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. |
1 | Confirm environmental management responsibilities | 1.1 | Interpret legislative, regulatory and licensing requirements and approvals that apply to site/project. |
| 1.2 | Clarify own scope of responsibility/authority for achieving specific environmental outcomes for site/project and the roles of other key personnel. |
| 1.3 | Identify resources available to implement environmental management policies and plans for site/project. |
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2 | Develop and maintain positive relations with site personnel and stakeholders | 2.1 | Identify significant stakeholders, their relationship to the workplace and position or perceived attitudes about the site/project. |
| 2.2 | Participate in meetings and networks to obtain/maintain knowledge about stakeholders, their representatives and their issues. |
| 2.3 | Use appropriate strategies to foster the trust and confidence of site personnel and stakeholder representatives. |
| 2.4 | Communicate workplace positions/requirements in a way that acknowledges concerns of personnel/stakeholders and promotes understanding. |
| 2.5 | Respond to requests for information or participation in stakeholder activities in accordance with workplace procedures. |
| 2.6 | Provide timely, authorised information using language, styles and formats that are readily understood. |
| 2.7 | Identify difficult situations and negotiate solutions by using a collaborative approach and harnessing cooperation (within scope of responsibility). |
| 2.8 | Obtain regular feedback and use it to maintain and enhance positive relations. |
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3 | Provide environmental management information and training | 3.1 | Use environmental management plans and recent incident reports to identify/review information and training needs of site personnel. |
| 3.2 | Access, or develop, information and training programs to meet the identified needs. |
| 3.3 | Provide accessible information and training programs to ensure that all site personnel understand their environmental obligations/responsibilities. |
| 3.4 | Confirm site personnel’s understanding of environmental management actions specified for specific work areas and activities. |
| 3.5 | Monitor the effectiveness of information and training and adjust content, format and delivery strategies, as appropriate. |
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4 | Assess environmental impacts and risks | 4.1 | Review scheduled activities well in advance to identify implications for environmental management. |
| 4.2 | Identify potential/actual events, risks and activities that may cause/have caused harm to the environment. |
| 4.3 | Conduct inspections and in-situ measurements to quantify risks and impacts. |
| 4.4 | Report assessment of risks and impacts in accordance with workplace/legislative requirements. |
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5 | Ensure environmental monitoring and management plans are implemented | 5.1 | Conduct specified environmental monitoring and site inspections to check performance against environmental management requirements. |
| 5.2 | Ensure that workplace environmental monitoring instruments are fully functioning and maintained appropriately. |
| 5.3 | Conduct additional monitoring/inspections after atypical events, legitimate complaints or government requests to assess whether environmental management plan is operating effectively. |
| 5.4 | Examine results of in-situ measurements, laboratory analyses, inspections and audits to identify significant trends, non-conformance and/or incidents. |
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6 | Respond to environmental non-conformances and incidents | 6.1 | Recognise unusual situations, unexpected risks/hazards and potential/actual environmental incidents. |
| 6.2 | Implement workplace procedures for responding to environmental non-conformance and incidents to ensure prompt control and remediation. |
| 6.3 | Investigate the causes of non-conformances and incidents within scope of responsibility and in accordance with workplace/legislative requirements. |
| 6.4 | Analyse findings to identify opportunities to re-design activities, work practices, environmental controls, information/training programs and/or management procedures. |
| 6.5 | Implement authorised corrective/preventative actions to prevent recurrence of non-conformance/incident and to reduce risks. |
| 6.6 | Record all recommendations, actions and outcomes in accordance with the workplace/legislative requirements. |
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7 | Keep management informed about environmental performance | 7.1 | Provide regular reports about environmental performance, instances of potential/actual non-conformance and incidents and the actions taken in each case. |
| 7.2 | Report opportunities and recommendations for improvements in accordance with workplace procedures. |
| 7.3 | Seek manager’s advice when challenges are beyond own scope of responsibility/technical competence or when input from environmental specialists may be required. |
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8 | Maintain environmental records | 8.1 | Ensure all required records are legible, accurate and satisfy workplace/legislative requirements. |
| 8.2 | Store environmental records to enable easy access and review by authorised personnel according to workplace procedures. |
