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Elements and Performance Criteria

1. Monitor the implementation of the environmental management program
   • Environmental management requirements and procedures are communicated
   • Implementation of procedures to support environmental management requirements is monitored
   • Mentoring and coaching support is provided to support individuals/groups to implement the environmental responsibilities
2. Respond to hazardous situations
   • ACTUAL AND POTENTIAL NON-CONFORMANCE IS IDENTIFIED
   • Procedures for controlling environmental impacts are implemented
   • Environmental incidents are promptly identified and corrected
   • Corrective action is reported
   • Causes of non-conformance are identified
   • Control measures are implemented to prevent recurrence
3. Contribute to continuous improvement
   • Work practices and procedures are reviewed to identify environmental aspects and impacts
   • Impacts are prioritised to be addressed based on risk assessment
   • Options for controlling environmental impacts are identified
   • Environmental objectives are compared against performance to determine opportunities for improvement
   • Procedures for implementing improvements are followed

Required Skills

Not applicable

Evidence Required

The assessment process must address all of the following items of evidence

Ability to

Observe environmental standards when undertaking work responsibilities

Identify and assess environmental aspects and impacts

Monitor the implementation of effective environmental controls

Monitor correct waste handling treatment and disposal

Monitor observance of safe work practices

Take necessary action to respond to emergency situations

Communicate information about environmental issues

Support others to implement environmental requirements

Maintain records in required format

Knowledge of

Principles of environmental management including conservation of energy and resources and control of environmental impacts

Regulatory requirements

Pollution generated by workplace processes including noise air odour water and waste

Safe chemical handling and storing

Emergency procedures

Factors which could affect impact and risks

Risk assessment procedures

Control procedures

Current technical and process knowledge to determine options for addressing environmental impacts

Problem solving techniques to identify cause and options to remedy problems

Communication channels for providing advice on quality system

Procedures for developing or modifying operating procedures

Reporting requirements including auditing requirements

Workplace consultative arrangements

Relationship with other standards

Prerequisite units

There are no prerequisite units for this competency standard

Coassessment of related units

Other units of competency relevant to the work role should be assessed in conjunction with this unit

Resources required for assessment

Assessment must occur in a real or simulated workplace where the assessee has access to

Environmental management policy systemprogram and procedures

Advice on legislation and codes This includes but is not limited to environmental protection and dangerous goods legislation and water regulations

Site plans including relevant advice on drainage patterns power sources

Emergency plans and personnel

Procedures for developing or modifying specifications and other advice on environmental requirements

System of waste collection treatment recycling and disposal

Procedures for developing or modifying work instructions and procedures

Parameters for environmental performance

Review audit arrangements

Reporting and related documentation procedures

Consultative arrangements

Relevant OHS clothing and equipment

Communication system

Assessment requirements

For information on how to assess this competency standard and who can assess refer to the Assessment Guidelines for this Training Package

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Range Statement

The range statement indicates the context for demonstrating competence. This statement is a guide and unless otherwise indicated, items may or may not apply as required by the work context.

Work is carried out in accordance with company policies and procedures, manufacturer's recommendations, legislative requirements, codes of practice and industrial awards and agreements. Codes of practice include the Sugar Milling Operations Industry Code of Practice

Responsibility for monitoring environmental aspects and impacts relates to a whole work area or system

Non-conformance is used to refer to any occurrence which prevents work outcomes being achieved within environmental parameters

Involvement in monitoring the implementation of the environmental management system includes participation in structured improvement programs and day-to-day problem solving

An environmental aspect is any activity, product or service which has the potential to affect the environment

Work may require the ability to work within a team environment

An environmental impact is the actual problem or consequence which results from an environmental aspect

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