Elements and Performance Criteria

RANGE STATEMENT
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 government regulations, licensing and other compliance requirements may include:
biodiversity and genetically modified organisms
biosecurity, translocation and quarantine
Australian Quarantine Inspection Service (AQIS) and other import requirements
business or workplace operations, policies and practices
correct marketing names and labelling
ecologically sustainable development (ESD) principles, environmental hazard identification, risk assessment and control
fisheries or aquaculture regulations, permits and licences
food safety, Hazard Analysis Critical Control Point (HACCP), hygiene and temperature control along chain of custody
health and welfare of aquatic animals
Indigenous land rights and cultural activities, including fishing by traditional methods
maritime and occupational diving operations, safety at sea and pollution control
occupational health and safety (OHS) hazard identification, risk assessment and control.
PPE may include
buoyancy vest or personal floatation device (PFD)
gloves, mitts or gauntlets, and protective hand and arm covering
hard hat or protective head covering
hearing protection (e.g. ear plugs and ear muffs)
insulated protective clothing for freezers or chillers and refrigeration units
non-slip and waterproof boots (gumboots) or other safety footwear
personal locator beacon or Emergency Position Indicating Radio Beacon (EPIRB)
protective eyewear, glasses and face mask
protective hair, beard and boot covers
protective outdoor clothing for tropical conditions
respirator or face mask
safety harness
sun protection (e.g. sun hat, sunscreen and sunglasses)
uniforms, overalls or protective clothing (e.g. mesh and waterproof aprons)
waterproof clothing (e.g. wet weather gear and waders).
The scope may include:
control of customer supplied product
document and data control
external controls
process control
product identification and traceability
public resources, such as fish stocks and water
purchasing procedures
responsibilities of personnel within the enterprise or common interest group
servicing of vessels, vehicles, machinery and equipment
training
waste control
water quality control.
Relevant documentation may include:
any documentation related to the environmental management elements being audited
certification documentation from clients and suppliers
community feedback
environmental management system plan and procedures
material and equipment specifications
monitoring records
training records.
Environmental managementsystem may address the requirements of:
federal, state and territory environmental legislation, such as:
Environment Protection and Biodiversity Conservation Act 1999
Environment Protection and Biodiversity Conservation Regulations 2000
state and territory environmental protection authorities and agencies
International Convention for the Prevention of Pollution from Ships (MARPOL)
local government by-laws and regulations, including regional land and water management plans
state and territory OHS legislation and regulations
third-party standards, such as the ISO 14000 series and those of the Marine Stewardship Council.
Work area may be within:
all or selected enterprises operating under a communal environmental management system
an enterprise.
Relevant personnel may include:
managers, customers, suppliers, general public, state or federal fisheries management and environmental protection officers, and other personnel with environmental management responsibilities.
Improvement tools may include:
cause and effect diagrams
ESD frameworks and guidelines
process and capability mapping.
Reported may involve:
data entry into enterprise or cooperative group databases
judgement and recommendations
presentations
verbal responses
written reports.
Documentation may include:
audit documents
enterprise or common interest group environmental management system plans
environmental certification or registration requirements
safety precautions, standard operating procedures and work instructions.

EVIDENCE GUIDE
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 evidence required to demonstrate competence in this unit
Assessment must confirm the ability to:
undertake internal audits of an environmental management system.

Assessment must confirm knowledge of:
application of audit principles
approaches to continuous improvement
approaches to planning.
Context of and specific resources for assessment
Assessment is to be conducted in a work environment, or simulated environment.

The candidate must undertake several internal audits (an audit can address one or more components of the environmental management system).

Resources for assessment may include:
access to personnel who have a role and responsibility in implementing and/or monitoring the effectiveness of the environmental management system
documentation relevant to the audit.
Method of assessment
The following assessment methods are suggested:
demonstrating the application of continuous improvement processes
planning, conducting and reporting of an internal audit of an environmental management system.
Guidance information for assessment
This unit may be assessed holistically with other units within a qualification.