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Elements and Performance Criteria

  1. Review and confirm project requirements with manager
  2. Organise and undertake project activities
  3. Manage the progress of multiple projects/activities
  4. Finalise project activities

Required Skills

Required skills

Required skills include

explaining and correctly applying enterprise project management procedures and controls

analysing complex technical briefs and project plans

managing logistics of multiple projectsactivities

managing self time and costs

using project management tools to plan monitor and evaluate projects

using systematic logical problemsolving techniques in response to problems and changedunforseen circumstances

negotiating changes to timelines roles responsibilities and resources

communicating and consulting effectively with a wide range of team members project managers stakeholders and community members to achieve project outcomes

using enterprise information management systems and project management software

recording complex information accurately

writing recommendations and preparing reports involving complex technical issues

working safely

Required knowledge

Required knowledge includes

environmental protectionmanagement terminology concepts and principles

legislative regulatory permit licensing and approval requirementsprocesses relevant to siteprojectsproject activities

enterprise business goals key performance indicators and key result areas

siteproject characteristics nature of activities conducted at site environmental management values environmental issues risks and impacts

enterprise environmental management plans procedures control measures and management actions for siteprojectsproject activities

enterprise project management procedures and controls such as

project governance requirements

stakeholder management

quality standards

risk management plans

record management and reporting confidentiality and security of information

quotation tendering procurement and contract management procedures and delegations

financial management procedures

human resource management procedures and industrial agreements

project management principles

interpersonal communication negotiation and conflict resolution techniques

problemsolving techniques

relevant health safety and workplace emergency response procedures

Evidence Required

Overview of assessment

Competency must be demonstrated in the ability to perform consistently at the required standard

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

Assessors must be satisfied that the candidate can competently and consistently apply the skills covered in this unit of competency in new and different situations and contexts Critical aspects of assessment and evidence include

analysing complex technical briefs and refining project plans

planning and managing the efficient implementation of complex andor concurrent projectsproject activities

providing own outputs in accordance with project plans

supporting communicating and consulting with project teams to achieve quality outcomes on time and within budget

analysing and solving project management problems

monitoring progress of projectsactivities and evaluating outcomes

maintaining accurate records

providing regular updatesbriefings and reports of project progress and outcomes

recommending ways of improving future project processes and management systems

Context of and specific resources for assessment

This unit of competency is to be assessed in the workplace or a simulated workplace environment

Assessment should emphasise a workplace context and procedures found in the candidates workplace

This unit of competency may be assessed with

relevant MSSA series units

relevant MSS027000A series units.

The competencies covered by this unit would be demonstrated by an individual working alone or as part of a team

Resources may include

enterprise project management procedures and tools

background information for environmental sitesprojectsprograms

enterprise information management systems

Method of assessment

The following assessment methods are suggested

review of plan refinements project schedules budgets records outcomes and reports associated with complex projectsactivities that the candidate has managed or undertaken

feedback from managers and project team members about the candidates ability to effectively coordinate and support complex project work

questioninginterview to assess understanding of project management principles and the candidates ability to solve significant problems with projects

observation of the candidates interactions with project team members

In all cases practical assessment should be supported by questions to assess underpinning knowledge and those aspects of competency which are difficult to assess directly

Where applicable reasonable adjustment must be made to work environments and training situations to accommodate ethnicity age gender demographics and disability

The language literacy and numeracy demands of assessment should not be greater than those required to undertake the unit of competency in a worklike environment

Guidance information for assessment


Range Statement

Codes of practice

Where reference is made to industry codes of practice, and/or Australian/international standards, it is expected the latest version will be used

Legislation, standards, codes, procedures and/or enterprise requirements

Legislation, standards, codes, procedures and/or enterprise requirements may include:

federal legislation, such as:

Environment Protection and Biodiversity Conservation Act 1999

Australian Heritage Council Act 2003

Native Title Act 1993

state/territory government legislation and regulations and local government by-laws, policies, 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

Australian and international standards, such as:

AS/NZS ISO 14000 Set:2005 Environmental management standards set

standards covering sampling, testing and/or monitoring of air, water and soils

environmental management plan, and site information about applicable legislative requirements and approval requirements

information about site processes and work schedules

information about emergency preparedness and response

monitoring/inspection procedures and management actions to prevent/control environmental impacts or risks

sampling and in-situ measurement procedures (e.g. water, air, noise and soils)

job hazard analyses

safe work procedures, work method statements

material safety data sheets (MSDS)

Complex environmental project work

Complex environmental project work may include developing, evaluating/updating and implementing environmental management and/or monitoring programs associated with:

planning, operation or closure of construction, infrastructure, industrial and mining sites

rehabilitation of sites

revegetation of sites

management of pests

acid sulphate soils

acid rock drainage

wetlands

stormwater systems

air quality, dust and emissions/odours

water quality and water supply/use issues

contaminated sites (e.g. hydrocarbons)

waste, stockpiles and waste rock dumps

protection of biodiversity

acquisition and commissioning of complex equipment

significant quality improvement projects

set-up and operation of remote sensing sites

set-up and operation of groundwater bores

investigating a multifaceted or difficult environmental complaint, non-conformance or incident

Background information

Background information may include:

legislative/regulatory, permit, licence and approval requirements for site/project

site or project history

client history and correspondence

information about site processes and work schedules

records of consultations with stakeholders

emergency plans and safety procedures

site access protocols and permits

maps (road and topographical)

existing databases (e.g. vegetation, topography, soils and regional ecosystem maps)

enterprise environmental management plans for site

enterprise, regulatory or standard methods/procedures for environmental sampling, monitoring or in-field testing

manufacturer information or manuals for environmental equipment

relevant case studies and good practice models

Project plans

Project plans may include:

purpose, scope, inclusions and exclusions

objectives, milestones, output/project deliverables and their acceptance criteria and quality standards

performance criteria/indicators, expected outcomes/measurable benefits and evaluation criteria

project management framework for:

planning, implementation, closure and governance

communications with stakeholders

cost estimates, budget and financial management

procurement and contract management

risk analysis and control measures

quality control and assurance procedures

occupational health and safety (OHS) requirements

record keeping and reporting

specific roles and responsibilities of team members

work breakdown structure, schedules and timeframes

available facilities and resources (e.g. equipment and personnel)

Project management tools

Project management tools may include:

project management software and tools, such as:

Gantt and bar charts

program and evaluation review technique (PERT) charts

critical path method

cost schedule control system

logistics support analysis

life cycle cost analysis

spreadsheets

electronic and manual recording systems

Project information and data

Project information and data may include:

schedules, records of time spent and progress

costs, expenditure, invoices, payments, quotations and purchases

records of equipment used

emails and correspondence

records of consultations

sampling, monitoring, survey or in-field test data and results

progress reports and draft plans/procedures

project outputs

final reports/briefings/recommendations

Solutions to project problems

Solutions to project problems may include:

researching and applying models of good practice or relevant findings from case studies

seeking input from environmental specialists

reducing costs

seeking additional resources to meet deadlines

negotiating an extension to a deadline

redefining completion or quantity or quality of project outputs/outcomes

sharing ideas to generate improved work processes

changing roles and responsibilities within project team

outsourcing project components

OHS and environmental management requirements

OHS and environmental management requirements:

all operations must comply with enterprise OHS and environmental management requirements, which may be imposed through state/territory or federal legislation - these requirements must not be compromised at any time

all operations assume the potentially hazardous nature of samples and require standard precautions to be applied

where relevant, users should access and apply current industry understanding of infection control issued by the National Health and Medical Research Council (NHMRC) and State and Territory Departments of Health