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Develop waste management proposals
Develop waste management proposals
Unit of competency
National Code
CPPWMT4055A
CPPWMT4055A
State Code
WC216
WC216
TGA Status
Replaced
Replaced
DTWD Status
Replaced
Replaced
State Implementation and Classification
Approved Date
15/09/2014
Field of Education
039901 - Environmental Engineering
Original Release Date
15/09/2014
Nominal Hours
15
Description
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.
Notes
Elements and Performance Criteria
1 Identify client needs.
- 1.1 Waste management service is assessed according to legislation and codes, organisational requirements and organisational procedures to determine client requirements.
- 1.2 Occupational health and safety (OHS) standards, statutory requirements, Australian standards, manufacturer specifications and organisational requirements are interpreted and incorporated in the service estimate.
- 1.3 Type and quantity of material and equipment are determined and incorporated into the service estimate.
2 Estimate costs.
- 2.1 Organisationrate schedules and industry-based labour rates are identified, and conditions to establish costings are applied.
- 2.2 Where equipment is sourced from a supplier, quotations are obtained to ensure comparison between suppliers.
- 2.3 Availability and delivery dates of equipment, materials and other relevant items are confirmed with supplier, where required.
- 2.4 Site is inspected to identify waste management service, consider possible problems and make allowances for contingencies based on findings.
- 2.5 Cost estimate is planned to return a profit on provision of waste management services according to organisational requirements.
3 Document and confirm proposal with client.
- 3.1 Clear and concise proposal is prepared and provided according to organisational requirements.
- 3.2 Proposal is checked to ensure it reflects client’s service requirements.
- 3.3 Proposal is presented to client.
- 3.4 Client is consulted and changes and variations are negotiated to meet client and organisational requirements.
- 3.5 Client file is created and documentation is updated to include relevant details according to organisational policy and procedures.
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.
Waste management service may include:
collecting waste
composting
controlling and managing litter and illegal dumping
environmental assessment
landfill
land rehabilitation
mulching
processing waste
recycling
resource recovery
removing rubbish
sorting waste
transporting waste
waste assessment
waste audit
waste disposal:
garden
hard
hazardous - regulated, prescribed, quarantined, medical and clinical
liquid (non-hazardous), e.g. chemical and aqueous
medical
putrescibles
recoverable resources, e.g. recyclable and green waste
solid (non-hazardous)e.g. construction and demolition
waste education
waste treatment:
garden
hard
hazardous - regulated, prescribed, quarantined, medical and clinical
incineration
liquid (non-hazardous), e.g. chemical and aqueous
medical
putrescibles
recoverable resources, e.g. recyclable and green waste
solid (non-hazardous), e.g. construction and demolition.
Legislation and codes may include:
codes, including:
Australian Code for the Transport of Dangerous Goods by Road and Rail
industry
commonwealth, state and territory legislation, including:
anti-discrimination
environmental protection
equal employment opportunity
freedom of information
industrial
OHS
trade practices
road laws.
Organisational requirements may include information found in:
briefing papers
job sheets
letters
memos
operations manuals
policy and procedures documents
quality assurance documents
site development plans
tender and contract documents
training materials
verbal or written instructions
work procedures.
Organisational procedures may be found in:
access and equity policy, principles and practice
business performance plans
client and organisational confidentiality requirements
client service standards
code of conduct policies
code of ethics policies
duty of care materials
duty statement
induction documentation
insurance policy agreements
legal and organisational policies and procedures
organisational:
goals
objectives
plans
processes
systems
personnel practices’ guidelines
quality and continuous improvement processes and standards
records and information systems and processes.
Organisational rate schedules may include:
labour rates
standard disposal costs
standard equipment costs
standard material costs
standard service costs
standard unit costs.
Quotations may include:
proposed estimate for work
proposal for work.
Contingencies may include:
building progress
cash flow
competencies
disputes
insurance
restricted site access
time penalties
transport
weather and environmental conditions.
Proposal must include:
addressing client requirements
calculating costs
clear presentations:
drawings
format and layout
competitive price quotation, incorporating:
organisational return on profit requirements
competitor rates
legal compliance
providing a clear description of service to be conducted, including:
equipment
labour
materials
timeline analysis.
