MSS024025 - Work and communicate effectively as an environmental technician
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MSS024025 Work and communicate effectively as an environmental technician
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Version 1.0 Issue Date: May 2024
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Observation Checklist
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Identify organisation’s business goals, ethics, products and environmental services relevant to role
Follow environmental management requirements, including sustainable energy principles and work practices relevant to role
Read and follow organisation’s policy and procedures relating to own employment and reporting, security, confidentiality and reporting lines
Read and follow work health and safety (WHS) and regulatory requirements, codes of practice, standards, hazards and risks, and control measures relevant to environmental technical services to be provided
Identify roles and responsibilities of personnel within the environmental function
Identify typical tasks and calendar of events in work area
Recognise and locate the equipment and resources required for everyday work
Read and follow work instructions to perform environmental technical tasks correctly, safely and efficiently
Clarify and/or confirm work instructions with specified personnel
Maintain own work area, equipment and materials in a safe and organised manner according to workplace procedures
Assess and prioritise workload within own area of responsibility
Advise supervisor of additional resources or support needed to improve performance
Undertake duties in a positive manner to enhance workplace cooperation and efficiency
Listen actively and seek clarification when communicating with other people
Respond to verbal and written messages using appropriate language and communication style
Record and convey information using clear and concise language suitable for the target audience
Communicate with respect for the values, concerns and diverse views of others
Resolve conflict through meaningful negotiation and compromise
Redirect inquiries or disputes beyond own area of responsibility to relevant personnel
Adhere to site agreements and protocols to maintain credibility and trust
Monitor quality of own work and adjust work practices to ensure quality of outputs is maintained
Identify and report opportunities for improvements in procedures, processes and equipment in work area
Identify career options and training opportunities in the organisation
Consult with relevant personnel to identify own learning needs for future work requirements and career options
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Assessment Cover Sheet
MSS024025 - Work and communicate effectively as an environmental technician
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MSS024025 - Work and communicate effectively as an environmental technician
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