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Elements and Performance Criteria

1. Describe process or project and the development environment
   • Obtain, interpret and confirm work requirements
   • Access, interpret and apply documentation required to undertake process or project environmental impact assessments
   • Prepare a written detailed description of the process or project environment before development
   • Prepare process or project life cycle with detailed information on all phases
2. Identify environmental issues for process or project
   • Work with engineers and scientists to identify environmental issues
   • Assess each part of the process or project for impact on the local ecosystem according to workplace procedures
   • State assessment criteria clearly
   • Identify both positive and negative impacts
   • Evaluate risks and hazards associated with the process or project, both short and long term according to workplace procedures
3. Assess environmental impact
   • Assess process or project against environmental regulations, site terms, conditions, licences and company policy
   • Make qualified and justified assessment of impact on environment
   • Ensure written assessment documents are used as the scientific basis for assessment according to workplace procedures
   • Present written assessment in clearly written and illustrated format according to workplace procedures
   • Ensure all practical solutions to impact assessment are included in analysis
   • Prepare objective and scientifically valid alternatives
   • Prepare comparisons using cost benefit analysis where possible according to workplace procedures
   • Identify alternative processes or amended project to minimise environmental impact

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:

undertake process or project environmental impact assessments on at least two occasions, including:

preparing written descriptions of process or project environment

preparing process or project life cycle

identifying environmental issues

identifying environmental assessment criteria

evaluating risks and hazards

presenting written assessment

preparing objective and scientifically valid alternatives

preparing comparisons.

During the above, the candidate must:

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

implement the requirements, procedures and techniques for undertaking process or project environmental impact assessments

work effectively with others to undertake process or project environmental impact assessments in a way that meets all required outcomes

communicate clearly and concisely with others to receive and clarify work instructions and to determine coordination requirements prior to commencing and during work activities.

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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 legislation required to undertake process or project environmental impact assessment

key policies, procedures and documentation required to undertake process or project environmental impact assessments, including:

environmental policies, goals and procedures

project and/or proposal phases

principles and techniques for:

determining the physical environment as impacted by mining operations

determining the ecological environment as impacted by mining operations

identifying land use profiles

comprehending social issues as impacted by mining operations

determining the impact of mining operations on infrastructure

using data analysis systems, including statistical analysis

identifying support professions role and function, including engineers and scientists

maintaining budgeting and cost cycle planning

principles and techniques for identifying relevant hazards and emergencies

techniques for coordinating and communicating job activities with others.

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