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Elements and Performance Criteria

1. Plan and prepare for the implementation and maintenance of environmental management plan
   • Obtain, interpret and confirm work requirements
   • Access, interpret and apply documentation required to implement and maintain environmental management plans
   • Develop and document environmental objectives in consultation with relevant personnel
   • Develop and document the steps in applying the environmental management plan in consultation with relevant personnel according to workplace procedures
   • Confirm, allocate and document the responsibilities for applying the environmental management plan in job descriptions and duty statements according to workplace procedures
2. Develop processes to support the environmental management plan
   • Identify existing and potential environmental hazards and risks from trends identified from inspections and records according to job requirements
   • Confirm the assessment and treatment of risks according to workplace procedures
   • Develop and document the procedures and practices relevant for the application of the environmental management plan
   • Identify, obtain and maintain information sources and expert advice required to support the environmental management plan according to job requirements
3. Prepare and implement the plan
   • Plan, schedule and document how the implementation of the environmental management plan
   • Identify, seek and provide resources for the operation of the environmental management plan, in a timely and consistent manner according to workplace procedures
   • Communicate the environmental management plan to relevant personnel as required
   • Provide or arrange appropriate development and training on the environmental management plans for relevant personnel as required
   • Communicate known and intended process changes and enhancements to the environmental management plan to relevant personnel
   • Confirm all environmental management plan records and reports are produced, processed and maintained
4. Monitor, review and update the environmental management processes
   • Monitor the environmental management plan activities and achievement targets, and provide and focus resources to confirm the implementation plan is satisfied according to job requirements
   • Review and update the environmental management plan periodically
   • Complete and retain documentation according to workplace procedures

Performance Evidence

The candidate must demonstrate the ability to complete the tasks outlined in the elements, performance criteria and foundation skills of this unit, including evidence of the ability to:

implement and maintain environmental management plans on at least two occasions, including:

developing and documenting systems for the application of the environmental management plan

defining, documenting and allocating responsibilities

identifying existing and potential environmental hazards from inspections and records

planning and documenting the implementation of the environmental management plan

processing and maintaining written records

monitoring and reviewing the activities and performance of the environmental management plan.

During the above, the candidate must:

locate and apply relevant documentation, policies and procedures and confirm that the work activity is compliant

implement the requirements, procedures and techniques required for implementing and maintaining the environmental management plan

communicate clearly and concisely with others to receive and clarify work instructions.

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Knowledge Evidence

The candidate must be able to demonstrate knowledge to complete the tasks outlined in the elements, performance criteria and foundation skills of this unit, including knowledge of:

key legislation required to implement and maintain the environmental management plan

key policies, procedures and documentation required to implement and maintain the environmental management plan, including:

environmental policies, goals and objectives

human resource management processes

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

principles and techniques for managing and communicating with others, including:

roles and responsibilities of personnel within the organisation

action planning methods

negotiation skills

written and oral communication methods

listening skills

appropriate action based on cost, safety, and welfare issues

work preparation procedure and instruction writing

principles and techniques for identifying relevant hazards and emergencies

techniques for coordinating and communicating job activities with others.

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