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

NWPGEN003 Mapping and Delivery Guide
Apply environmental and licensing procedures of the water industry

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Issue Date: April 2024


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Unit of Competency NWPGEN003 - Apply environmental and licensing procedures of the water industry
Description
Employability Skills
Learning Outcomes and Application This unit describes the skills required to implement established environmental and licensing procedures and contribute to improving environmental practices in the water industry, and identify and minimise environmental risks and the impact of work-related activities on the local environment.This unit applies to those working in a range of roles within the water industry.The skills and knowledge described in this unit must be applied within the legislative, regulatory and policy environment in which they are carried out. Organisational policies and procedures must be consulted and adhered to.Those undertaking this unit would work under indirect supervision while performing specific tasks in a broad range of contexts.No licensing, legislative or certification requirements apply to unit at the time of publication.
Duration and Setting X weeks, nominally xx hours, delivered in a classroom/online/blended learning setting.

Competency should be assessed in an actual workplace or in a simulated environment, with access to equipment and infrastructure appropriate to the outcome. Competency should be demonstrated over time to ensure the candidate is assessed across a variety of situations.

Assessors must satisfy the NVR/AQTF mandatory competency requirements for assessors.
Prerequisites/co-requisites
Competency Field General
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: Relate environmental procedures to specific project or site
  • Identify and apply organisation environmental procedures and relevant legislative, regulatory and licensing requirements.
  • Identify and record environmental risks and impacts at particular job sites.
  • Plan work incorporating appropriate control measures to overcome identified risks and meet required environmental outcomes, on specific project or site.
  • Undertake work on project or site applying organisational procedures for dealing with potential environmental incidents.
       
Element: Report on environmental processes and incidents
  • Access and maintain documentation relating to environmental management.
  • Identify environmental risks.
  • Record and report incidents while monitoring conformity.
       
Element: Relate environmental procedures to specific project or site
  • Identify and apply organisation environmental procedures and relevant legislative, regulatory and licensing requirements.
  • Identify and record environmental risks and impacts at particular job sites.
  • Plan work incorporating appropriate control measures to overcome identified risks and meet required environmental outcomes, on specific project or site.
  • Undertake work on project or site applying organisational procedures for dealing with potential environmental incidents.
       
Element: Report on environmental processes and incidents
  • Access and maintain documentation relating to environmental management.
  • Identify environmental risks.
  • Record and report incidents while monitoring conformity.
       


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.

ELEMENTS

PERFORMANCE CRITERIA

Elements describe the essential outcomes

Performance criteria describe the performance needed to demonstrate achievement of the element. Where bold italicised text is used, further information is detailed in the range of conditions section.

1. Relate environmental procedures to specific project or site

1.1 Identify and apply organisation environmental procedures and relevant legislative, regulatory and licensing requirements.

1.2 Identify and record environmental risks and impacts at particular job sites.

1.3 Plan work incorporating appropriate control measures to overcome identified risks and meet required environmental outcomes, on specific project or site.

1.4 Undertake work on project or site applying organisational procedures for dealing with potential environmental incidents.

2. Report on environmental processes and incidents

2.1 Access and maintain documentation relating to environmental management.

2.2 Identify environmental risks.

2.3 Record and report incidents while monitoring conformity.

Evidence required to demonstrate competence must satisfy all of the requirements of the elements and performance criteria. If not otherwise specified the candidate must demonstrate evidence of performance of the following on at least one occasion.

interpreting and applying relevant legislative responsibilities

applying control procedures to environmental risks and incidents

assessing environmental risks at local work site

completing basic workplace records and reports

implementing established environmental and licensing procedures

contributing to improved environmental practices

identifying and minimising environmental risks and the impact of work-related activities on the local environment

assessing environmental protection requirements of a work site

Evidence required to demonstrate competence must satisfy all of the requirements of the elements and performance criteria. If not otherwise specified the depth of knowledge demonstrated must be appropriate to the job context of the candidate.

relevant legislative requirements, responsibilities, policies and procedures

environmental impact assessment techniques

the water cycle

ecologically sustainable development

heritage conservation

primary agencies involved in drinking water quality management

water quality performance indicators

overview of water supply system

water hazardous agents and preventative strategies

community and agency roles and responsibilities in monitoring water quality

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.

ELEMENTS

PERFORMANCE CRITERIA

Elements describe the essential outcomes

Performance criteria describe the performance needed to demonstrate achievement of the element. Where bold italicised text is used, further information is detailed in the range of conditions section.

1. Relate environmental procedures to specific project or site

1.1 Identify and apply organisation environmental procedures and relevant legislative, regulatory and licensing requirements.

1.2 Identify and record environmental risks and impacts at particular job sites.

1.3 Plan work incorporating appropriate control measures to overcome identified risks and meet required environmental outcomes, on specific project or site.

1.4 Undertake work on project or site applying organisational procedures for dealing with potential environmental incidents.

2. Report on environmental processes and incidents

2.1 Access and maintain documentation relating to environmental management.

2.2 Identify environmental risks.

2.3 Record and report incidents while monitoring conformity.

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 and apply organisation environmental procedures and relevant legislative, regulatory and licensing requirements. 
Identify and record environmental risks and impacts at particular job sites. 
Plan work incorporating appropriate control measures to overcome identified risks and meet required environmental outcomes, on specific project or site. 
Undertake work on project or site applying organisational procedures for dealing with potential environmental incidents. 
Access and maintain documentation relating to environmental management. 
Identify environmental risks. 
Record and report incidents while monitoring conformity. 
Identify and apply organisation environmental procedures and relevant legislative, regulatory and licensing requirements. 
Identify and record environmental risks and impacts at particular job sites. 
Plan work incorporating appropriate control measures to overcome identified risks and meet required environmental outcomes, on specific project or site. 
Undertake work on project or site applying organisational procedures for dealing with potential environmental incidents. 
Access and maintain documentation relating to environmental management. 
Identify environmental risks. 
Record and report incidents while monitoring conformity. 

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