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Manage environmental management practices and processes in building and construction

Manage environmental management practices and processes in building and construction

Unit of competency
National Code
CPCCBC5011
State Code
OCQ16
TGA Status
Current
DTWD Status
Approved
Current Release Number
3.00
Current Release Date
24/12/2024
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State Implementation and Classification
Approved Date
01/06/2021
Field of Education
039901 - Environmental Engineering
Original Release Date
01/06/2021
Nominal Hours
100
Description
This unit of competency specifies the skills and knowledge required to plan and implement effective environmental practices and processes and manage improvements of environmental issues. It includes determining and managing energy efficient systems, measuring and dealing with non-conforming practices and improving performance.This unit of competency applies to builders, senior managers and other construction industry professionals responsible for developing effective environmental management plans and strategies to reduce environmental risk on building and construction projects.Completion of the general construction induction training program specified by the model Code of Practice for Construction Work is required for any person who is to carry out construction work. Achievement of CPCWHS1001Prepare to work safely in the construction industry meets this requirement.No licensing, legislative or certification requirements apply to this unit at the time of publication.
Notes
Elements and Performance Criteria
1 Prepare an organisational environmental management plan.
  • 1.1 Analyse the potential impact on the organisation of current shifts in environmental legislation or regulations.
  • 1.2 Determine current environmental management performance using best practice and benchmarking methods.
  • 1.3 Analyse project requirements in relation to environmental obligations.
  • 1.4 Prepare an environmental management plan using available information.
  • 1.5 Seek senior management advice concerning implementation of the plan as required.
2 Manage environmental management plan implementation.
  • 2.1 Inform staff and contractors of their obligations to comply with the environmental plan.
  • 2.2 Monitor staff and contractor compliance with implementing the environmental plan.
  • 2.3 Manage the effectiveness and accuracy of the environmental data gathering systems.
  • 2.4 Evaluateanew project to determineitsimpact on existing environmentalplanning obligations.
  • 2.5 Contact local authorities and regulatory bodies where the plan requires ongoing external monitoring or overseeing.
  • 2.6 Communicate information to staff and stakeholders concerning updates to the environmental management plan.
  • 2.7 Manage and evaluate the environmental management plan and track changing circumstances to maintain organisation compliance.
3 Monitor organisational legal obligations.
  • 3.1 Manage organisational feedback systems to assist with conformance of the plan.
  • 3.2 Seek regular feedback concerning the operations of the environmental management plan to assist the organisation to meet its legal obligations.
  • 3.3 Manage and maintain legally required auditing practices to ensure probity and accountability towards legislative requirements.
  • 3.4 Maintain contact with contractors and monitor their compliance with environmental management requirements.
  • 3.5 Implement emergency and remediation response strategies as necessary to assist compliance with the environmental management plan.
4 Review environmental management plan.
  • 4.1 Review environmental management plan to identify areas that need actioning or improvement.
  • 4.2 Introduce measures to encourage staff to suggest innovations to improve the performance of the environmental management plan.
  • 4.3 Redraft plans to include improvements or address deficiencies found during the review process.
  • 4.4 Submit revised plans for endorsement by senior management and implement reviewed procedures.
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Replaces
State Code National Code Title Type
W9298 CPCCBC5011A Manage environmental management practices and processes in building and construction Unit of competency