Elements and Performance Criteria

The range statement relates to the unit of competency as a whole. It allows for different work environments and situations that may affect performance. Bold italicised wording, if used in the performance criteria, is detailed below. Essential operating conditions that may be present with training and assessment (depending on the work situation, needs of the candidate, accessibility of the item, and local industry and regional contexts) may also be included.
Environmental management strategy may include:
air and water pollution
biodiversity protection and protection of natural resources
carbon emission
ecosystem management
wildlife and endangered species.
Constraints may include:
budgets
knowledge
resources
time.
Feasibility of environmental management options must include:
commitment to environmental management strategies
compliance with legislation
cost-benefit analysis
costs
lead time
process constraints
resource requirements, including equipment and personnel
resources available.
Process models may include:
implementation strategies, including:
material safety data sheets (MSDS)
measurement and recording
OHS procedures
personal protective equipment (PPE)
legislation and codes
site contract requirements
work procedures
objectives pertaining to:
changes to processes and procedures
environmental issues
education and training
past and future reviews and audits
recycling requirements
reduction of waste
review strategies, including:
internal and external audits
monitoring statistics
monitoring personnel performance following training
undertaking quality control checks
reviewing effectiveness of new procedures and processes
formalising review strategies via re-planning
sampling
counting waste
targets, such as:
carbon emissions reduction
lean management
recycling rates
waste minimisation.
Stakeholders may include:
business
community
council
funding bodies
government
industry
interest groups
land management agencies
local authorities
statutory authorities.
Human resource may include:
community experts
consultants
government agencies
internal staff
project officers
volunteers.
Data may include:
existing reports or programs
questionnaires
references
stakeholder input
surveys.
Applicable legislation and codesmay include:
codes, including:
Australian Code for the Transport of Dangerous Goods by Road and Rail
industry
commonwealth, state and territory legislation, including:
anti-discrimination
environmental protection
equal employment opportunity
freedom of information
industrial
OHS
trade practices
road laws.
Criteria to prioritise may include:
benefit
budget constraints
business objectives
community preferences
environmental issues:
impact
legislative provisions
resources
timeframes.
Supervisory processes may include:
delegating
implementing
monitoring
overseeing
planning
reviewing
targeting practices to meet deadlines.
Time available may include considering:
client instructions
contingencies
past experiences
skills and experience of operatives
location of project
methods to be employed
resources and equipment to be used.

The evidence guide provides advice on assessment and must be read in conjunction with the performance criteria, required skills and knowledge, range statement and the Assessment Guidelines for the Training Package.
Overview of assessment
This unit of competency could be assessed by observation of practical demonstration of the development and implementation of an environmental management strategy.
Critical aspects for assessment and evidence required to demonstrate competency in this unit
A person who demonstrates competency in this unit must be able to provide evidence of the required skills and knowledge specified in this unit.
In particular the person should demonstrate the ability to:
identify environmental management objectives
consult stakeholders consulted in development strategy
prioritise environmental issues by level of importance and impact
amalgamate issues in order to develop environmental management strategy.
Context of and specific resources for assessment
Assessment of essential underpinning knowledge may be conducted in an off-site context. It is to comply with relevant regulatory or Australian standards’ requirements.
Resource implications for assessment include:
work plans and approved specifications
forms and procedures manuals.
Method of assessment
The process of developing an environmental management strategy must comply with the objectives of the client as well as with industry expectations in the particular client environment. If the environment is narrowly defined or is not representative of industry needs, it may be necessary to refer to portfolio case studies to assess competency in the development of environmental management strategy.
Assessment methods must:
satisfy the endorsed Assessment Guidelines of the Property Services Training Package
include direct observation of tasks in real or simulated work conditions, with questioning to confirm the ability to consistently identify and correctly interpret the essential underpinning knowledge required for practical application
reinforce the integration of employability skills with workplace tasks and job roles
confirm that competency is verified and able to be transferred to other circumstances and environments.
Guidance information for assessment
Reasonable adjustments for people with disabilities must be made to assessment processes where required. This could include access to modified equipment and other physical resources, and the provision of appropriate assessment support.
Assessment processes and techniques should as far as is practical take into account the language, literacy and numeracy capacity of the candidate in relation to the competency being assessed.
This unit could be assessed on its own or in combination with other units of competency relevant to the job function, for example:
CPPCMN4001B Develop workplace policies and procedures for sustainability
CPPWMT5004A Develop waste management strategies.