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Identify and assess environmental and heritage concerns

Identify and assess environmental and heritage concerns

Unit of competency
National Code
RIIENV201E
State Code
OBX18
TGA Status
Current
DTWD Status
Approved
Current Release Number
1.00
Current Release Date
23/09/2020
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State Implementation and Classification
Approved Date
05/03/2021
Field of Education
010709 - Soil Science
Original Release Date
05/03/2021
Nominal Hours
20
Description
This unit describes the skills and knowledge required to identify and assess environmental and heritage concerns in the resources and infrastructure industries.It applies to those working in operational roles. They generally work under supervision to undertake a prescribed range of functions involving known routines and procedures and take responsibility for the quality of own work outcomes.Licensing, legislative and certification requirements mayapply to this unit and can vary between states, territories and industry sectors. Users must check requirements with relevant body before applying the unit.
Notes
Elements and Performance Criteria
1. Identify site specific environmental and heritage concerns
  • 1.1 Obtain, interpret and confirm work requirements
  • 1.2 Access, interpret and apply documentation and procedures
  • 1.3 Identify the nature of environmental and heritage issues and record according to workplace procedures
  • 1.4 Enact emergency plan according to workplace procedures
2. Assess and respond to environmental and heritage concerns
  • 2.1 Inspect site on receipt of clearances to confirm environment and heritage issues
  • 2.2 Enact required isolation procedures
  • 2.3 Remove and contain identified contaminants according to workplace procedures
  • 2.4 Complete all required records and documentation accurately and promptly
3. Work within environmental and heritage guidelines
  • 3.1 Adhere to environment and heritage guidelines
  • 3.2 Contact the environmental and heritage authorities to report issues as required within the scope of own job role
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Replaces
State Code National Code Title Type
WH256 RIIENV201D Identify and assess environmental and heritage concerns Unit of competency