Presentation may include:
hard copy
electronic copy using software, such as PowerPoint
written or verbal.
Documentation may include recording:
information on service and labour costs
industry trends
range of waste management services
housekeeping undertaken.
Waste management service may include:
collecting waste
composting
controlling and managing litter and illegal dumping
environmental assessment
landfill
land rehabilitation
mulching
processing waste
recycling
resource recovery
removing rubbish
sorting waste
transporting waste
waste assessment
waste audit
waste disposal:
garden
hard
hazardous - regulated, prescribed, quarantined, medical and clinical
liquid (non-hazardous), e.g. chemical and aqueous
medical
putrescibles
recoverable resources, e.g. recyclable and green waste
solid (non-hazardous)e.g. construction and demolition
waste education
waste treatment:
garden
hard
hazardous - regulated, prescribed, quarantined, medical and clinical
incineration
liquid (non-hazardous), e.g. chemical and aqueous
medical
putrescibles
recoverable resources, e.g. recyclable and green waste
solid (non-hazardous), e.g. construction and demolition.
Legislation and codes may include:
codes, including:
Australian Code for the Transport of Dangerous Goods by Road and Rail
industry
commonwealth, state and territory legislation, including:
anti-discrimination
environmental protection
equal employment opportunity
freedom of information
industrial
OHS
trade practices
road laws.
Organisational requirements may include information found in:
briefing papers
job sheets
letters
memos
operations manuals
policy and procedures documents
quality assurance documents
site development plans
tender and contract documents
training materials
verbal or written instructions
work procedures.
Organisational procedures may be found in:
access and equity policy, principles and practice
business performance plans
client and organisational confidentiality requirements
client service standards
code of conduct policies
code of ethics policies
duty of care materials
duty statement
induction documentation
insurance policy agreements
legal and organisational policies and procedures
organisational:
goals
objectives
plans
processes
systems
personnel practices’ guidelines
quality and continuous improvement processes and standards
records and information systems and processes.
Organisational rate schedules may include:
labour rates
standard disposal costs
standard equipment costs
standard material costs
standard service costs
standard unit costs.
Quotations may include:
proposed estimate for work
proposal for work.
Contingencies may include:
building progress
cash flow
competencies
disputes
insurance
restricted site access
time penalties
transport
weather and environmental conditions.
Proposal must include:
addressing client requirements
calculating costs
clear presentations:
drawings
format and layout
competitive price quotation, incorporating:
organisational return on profit requirements
competitor rates
legal compliance
providing a clear description of service to be conducted, including:
equipment
labour
materials
timeline analysis.
Presentation may include:
hard copy
electronic copy using software, such as PowerPoint
written or verbal.
Documentation may include recording:
information on service and labour costs
industry trends
range of waste management services
housekeeping undertaken.
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 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:
identify waste management services
identify tendering criteria and conditions
conduct research and develop tender document
present tender professionally.
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:
work plans and approved specifications
forms and procedures manuals.
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:
satisfy the endorsed Assessment Guidelines of the 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
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:
CPPWMT5031A Prepare detailed tenders.
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:
identify waste management services
identify tendering criteria and conditions
conduct research and develop tender document
present tender professionally.
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:
work plans and approved specifications
forms and procedures manuals.
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:
satisfy the endorsed Assessment Guidelines of the 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
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:
CPPWMT5031A Prepare detailed tenders.
Replaces
| State Code | National Code | Title | Type |
|---|---|---|---|
| S4409 | PRMWM55A | Provide quotation | Unit of competency |
Replaced By
| State Code | National Code | Title | Type |
|---|---|---|---|
| AXH33 | CPPWMT4001 | Develop proposals for waste management services | Unit of competency |
| AXG92 | CPPWMT4055 | Develop waste management proposals | Unit of competency |
| State Code | National Code | Title | Type |
|---|---|---|---|
| D764 | CPP30711 | Certificate III in Waste Management | Qualification |
| D769 | CPP40911 | Certificate IV in Waste Management | Qualification |