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.
Relevant compliance documentation
may include:
legislative, organisation and site requirements and procedures
manufacturer's guidelines and specifications
Australian standards
code of practice
Employment and workplace relations legislation
Equal Employment Opportunity and Disability Discrimination legislation
Consultation with relevant personnel would typically include:
senior management
subject matter experts
regulatory authorities
tenderers
project managers
contractors
employees
community
customers
suppliers
The policy is:
the statement of overall intent and direction of the organisation in respect of the environmental management
The system's procedures are:
the procedures that support and expand on the policy and set out the requirements for implementing the environmental management system on individual sites. They provide direction and guidance to those responsible for implementation and the preparation of site-specific work procedures, instruction and practices
System's procedures may include:
identification of hazards
risk identification
risk assessment
risk treatment
interim solutions
dealing with unplanned incidents and events
consultation
communication
monitoring
review
record keeping
reporting
training
Hazards are:
sources of potential harm or situations with the potential to cause loss
Risk identification is:
the process of determining what can happen, why and how
Risk assessment is:
the overall process of risk analysis and risk evaluation
Risk treatment is:
the selection and implementation of appropriate options for dealing with risk
Risk treatment should:
consider using options in sequence from eliminating the hazard, substitution, engineering controls, administrative controls and, finally, PPE
Site procedures and practices may include:
standard operating procedures
safe operating procedures
work instructions
emergency procedures
allocation of responsibilities
permit requirements
sampling, testing and worksite inspection requirements
documentation and reporting requirements
Site personnel may include:
employees
contractors
Records and reports may include:
results
recommendations
assessment forms
action planning documents
Monitor is to:
check, supervise, observe critically, or record the progress of an activity, action or system on a regular basis in order to identify change
Resources may include:
people
finance
equipment
buildings/facilities
technology
information

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

Critical aspects for assessment and evidence required to demonstrate competency in this unit
The evidence required to demonstrate competency in this unit must be relevant to worksite operations and satisfy all of the requirements of the performance criteria, required skills and knowledge and the range statement of this unit and include evidence of the following:
knowledge of the requirements, procedures and instructions for the implementation and maintenance of site environmental management plans
implementation of procedures and techniques for the safe, effective and efficient implementation and maintenance of site environmental management plans
the identification of the relevant information and scope of the work required to meet the required outcomes
the identification of viable options and the selection of options that best meet the site environmental management plan required outcomes
working with others to undertake and complete the implementation and maintenance of site environmental management plans
consistent successful implementation and maintenance of site environmental management plans
Context of and specific resources for assessment
This unit must be assessed in the context of the work environment. Where personal safety or environmental damage are limiting factors, assessment may occur in a simulated environment provided it is realistic and sufficiently rigorous to cover all aspects of workplace performance, including task skills, task management skills, contingency management skills and job role environment skills.
The assessment environment should not disadvantage the participant. For example, language, literacy and numeracy demands of assessment should not be greater than those required on the job.
Customisation of assessment and delivery environment to sensitively accommodate cultural diversity.
Aboriginal people and other people from a non English speaking background may have second language issues.
Assessment of this competency requires typical resources normally used in a civil works environment. Selection and use of resources for particular worksites may differ due to site circumstances.
Where applicable, physical resources should include equipment modified for people with disabilities.
Access must be provided to appropriate learning and/or assessment support when required.
Method of assessment
This unit may be assessed in a holistic way with other units of competency. The assessment strategy for this unit must verify required knowledge and skill and practical application using more than one of the following assessment methods:
written and/or oral assessment of the candidate's knowledge required to undertake the implementation and maintenance of site environmental management plans
observed, documented and/or first hand testimonial evidence of the candidate's:
implementation of appropriate procedures and techniques for the safe, effective and efficient achievement of the required outcomes
identification of the relevant information and scope of the work required to meet the required outcomes
identification of viable options and the selection of site environmental management plans that best meet the required outcomes
consistently achieving the required outcomes
first hand testimonial and documentary evidence of the candidate's:
working with others to undertake and complete the implementation and maintenance of site environmental management plans
provision of clear and timely required support and advice on the implementation and maintenance of site environmental management plans
Guidance information for assessment
Consult the SkillsDMC User Guide for further information on assessment including access and equity issues.