Elements and Performance Criteria

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.
Need for assessing waste generation and management may include assessment for:
determining waste profile, identifying opportunities for reducing household waste and improving management of household waste
legislative, regulatory and compliance purposes
providing building design advice.
Residential building refers to:
any building categorised as Class 1, 2, 4 and 10a of the Building Code of Australia or in accordance with jurisdictional requirements.
Client may include:
builder
community organisation
construction manager
government agency
landlord
local government
house owner
property developer
property manager
real estate agent
tenant.
Effective communication strategies may include:
active listening
being non-judgemental
exploring problems
expressing an individual perspective
providing sufficient time for questions and responses
providing summarising and reflective responses in conflict situations
using appropriate words, behaviour and posture
using clarifying, summarising questions
using clear and concise language
using culturally appropriate communication
using plain English
using verbal and non-verbal communication.
Commonwealth, state or territory, and local government legislation and regulations, and industry ethical and conduct standards may include:
environment protection
ethical behaviour
fair trading and consumer protection:
confidentiality
conflict of interest
duty of care
non-discriminatory practices
privacy
residential tenancies
OHS
waste and waste management
waste use assessment:
accreditation
assessment procedures
certification
documentation.
Issues may include:
basis for need to conduct waste assessment
information required by assessor from client
information that assessor is required to document
objectives of assessment.
Hazards may include:
biological waste
confined spaces
electricity
fire
harassment, bullying and/or violence involving co-workers or customers
hazardous substances:
asbestos
biological products
blood products
broken metal
chemicals
electrical wiring
fibres
fumes
gases
glass
insulation
lead
leaking containers
mercury
oil and petrol
heat:
burns
scalds
manual handling:
carrying
lifting
pulling
pushing
machinery, including powered and non-powered equipment
skin penetrating injuries:
knives
plant thorns and prickles
sharps
syringes
waste:
contaminated
inadequately contained waste
work environment:
access
animals
dust
floor surfaces
insect bites
lighting
noise
pollen
temperature
trips, slips and falls
working at heights
ventilation.
Assessment documentation may include:
building details
building plans and specifications
checklists
client details
company promotional materials
contact details
municipal waste collection details
photographic evidence
private or contract waste collection details
risk assessment
site details.
Tools, equipment and other requirements may include:
absorbent material
bunding equipment
calculator
clipboard
collection containers
compass
digital camera
ladder
lifting gear
measurement equipment
personal protective equipment (PPE):
anti-viral/bacterial protective face masks
dust masks
eye protection
gloves
headwear
overalls
safety shoes and work boots
reference manuals
safety barriers and warning signs
scales
tape measure
thermometer
torch.
Information that should be obtained prior to assessment may include:
household members:
age
number
household waste survey results:
type of waste
volume of waste
waste reduction, reuse, recycling and removal strategies currently in place.
Details of assessment may include:
address of residence
assessor name and contact details
cost of assessment
date and time of assessment
duration of assessment.
Information may include:
household waste generation:
type
volume
household waste management practices:
recycle
reduction
refusal
removal
reuse.
Household waste disposed of through municipal waste and recycling containers may include:
household garbage
green organics
recyclables.
Composition and quantity of waste components may include:
waste components:
household garbage
green organics
recyclables:
aluminum
cardboard
contaminated
glass
paper
plastic
steel
quantity of waste:
number
proportion/percentage
source
volume
weight.
Other forms of household waste include:
e-waste
hard waste
hazardous waste.
Information onbehaviour and preferences of household members that impact on waste generation and management may relate to:
medical conditions of household members
resident attitudes to consumer issues:
bulk buying
lifespan of products
packaging
resident attitudes to minimising waste, reusing materials and recycling materials
resident perception of waste generation and management.
Data collection tools may include:
checklists and forms
graphs
questionnaires
self-assessment forms
software programs
tables.
Characteristics of household waste and waste management practices may include:
comparison of type and volume of waste with similar households
trends in waste generation over time
waste profile:
types
volume.
Sources of technical advice on household waste management may include:
colleagues
community organisations
consultants
environment organisations
gardeners
government agencies
manufacturers
professional associations
research bodies
staff or employee representatives
supervisors and managers
suppliers of waste management technologies
waste management advisers
waste management companies.
Options for reducing household waste and associated emissions and improving waste management may include:
preventative maintenance of:
appliances
structures
vehicles
reduction of waste:
household practices:
composting
worm farming
packaging:
avoiding individually wrapped items
purchasing products with minimal packaging
purchasing:
bulk buying products with a long shelf-life
choosing concentrated or refillable forms of products
using durable rather than disposable products
recycling waste:
packaging:
avoiding packaging made of more than one material that cannot be separated
buying products with recyclable or reusable packaging
purchasing:
buying products made from recycled materials
buying products that may be recycled
recycling household items:
aluminium cans and foil
appliances
computer equipment
glass bottles and jars
milk and juice containers
paper and cardboard
plastics
steel cans
segregating waste for recycling
removal:
batteries
fluorescent lamps
green waste
mixed rubble
safe chemical waste disposal
resource recovery and exchange:
automotive waste:
batteries
metal
tyres
building and construction waste
clothing
e-waste
general hard waste
scrap metals
reuse:
household practices:
reclaiming and reinventing products
repairing products
reusing products
purchasing:
purchasing durable rather than disposable items
purchasing products that can be reused many times.

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.
Overview of assessment
This unit of competency could be assessed by conducting a household waste assessment that involves collecting and analysing information on household waste and providing advice on ways to improve waste management.
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:
collect and analyse information on household waste
use visual assessment and measurement techniques to determine the composition and quantity of household waste
comply with OHS requirements when conducting household waste assessment
provide advice on ways to improve waste management in the home
apply knowledge of:
trends in household waste
ways of gathering information on household waste
ways of improving household waste management.
Context of and specific resources for assessment
Assessment of essential underpinning knowledge may be conducted in an off-site context and is to comply with relevant regulatory and Australian standards' requirements.
Resource implications for assessment include:
data collection tools
relevant codes, standards and government regulations
access to residential buildings in order to conduct a household waste assessment
technology suitable for generating reports
technical reference library with current publications on:
household waste generation
manufacturers' product information on household waste management technologies
strategies for waste minimisation, recycling and reuse.
Method of assessment
Assessment methods must:
satisfy the endorsed Assessment Guidelines of the CPP07 Property Services Training Package
include direct observation of tasks in real or simulated work conditions, with questioning to confirm the ability to consistently identify and correctly interpret the essential underpinning knowledge required for practical application
reinforce the integration of employability skills with workplace tasks and job roles
confirm that competency is verified and able to be transferred to other circumstances and environments.
Guidance information for assessment
This unit could be assessed on its own or in combination with other units relevant to the job function, for example:
CPPHSA4001A Assess household energy use
CPPHSA4003A Assess household water use
CPPHSA4004A Assess thermal performance of existing residences using non-rating tools and techniques.
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.