| 8.3 | Regularly review and assess environmental records to identify significant trends and impacts. |
| 8.4 | Identify any problems with the maintenance and security of records and resolve them promptly. |
Evidence of competence in this unit must satisfy all of the requirements of the elements and performance criteria and include demonstration of:
coordinating environmental management activities at a site, or within a project, to ensure compliance with relevant legislation, regulations, permits and/or licences on at least two (2) occasions
accessing, interpreting and applying relevant legislative/regulatory requirements, environmental management plans, standards, codes and guidelines relevant to site/project
regularly (re)assessing environmental risks and impacts arising from site/project activities
explaining environmental management information clearly to site personnel
collecting and analysing site/project environmental data and verifying and reporting results
monitoring effective implementation of site/project environmental management plans, workplace policy and procedures, and specified work methods
recognising, investigating and rectifying environmental management issues within scope of responsibility
responding effectively to complaints and requests for information
solving complex technical problems and resolving issues/conflicts constructively with site personnel and stakeholders
seeking advice when issues/problems are beyond scope of competence/responsibility
maintaining site/project environmental records in accordance with legislative/licensing/workplace requirements
providing accurate, complete and timely reports and briefings about environmental performance
working safely and monitoring the safety of others.
Must provide evidence that demonstrates knowledge of:
environmental protection/management terminology, concepts and principles relevant to job role
site/project characteristics, nature of activities conducted at site, environmental management values, environmental issues, and risks and impacts
environmental legislative/regulatory requirements and responsibilities relevant to site/project
workplace environmental management plans, procedures, control measures and management actions for site/project
workplace procedures for identifying assessing environmental risks and impacts, managing stakeholder relations, responding to complaints, cultural/heritage finds and other environmental incidents, and record management and reporting
interpersonal communication, negotiation and conflict resolution techniques
problem-solving techniques
relevant hazards, health, safety and workplace emergency response procedures.
Judgement of competence must be based on holistic assessment of the evidence. Assessment methods must confirm consistency of performance over time, rather than a single assessment event.
This unit of competency is to be assessed in the workplace, or a simulated workplace environment. A simulated workplace environment must reflect realistic operational workplace conditions that cover all aspects of workplace performance, including the environment, task skills, task management skills, contingency management skills and job role environment skills.
Foundation skills are integral to competent performance of the unit and should not be assessed separately.
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.
Knowledge evidence may be collected concurrently with performance evidence or through an independent process such as workbooks, written assessments or interviews (provided a record is kept in each case).
Holistic assessment methods include:
review of environmental monitoring results, records and reports generated by the candidate
review of environmental information and/or training materials developed by the candidate
feedback from peers, managers and/or stakeholder representatives that the candidate is able to safely coordinate environmental management activities for site/project and provide reliable environmental performance reports/briefings at agreed times
oral and/or written questions to assess the candidate’s understanding of environmental management terms and principles, legislative/regulatory requirements, risk assessment, common examples of non-compliance and management actions, recording and reporting requirements
analysis of case studies/simulations/reports of relevant environmental management issues and incidents.
Access is required to all instruments, equipment, materials, workplace documentation, procedures and specifications associated with this unit including, but not limited to:
site/project history
relevant legislation, codes, standards, workplace environmental management policies, plans, actions, procedures and checklists
physical resources required for coordination activities, such as maps, laptop computer, digital camera, and monitoring and sampling equipment.
Assessors must satisfy the assessor competency requirements that are in place at the time of the assessment as set by the VET regulator.
The assessor must demonstrate both technical competency and currency.
Technical competence can be demonstrated through:
relevant VET or other qualification/Statement of Attainment AND/OR
relevant workplace experience
Currency can be demonstrated through:
performing the competency being assessed as part of current employment OR
having consulted with an organisation providing relevant environmental monitoring, management or technology services about performing the competency being assessed within the last twelve months.