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Elements and Performance Criteria

  1. Investigate reports of nuisances
  2. Institute proceedings for offences relating to nuisances
  3. Develop and implement an environmental control plan for complaints and notifications

Evidence Required

Overview of assessment requirements

A person who demonstrates competency in this unit will be able to perform the outcomes described in the Elements to the required performance level detailed in the Performance Criteria The knowledge and skill requirements described in the Range Statement must also be demonstrated For example knowledge of the legislative framework and safe work practices that underpin the performance of the unit are also required to be demonstrated

Critical aspects of evidence to be considered

Environmental issues and nuisances are identified and resolved

Context of assessment

On the job or in a simulated work environment

Relationship to other unitsprerequisite or corequisite units

Prerequisite units nil

Corequisite units nil

Method of assessment

The following assessment methods are suggested

observation of the learner performing a range of workplace tasks over sufficient time to demonstrate handling of a range of contingencies

written andor oral questioning to assess knowledge and understanding

completing workplace documentation

thirdparty reports from experienced practitioners

completion of selfpaced learning materials including personal reflection and feedback from trainer coach or supervisor

Evidence required for demonstration of consistent performance

Competency must be demonstrated in all Elements across a range of variables relevant to councils size location and strategic plan

Resource implications

Access to a workplace or simulated case study that provides the following resources

copies of federal state or local government legislation including health acts and environmental protection

appropriate Australian standards

professional journals and reports

council policies procedures and guidelines

relevant data sources

relevant authorities


Range Statement

The Range Statement relates to the Unit of Competency as a whole. It allows for different work environments and situations that may affect performance. Bold italicised wording in the Performance Criteria is detailed below.

Datamay include:

air, soil and water samples

noise level readings

dates and times of nuisance

degree of disturbance or annoyance

vegetation

animals.

Nuisances and environmental controlsmay include:

air, water or land pollution

pest or vector control

excessive noise

intensity of insects or pest animals

implications of seasonal conditions

stray animals

contaminated sites.

Risk factorsmay include:

state

condition

activity

people affected

offensiveness.

Legislation, codes and reference materialmay include:

federal, state or territory and local government legislation including health act and Australian standards

professional journals and reports

environmental protection legislation

public and environmental health legislation

local government legislation.

Council requirementsmay include:

council policies, procedures and guidelines

strategic, business and management plans

local ordinances, laws and by-laws.

External authoritiesmay include:

police and emergency services

environmental protection authority

water authorities

justice department

conservation authorities

industry

local government departments

community services

youth services

aged services.

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