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Undertake complex environmental project work

Undertake complex environmental project work

Unit of competency
National Code
MSS027010
State Code
BAK58
TGA Status
Replaced
DTWD Status
Replaced
Current Release Number
1.00
Current Release Date
22/06/2016
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State Implementation and Classification
Approved Date
08/08/2016
Field of Education
080315 - Project Management
Original Release Date
08/08/2016
Nominal Hours
120
Description
This unit of competency covers the ability to carry out complex environmental project activities and/or coordinate the activities of concurrent projects. Personnel are required to review and confirm the requirements of each project/activity, organise and carry out project activities, oversee the progress of projects/activities and finalise the work in each case. They may be responsible for all or some project deliverables, work in teams on aspects of projects, and may liaise with multiple clients. Personnel work under the supervision of an environmental scientist or engineer, site manager or workplace environmental manager. The unit does not cover procurement of project resources and contract management.This unit of competency is applicable to environmental site coordinators, environmental managers and senior environmental officers working in all industry sectors. Note that the term ‘manager’ is used to refer to management of a function, project and /or program and does not necessarily imply line management.While no specific licensing or certification requirements apply to this unit at the time of publication, environmental monitoring and management activities are governed by relevant legislation, regulations and/or external accreditation requirements. Local requirements should be checked.
Notes
Elements and Performance Criteria
1 Review and confirm project requirements with manager
  • 1.1 Confirm own role, limits of responsibility and reporting requirements for assigned projects/project activities.
  • 1.2 Review workplace project management procedures and controls.
  • 1.3 Review background information for each project/project activity to clarify intended outcomes, key stakeholders, drivers and likely constraints.
  • 1.4 Analyse project plans and clarify roles and responsibilities of project team members, deliverables, timeframes, stakeholder involvement and available resources.
  • 1.5 Negotiate any necessary changes to project plans in accordance with workplace project management procedures.
  • 1.6 Update project plans with confirmed information for milestones, resources, team members and stakeholder details, as appropriate.
2 Organise and undertake project activities
  • 2.1 Use appropriate project management tools to achieve efficient integration and sequencing of projects/activities.
  • 2.2 Consolidate schedules of activities, timeframes and milestones on a single planning management framework to enable efficient monitoring of each project/project activity.
  • 2.3 Identify possible/actual clashes in activities and negotiate alternatives with project managers and/or own manager, as appropriate.
  • 2.4 Carry out own project tasks in accordance with relevant project plans and manage any variations in accordance with workplace project management procedures.
  • 2.5 Capture, record and store required project information and data.
  • 2.6 Support project team members to achieve project milestones and assigned outputs with resources available.
  • 2.7 Seek manager’s advice when challenges are beyond own technical competence or when input from environmental specialists may be required.
3 Manage the progress of multiple projects/activities
  • 3.1 Anticipate risks to progress or achievement of project outcomes and notify relevant personnel in accordance with risk management plans.
  • 3.2 Monitor completion of project activities and progress against targets and milestones.
  • 3.3 Negotiate and/or implement corrective actions, as necessary, with project team members/managers in accordance with workplace project management procedures and controls.
  • 3.4 Develop solutions in response to project problems and unforeseen or changed circumstances in consultation with project managers and/or own manager, as appropriate.
  • 3.5 Provide regular project reports in accordance with project plans and workplace project management procedures.
4 Finalise project activities
  • 4.1 Provide deliverables for each project/project activity in accordance with the specified timeframe and quality standards.
  • 4.2 Provide deliverables for each project/project activity in accordance with the specified timeframe and quality standards.
  • 4.3 Ensure all project records are accurate and complete.
  • 4.4 Evaluate project processes to identify unresolved issues and recommend opportunities for improvement of future projects/project activities.
  • 4.5 Provide timely and accurate project reports in accordance with workplace project management procedures and using the specified style, language and formats.
  • 4.6 Archive project information and return borrowed/unused resources in accordance with workplace project management procedures.
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Replaces
State Code National Code Title Type
D7721 MSS027010A Undertake complex environmental project work Unit of competency
Replaced By
State Code National Code Title Type
OAF51 MSS027018 Undertake complex environmental project work Unit of competency