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Elements and Performance Criteria

Performance Evidence

The candidate must demonstrate the ability to complete the tasks outlined in the elements, performance criteria and foundation skills of this unit, including evidence of the ability to:

implement and monitor environmental policies on at least two occasions, including:

communicating activities and environmental performance to the work team

implementing environmental and energy efficiency improvement plans

identifying and monitoring of best practice approaches

processing and maintaining written records and reports.

During the above, the candidate must:

locate and apply relevant documentation, policies and procedures and confirm that the work activity is compliant

implement the requirements, procedures and techniques for implementing and monitoring environmental policies

work effectively with others to implement and monitor environmental policies in a way that meets all required outcomes

use a range of communication techniques and aids to advise others of work activity and exclusion zones

communicate clearly and concisely with others to receive and clarify work instructions.

Knowledge Evidence

The candidate must be able to demonstrate knowledge to complete the tasks outlined in the elements, performance criteria and foundation skills of this unit, including knowledge of:

key policies, procedures and documentation required to implement and monitor environmental policies, including:

legislation from all levels of government that affects business operation, including in regard to work health and safety, environmental and energy efficiency issues, equal opportunity, industrial relations and anti-discrimination

environmental and energy efficiency management systems, policies and procedures

quality assurance systems

supply chain procedures

principles and techniques on environmental and energy efficiency issues, including:

wastewater treatment

waste minimisation

principles and techniques for implementing best practice environmental policy approaches

techniques for employing strategies to maximise opportunities and minimise impacts

principles and techniques for identifying relevant hazards and emergencies

techniques for coordinating and communicating job activities with others.