Modification History
Revised unit
Unit redeveloped incorporating PRMWM60A Apply cleaner production techniques
Unit title and outcomes changed to reflect the increased emphasis on lean production and management in waste management processes
Unit Descriptor
This unit of competency specifies the outcomes required to apply lean management techniques to avoid or reduce waste generation. It requires the ability to identify the opportunities for production practice that eliminates expenditure of resources for any goal other than the creation of value for the end customer, analyse those opportunities to establish criteria, and then develop an implementation program.
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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Determine effectiveness of current resource management practices. |
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Management support for the development and implementation of lean management techniques is confirmed. |
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In-house lean management techniques are established. |
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All components of current waste streams are measured . |
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Waste generation rates are linked to key waste indicators or benchmarks. |
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Existing waste management site practices are assessed against legislation and codes , industry standards, best practice and organisational requirements . |
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Practices and processes are discussed with operators and other stakeholders to gain in-depth information on why waste is generated. |
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Cost analysis is conducted to identify the real cost of waste production process and waste stream. |
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Potential hazards and risks are factored into overall costs. |
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Determine strategies for lean management program. |
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Barriers to implementation are identified and effective strategies are developed to counter these. |
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Goals and targets are established for lean management program. |
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Potential resource improvement methods are identified to avoid or reduce waste generation. |
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Cleaner production opportunities are identified and ranked in regard to implementation schedules. |
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Feasibility of options is analysed. |
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Resource requirements are identified and costed. |
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Findings are recorded promptly for full review by designated authority. |
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Implement lean management program. |
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Specific tasks are allocated and implementation timetable is developed. |
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Specific implementation activities are conducted and equipment is installed. |
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Change is communicated to relevant employees and other stakeholders, in conjunction with a specific education program. |
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Implementation activities are monitored and reviewed to determine their effectiveness, and amendments are made as required. |
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Reporting mechanisms are established to provide feedback to management on progress of cleaner production initiatives. |
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Organisation lean management program is implemented in conjunction with a staff awareness program. |
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 a simulated environment of applying lean management techniques. |
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 |
Lean management techniques must comply 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 lean management techniques. 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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Lean management techniques may include: |
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Waste streams may include: |
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Measurement may include: |
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Key waste indicators may include: |
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Site 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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Real cost of waste 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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Resource improvement methods may include: |
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Analysis of feasibility may include: |
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Unit Sector(s)
Waste management
Custom Content Section
Not applicable.