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. Add any essential operating conditions that may be present with training and assessment depending on the work situation, needs if the candidate, accessibility of the item, and local industry and regional contexts.
Environmental plans and procedures may include:
national, state or local government policies or local government or regional development plans concerning:
water resources
industry and cross industry issues
business, corporate or enterprise issues
cultural and heritage issues
conservation
flora and fauna
waste disposal
coastal protection
groundwater protection
irrigation
salination control
pollution and litter control
river and surface water systems
chemical management
biological control
organisational procedures, including:
minimisation of waste materials
proper disposal of waste materials
restriction of burning off
correct handling of toxic substances
containment of chemicals such as chlorofluorocarbons
minimisation of factors that contribute, directly or indirectly, to the production of greenhouse gases
correct use of enterprise vehicles and machinery
reuse or recycling of trade materials where possible
overall reduction of energy usage through general awareness and the use of appropriate technologies
Specific projects or work sites may include:
buildings
plants
construction and maintenance sites
workshops
laboratories
bulkwater storage sites
surface or groundwater sites
catchments
flood plains irrigation sites
wetlands
drainage sites
waste disposal sites
Environmental risks and impacts may include:
risks, including:
impact of mismanagement of chemicals
impact of mismanagement of biological agents
detrimental impact on limited water resources
spillage
waste disposal
detrimental impact on water catchment areas (urban and non-urban)
detrimental impact on rivers, waterways and channels
unsatisfactory water and wastewater treatment processes
unsatisfactory trade waste treatment and disposal processes
poor construction processes
planning deficiencies
incidents of environmental impact, including:
emissions to air
releases to/of water
releases to land
vibration and noise
disposal of waste
contamination of land
impact on communities
destruction of habitat
use of energy sources
waste generation processes and technologies
impact on culturally significant sites
incidents may involve the implementation of emergency responses
Stakeholders may include:
the enterprise
all levels of government
industry (e.g. extractive, other utilities, manufacturing)
community action groups
environmental conservation groups
land care groups
primary producers
the general community and individuals
Indigenous and Torres Strait Islander groups
Organisational and procedures and statutory requirements may include:
environmental legislation, including:
relevant federal legislation
relevant state or territory legislation
relevant local government by-laws
relevant government and quasi government policies and regulations
Environmental management documentation may include:
information on applicable environmental laws or other requirements
complaint records
training records
process information
process operational logbooks
inspection, maintenance and calibration records
relevant contractor and supplier information
incident reports
information on emergency preparedness and response
records of significant environmental impacts
chain of custody and compliance records
audit results
management reviews

The evidence guide provides advice on assessment and must be read in conjunction with the Performance Criteria, Required Skills and Knowledge, the Range Statement and the Assessment Guidelines for the Training Package.
Critical aspects for assessment and evidence required to demonstrate competency in this unit
The candidate should demonstrate the ability to coordinate and monitor the application of environmental plans and procedures including:
identifying and analysing environmental plans and procedures relevant to a representative variety of projects and work sites
interpreting and implementing relevant environmental plans and procedures for a typical project or work site
developing site- or project-specific environmental plans and procedures for an atypical project or work site, including consultation with stakeholders
managing environmental incidents
monitoring, reporting and reviewing the implementation of environmental plans and procedures
coordinating participation by relevant sectors of the workforce
Context of and specific resources for assessment
Access to the workplace and resources including:
documentation that should normally be available in a water industry organisation
relevant codes, standards, and government regulations
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.
Assessment processes and techniques must be culturally appropriate, and appropriate to the language and literacy capacity of the candidate and the work being performed.
Validity and sufficiency of evidence requires that:
competency will need to be demonstrated over a period of time reflecting the scope of the role and the practical requirements of the workplace
where the assessment is part of a structured learning experience the evidence collected must relate to a number of performances assessed at different points in time and separated by further learning and practice
a decision of competence should only be made when the assessor has complete confidence in the person's competence over time and in various contexts
all assessment that is part of a structured learning experience must include a combination of direct, indirect and supplementary evidence
where assessment is for the purpose of recognition (RCC/RPL), the evidence provided will need to be authenticated and show that it represents competency demonstrated over a period of time
assessment can be through simulated project-based activity and must include evidence relating to each of the elements in this unit
In all cases where practical assessment is used it will be combined with targeted questioning to assess the underpinning knowledge. Questioning will be undertaken in a manner appropriate to the skill levels of the operator, any cultural issues that may affect responses to the questions, and reflecting the requirements of the competency and the work being performed.