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Plan and conduct environmental project work

Plan and conduct environmental project work

Unit of competency
National Code
MSS025023
State Code
OAF02
TGA Status
Replaced
DTWD Status
Replaced
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
080315 - Project Management
Original Release Date
19/02/2019
Nominal Hours
100
Description
This unit describes the skills and knowledge to plan and conduct a small scale, low risk, measurement-based environmental project. This includes developing and confirming a project brief and plan with supervisor; executing and documenting the project, and evaluating the outcomes. This unit applies to environmental technicians working in all industry sectors. Personnel may work individually, or as part of a team.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 Scope project with supervisor
  • 1.1 Clarify project aim, objectives and timeframe
  • 1.2 Identify intended outcomes, key stakeholders, drivers and likely constraints
  • 1.3 Identify key activities, milestones and resources required to achieve deliverables on time
  • 1.4 Agree on performance indicators to monitor project progress and acceptance criteria for deliverables
2 Write project plan in consultation with supervisor
  • 2.1 Read and interpret legislation, standards, codes, procedures and workplace requirements
  • 2.2 Locate and read background information to inform the development of project methodology
  • 2.3 Analyse risks for all aspects of project work
  • 2.4 Develop strategies for conducting the project, including alternative measurement methods
  • 2.5 Outline feasible and measurable project objectives, selected methodology, outputs and the roles and responsibilities of participants
  • 2.6 Develope integration and sequencing of tasks as part of optimising work breakdown structure
  • 2.7 Write and present draft project plan and work schedule to supervisor for review and approval
3 Review project methodology
  • 3.1 Conduct trials to refine methodology and provide proof of concept
  • 3.2 Troubleshoot equipment and methodology problems and develop and test solutions in consultation with supervisor
  • 3.3 Modify draft project plan
  • 3.4 Document all accepted and rejected ideas or prototypes from trials
  • 3.5 Communicate plan to other participants
4 Execute project plan and analyse outcomes
  • 4.1 Execute project activities in accordance with plan
  • 4.2 Safely operate measurement equipment and instruments in accordance with manufacturer requirements, test methods and workplace procedures
  • 4.3 Obtain data using specified methods and in accordance with safety and legislative, regulatory and workplace requirements
  • 4.4 Record and store data in agreed formats
  • 4.5 Recognise anomalous results and investigate causes
  • 4.6 Evaluate data using specified quality criteria and reference materials
  • 4.7 Use mathematical, statistical and graphical methods and software to analyse and present results
  • 4.8 Report results using the appropriate accuracy, precision and units
5 Finalise project
  • 5.1 Provide progress reports and project outputs on time and at the required quality standard
  • 5.2 Evaluate the project process and outputs in comparison with the project objectives and performance criteria
  • 5.3 Identify any issues and opportunities for improvement
  • 5.4 Write project reports containing the required information and using the agreed style, voice and format
  • 5.5 Complete and store all project documentation
  • 5.6 Present final report of project process and outcomes to supervisor
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Replaces
State Code National Code Title Type
BAK69 MSS025015 Plan and conduct environmental project work Unit of competency
Replaced By
State Code National Code Title Type
OEQ85 MSS025036 Plan and conduct environmental project work Unit of competency