | 1 | Work cooperatively with colleagues to prepare the waste management plan and conduct a professional presentation. | ||||||
How can the use of mathematical ideas and techniques be applied? | 1 | Conduct and document appropriate mathematical calculations. | ||||||
How can problem-solving skills be applied? | 1 | Identify and solve risk elements in the waste management plan. | ||||||
How can the use of technology be applied? | 1 | Demonstrate understanding of technological principles and physical skills to use appropriate equipment. | ||||||
Submission Requirements
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Assessment task 1: [title] Due date:
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Assessment Tasks
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Refer to Evidence Guide
The range statement links the required knowledge and organisational and technical requirements to the workplace context. It describes any contextual variables that will be used or encountered when applying the competency in work situations. It allows for different work practices and work and knowledge requirements as well as for differences between organisations and workplaces. The following variables may be present for this particular unit.
Client includes manufacturer, local council, private and public companies, and government agency and residents/ratepayers.
Company requirements are found in briefing documents, letters, quality assurance documents, tender/contract documents and verbal or written instructions.
Details of waste management plan include but are not limited to feasibility, implementation, plans, recommendations, waste assessment findings and waste management strategies.
Feasibility of waste management strategies involve consideration of:
commitment
compliance with relevant legislation
cost-benefit analysis
costs
lead time
process constraints
resource requirements (including equipment, personnel)
resources available.
Performance of this unit is carried out in accordance with relevant requirements of the following:
Australian Standards
environmental regulations
legislative requirements
manufacturers' specifications
organisational procedures
relevant state/territory regulations.
Relevant legislation and codes cover state and federal:
duty of care
freedom of information
industrial
industry codes of conduct
occupational health and safety
Australian Standards
environmental protection legislation.
Waste management plan is a plan that places emphasis on waste minimisation and cleaner production practices for sound waste disposal, handling and management.
Waste management strategies may include:
advertising
changed disposal methods
education
employee participation
minimisation
preventative maintenance
process audit
process changes
product and material changes
product scheduling and planning
reclamation
recycling
re-use
waste segregation.
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Observation Checklist
| Tasks to be observed according to workplace/college/TAFE policy and procedures, relevant legislation and Codes of Practice | Yes | No | Comments/feedback |
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| Review waste management strategies to determine options for waste management plan | |||
| Assess feasibility of waste management strategies to ensure development of a realistic and achievable plan which conforms to client and relevant legislation requirements | |||
| Consult and involve client where appropriate in the development of waste management plan | |||
| Produce waste management plan that details all aspects of implementation, including process changes, education, resource requirements, timelines, schedules and targets | |||
| Produce waste management plan to include client's waste minimisation aims and goals where appropriate | |||
| Document waste management plan details in accordance with company requirements and relevant legislation | |||
| Make presentation in a business-like manner using suitable aids, where appropriate | |||
| Explain benefits, rationale and implementation of the plan | |||
| Provide opportunities for client questions and discussion |
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