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Evidence Guide: PRMWM36B - Develop a waste management plan

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PRMWM36B - Develop a waste management plan

What evidence can you provide to prove your understanding of each of the following citeria?

Review and evaluate waste management strategies to determine possible options

  1. Review waste management strategies to determine options for waste management plan
  2. Assess feasibility of waste management strategies to ensure development of a realistic and achievable plan which conforms to client and relevant legislation requirements
  3. Consult and involve client where appropriate in the development of waste management plan
Review waste management strategies to determine options for waste management plan

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Assess feasibility of waste management strategies to ensure development of a realistic and achievable plan which conforms to client and relevant legislation requirements

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Consult and involve client where appropriate in the development of waste management plan

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Develop waste management plan

  1. Produce waste management plan that details all aspects of implementation, including process changes, education, resource requirements, timelines, schedules and targets
  2. Produce waste management plan to include client's waste minimisation aims and goals where appropriate
Produce waste management plan that details all aspects of implementation, including process changes, education, resource requirements, timelines, schedules and targets

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Produce waste management plan to include client's waste minimisation aims and goals where appropriate

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Document plan

  1. Document waste management plan details in accordance with company requirements and relevant legislation
Document waste management plan details in accordance with company requirements and relevant legislation

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Present plan

  1. Make presentation in a business-like manner using suitable aids, where appropriate
  2. Explain benefits, rationale and implementation of the plan
  3. Provide opportunities for client questions and discussion
Make presentation in a business-like manner using suitable aids, where appropriate

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Explain benefits, rationale and implementation of the plan

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Provide opportunities for client questions and discussion

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Instructions to Assessors

Evidence Guide

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.

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Perform the process

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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?

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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.

Required Skills and Knowledge

Refer to Evidence Guide

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.

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.