REQUIRED KNOWLEDGE AND SKILLS

This describes the essential knowledge and skills and their level required for this unit

Required knowledge

Relevant OHampS and environmental protection procedures and regulations including the ADG Code where applicable

Workplace processes for the conduct of an environmental audit

Problems that may occur during the conduct of an environmental audit and action that can be taken to report or resolve the problems

Hazards that may exist in the conduct of an environmental audit and ways of controlling the risks involved

Focus of operation of workplace in relation to potential environmental risks and controlprevention measures

Environmental risk management and control procedures

Audit procedures and compliance implementation strategies

Regulatory and guidance material on environmental safety

Workplace business policies and plans including procedures for identification of noncompliance and best practice

Equipment applications capacities configurations safety hazards and control

Application of relevant Australian Standards and associated certification requirements

Resource availability including the competencies of individuals in the team or group

Relevant workplace documentation procedures

Required skills

Communicate effectively with others when conducting an environmental audit

Read and interpret instructions technical data regulatory requirements and workplace policies and procedures relevant to the conduct of an environmental audit

Interpret and follow operational instructions and prioritise work

Complete documentation related to the conduct of an environmental audit

Operate electronic communication equipment to required protocol

Provide leadership and work collaboratively with others when conducting an environmental audit

Adapt appropriately to cultural differences in the workplace including modes of behaviour and interactions with others

Promptly report andor rectify any problems identified when conducting an environmental audit in accordance with regulatory requirements and workplace procedures

Apply precautions and required action to minimise control or eliminate hazards that may exist during work activities

Plan and organise environmental audit activities

Monitor work activities in terms of planned schedule

Modify activities to cater for variations in workplace contexts and environment

Work systematically with required attention to detail without injury to self or others or damage to goods or equipment

Select and apply appropriate technology information systems and procedures

Adapt to differences in equipment in accordance with standard operating procedures

Select and use required personal protective equipment conforming to industry and OHampS standards

The evidence guide provides advice on assessment and must be read in conjunction with the performance criteria required knowledge and skills the range statement and the assessment guidelines for this Training Package

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 and satisfy all of the requirements of the elements and performance criteria of this unit and include demonstration of applying

the underpinning knowledge and skills

relevant legislation and workplace procedures

other relevant aspects of the range statement

Context of and specific resources for assessment

Performance is demonstrated consistently over a period of time and in a suitable range of contexts

Resources for assessment include

a range of relevant exercises case studies and other simulated practical and knowledge assessment andor

access to an appropriate range of relevant operational situations in the workplace

In both real and simulated environments access is required to

relevant and appropriate materials andor equipment andor

applicable documentation including workplace procedures regulations codes of practice and operation manuals

Method of assessment

Assessment of this unit must be undertaken by a registered training organisation

As a minimum assessment of knowledge must be conducted through appropriate writtenoral tests

Practical assessment must occur

through appropriately simulated activities at the registered training organisation andor

in an appropriate range of situations in the workplace

Work may be undertaken:

Customers may be:

Operations may be conducted:

The workplace environment may involve:

Services, products, risks, work systems and requirements potentially vary:

Environmental audits may be conducted:

Audits may be conducted:

Audits may involve:

Consultative processes may involve:

Communications systems may involve:

Depending on the type of organisation concerned and the local terminology used, workplace procedures may include:

Documentation/records may include:

Applicable procedures and codes may include: