Elements and Performance Criteria

Feasibility of options should involve consideration of
analysing data and information to determine targets and goals specific to each stream/material
communicating with government agencies and businesses to determine appropriate strategies and infrastructure availability
cost-benefit analysis
identification of barriers
identification of resources available and required
prioritisation of options.

Identification may include but is not limited to
barriers for the implementation of resource recovery options
conducting waste audits or assessments of all waste/resource recovery streams and types of materials in those streams
infrastructure requirements for resource recovery requirements on site
market research to determine on- or off-site needs for materials
process review
related company requirements
review of client and stakeholders' needs
review of legislative and other relevant requirements.

Implementation may include but is not limited to
contract negotiation
development of resourcing requirements including budgets
educational/training programs
market development
material segregation processes
monitoring and review of options
preparation of procedures and associated documents
programs to monitor contamination levels
promotional strategies.

Requirements can be found in
legislation, policies, publications and verbal or written communications.

Resource recovery may include but is not limited to
re-use or recycling of materials on and off site
composting
energy recovery
material changes
supply chain management.

Site operations should include but are not limited to
business premises
identification of sources of information/data
production processes and methods
purchasing procedures
quality assurance protocols
raw material requirements
waste handling, storage and disposal processes.

Source of waste may include but is not limited to
commercial and industrial processes, construction and demolition sites and municipal waste.

Stakeholders may include but are not limited to
government agencies
processors
product buyers
waste and recycling contractors
waste generator.

Strategy development and implementation may include but is not limited to
determining systems and infrastructure needs
developing marketing plans
education needs analysis and programs
material-specific resource recovery goals and dedicated programs to achieve them.

Critical aspects of competency
Ability to scope projects.
Ability to classify waste streams and materials to type and source.
Accurate data analysis in regard to resource recovery potential and setting of goals and targets.
Capacity to validate information.
Ability to identify sources of information and analyse data in those sources.
Ability to develop and compare resource recovery options for clients.
Ability to synthesise technical, legislative, economic, environmental and OHS issues in relation to resource recovery options.
Ability to prepare strategies.
Communicating instructions and information to all stakeholders.

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.
Waste audit techniques.
Waste assessment techniques.
Sampling techniques.
Waste stream/material composition.
Legislative requirements and industry sector standards.
Material recovery opportunities and market availability.
Stakeholder identification.
Marketing principles.
Planning and related approvals processes.
Resource recovery infrastructure needs.

Specific skills needed to achieve the performance criteria

To achieve the performance criteria, some complementary skills are required. These are:

data analysis
research and planning
market development
presentation of information
communication - both written and interpersonal
consultation
computer skills.

Resources required to assess this unit

The following resources should be available:

sample waste audit data
education needs analysis results
information on available resource recovery options
costings of options.

Consistency in performance
The assessment requires that the developed resource recovery options relate to the waste stream/material information provided and that recommendations relate to the feasibility for presented options for resource recovery. Implementation programs should take into account the need to ensure employees are fully aware of requirements and that the infrastructure needed will actually assist in meeting goals/targets without compromising OHS and environmental performance. Options should also be costed in regard to an acceptable payback period. Validation of all information should occur.
It is necessary to assess the unit in context of the waste streams and materials generated at a specific industry site.

Context of assessment
Evidence of competency can be obtained by the presentation of a documented set of recommendations that encompass the establishment of goals/targets for resource recovery based on the data provided and the feasibility for any options.
Recommendations should also address barriers and provide a detailed implementation program to ensure acceptability by a broad range of identified stakeholders. The evidence can be presented in the field by observing the development of a site-specific resource recovery program.

Communicating ideas and information
Collect, interpret and comply with legislative, OHS and procedural requirements applicable to each assignment. (3)

Collecting analysing and organising information
Discuss and verify with colleagues or supervisor own role and responsibilities to ensure compliance with assignment and organisational requirements. (3)

Planning and organising activities
Measure and prioritise work tasks to meet operational schedules in an efficient and effective manner. (2)

Working with others and in teams
Provide support and assistance within team to complete work tasks within designated timelines. (2)

Using mathematical ideas and techniques
Use mathematics to measure and schedule tasks. (2)

Solving problems
Clarify contradictory or ambiguous information or instructions with colleagues or supervisor. (1)

Using technology
Use technology to access, organise and record information. (1)