Modification History
Revised unit
Unit updated and equivalent to PRMWM52A Organise waste management operation
Unit Descriptor
This unit of competency specifies the outcomes required to coordinate waste management operations, including the allocation of work to personnel. It requires the ability to supervise a field team and to apply safe work practices while working with potentially hazardous waste products.
Application of the Unit
This unit of competency supports individuals with responsibilities for organising waste management operations, leading a team or supervising a site. It includes contributing to the implementation of developed strategies, systems and plans, as well as recognising the need for expert advice.
Licensing/Regulatory Information
No licensing, legislative, regulatory or certification requirements apply to this unit at the time of endorsement.
Pre-Requisites
Not applicable.
Employability Skills Information
This unit contains employability skills.
Elements and Performance Criteria Pre-Content
Elements describe the essential outcomes of a unit of competency. |
Performance criteria describe the performance needed to demonstrate achievement of the element. Where bold italicised text is used, further information is detailed in the required skills and knowledge section and the range statement. Assessment of performance is to be consistent with the evidence guide. |
Elements and Performance Criteria
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Identify work requirements. |
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Work site specifications or organisational plan are reviewed to identify requirements. |
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Client needs and expectations are identified. |
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Site characteristics and special requirements for waste management are identified. |
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Potential hazard and risk analysis is conducted to identify occupational health and safety (OHS) and emergency and personal protective equipment (PPE) requirements according to organisational requirements , OHS regulations and legislation and codes . |
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Organise equipment and material. |
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Estimation of plant , equipment and material requirements is conducted in line with past usage and present needs. |
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Availability of required equipment and material is determined. |
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Plant and equipment are checked to ensure they are in good working order, according to manufacturer specifications , legislation and codes, and organisational requirements. |
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Allocate work areas and activities. |
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Work is scheduled to be completed within time available . |
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Work is allocated according to range of factors . |
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Personnel’s licences are checked according to legislation and organisational requirements to ensure that they are appropriate to work being performed. |
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Site safety plan is developed according to organisational and OHS requirements, identifying site safety features and emergency response actions or procedures . |
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Work requirements are communicated to personnel in a manner suitable to the situation to ensure instructions are understood, verified and confirmed. |
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Documentation of organisational waste management plan is completed promptly and according to organisational requirements and legislation and codes. |
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Provide suitable training and assessment opportunities. |
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Personnel skill gaps are identified. |
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On-the-job training opportunities are provided to fill identified personnel skill gaps and improve work performance. |
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Opportunities for personnel to ask questions and seek clarification on training and work performance matters are provided. |
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Assistance is provided to personnel to ensure compliance with work site requirements . |
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Assessment is conducted according to industry, regulatory and organisational requirements. |
Required Skills and Knowledge
This section describes the skills and knowledge required for this unit. |
Required skills |
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Required knowledge |
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Evidence Guide
The evidence guide provides advice on assessment and must be read in conjunction with the performance criteria, required skills and knowledge, range statement and the Assessment Guidelines for the Training Package. |
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Overview of assessment |
This unit of competency could be assessed by observation of practical demonstration in the workplace or in discussion, relaying appropriate waste management operations. |
Critical aspects for assessment and evidence required to demonstrate competency in this unit |
A person who demonstrates competency in this unit must be able to provide evidence of the required skills and knowledge specified in this unit. In particular the person should demonstrate the ability to:
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Context of and specific resources for assessment |
Assessment of essential underpinning knowledge may be conducted in an off-site context. It is to comply with relevant regulatory or Australian standards’ requirements. Resource implications for assessment include:
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Method of assessment |
Waste management operations must be organised in line with industry expectations in the particular client environment. If the environment is narrowly defined or is not representative of industry needs, it may be necessary to refer to portfolio case studies to assess competency in organising waste management operations. Assessment methods must:
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Guidance information for assessment |
Reasonable adjustments for people with disabilities must be made to assessment processes where required. This could include access to modified equipment and other physical resources, and the provision of appropriate assessment support. Assessment processes and techniques should as far as is practical take into account the language, literacy and numeracy capacity of the candidate in relation to the competency being assessed. This unit could be assessed on its own or in combination with other units of competency relevant to the job function, for example:
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Range Statement
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. |
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Work site specification may include: |
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Organisational plan may include: |
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Potential hazards and risks are those identified by the organisation that may lead to: |
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Hazards and risks may include: |
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Emergency and personal protective equipment must include: |
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Emergency and personal protective equipment could also include: |
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Personal protective equipment must be: |
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Organisational requirements may include information found in: |
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Legislation and codes may include: |
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Estimation may include: |
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Plant may include: |
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Equipment may include: |
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Materials may include: |
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Manufacturer specifications are found in: |
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Time available may include considering: |
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Range of factors may include: |
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Site safety plan may include: |
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Emergency response action or procedures may include: |
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Communication of work requirements may be conducted via: |
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Personnel may include: |
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Training may include: |
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Work site requirements include compliance with safe operative procedures which: |
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Unit Sector(s)
Waste management
Custom Content Section
Not applicable.