Required skills

Required skills for this unit are

ability to facilitate the implementation of new and modified environmental management and review systems

communication skills to

enable clear and direct communication using questioning to identify and confirm requirements share information listen and understand

obtain agreement on guidelines and obligations

seek feedback

train staff

read and interpret

information

publications

other relevant documentation

use and interpret nonverbal communication

use language and concepts appropriate to cultural differences

written skills to develop and document policies and procedures

interpretation of strategic and often ambiguous information to ensure logical and practical decisions

conceptualisation of unique solutions to complex problems and situations

management skills including the ability to delegate tasks within specific functional guidelines and direct the activities of personnel involved in the environmental management and review process

supervisory skills to monitor and oversee the performance of the management and review systems and individuals involved in the process

technological skills to facilitate use of the organisations software and office equipment

Required knowledge

Required knowledge for this unit is

environmental issues that impact on the organisation and its practices

financial and business administration principles commensurate with organisational needs

factors to be considered in assessing the environmental risk inherent in different types of building and site utilisation projects

key factors that influence decisions on environmental issues and decision making

legislative regulatory and administrative obligations incumbent on the building and construction industry for environmental practices

The evidence guide provides advice on assessment and must be read in conjunction with the performance criteria required skills and knowledge range statement and the Assessment Guidelines for the Training Package

Overview of assessment

This unit of competency could be assessed by the development implementation and maintenance of an environmental management system within an organisation

This unit of competency can be assessed in the workplace or a close simulation of the workplace environment provided that simulated or projectbased assessment techniques fully replicate construction workplace conditions materials activities responsibilities and procedures

Critical aspects for assessment and evidence required to demonstrate competency in this unit

A person who demonstrates competency in this unit must be able to provide evidence of the ability to

develop an effective environmental conformance strategy

develop identifiable roles and responsibilities for organisation personnel involved in that strategy

implement management practices that result in a high level of conformance by the organisation to environmental obligations

strategically plan to meet environmental obligations and effectively interact with personnel both within and external to the organisation

develop conceptual and strategic problem solving and systems

communicate effectively both verbally and in writing with senior management employees clients regulatory authorities and legal representatives

Context of and specific resources for assessment

This competency is to be assessed using standard and authorised work practices safety requirements and environmental constraints

Assessment of essential underpinning knowledge will usually be conducted in an offsite context

Assessment is to comply with relevant regulatory or Australian standards requirements

Resource implications for assessment include

documentation that should normally be available in either a building or construction office

relevant codes standards and regulations

office equipment including calculators photocopiers and telephone systems

computers with appropriate software to view D CAD drawings run costing programs and print copies

a technical reference library with current publications on measurement design building construction and manufacturers product literature

copies of appropriate environmental legislation and regulations

strategic building and construction market information

a technical reference library with current publications on design building construction and manufactures product literature

suitable work area appropriate to the construction process

Reasonable adjustments for people with disabilities must be made to assessment processes where required This could include access to modified equipment and other physical resources and the provision of appropriate assessment support

Method of assessment

Assessment methods must

satisfy the endorsed Assessment Guidelines of the Construction Plumbing and Services Training Package

include direct observation of tasks in real or simulated work conditions with questioning to confirm the ability to consistently identify and correctly interpret the essential underpinning knowledge required for practical application

reinforce the integration of employability skills with workplace tasks and job roles

confirm that competency is verified and able to be transferred to other circumstances and environments

Validity and sufficiency of evidence requires that

competency will need to be demonstrated over a period of time reflecting the scope of the role and the practical requirements of the workplace

where the assessment is part of a structured learning experience the evidence collected must relate to a number of performances assessed at different points in time and separated by further learning and practice with a decision on competency only taken at the point when the assessor has complete confidence in the persons demonstrated ability and applied knowledge

all assessment that is part of a structured learning experience must include a combination of direct indirect and supplementary evidence

Assessment processes and techniques should as far as is practical take into account the language literacy and numeracy capacity of the candidate in relation to the competency being assessed

Supplementary evidence of competency may be obtained from relevant authenticated documentation from third parties such as existing supervisors team leaders or specialist training staff

Strategic factors impinging on organisational environmental obligations include:

Strategic and operational factors impinging on the organisational environmental management process include:

Environment control system quality principles and practices include:

Feedback systems include: