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Assess household waste generation and waste management improvements

Assess household waste generation and waste management improvements

Unit of competency
National Code
CPPHES4008
State Code
OBJ22
TGA Status
Current
DTWD Status
Approved
Current Release Number
2.00
Current Release Date
19/05/2021
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State Implementation and Classification
Approved Date
20/05/2020
Field of Education
030905 - Building Services Engineering
Original Release Date
20/05/2020
Nominal Hours
35
Description
This unit specifies the skills and knowledge required to collect and analyse information on household waste and advise on ways to reduce waste and improve waste management in the home.This unit is for individuals who work independently as home sustainability assessors using specialised knowledge to complete household waste assessments. It involves completing routine and non-routine tasks and dealing with predictable and sometimes unpredictable problems.No licensing, legislative or certification requirements apply to this unit at the time of publication.
Notes
Elements and Performance Criteria
1 Plan and organise waste assessment.
  • 1.1 Consult with client to clarify purpose of waste assessment and respond to questions to clarify issues and concerns.
  • 1.2 Confirm assessment requirements in line with client needs, legislation, regulations, standards, codes and government incentive programs for household waste management.
  • 1.3 Plan waste assessment in consultation with client and according to work health and safety (WHS) procedures.
  • 1.4 Prepare waste assessment documentation and identify local waste collection methods and recycling centres.
  • 1.5 Confirm that required tools and equipment are available and in working order.
2 Compile information on household waste generation and management.
  • 2.1 Gather information from client and onsite inspection to identify source, types and volume of waste generated by household and waste management practices.
  • 2.2 Identify current waste management practices.
  • 2.3 Select and fit required personal protective equipment (PPE).
  • 2.4 Carry out measurements and observations during on-site inspection to confirm characteristics and quantity of main types of household waste.
  • 2.5 Gather information on household occupant behaviours and preferences that impact waste generation and management.
  • 2.6 Record gathered information using suitable data collection tool.
3 Analyse options for reducing household waste and improving waste management.
  • 3.1 Identify waste streams in household waste.
  • 3.2 Source information on household waste management strategies and evaluate suitability for use in residence.
  • 3.3 Identify government rebates and other assistance programs for household waste reduction and management.
  • 3.4 Evaluate options for improving waste management and potential impact on household.
  • 3.5 Estimate waste volume and emission savings for reductions in waste generation and improvements in waste management.
4 Report findings of household waste assessment.
  • 4.1 Collate results, recommendations and supporting evidence of waste assessment.
  • 4.2 Document options and prioritise recommendations for waste management improvements.
  • 4.3 Explain and discuss report and improvements in household waste management with client.
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State Code National Code Title Type
D5445 CPPHSA4002A Assess household waste generation and management Unit of competency