Unit of competency details

Modification History

Not Applicable

Unit Descriptor

Unit descriptor 

This unit of competency covers the review and evaluation of assessment findings, and documentation of evaluation and findings made. It requires the ability to review and evaluate company/client waste practices and issues that impact upon their operations. These work functions would be carried out under routine supervision within organisational guidelines.

Application of the Unit

Not Applicable

Licensing/Regulatory Information

Not Applicable

Pre-Requisites

Not Applicable

Employability Skills Information

Not Applicable

Elements and Performance Criteria Pre-Content

Not Applicable

Elements and Performance Criteria

Required Skills and Knowledge

Refer to Evidence Guide

Evidence Guide

EVIDENCE GUIDE 

Critical aspects of competency 

• Thoroughly review waste assessment findings.
• Identify and evaluate reasons for/causes of waste assessment results.

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.

• Common reasons for undertaking a waste assessment.
• Assessment requirements and procedures.
• Waste types.
• Streams and characteristics.
• Sampling techniques.
• Waste disposal and recovery routes.
• 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:

• oral communication skills including questioning, listening, following instructions, giving information
• reading and interpreting data and information
• written communication skills for recording information and report preparation
• reviewing and evaluating information
• methodical organisation of work
• using recording equipment
• accuracy and attention to detail
• computer skills
• spreadsheeting, including creating graphs and charts
• estimating
• basic numeracy skills including measurements and calculations (weights, volumes and quantities)
• time management
• safe and efficient work practices.

Other units of competency that could be assessed with this unit 

This unit could be assessed on its own or in combination with other competencies relevant to the job function, for example:

• PRMWM01B: Plan waste audit
• PRMWM02B Carry out waste audit.

Resources required to assess this unit 

The following resources should be available:

• waste assessment data
• waste site for analysis
• data analysis tools
• reporting tools e.g. computer.

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 relevant environment and conducting the review and evaluation of assessment findings 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 review and evaluation of assessment findings under normal industry operating conditions.

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 which 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.

Range Statement

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.

Assessment data  may include but is not limited to:

• agreed objectives
• assessment procedures
• assessment team
• collected data
• current management methods
• facility location and size
• graphs and tables
• outcomes
• photographs
• processes
• raw materials
• sample size
• scope (sample, methodology, processes)
• sources
• summary of waste stream characteristics and ranking.

Client  includes all forms of business enterprises in this context including government agencies, local governments/councils, private and public companies and residents/ratepayers.

Client requirements  are found in briefing papers, letters, quality assurance documents, tender/contract documents and verbal or written instructions.

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
• organisational procedures
• relevant state/territory regulations.

Site  may include business premises, landfill site, local government area, plant/factory and waste processing plant.

Unit Sector(s)

Not Applicable