Coordinate noise management activities

Formats and tools

Unit Description
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Assessment Tool
an assessor resource that builds a framework for writing an assessment tool
Assessment Template
generate a spreadsheet for marking this unit in a classroom environment. Put student names in the top row and check them off as they demonstrate competenece for each of the unit's elements and performance criteria.
Assessment Matrix
a slightly different format than the assessment template. A spreadsheet with unit names, elements and performance criteria in separate columns. Put assessment names in column headings to track which performance criteria each one covers. Good for ensuring that you've covered every one of the performance criteria with your assessment instrument (all assessement tools together).
Wiki Markup
mark up the unit in a wiki markup codes, ready to copy and paste into a wiki page. The output will work in most wikis but is designed to work particularly well as a Wikiversity learning project.
Evidence Guide
create an evidence guide for workplace assessment and RPL applicants
Competency Mapping Template
Unit of Competency Mapping – Information for Teachers/Assessors – Information for Learners. A template for developing assessments for a unit, which will help you to create valid, fair and reliable assessments for the unit, ready to give to trainers and students
Observation Checklist
create an observation checklist for workplace assessment and RPL applicants. This is similar to the evidence guide above, but a little shorter and friendlier on your printer. You will also need to create a seperate Assessor Marking Guide for guidelines on gathering evidence and a list of key points for each activity observed using the unit's range statement, required skills and evidence required (see the unit's html page for details)

Self Assessment Survey
A form for students to assess thier current skill levels against each of the unit's performance criteria. Cut and paste into a web document or print and distribute in hard copy.
Moodle Outcomes
Create a csv file of the unit's performance criteria to import into a moodle course as outcomes, ready to associate with each of your assignments. Here's a quick 'how to' for importing these into moodle 2.x
Registered Training Organisations
Trying to find someone to train or assess you? This link lists all the RTOs that are currently registered to deliver MSS027008A, 'Coordinate noise management activities'.
Google Links
links to google searches, with filtering in place to maximise the usefulness of the returned results
Books
Reference books for 'Coordinate noise management activities' on fishpond.com.au. This online store has a huge range of books, pretty reasonable prices, free delivery in Australia *and* they give a small commission to ntisthis.com for every purchase, so go nuts :)


Elements and Performance Criteria

1

Confirm scope of noise management activities with supervisor

1.1

Review legislative, regulatory and licensing requirements and approvals that apply to site/project/program

1.2

Review current noise monitoring plan, including objectives, known issues, specified management activities and any required changes

1.3

Review previous noise monitoring records and reports, if available

1.4

Confirm that noise monitoring sites, sampling and measurement methods, instrumentation and enterprise procedures are in accordance with relevant standards and guidelines

1.5

Clarify own scope of responsibility/authority for achieving specific outcomes and the roles of other key personnel

1.6

Identify resources available to conduct noise management activities

2

Organise noise management activities

2.1

Develop a consolidated schedule to ensure all activities can be conducted efficiently with the available resources

2.2

Develop checklists/clear work instructions to enable personnel to perform assigned tasks efficiently and with minimal errors

2.3

Ensure that personnel who conduct monitoring are competent to undertake their assigned tasks

2.4

Ensure noise monitoring equipment is regularly calibrated and maintained and that adequate stocks of consumables are available

2.5

Conduct, or arrange for, regular site inspections to monitor the effectiveness of noise control/reduction actions (if relevant to site/project/program)

2.6

Advise relevant personnel when specified noise control/reduction actions are not being implemented effectively (if relevant to site/project/program)

2.7

Conduct, or arrange for, additional monitoring/inspections after atypical events, legitimate complaints or government requests

3

Verify noise data

3.1

Identify relevant job instructions, data and technical records in enterprise information management system

3.2

Confirm that technical records provide sufficient information to ensure traceability for the monitoring activities involved

3.3

Compare monitoring data with expected values and identify any outliers

3.4

Inspect data records to identify any gaps and to check the integrity of data entry, transfers, alterations and calculations

3.5

Notify manager when data is incomplete, or contains significant errors, and clarify what action to take

4

Determine if results are acceptable and within expectation

4.1

Compare results with expected values, relevant standards and/or statutory limits and identify any significant differences or trends

4.2

Check the reliability of results by examining data/results from repeat measurements or other monitoring sites

4.3

Assess the significance of any documented observations of atypical environmental or meteorological conditions

4.4

Check that all adjusted data and calculations are free from error

4.5

Check that estimations of uncertainty are reasonable and consistent with the relevant standard, if relevant

4.6

Report results that meet enterprise data quality standards and are consistent with expectations

5

Investigate/rectify unexpected or unacceptable results

5.1

Examine records of pre-use checks and calibration performance to ensure that the monitoring instruments used meet specifications and enterprise requirements

5.2

Establish whether human, environmental and/or meteorological factors could have affected the reliability of results

5.3

Check for obvious errors in measurement positions and/or techniques

5.4

Report unexpected results that meet enterprise data quality standards

5.5

Identify possible root causes of unacceptable results and appropriate preventative/corrective actions

5.6

Report investigation outcomes and recommendations for improvements in accordance with enterprise procedures

5.7

Seek manager’s advice when challenges are beyond own technical competence or when input from environmental specialists may be required

6

Keep management informed about noise performance

6.1

Provide regular reports about noise performance including instances of potential/actual non-conformance and incidents and the actions taken in each case

6.2

Report opportunities and recommendations for improvements in noise monitoring or management in accordance with enterprise procedures

7

Maintain noise records

7.1

Ensure all noise records are legible, accurate and satisfy enterprise/legislative requirements

7.2

Store noise records to enable easy access and review by authorised personnel in accordance with enterprise procedures

7.3

Regularly review noise records to identify any significant trends and impacts

7.4

Identify any problems with the maintenance and security of noise records and resolve them promptly


Qualifications and Skillsets

MSS027008A appears in the following qualifications:

  • MSS70211 - Vocational Graduate Certificate in Environmental Management