List the assessment methods to be used and the context and resources required for assessment. Copy and paste the relevant sections from the evidence guide below and then re-write these in plain English.
Elements describe the essential outcomes | Performance criteria describe the performance needed to demonstrate achievement of the element |
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1 | Identify environmental threats | 1.1 | Recognise the type and severity of environmental threat posed by the materials and processes used for own work |
| 1.2 | Identify ways materials used may enter the environment |
| 1.3 | Identify sensitive features of the local environment and their impact on work practice and procedures |
| 1.4 | Recognise abnormal or unacceptable emission levels |
2 | Identify workplace procedures and policies to minimise environmental threats | 2.1 | Identify workplace policy for environmental protection |
| 2.2 | Identify environmental protection measures within standard operating procedures (SOPs) relevant to work |
| 2.3 | State contact procedures for personnel involved in environmental response teams |
3 | Follow procedures to minimise environmental threats | 3.1 | Implement environmental protection measures in relevant procedures |
| 3.2 | Report abnormal emissions/environmental issues to appropriate personnel |
| 3.3 | Apply containment procedures in accordance with SOPs, where appropriate |
| 3.4 | Implement waste management procedures and practices |
| 3.5 | Follow safety procedures and use personal protective equipment (PPE) |
Evidence required to demonstrate competence in this unit must be relevant to and satisfy the requirements of the elements and performance criteria and must include the ability to:
recognise and report environmental threats
communicate using in-plant reporting systems (verbal, electronic or written)
select and use containment equipment
select and use personal protective equipment (PPE).
Evidence must be provided that demonstrates knowledge of:
organisation procedures, including:
environmental protection and reporting requirements
safety, emergency and hazard controls
type and severity of environmental threats, including contribution to climate change and other macro threats that can arise from materials and work processes used
environmental protection measures required to minimise threats
types of emissions relevant to job role and permissible levels.
The unit should be assessed holistically and the judgement of competence based on a holistic assessment of the evidence.
The collection of performance evidence:
should occur over a range of situations which include typical disruptions to normal, smooth operations
will typically include a supervisor/third-party report focusing on consistent performance and problem recognition and solving. A supervisor/third-party report must be prepared by someone who has a direct, relevant, current relationship with the person being assessed and who is in a position to form a judgement on workplace performance relevant to the unit of competency
must include the use of appropriate tools, equipment and safety gear requiring demonstration of preparation, operation, completion and responding to problems
may use industry-based simulation for all or part of the unit particularly where safety, lack of opportunity or significant cost is an issue.
Assessment should occur in operational workplace situations. Where this is not possible, or where personal safety or environmental damage are limiting factors, assessment must occur in a sufficiently rigorous simulated environment reflecting realistic operational workplace conditions. This must cover all aspects of workplace performance, including environment, task skills, task management skills, contingency management skills and job role environment skills.
Assessment in a simulated environment should use evidence collected from one or more of:
walk-throughs
pilot plant operation
demonstration of skills
industry-based case studies/scenarios
‘what ifs’.
Knowledge evidence may be collected concurrently with performance evidence (provided a record is kept) or through an independent process, such as workbooks, written assessments or interviews (provided a record is kept).
Assessment processes and techniques must be appropriate to the language, literacy and numeracy requirements of the work being performed and the needs of the candidate.
Conditions for assessment must include access to all tools, equipment, materials and documentation required, including relevant workplace procedures, product and manufacturing specifications associated with this unit.
The regulatory framework will be reflected in workplace policies and procedures and is not required to be independently assessed.
Foundation skills are integral to competent performance of the unit and should not be assessed separately.
As a minimum, assessors must satisfy the Standards for Registered Training Organisations 2015 assessor requirements.