UNIT OF COMPETENCY : IMPLEMENT MARKET WASTE MANAGEMENT

MODULE TITLE : IMPLEMENTING MARKET WASTE MANAGEMENT

NOMINAL DURATION : 60 hrs

MODULE DESCRIPTION : This unit describes the knowledge, skills and attitude
required to organize for implementation of waste,
undertake plan implementation activities, monitor and
review outcomes of waste management plan.

SUMMARY OF LEARNING OUTCOMES:

Upon completion of this module the students/trainees will be able to:

LO1. Organize for Implementation of Waste Management Plan

LO2. Undertake Plan Implementation Activities

LO 3. Monitor and Review Outcomes of Waste Management Plan

LO1. ORGANIZE FOR IMPLEMENTATION OF WASTE MANAGEMENT PLAN

ASSESSMENT CRITERIA:
1. Waste management plan is reviewed to determine implementation
requirements
2. Potential hazards and risks are identified and communicated to designated
appropriate person.
3. Equipment, including emergency and personal protective equipment (PPE), is
selected for implementation of strategy according to organizational
requirements and occupational health and safety (OHS) procedures.
4. Personnel are informed how to maintain PPE

CONTENTS:
▪ Waste management plan
▪ Hazards and risks
▪ Dangerous goods
▪ Hazardous substances
▪ Emergency and personal protective equipment
▪ Organizational requirements
▪ OHS procedures (RA 11058)
▪ Environmental laws (RA 9003)
▪ Renewable energy
▪ Legislation and codes
▪ Organizational requirements
▪ Interpersonal skills

CONDITIONS:
The students/trainees must be provided with the following:
▪ Actual or simulated workplace
▪ Learning materials/reference manuals/books:
• Australian codes
• Commonwealth, state and territory legislation
• IRR on RA 9003 – Ecological solid waste management act of 2004
• IRR on RA 11058 – OHSC law
• Waste management plan
o Implementation strategies, including:
✔ material safety data sheets (MSDS)
✔ measurement and recording
✔ OHS procedures
✔ PPE
✔ legislation and codes
✔ site contract requirements
✔ work procedures
o Objectives pertaining to:
✔ changes to processes and procedures
 ✔ environmental issues
✔ education and training
✔ past and future reviews and audits
✔ recycling requirements
✔ reduction of waste
o Review strategies, including:
✔ internal and external audits
✔ monitoring statistics
✔ monitoring personnel performance following training
✔ undertaking quality control checks
✔ reviewing effectiveness of new procedures and
processes
✔ formalizing review strategies via re-planning
✔ sampling
✔ counting waste
o Targets, such as:
✔ carbon emissions reduction
✔ lean management
✔ recycling rates
✔ waste minimization

 Tools/Equipment :
 Computer with internet
 Compaction
 Spark producing equipment
 Conveyor belt
 Bunding equipment
 Camera
 Collection containers
 Lifting gear
 Measuring equipment
 Safety barriers
 Warning signs
 Sample bench
 Scales
 Communications equipment
 Eyewash kit
 Fire extinguishers
 Footwear
 First-aid kit
 Overalls and protective clothing
 Breathing apparatus
 Spill kit
 Emergency procedure guides
 Materials
 Paper,pen and pencil
  MSDS (material data safety sheets)
 Overhanging signs
 Goggles
 Gloves
 Absorbent materials
 Face shields
 Masks
 Hearing protection
 Hard hats
 Briefing papaers
 Job sheets
 Memos
 Letters
 QA documents
 Tender and contract documents
 Verbal and written instructions
 Equipment specifications
 Manufacturer specifications

METHODOLOGIES:
▪ Lecture/Class discussion
▪ Field/ Company Visits
▪ Role playing
▪ Experimental Learning

ASSESSMENT METHODS:
▪ Written examination
▪ Demonstration with direct observation and oral questioning

LO2. UNDERTAKE PLAN IMPLEMENTATION ACTIVITIES

ASSESSMENT CRITERIA:
1. New and changed waste management procedures and processes are
explained undertake plan to relevant personnel.
 2. New or changed waste management procedures are implemented
according to waste management plan, organizational requirements and
legislation and codes.
3. Education and training are provided to personnel to ensure full
understanding of and commitment to waste management plan.

CONTENTS:
▪ Hazards and risks
▪ 3 Rs
▪ Resource recovery
▪ Valuable resources
▪ Potential resources
▪ New waste management procedures and processes
▪ Implementation on new and changed waste management procedures
▪ Education and training
▪ Project-based management

CONDITIONS:
The students/trainees must be provided with the following:
- Actual or simulated workplace
- Learning materials/reference manuals/books:
- Resource recovery
- New and changed waste management procedures and processes
- Education and training
- Commonwealth, state and territory legislation
- Tools/Equipment :
- Computer with internet
- Camera
- Communications equipment
- First-aid kit
- Overalls and protective clothing
- Materials
- Paper,pen and pencil
- Briefing papaers
- Job sheets
- Memos
- Letters
- QA documents
- Tender and contract documents
- Verbal and written instructions

METHODOLOGIES:
▪ Lecture/Class discussion
▪ Field/ Company Visits
▪ Role playing
 ▪ Collaborative Learning

ASSESSMENT METHODS:
▪ Written examination
▪ Demonstration with direct observation and oral questioning

LO3. MONITOR AND REVIEW OUTCOMES OF WASTE MANAGEMENT PLAN

ASSESSMENT CRITERIA:
1. Review of waste management plan is conducted to determine safety,
feasibility, compliance, efficiency and effectiveness
2. Necessary adjustments to waste management plan are made to maximize
achievement of objectives.
3. Details of implementation and review of waste management plan are
documented and reviewed according to organizational requirements
CONTENTS:
▪ Waste assessment review process
▪ Analysis of waste practices
▪ Analysis of previous assessment plans and processes
▪ Standard audit requirements and procedures
▪ Nature and significance of waste minimization hierarchy
▪ Types of client waste management surveys and their uses
▪ Documentation process on the implementation and review of waste
management plan
▪ Results-Based Monitoring

CONDITIONS:
The students/trainees must be provided with the following:
- Actual or simulated workplace
- Learning materials/reference manuals/books:
- Review strategies, including:
- internal and external audits
- monitoring statistics
- monitoring personnel performance following training
- undertaking quality control checks
- reviewing effectiveness of new procedures and processes
- formalizing review strategies via re-planning
- sampling
- counting waste
- Tools/Equipment :
- Computer with internet
- Compaction
- Spark producing equipment
- Conveyor belt
- Bunding equipment
- Camera
- Communications equipment
- First-aid kit
- Materials
- Paper,pen and pencil
- Briefing papers
- Job sheets
- Memos
- Letters
- QA documents
- Verbal and written instructions
- Monitoring sheet/form

METHODOLOGIES:
▪ Lecture/Class discussion
▪ Field/ Company Visits
ASSESSMENT METHODS:
▪ Written examination
▪ Demonstration with direct observation and oral questioning