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.
Elements and Performance Criteria
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 of Performance
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 of Knowledge
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
Assessment Conditions
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.
Foundation Skills
The foundation skills demands of this unit have been mapped for alignment with the Australian Core Skills Framework (ACSF). The following tables outline the performance levels indicated for successful attainment of the unit.
Further information on ACSF and the foundation skills underpinning this unit can be found in the Foundation Skills Guide on the GSA website.
Competency Field
General