List the assessment methods to be used and the context and resources required for assessment. Copy and paste the relevant sections from the evidence guide below and then re-write these in plain English.
ELEMENTS | PERFORMANCE CRITERIA |
Elements describe the essential outcomes | Performance criteria describe the performance needed to demonstrate achievement of the element. Where bold italicised text is used, further information is detailed in the range of conditions section. |
1. Relate environmental plans and procedures to specific areas | 1.1 Identify and agree on environmental risks with relevant personnel. 1.2 Examine environmental plans and procedures for compliance. 1.3 Select appropriate environmental plans and procedures that related to the specific areas. |
2. Implement environmental plans and procedures | 2.1 Identify environmental risks and impacts. 2.2 Apply emergency procedures. 2.3 Conduct activities. 2.4 Establish and maintain participation and contribution. |
3. Develop project/site environmental procedures | 3.1 Establish and assess the need for specific area environmental procedures in consultation with stakeholders. 3.2 Develop specific area environmental procedures. 3.3 Review and amend specific area environmental procedures. |
4. Manage environmental incidents | 4.1 Identify and control environmental incidents. 4.2 Apply emergency procedures. 4.3 Record and report environmental incidents. |
5. Monitor and report on the applications of environmental plans and procedures | 5.1 Evaluate and report the results of applied environmental plans and procedures to relevant personnel. 5.2 Report environmental risks. 5.3 Maintain and adjust environmental management documentation and inform all stakeholders. |
Evidence required to demonstrate competence must satisfy all of the requirements of the elements and performance criteria. If not otherwise specified the candidate must demonstrate evidence of performance of the following on at least one occasion.
accessing, interpreting and applying relevant legislation and standard operating procedures
applying control procedures to environmental risks and incidents
applying environmental plans and procedures
developing local area environmental procedures
identifying environmental risk and impacts
monitoring specific activities
reporting and recording environmental procedures
maintaining environmental management documentation
Evidence required to demonstrate competence must satisfy all of the requirements of the elements and performance criteria. If not otherwise specified the depth of knowledge demonstrated must be appropriate to the job context of the candidate.
consultation procedures
control procedures for environmental risks and incidents
electronic or manual recording procedures
endangered species and habitat protection
environmental impact assessment
environmental plans and procedures
identification of risks and impacts
incident management procedures
monitoring procedures
potential environmental auditing
principles of environmental protection
rare and endangered plants
relevant legislative requirements
reporting procedures
risk assessment procedures
sedimentation and erosion control
Competency should be assessed in an actual workplace or in a simulated environment, with access to equipment and infrastructure appropriate to the outcome. Competency should be demonstrated over time to ensure the candidate is assessed across a variety of situations.
Assessors must satisfy the NVR/AQTF mandatory competency requirements for assessors.