Modification History
Revised unit
Revised unit not equivalent to PRMWM55A Provide quotation
Unit title and outcomes changed to reflect the heightened professionalism of the waste management industry, which now provides a more comprehensive service than a quotation
Unit Descriptor
This unit of competency specifies the outcomes required to provide a proposal and an estimate on a waste management service to clients. It requires the ability to identify the needs of clients and match these with appropriate waste management services, as well as the ability to organise these services.
Application of the Unit
This unit of competency supports individuals responsible for negotiating with clients to calculate labour and material costs. It includes contributing to the implementation of developed operational procedures, 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 client needs. |
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Waste management service is assessed according to legislation and codes , organisational requirements and organisational procedures to determine client requirements. |
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Occupational health and safety (OHS) standards, statutory requirements, Australian standards, manufacturer specifications and organisational requirements are interpreted and incorporated in the service estimate. |
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Type and quantity of material and equipment are determined and incorporated into the service estimate. |
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Estimate costs. |
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Organisation rate schedules and industry-based labour rates are identified, and conditions to establish costings are applied. |
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Where equipment is sourced from a supplier, quotations are obtained to ensure comparison between suppliers. |
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Availability and delivery dates of equipment, materials and other relevant items are confirmed with supplier, where required. |
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Site is inspected to identify waste management service, consider possible problems and make allowances for contingencies based on findings. |
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Cost estimate is planned to return a profit on provision of waste management services according to organisational requirements. |
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Document and confirm proposal with client. |
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Clear and concise proposal is prepared and provided according to organisational requirements. |
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Proposal is checked to ensure it reflects client’s service requirements. |
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Proposal is presented to client. |
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Client is consulted and changes and variations are negotiated to meet client and organisational requirements. |
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Client file is created and documentation is updated to include relevant details according to organisational policy and procedures. |
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 demonstration of the development of proposals. |
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 |
Detailed tenders must be prepared 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 the preparation of a detailed tender. 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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Waste management service may include: |
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Legislation and codes may include: |
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Organisational requirements may include information found in: |
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Organisational procedures may be found in: |
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Organisational rate schedules may include: |
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Quotations may include: |
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Contingencies may include: |
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Proposal must include: |
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Presentation may include: |
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Documentation may include recording: |
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Unit Sector(s)
Waste management
Custom Content Section
Not applicable.