Required skills

Specific skills are required to achieve the performance criteria in this unit particularly for the application in the various circumstances in which this unit may be applied This includes the ability to carry out the following as required to implement and maintain environmental management plans

apply legislative organisation and site requirements and procedures

apply site procedures and practices development and maintenance techniques

read interpret apply and communicate technical information rules procedures and regulations

apply management planning documentation and facilitatation procedures

apply records and documents maintenance requirements

apply procedures for monitoring and deciding on changes to process

provide leadership and guidance for group activities

communicate effectively in the workplace

explain complex information to superiors and subordinates

apply coaching and mentoring support

apply active listening

show sensitivity to the needs and feelings of others

actively encourage the free exchange of information

Required knowledge

Specific knowledge is required to achieve the Performance Criteria of this unit particularly its application in a variety of circumstances in which the unit may be used This includes knowledge of the following as required to implement and maintain environmental management plans

the organisations environmental policies goals and objectives

legislative requirements

roles and responsibilities of personnel within the organisation

action planning methods

negotiation skill

written and oral communication methods

receptive listening skills

human resource management processes

method of identifying appropriate action based on cost safety and welfare issues

work procedure and instruction writing

environmental management reporting and recording procedures

worksite operating procedures

environmental hazard identification processes

environmental risk assessment processes

environmental risk treatment processes

environmental management system documentation methods

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

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

The evidence required to demonstrate competency in this unit must be relevant to worksite operations and satisfy all of the requirements of the performance criteria required skills and knowledge and the range statement of this unit and include evidence of the following

knowledge of the requirements procedures and instructions for the implementation and maintenance of site environmental management plans

implementation of procedures and techniques for the safe effective and efficient implementation and maintenance of site environmental management plans

the identification of the relevant information and scope of the work required to meet the required outcomes

the identification of viable options and the selection of options that best meet the site environmental management plan required outcomes

working with others to undertake and complete the implementation and maintenance of site environmental management plans

consistent successful implementation and maintenance of site environmental management plans

Context of and specific resources for assessment

This unit must be assessed in the context of the work environment Where personal safety or environmental damage are limiting factors assessment may occur in a simulated environment provided it is realistic and sufficiently rigorous to cover all aspects of workplace performance including task skills task management skills contingency management skills and job role environment skills

The assessment environment should not disadvantage the participant For example language literacy and numeracy demands of assessment should not be greater than those required on the job

Customisation of assessment and delivery environment to sensitively accommodate cultural diversity

Aboriginal people and other people from a non English speaking background may have second language issues

Assessment of this competency requires typical resources normally used in a civil works environment Selection and use of resources for particular worksites may differ due to site circumstances

Where applicable physical resources should include equipment modified for people with disabilities

Access must be provided to appropriate learning andor assessment support when required

Method of assessment

This unit may be assessed in a holistic way with other units of competency The assessment strategy for this unit must verify required knowledge and skill and practical application using more than one of the following assessment methods

written andor oral assessment of the candidates knowledge required to undertake the implementation and maintenance of site environmental management plans

observed documented andor first hand testimonial evidence of the candidates

implementation of appropriate procedures and techniques for the safe effective and efficient achievement of the required outcomes

identification of the relevant information and scope of the work required to meet the required outcomes

identification of viable options and the selection of site environmental management plans that best meet the required outcomes

consistently achieving the required outcomes

first hand testimonial and documentary evidence of the candidates

working with others to undertake and complete the implementation and maintenance of site environmental management plans

provision of clear and timely required support and advice on the implementation and maintenance of site environmental management plans

Guidance information for assessment

Consult the SkillsDMC User Guide for further information on assessment including access and equity issues

may include:

Consultation with relevant personnel would typically include:

The policy is:

The system's procedures are:

System's procedures may include:

Hazards are:

Risk identification is:

Risk assessment is:

Risk treatment is:

Risk treatment should:

Site procedures and practices may include:

Site personnel may include:

Records and reports may include:

Monitor is to:

Resources may include: