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Assess, implement and report environmental procedures

Assess, implement and report environmental procedures

Unit of competency
National Code
NWPGEN004
State Code
AVZ32
TGA Status
Replaced
DTWD Status
Replaced
Current Release Number
1.00
Current Release Date
07/12/2015
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State Implementation and Classification
Approved Date
15/04/2016
Field of Education
050999 - Environmental Studies, N.e.c.
Original Release Date
15/04/2016
Nominal Hours
40
Description
This unit describes the skills required to identify and minimise the environmental impact of water industry work activities, to identify general environmental risks and to implement and monitor environmental procedures.This unit applies to those working in all roles in 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 mostly specific tasks in a range of contexts.No licensing, legislative or certification requirements apply to unit at the time of publication.
Notes
Elements and Performance Criteria
1. Assess the environmental requirements of a specific project or site
  • 1.1 Identify and investigate site-specific environmental issues with reference to relevant environmental legislation and standards.
  • 1.2 Assess and record environmental risks and impacts.
  • 1.3 Relate relevant environmental procedures for each environmental risk.
2. Implement environmental procedures
  • 2.1 Plan activities for the selected environmental procedures for the site and take relevant action.
  • 2.2 Record and report environmental incidents and emergency procedures.
3. Report and review the application of environmental procedures
  • 3.1 Monitor the effects of selected environmental controls and report.
  • 3.2 Complete environmental reporting procedures for the specific project or site.
  • 3.3 Report environmental risks, potential impacts and incidents.
  • 3.4 Contribute to regular reviews of environmental procedures for continuous improvement.
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Replaces
State Code National Code Title Type
D1891 NWP301B Implement, monitor and coordinate environmental procedures Unit of competency
Replaced By
State Code National Code Title Type
OBO18 NWPGEN019 Assess, implement and report environmental procedures Unit of competency