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Evidence Guide: MSS027001 - Coordinate environmental management activities

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MSS027001 - Coordinate environmental management activities

What evidence can you provide to prove your understanding of each of the following citeria?

Confirm environmental management responsibilities

  1. Interpret legislative, regulatory and licensing requirements and approvals that apply to site/project.
  2. Clarify own scope of responsibility/authority for achieving specific environmental outcomes for site/project and the roles of other key personnel.
  3. Identify resources available to implement environmental management policies and plans for site/project.
Interpret legislative, regulatory and licensing requirements and approvals that apply to site/project.

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Clarify own scope of responsibility/authority for achieving specific environmental outcomes for site/project and the roles of other key personnel.

Completed
Date:

Teacher:		 Evidence:

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

Identify resources available to implement environmental management policies and plans for site/project.

Completed
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Develop and maintain positive relations with site personnel and stakeholders

  1. Identify significant stakeholders, their relationship to the workplace and position or perceived attitudes about the site/project.
  2. Participate in meetings and networks to obtain/maintain knowledge about stakeholders, their representatives and their issues.
  3. Use appropriate strategies to foster the trust and confidence of site personnel and stakeholder representatives.
  4. Communicate workplace positions/requirements in a way that acknowledges concerns of personnel/stakeholders and promotes understanding.
  5. Respond to requests for information or participation in stakeholder activities in accordance with workplace procedures.
  6. Provide timely, authorised information using language, styles and formats that are readily understood.
  7. Identify difficult situations and negotiate solutions by using a collaborative approach and harnessing cooperation (within scope of responsibility).
  8. Obtain regular feedback and use it to maintain and enhance positive relations.
Identify significant stakeholders, their relationship to the workplace and position or perceived attitudes about the site/project.

Completed
Date:

Teacher:		 Evidence:

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

Participate in meetings and networks to obtain/maintain knowledge about stakeholders, their representatives and their issues.

Completed
Date:

Teacher:		 Evidence:

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

Use appropriate strategies to foster the trust and confidence of site personnel and stakeholder representatives.

Completed
Date:

Teacher:		 Evidence:

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

Communicate workplace positions/requirements in a way that acknowledges concerns of personnel/stakeholders and promotes understanding.

Completed
Date:

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Respond to requests for information or participation in stakeholder activities in accordance with workplace procedures.

Completed
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Provide timely, authorised information using language, styles and formats that are readily understood.

Completed
Date:

Teacher:		 Evidence:

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

Identify difficult situations and negotiate solutions by using a collaborative approach and harnessing cooperation (within scope of responsibility).

Completed
Date:

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Obtain regular feedback and use it to maintain and enhance positive relations.

Completed
Date:

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Provide environmental management information and training

  1. Use environmental management plans and recent incident reports to identify/review information and training needs of site personnel.
  2. Access, or develop, information and training programs to meet the identified needs.
  3. Provide accessible information and training programs to ensure that all site personnel understand their environmental obligations/responsibilities.
  4. Confirm site personnel’s understanding of environmental management actions specified for specific work areas and activities.
  5. Monitor the effectiveness of information and training and adjust content, format and delivery strategies, as appropriate.
Use environmental management plans and recent incident reports to identify/review information and training needs of site personnel.

Completed
Date:

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Access, or develop, information and training programs to meet the identified needs.

Completed
Date:

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Provide accessible information and training programs to ensure that all site personnel understand their environmental obligations/responsibilities.

Completed
Date:

Teacher:		 Evidence:

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

Confirm site personnel’s understanding of environmental management actions specified for specific work areas and activities.

Completed
Date:

Teacher:		 Evidence:

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

Monitor the effectiveness of information and training and adjust content, format and delivery strategies, as appropriate.

Completed
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Assess environmental impacts and risks

  1. Review scheduled activities well in advance to identify implications for environmental management.
  2. Identify potential/actual events, risks and activities that may cause/have caused harm to the environment.
  3. Conduct inspections and in-situ measurements to quantify risks and impacts.
  4. Report assessment of risks and impacts in accordance with workplace/legislative requirements.
Review scheduled activities well in advance to identify implications for environmental management.

Completed
Date:

Teacher:		 Evidence:

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

Identify potential/actual events, risks and activities that may cause/have caused harm to the environment.

Completed
Date:

Teacher:		 Evidence:

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

Conduct inspections and in-situ measurements to quantify risks and impacts.

Completed
Date:

Teacher:		 Evidence:

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

Report assessment of risks and impacts in accordance with workplace/legislative requirements.

Completed
Date:

Teacher:		 Evidence:

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

Ensure environmental monitoring and management plans are implemented

  1. Conduct specified environmental monitoring and site inspections to check performance against environmental management requirements.
  2. Ensure that workplace environmental monitoring instruments are fully functioning and maintained appropriately.
  3. Conduct additional monitoring/inspections after atypical events, legitimate complaints or government requests to assess whether environmental management plan is operating effectively.
  4. Examine results of in-situ measurements, laboratory analyses, inspections and audits to identify significant trends, non-conformance and/or incidents.
Conduct specified environmental monitoring and site inspections to check performance against environmental management requirements.

Completed
Date:

Teacher:		 Evidence:

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

Ensure that workplace environmental monitoring instruments are fully functioning and maintained appropriately.

Completed
Date:

Teacher:		 Evidence:

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

Conduct additional monitoring/inspections after atypical events, legitimate complaints or government requests to assess whether environmental management plan is operating effectively.

Completed
Date:

Teacher:		 Evidence:

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

Examine results of in-situ measurements, laboratory analyses, inspections and audits to identify significant trends, non-conformance and/or incidents.

