Elements describe the essential outcomes.

Performance criteria describe the performance needed to demonstrate achievement of the element.

1

Access and interpret relevant legislation, codes and standards

1.1

Read and interpret legislative, regulatory and licensing requirements and approvals that apply to site or project

1.2

Analyse the broad significance of these requirements for the organisation, key job roles and specific work activities

1.3

Identify legal accountability, obligations and consequences of non-compliance

1.4

Obtain advice from relevant personnel about environmental law matters that impact on work area and are outside own scope of knowledge

1.5

Clarify own scope of responsibility and authority for achieving specific environmental outcomes

2

Ensure project or site specific environmental management procedures comply with requirements

2.1

Read and interpret workplace environmental management policies, plans and procedures in conjunction with legislative requirements

2.2

Assess the need for project or site-specific environmental management procedures in consultation with manager

2.3

Draft new or revised procedures to address any gaps or deficiencies

2.4

Provide draft documentation to relevant personnel for review and approval prior to use

3

Promote compliance by site personnel

3.1

Distribute clear information about the environmental management roles and responsibilities of site personnel

3.2

Provide clear information about workplace environmental management policies, plans and procedures and work instructions

3.3

Explain the implications of non-compliance to all site personnel in work area

3.4

Empower site personnel through coaching and mentoring to manage their own environmental responsibilities

4

Ensure that work activities meet compliance requirements

4.1

Plan work activities to ensure environmental compliance

4.2

Recognise when current or planned activities may require changes to existing licences and approvals and notify relevant personnel

4.3

Implement environmental management policies, plans and procedures to ensure compliance and achieve environmental objectives and key performance indicators

4.4

Collect and collate environmental data to support preparation of required reports and compliance information

4.5

Review environmental data for completeness and accuracy and identify opportunities for improving compliance

4.6

Complete reporting requirements in accordance with workplace procedures and legislative requirements

5

Maintain knowledge of legislative requirements

5.1

Monitor sources of information for changes to legislation, codes and standards

5.2

Regularly update information for site personnel and explain changes to legal requirements that impact on work area