The assessment process must address all of the following items of evidence.
Ability to:
1. Access workplace information relating to environmental management and responsibilities
2. Use necessary environmental control measures related to work responsibilities
3. Monitor environmental parameters established. Examples include relevant parameters for airborne particulates, noise, odour and water
4. Handle and store chemicals safely
5. Select, fit and use appropriate personal protective clothing and equipment
6. Observe appropriate emergency procedures in the event of non-conformance. This can include following emergency procedures, notifying relevant personnel and reporting the incident in the appropriate format
7. Record workplace information
Knowledge of:
8. Awareness of the environmental management system and procedures
9. Legal obligations and responsibilities
10. Consequences of non-compliance
11. Detailed knowledge of environmental aspects, impacts relevant to own work
12. Range of control measures relevant to own work
13. Safe work procedures
14. Environmental operating parameters
15. Procedures for responding to non-compliance
16. Emergency procedures and personnel
17. Documentation and reporting procedures
18. Waste collection, handling, treatment and disposal requirements
Relationship with other standards
Pre-requisite units
There are no pre-requisite units for this competency standard.
Co-assessment of related units
Other units of competency relevant to the work role should be assessed in conjunction with this unit.
Resources required for assessment
Assessment must occur in a real or simulated workplace where the assessee has access to:
environmental management plan
advice on relevant legislation and codes
work process or sub-system
specifications and other advice on environmental requirements
work instructions and procedures, including environmental operating parameters
waste collection, treatment, recycling and/or disposal methods
environmental aspects and impacts relating to work processes
monitoring system
reporting system
Assessment requirements
For information on how to assess this competency standard and who can assess, refer to the Assessment Guidelines for this Training Package.