Unit of Competency Mapping – Information for Teachers/Assessors – Information for Learners

NWP556 Mapping and Delivery Guide
Apply environmental solutions to engineering projects

Version 1.0
Issue Date: March 2024


Qualification -
Unit of Competency NWP556 - Apply environmental solutions to engineering projects
Description This unit of competency sets out the knowledge and skills required to undertake an environmental study for an engineering project, including pollution problems, methods used for monitoring the environment and principles used for restoration programs.
Employability Skills This unit contains employability skills.
Learning Outcomes and Application This unit applies to engineering para-professionals in an civil engineering environment where environmental considerations form an integral part of an engineering solution.No licensing, legislative, regulatory or certification requirements apply to this unit at the time of publication.
Duration and Setting X weeks, nominally xx hours, delivered in a classroom/online/blended learning setting.
Prerequisites/co-requisites Not applicable.
Competency Field
Development and validation strategy and guide for assessors and learners Student Learning Resources Handouts
Activities
Slides
PPT
Assessment 1 Assessment 2 Assessment 3 Assessment 4
Elements of Competency Performance Criteria              
Element: Identify environmental impact
  • Identify the environmental impact of the engineering project from documentation, work requests or discussions with appropriate personnel.
  • Obtain resources and equipment needed for the task in accordance with enterprise procedures and check for correct operation and safety.
  • Consult appropriate personnel to ensure the work is co-ordinated effectively with others involved at the work site.
       
Element: Select appropriate environmental solution
  • Conduct an environmental study taking into account all legal and regulatory requirements.
  • Analyse the environmental study and select the optimum outcome.
  • Select methods for dealing with unexpected situations through discussions with appropriate personnel, job specifications and enterprise procedures.
       
Element: Integrate environmental solution
  • Integrate environmental solution into project in discussion with appropriate personnel and according to enterprise procedures.
  • Obtain required environmental permits and/or approvals.
  • Prepare environmental monitoring plan for the project.
  • Document and report completion of work task to appropriate personnel.
       


Evidence Required

List the assessment methods to be used and the context and resources required for assessment. Copy and paste the relevant sections from the evidence guide below and then re-write these in plain English.

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.

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

The candidate should demonstrate the ability to:

undertake an environmental study for an engineering project on more than one occasion

Context of and specific resources for assessment

Access to the workplace and resources including:

documentation that should normally be available in a water industry organisation

workplace specific equipment and technology

supervision and experienced team members to provide observations, feedback and third party reports

enterprise operating procedures and work allocation

relevant codes, standards, and government regulations

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

Access must be provided to appropriate learning and/or assessment support when required.

Assessment processes and techniques must be culturally appropriate, and appropriate to the language and literacy capacity of the candidate and the work being performed.

Validity and sufficiency of evidence require that:

competency will need to be demonstrated over a period of time reflecting the scope of the role and the practical requirements of the workplace

where the assessment is part of a structured learning experience the evidence collected must relate to a number of performances assessed at different points in time and separated by further learning and practice

a decision of competence should only be made when the assessor has complete confidence in the person’s competence over time and in various contexts

all assessment that is part of a structured learning experience must include a combination of direct, indirect and supplementary evidence

where assessment is for the purpose of recognition (RCC/RPL), the evidence provided will need to be authenticated and show that it represents competency demonstrated over a period of time

assessment can be through simulated project-based activity and must include evidence relating to each of the elements in this unit

In all cases where practical assessment is used it will be combined with targeted questioning to assess the underpinning knowledge. Questioning will be undertaken in a manner appropriate to the skill levels of the candidate, any cultural issues that may affect responses to the questions, and reflecting the requirements of the competency and the work being performed.


Submission Requirements

List each assessment task's title, type (eg project, observation/demonstration, essay, assignment, checklist) and due date here

Assessment task 1: [title]      Due date:

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Assessment Tasks

Copy and paste from the following data to produce each assessment task. Write these in plain English and spell out how, when and where the task is to be carried out, under what conditions, and what resources are needed. Include guidelines about how well the candidate has to perform a task for it to be judged satisfactory.

Required skills:

use environmental monitoring equipment

read and understand environmental control standards

analyse environmental studies for impact and possible engineering solutions

Requiredknowledge:

current environmental standards and requirements that apply to civil engineering

how ecosystems work

effects of engineering works on ecosystems

restoration and rehabilitation techniques

environmental pollution factors

The range statement relates to the unit of competency as a whole. It allows for different work environments and situations that may affect performance. Bold italicised wording, if used in the performance criteria, is detailed below. Essential operating conditions that may be present with training and assessment (depending on the work situation, needs of the candidate, accessibility of the item, and local industry and regional contexts) may also be included.

Environmental Impact may include:

output emissions:

air borne

water borne

soil contamination

salinity

noise

light

smell

visual

pests and noxious weeds

Appropriate personnel may include:

supervisor

leading hand

foreman

manager

site engineer

trainer

mentor

teacher

team member

Resources and equipment may include:

specifications

manuals

standards

catalogues

stationary

calculators

computer work station

Enterprise procedures may include:

the use of tools and equipment

instructions, including job sheets, cutting lists, plans, drawings and designs

reporting and communication

manufacturers' specifications and operational procedures

Copy and paste from the following performance criteria to create an observation checklist for each task. When you have finished writing your assessment tool every one of these must have been addressed, preferably several times in a variety of contexts. To ensure this occurs download the assessment matrix for the unit; enter each assessment task as a column header and place check marks against each performance criteria that task addresses.

Observation Checklist

Tasks to be observed according to workplace/college/TAFE policy and procedures, relevant legislation and Codes of Practice Yes No Comments/feedback
Identify the environmental impact of the engineering project from documentation, work requests or discussions with appropriate personnel. 
Obtain resources and equipment needed for the task in accordance with enterprise procedures and check for correct operation and safety. 
Consult appropriate personnel to ensure the work is co-ordinated effectively with others involved at the work site. 
Conduct an environmental study taking into account all legal and regulatory requirements. 
Analyse the environmental study and select the optimum outcome. 
Select methods for dealing with unexpected situations through discussions with appropriate personnel, job specifications and enterprise procedures. 
Integrate environmental solution into project in discussion with appropriate personnel and according to enterprise procedures. 
Obtain required environmental permits and/or approvals. 
Prepare environmental monitoring plan for the project. 
Document and report completion of work task to appropriate personnel. 

Forms

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