Completed
Date:

Teacher:		 Evidence:

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

Respond to environmental non-conformances and incidents

  1. Recognise unusual situations, unexpected risks/hazards and potential/actual environmental incidents.
  2. Implement workplace procedures for responding to environmental non-conformance and incidents to ensure prompt control and remediation.
  3. Investigate the causes of non-conformances and incidents within scope of responsibility and in accordance with workplace/legislative requirements.
  4. Analyse findings to identify opportunities to re-design activities, work practices, environmental controls, information/training programs and/or management procedures.
  5. Implement authorised corrective/preventative actions to prevent recurrence of non-conformance/incident and to reduce risks.
  6. Record all recommendations, actions and outcomes in accordance with the workplace/legislative requirements.
Recognise unusual situations, unexpected risks/hazards and potential/actual environmental incidents.

Completed
Date:

Teacher:		 Evidence:

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

Implement workplace procedures for responding to environmental non-conformance and incidents to ensure prompt control and remediation.

Completed
Date:

Teacher:		 Evidence:

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

Investigate the causes of non-conformances and incidents within scope of responsibility and in accordance with workplace/legislative requirements.

Completed
Date:

Teacher:		 Evidence:

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

Analyse findings to identify opportunities to re-design activities, work practices, environmental controls, information/training programs and/or management procedures.

Completed
Date:

Teacher:		 Evidence:

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

Implement authorised corrective/preventative actions to prevent recurrence of non-conformance/incident and to reduce risks.

Completed
Date:

Teacher:		 Evidence:

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

Record all recommendations, actions and outcomes in accordance with the workplace/legislative requirements.

Completed
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Keep management informed about environmental performance

  1. Provide regular reports about environmental performance, instances of potential/actual non-conformance and incidents and the actions taken in each case.
  2. Report opportunities and recommendations for improvements in accordance with workplace procedures.
  3. Seek manager’s advice when challenges are beyond own scope of responsibility/technical competence or when input from environmental specialists may be required.
Provide regular reports about environmental performance, instances of potential/actual non-conformance and incidents and the actions taken in each case.

Completed
Date:

Teacher:		 Evidence:

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

Report opportunities and recommendations for improvements in accordance with workplace procedures.

Completed
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Seek manager’s advice when challenges are beyond own scope of responsibility/technical competence or when input from environmental specialists may be required.

Completed
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Maintain environmental records

  1. Ensure all required records are legible, accurate and satisfy workplace/legislative requirements.
  2. Store environmental records to enable easy access and review by authorised personnel according to workplace procedures.
  3. Regularly review and assess environmental records to identify significant trends and impacts.
  4. Identify any problems with the maintenance and security of records and resolve them promptly.
Ensure all required records are legible, accurate and satisfy workplace/legislative requirements.

Completed
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Store environmental records to enable easy access and review by authorised personnel according to workplace procedures.

Completed
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Regularly review and assess environmental records to identify significant trends and impacts.

Completed
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Identify any problems with the maintenance and security of records and resolve them promptly.

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Assessed

Teacher: ___________________________________ Date: _________

Signature: ________________________________________________

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Instructions to Assessors

Evidence Guide

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.

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.

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.

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.

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.

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.

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.

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.

Required Skills and Knowledge

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.

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.

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.

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.

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.

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.

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.

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.

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.

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, acquisition, planning and protection; environmental protection; cultural/heritage protection; 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

site information, such as applicable legislative requirements and approval requirements, site processes, work schedules, emergency preparedness and response, job hazard analyses, safe work procedures and work method statements

workplace environmental management plans and monitoring/inspection procedures and management actions to prevent/control environmental impacts or risks 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 information and training include one or more of:

workplace environmental management policy

content and purpose site/project environmental management plan

legislative responsibilities

licensing/permit/compliance requirements

due diligence and duty to notify

lines of communication

introduction to site/project and environmental considerations, and sources of environmental information

environmental management actions and checklists, methods/procedures for specific activities

incident management and reporting.

Provision of environmental information and training includes one or more of:

site induction (environmental component)

task specific training (e.g. spill management)

toolbox talks (regular, ‘as required’ and topic specific)

daily, pre-start meetings with supervisors/team leaders about specific issues (e.g. hazards and working in close proximity to known fauna habitats)

posters and reading materials displayed in common areas and noticeboards

supervisor notices and daily bulletins about specific environmental issues

response to community complaints.

Site personnel and stakeholders include one or more of:

workplace employees

contractors and subcontractors

consultants, such as environmental scientists, planners, engineers and external auditors

suppliers and service providers

community representatives and landowners

visitors or members of the public

government/regulator representatives and inspectors.

Reports include one or more of:

non-conformance report form

hazard near miss report form

site/project incident investigation report

weekly environmental report

monthly environmental report

regulatory agency reports (where required by permit, approval or licence conditions).

Site/project records include one or more of:

digital photographs

environmental monitoring data

internal quality/environmental audit reports

records required by permit, approval or licence conditions

records of training

records of monitoring equipment purchase, calibration, inspection, maintenance and service

records of complaints and government requests

records of environmental non-conformances, incidents or significant impacts

contractor and supplier information

electronic/hard copy correspondence

records of approved expenditure and orders.

Environmental issues and incidents include one or more of:

finding or disturbing an actual/potential cultural heritage item or site

community or stakeholder complaint

failure of erosion or sediment controls

spill or release of chemical, hydrocarbon or other hazardous material

decline in water quality due to site/project activities

decline in air quality due to dust, SOX and NOX

unacceptable noise levels

environmental harm to protected habitat or species

transport of prohibited materials to/from site (e.g. pests, weeds and contamination).

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.