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RIIENV501D Mapping and Delivery Guide
Implement and maintain environmental management plan

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Issue Date: April 2024


Qualification -
Unit of Competency RIIENV501D - Implement and maintain environmental management plan
Description
Employability Skills
Learning Outcomes and Application This unit describes a participant’s skills and knowledge required to implement and maintain an environmental management plan in the Resources and Infrastructure Industries.This unit is appropriate for those working in management roles.No licensing, legislative 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.

An assessor of this unit must satisfy the requirements of the NVR/AQTF or their successors; and Industry regulations for certification and licensing; and,

this unit is best assessed in the context of this sector’s work environment;

where personal safety or environmental damage are limiting factors, assessment may occur in a simulated environment provided it is realistic and sufficiently rigorous to cover all aspects of this sector’s workplace performance, including environment, task skills, task management skills, contingency management skills and job role environment skills; and,

this unit must be assessed in compliance with relevant legislation/regulation and using policies, procedures, processes and operational manuals directly related to the industry sector for which it is being assessed; and,

assessment may be conducted in conjunction with the assessment of other Units of Competency; and,

assessment must confirm consistent performance can be applied in a range of relevant workplace circumstances; and,

assessors must demonstrate the performance evidence, and knowledge evidence as outlined in this Unit of Competency, and through the minimum years of current* work experience specified below in an Industry sector relevant to the outcomes of the unit; or,

where the assessor does not meet experience requirements a co-assessment or partnership arrangement must exist between the qualified assessor and an Industry subject matter expert. The Industry subject matter expert should hold the unit being assessed (or an equivalent unit) and/or demonstrate equivalence of skills and knowledge at the unit level. An Industry technical expert must also demonstrate skills and knowledge from the minimum years of current work experience specified below in the Industry sector, including time spent in roles related to the unit being assessed; and,

assessor and Industry subject matter expert requirements differ depending on the Australian Qualifications Framework Level (AQF) of the qualification being assessed and/or Industry Sector as follows:

Industry sector

AQF** Level

Required assessor or Industry subject matter expert experience

Drilling, Metalliferous Mining, Coal Mining, Extractive (Quarrying) and Civil Construction

1

1 Year

2

2 Years

Drilling, Coal Mining and Extractive (Quarrying)

3-6

3 Years

Metalliferous Mining and Civil Construction

3-6

5 Years

Other sectors

Where this Unit is being assessed outside of the Resources and Infrastructure Sectors assessor and/or Industry subject matter expert experience should be in-line with industry standards for the sector in which it is being assessed and where no Industry standard is specified should comply with any relevant regulation.

*Assessors can demonstrate current work experience through employment within Industry in a role relevant to the outcomes of the Unit; or, for external assessors this can be demonstrated through exposure to Industry by conducting frequent site assessments across various locations.

**Where a unit is being delivered outside of a Qualification the first numeric character in the Unit code should be considered to indicate the AQF level
Prerequisites/co-requisites
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: Plan and prepare for the implementation and maintenance of environmental management plan
  • Access, interpret and apply environmental management plan documentation and ensure the work activity is compliant
  • Develop and document environmental objectives in consultation with relevant personnel, and conforming to policies and procedures
  • Develop and document the structures for the application of the environmental management plan, in consultation with relevant personnel, and conforming to the organisation’s policies and procedures
  • Define, allocate and document the responsibilities for applying the environmental management plan in job descriptions and duty statements
       
Element: Develop processes to support the environmental management plan
  • Identify existing and potential environmental hazards and risks from trends identified from inspections and records
  • Access, interpret and clarify the organisation’s criteria for assessing and treating risks
  • Develop and document, in consultation, procedures and practices for the application of the environmental management plan
  • Identify, obtain and maintain information sources and expert advice required to support the environmental management plan
       
Element: Prepare and implement the plan
  • Plan, schedule and document how the environmental management plan will be introduced
  • Identify, seek and/or provide resources for the operation of the environmental management plan, in a timely and consistent manner
  • Provide and explain the environmental management plan in a readily accessible form
  • Provide or arrange appropriate development and/or training for on the environmental management plan
  • Make available information on known and intended process changes and enhancements
  • Provide support and encouragement to those responsible for the conduct of the plan’s activities
  • Ensure all environmental management plan records and reports are produced, processed and maintained
       
Element: Monitor, review and update the environmental management processes
  • Monitor the environmental management plan activities and achievement targets and provide/focus resources to ensure the implementation plan is satisfied
  • Review and update the implementation plan periodically and when changing circumstances are anticipated or occur
  • Complete and retain documentation covering the reasons for and changes made
       


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.

1 Plan and prepare for the implementation and maintenance of environmental management plan

1.1 Access, interpret and apply environmental management plan documentation and ensure the work activity is compliant

1.2 Develop and document environmental objectives in consultation with relevant personnel, and conforming to policies and procedures

1.3 Develop and document the structures for the application of the environmental management plan, in consultation with relevant personnel, and conforming to the organisation’s policies and procedures

1.4 Define, allocate and document the responsibilities for applying the environmental management plan in job descriptions and duty statements

2 Develop processes to support the environmental management plan

2.1 Identify existing and potential environmental hazards and risks from trends identified from inspections and records

2.2 Access, interpret and clarify the organisation’s criteria for assessing and treating risks

2.3 Develop and document, in consultation, procedures and practices for the application of the environmental management plan

2.4 Identify, obtain and maintain information sources and expert advice required to support the environmental management plan

