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Undertake simple environmental project activities

Undertake simple environmental project activities

Unit of competency
National Code
MSS024024
State Code
OAF48
TGA Status
Deleted
DTWD Status
Deleted
Current Release Number
1.00
Current Release Date
22/10/2018
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State Implementation and Classification
Approved Date
19/02/2019
Field of Education
080317 - Quality Management
Original Release Date
19/02/2019
Nominal Hours
100
Description
This unit describes the skills and knowledge to carry out straightforward aspects of environmental projects, including researching basic site information and performing routine sampling, monitoring and data management. Personnel may work individually, or as part of a team. They are expected to confirm the project brief or plan with supervisor, carry out the assigned project activities and monitor progress through to the project’s completion. The unit does not cover procurement of project resources and contract management.This unit applies to environmental technicians working in all industry sectors.No licensing or certification requirements exist at the time of publication. Relevant legislation, industry standards and codes of practice within Australia must be applied.
Notes
Elements and Performance Criteria
1 Read and interpret project documentation and requirements
  • 1.1 Read and clarify details of project brief and plan with supervisor
  • 1.2 Identify regulations, standards, codes and workplace procedures that apply to project activities
  • 1.3 Analyse the project plan to confirm outputs, timeframe, risks and controls, roles and responsibilities and stakeholder involvement
  • 1.4 Confirm performance indicators, milestones, deliverables and available resources for assigned project activities
2 Plan and organise assigned activities
  • 2.1 Locate and read background information for site or project
  • 2.2 Prioritise project activities as directed
  • 2.3 Break down project activities into small achievable components and efficient sequences
  • 2.4 Identify and assemble required resources
  • 2.5 Liaise with relevant personnel to organise site access and permits
  • 2.6 Review work plan in response to new information, changed circumstances or instructions from relevant personnel
  • 2.7 Update work plan and communicate changes to relevant personnel
3 Complete assigned activities
  • 3.1 Cooperate with stakeholders and team members to achieve agreed outcomes and timelines
  • 3.2 Apply technical knowledge and skills to safely conduct assigned tasks in accordance with project requirements
  • 3.3 Collect, verify and store project data in accordance with workplace procedures
  • 3.4 Seek assistance from relevant personnel when difficulties are beyond scope of role
4 Monitor and maintain project progress
  • 4.1 Monitor and record completion of activities and progress towards milestones
  • 4.2 Identify problems and opportunities for improved work performance
  • 4.3 Use agreed strategies to tackle challenges and solve problems
  • 4.4 Identify and access sources of help
  • 4.5 Provide progress reports in accordance with project requirements
5 Finalise project activities
  • 5.1 Provide project deliverables on time and at the required quality standard
  • 5.2 Evaluate the project process and identify any issues and opportunities for continuous improvement
  • 5.3 Write project reports containing the required information and using the agreed style, voice and format
  • 5.4 Complete and store all project documentation
  • 5.5 Brief supervisor about project process and outcomes
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Replaces
State Code National Code Title Type
BAK84 MSS024012 Undertake simple environmental project activities Unit of competency