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Elements and Performance Criteria

Range Statement

This field allows for different work environments and conditions that may affect performance. Essential operating conditions that may be present (depending on the work situation, needs of the candidate, accessibility of the item, and local industry and regional contexts) are included.

Environment includes one or more of:

air, water and land

natural and built resources

flora and fauna

humans and how they interrelate

Legislation, regulations, standards, codes, workplace procedures and requirements include the latest version of one or more of:

federal legislation such as the Environment Protection and Biodiversity Conservation Act, Australian Heritage Council Act, Native Title Act and National Environmental Protection Measures

state/territory government legislation and local government by-laws, policies, regulations and plans dealing with land use; environmental protection; cultural/heritage sites; vegetation management; nature conservation and wildlife/plant protection; water and water management; soil conservation; pollution and contaminated sites; fisheries, forestry and mining operations

legislation, standards and codes of practice for work health and safety (WHS) and handling of dangerous goods

Australian and international standards covering environmental management, such as AS/NZS ISO 14000 Basic Set:2007 Environmental Management Basic Set

registration/licensing and/or accreditation requirements

workplace environmental management plans and procedures for specific sites and/or activities (e.g. sampling, monitoring, construction and mining)

workplace documents, such as standard operating procedures (SOPs), work schedules, recording and reporting procedures, equipment manuals and warranties; safety data sheets (SDS) and safety procedures; waste minimisation, containment, processing and safe disposal procedures

Environmental management plans include one or more of:

aim, vision and workplace policy statement

roles and responsibilities

potential environmental issues

actions to avoid, remedy and mitigate the issues

procedures and forms to minimise and manage specific environmental impacts and risks

quality management plans

communication and training requirements

monitoring, auditing and reporting requirements

Environmental issues include one or more of:

emissions to air

releases to, and of, water

releases to land

soil erosion, sedimentation and salinity

contamination of land

disturbance of flora and fauna, threats to sensitive species and destruction of habitat

introduction of pests, such as weeds and fire ants

noise and vibration

disturbance to heritage sites or items

generation, reuse and disposal of waste

use of energy sources

handling, storage, spills, or exposure involving hazards, such as chemicals and radiation

Environmental risks and impacts include one or more of:

mismanagement of chemicals or fuel products

mismanagement of biological agents

land use practices

planning deficiencies

poor construction processes

waste generation and disposal

Sites include one or more of:

buildings and other infrastructure

construction, mining, manufacturing, forestry, agricultural and maintenance sites

bushland

catchments, flood plains, surface/groundwater sites and drainage sites

wetlands and marine/coastal areas

Environmental reporting requirements include one or more of:

regular site environmental reports

non-conformance report forms

hazard, near miss and safety incident report forms

environmental incident investigation report forms

regulatory agency reports

Environmental management documentation includes one or more of:

site/project history, plans, procedures, actions and checklists

information about applicable legislation and regulatory requirements

records of correspondence and complaints

incident reports and incident investigation reports

quality assurance/verification checklists

job hazard analyses, permits and safe work procedures

internal check/audit reports

training records

records to comply with permit, licence and approval conditions

WHS requirements include:

compliance with relevant federal/state/territory WHS legislation at all times

assuming that samples are potentially hazardous and applying standard precautions

accessing and applying current industry understanding of infection control issued by the National Health and Medical Research Council (NHMRC) and state/territory Departments of Health, where relevant

Performance Evidence

Evidence of competence in this unit must satisfy all of the requirements of the elements and performance criteria and include demonstration of:

using environmental management plans, actions and procedures to plan and conduct work activities on at least two (2) occasions

interpreting and explaining relevant workplace information, such as legislation, regulations and related reporting requirements; site agreements and protocols; and work instructions

accurately observing and recording environmental conditions at sites with close attention to detail

using organisation checklists to assess hazards, risks, environmental issues and incidents associated with work activities at sites

using clear and concise verbal/written communication to convey information

using effective communication skills to address complaints and avoid or resolve work conflicts

working both independently and in teams

solving straightforward problems

seeking advice when tasks, inquiries, problems or disputes are beyond own area of responsibility or technical competence

contributing to continuous improvement of environmental procedures

completing relevant documentation clearly and accurately

working safely for the protection of self and others.

Knowledge Evidence

Must provide evidence that demonstrates knowledge of:

technical terms, including environmental protection, risk, hazard, control, impact, assessment and management

environmental management concepts, including conservation, cultural heritage and biodiversity

legislative/regulatory requirements and responsibilities relevant to job role and work activities at sites

environmental management plans and procedures and standard operating procedures (SOPs) relevant to job role

common site characteristics and environmental issues, risks and impacts

specified control measures and environmental management actions relevant to work activities

workplace procedures for:

identifying hazards and assessing risks associated with work activities at sites

responding to complaints, cultural/heritage finds and other environmental incidents

environmental reporting

relevant hazards, safe work practices and use of personal protective equipment (PPE) for job role.

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MSS024002 - Implement environmental management plans and procedures

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Elements and Performance Criteria

Range Statement

Performance Evidence

Knowledge Evidence