3 Prepare and implement the plan

3.1 Plan, schedule and document how the environmental management plan will be introduced

3.2 Identify, seek and/or provide resources for the operation of the environmental management plan, in a timely and consistent manner

3.3 Provide and explain the environmental management plan in a readily accessible form

3.4 Provide or arrange appropriate development and/or training for on the environmental management plan

3.5 Make available information on known and intended process changes and enhancements

3.6 Provide support and encouragement to those responsible for the conduct of the plan’s activities

3.7 Ensure all environmental management plan records and reports are produced, processed and maintained

4 Monitor, review and update the environmental management processes

4.1 Monitor the environmental management plan activities and achievement targets and provide/focus resources to ensure the implementation plan is satisfied

4.2 Review and update the implementation plan periodically and when changing circumstances are anticipated or occur

4.3 Complete and retain documentation covering the reasons for and changes made

Evidence is required to be collected that demonstrates a candidate’s competency in this unit. Evidence must be relevant to the roles within this sector’s work operations and satisfy all of the requirements of the performance criteria of this unit and include evidence that the candidate:

locates and applies relevant legislation, documentation, policies and procedures

works effectively with others to undertake and complete effective implementation and maintenance of environmental management plans to meet all required outcomes including:

preparing for and organising work activities to meet all task requirements

communicating clearly and concisely with others to receive and clarify work instructions

using a range of communication techniques and aids to advise others of work activity and exclusion zones

demonstrates completion of implementing and maintaining environmental management plan that safely, effectively and efficiently meets all of the required outcomes on more than one (1) occasion 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 implementation of the environmental management plan

processing and maintaining written records

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

The candidate must demonstrate knowledge of implementing and maintaining an environmental management plan through:

implementing the organisation’s environmental policies, goals and objectives

identifying roles and responsibilities of personnel within the organisation

carrying out action planning methods

performing negotiation skill

adopting various written and oral communication methods

using receptive listening skills

maintaining the human resource management processes

applying methods of identifying appropriate action based on cost, safety, and welfare issues

preparing work procedure and instruction writing

environmental management reporting and recording procedures

worksite operating procedures

complying with environmental hazard identification processes

complying with environmental risk assessment processes

complying with environmental risk treatment processes

maintaining environmental management system documentation methods

Submission Requirements

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Assessment task 1: [title]      Due date:

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Assessment Tasks

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1 Plan and prepare for the implementation and maintenance of environmental management plan

1.1 Access, interpret and apply environmental management plan documentation and ensure the work activity is compliant

1.2 Develop and document environmental objectives in consultation with relevant personnel, and conforming to policies and procedures

1.3 Develop and document the structures for the application of the environmental management plan, in consultation with relevant personnel, and conforming to the organisation’s policies and procedures

1.4 Define, allocate and document the responsibilities for applying the environmental management plan in job descriptions and duty statements

2 Develop processes to support the environmental management plan

2.1 Identify existing and potential environmental hazards and risks from trends identified from inspections and records

2.2 Access, interpret and clarify the organisation’s criteria for assessing and treating risks

2.3 Develop and document, in consultation, procedures and practices for the application of the environmental management plan

2.4 Identify, obtain and maintain information sources and expert advice required to support the environmental management plan

3 Prepare and implement the plan

3.1 Plan, schedule and document how the environmental management plan will be introduced

3.2 Identify, seek and/or provide resources for the operation of the environmental management plan, in a timely and consistent manner

3.3 Provide and explain the environmental management plan in a readily accessible form

3.4 Provide or arrange appropriate development and/or training for on the environmental management plan

3.5 Make available information on known and intended process changes and enhancements

3.6 Provide support and encouragement to those responsible for the conduct of the plan’s activities

3.7 Ensure all environmental management plan records and reports are produced, processed and maintained

4 Monitor, review and update the environmental management processes

4.1 Monitor the environmental management plan activities and achievement targets and provide/focus resources to ensure the implementation plan is satisfied

4.2 Review and update the implementation plan periodically and when changing circumstances are anticipated or occur

4.3 Complete and retain documentation covering the reasons for and changes made

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
Access, interpret and apply environmental management plan documentation and ensure the work activity is compliant 
Develop and document environmental objectives in consultation with relevant personnel, and conforming to policies and procedures 
Develop and document the structures for the application of the environmental management plan, in consultation with relevant personnel, and conforming to the organisation’s policies and procedures 
Define, allocate and document the responsibilities for applying the environmental management plan in job descriptions and duty statements 
Identify existing and potential environmental hazards and risks from trends identified from inspections and records 
Access, interpret and clarify the organisation’s criteria for assessing and treating risks 
Develop and document, in consultation, procedures and practices for the application of the environmental management plan 
Identify, obtain and maintain information sources and expert advice required to support the environmental management plan 
Plan, schedule and document how the environmental management plan will be introduced 
Identify, seek and/or provide resources for the operation of the environmental management plan, in a timely and consistent manner 
Provide and explain the environmental management plan in a readily accessible form 
Provide or arrange appropriate development and/or training for on the environmental management plan 
Make available information on known and intended process changes and enhancements 
Provide support and encouragement to those responsible for the conduct of the plan’s activities 
Ensure all environmental management plan records and reports are produced, processed and maintained 
Monitor the environmental management plan activities and achievement targets and provide/focus resources to ensure the implementation plan is satisfied 
Review and update the implementation plan periodically and when changing circumstances are anticipated or occur 
Complete and retain documentation covering the reasons for and changes made 

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