Application
Not Applicable
Prerequisites
Not Applicable
Elements and Performance Criteria
ELEMENT | PERFORMANCE CRITERIA | ||
1 Review and evaluate landfill rehabilitation strategies to determine possible options | 1.1 Review landfill rehabilitation strategies to determine all site development options, including catchment devices, drain and berm mechanisms to minimise erosion 1.2 Assess feasibility oflandfill rehabilitation strategies to ensure development of a realistic and achievable plan which conforms to client, OHS and relevant legislative requirements 1.3 Consult and involve client where appropriate in the development of a landfill rehabilitation plan with impacting environmental, legislative and OHS issues | ||
2 Develop landfill rehabilitation plan | 2.1 Consult local government authorities regarding the local provenance guidelines pertaining to the development of a landfill rehabilitation plan 2.2 Produce a landfill rehabilitation plan that fully addresses the construction of soil profile to ensure that the contaminated material is stabilised in accordance with OHS, legislative and environmental guidelines 2.3 Produce a landfill rehabilitation plan that details all aspects of implementation, including OHS, environmental and legislative requirements, process changes, education, resource requirements, timelines, schedules and targets | ||
2.4 Ensure that landfill rehabilitation plan includes all aspects of client's environmental aims, where appropriate | |||
3 Document plan | 3.1 Document landfill rehabilitation plan in accordance with company requirements and relevant legislation | ||
4 Present plan | 4.1 Present landfill rehabilitation plan to client in businesslike manner, in accordance with company requirements using suitable aids where appropriate 4.2 Explain benefits, rationale and implementation of the landfill rehabilitation plan 4.3 Provide opportunities for client questions and discussion |
Required Skills
Refer to Evidence Guide
Evidence Required
Critical aspects of competency
Effectively reviews landfill rehabilitation strategies to determine options.
Accurately undertakes feasibility analysis of strategies.
Consults with client in plan development where appropriate.
Presents landfill rehabilitation 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 for landfill rehabilitation plan.
Impact of recommendation on client processes.
Lifecycle assessment.
Landfill analytical methods.
Landfill rehabilitation strategies available.
Nature and the significance of waste minimisation hierarchy.
Company requirements.
Occupational health and safety requirements.
Duty of care in provision of services.
Relevant industry standards.
Relevant legislation.
Relevant environmental regulations.
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, consultation, facilitation, conciliation, report writing, interpersonal, giving information and presentation
reading and interpreting data and information
development of strategies
methodical organisation of work
brainstorming
feasibility analysis
prioritising
computer skills
report preparation.
Other units of competency that could be assessed with this unit
This unit could be assessed on its own or in combination with other units relevant to the job function, for example all the units covering development of waste management plans and environmental policies at a similar level may be able to be assessed in conjunction.
Where assessment covering a cluster of units is to be conducted, it may be useful to assess the units together as far as practicable. This may be most useful when an experienced applicant is being assessed for the purpose of recognition of current competency.
Resources required to assess this unit
The following resources should be available:
landfill rehabilitation assessment data
landfill rehabilitation 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 landfill rehabilitation plan under normal industry operating conditions. 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 landfill rehabilitation 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 assessment, 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. | ||||||
How can information be collected, analysed and organised? | 2 | Gather and analyse information from a number of sources (including regulatory sources, relevant personnel and company specifications). | ||||||
How are activities planned and organised? | 2 | Develop landfill rehabilitation plan and organise presentation. | ||||||
How can teamwork be applied? | 2 | 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? | 2 | Identify and solve risk elements in the landfill rehabilitation plan. | ||||||
How can the use of technology be applied? | 1 | Demonstrate understanding of technological principles and physical skills to use appropriate equipment. |
Range Statement
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.
Catchment devices may include diversion channels, holding structures (banks, drains and dams) and sediment dams.
Client includes government agency, local council, manufacturer, private and public companies, and residents/ratepayers.
Company requirements are found in briefing papers, letters, quality assurance documents, tender/contract documents and verbal or written instructions.
Contamination may include:
exposure to sunlight
infestation
mixing with other waste types
rot or mould
waterlogging.
Details of landfill rehabilitation plan include but are not limited to:
feasibility
implementation
landfill rehabilitation finding
landfill rehabilitation strategies
plans
recommendations.
Drain and berm may be concrete, plastic, rock and soil.
Drain mechanisms may include berm, flora coverage (grasses and small bushes) and netting.
Environmental issues may include:
environmental incidents
minimisation of waste
recycling
reduction in use of non-renewable resources
relevant environmental protection legislation
resource efficiency
voluntary environmental agreements entered into with external organisations.
Erosion may be water run-off and wind.
Feasibility of strategies involve consideration of:
catchment systems
commitment
company requirements
compliance with relevant legislation
cost-benefit analysis
costs
draining methods
dust suppression procedures
fertiliser characteristics and application methods
flora soil and nutrient requirements
lead time
material placement procedures
principles of erosion and water run-off
process constraints
recontouring characteristics
recontouring procedures
resource requirements (including equipment, personnel)
resources available
seed and plant planting methods
seed and plant varieties
soil dynamics
soil horizon construction methods
soil profiling methods
watering principles.
Landfill rehabilitation plan includes but is not limited to:
advertising
constructing drains and berms
education
employee participation
planting flora
process audit
profiling soil
recontouring.
Local provenance guidelines include:
flora planting - what types and where
issues pertaining to local area
requirements to work under the guidance of local government officers.
OHS issues may include:
emergency procedures
emergency procedure guides
material safety data sheets (MSDS)
personal protective equipment
relevant OHS legislation
spill kit.
Performance of this unit is carried out in accordance with relevant requirements of the following:
Australian Standards
environmental regulations
legislative requirements
manufacturers' specifications
OHS regulations and procedures
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 legislation
Australian Standards
environmental protection legislation
road laws.
Soil profile may include gravel, topsoil and various grades and types of materials.
Sectors
Not Applicable
Employability Skills
Not Applicable
Licensing Information
Not Applicable