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Undertake process or project environmental impact assessment

Undertake process or project environmental impact assessment

Unit of competency
National Code
RIIENV502D
State Code
WH263
TGA Status
Replaced
DTWD Status
Transition (Replaced)
Current Release Number
2.00
Current Release Date
07/12/2014
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State Implementation and Classification
Approved Date
30/05/2014
Field of Education
061303 - Environmental Health
Original Release Date
30/05/2014
Nominal Hours
80
Description
unit describes a participant’s skills and knowledge required to undertake process or project environmental impact assessment in the Resources and Infrastructure Industries. This unit is appropriate for those working in management roles.No licensing, legislative or certification requirements apply to this unit at the time of publication.
Notes
Elements and Performance Criteria
1 Describe process or project and the development environment
  • 1.1 Access, interpret and apply environmental impact assessment documentation and ensure the work activity is compliant
  • 1.2 Prepare a written detailed description of the process or project environment before development
  • 1.3 Prepare process or project life cycle with detailed information on all phases
2 Identify environmental issues for process or project
  • 2.1 Work with engineers and scientists to identify environmental issues
  • 2.2 Assess each part of the process or project for impact on the local ecosystem
  • 2.3 State assessment criteria clearly
  • 2.4 Identify both positive and negative impacts
  • 2.5 Evaluate risks and hazards associated with the process or project, both short and long term
3 Assess environmental impact
  • 3.1 Assess process or project against environmental regulations, site terms, conditions, licences and company policy
  • 3.2 Make qualified and justified assessment of impact on environment
  • 3.3 Ensure written assessment documents are used as the scientific basis for assessment
  • 3.4 Present written assessment in clearly written and illustrated format
4 Evaluate alternatives
  • 4.1 Ensure all practical solutions to impact assessment are included in analysis
  • 4.2 Prepare objective and scientifically valid alternatives
  • 4.3 Prepare comparisons using cost benefit analysis where possible
  • 4.4 Identify alternative processes or amended project to minimise environmental impact
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Replaced By
State Code National Code Title Type
OBX13 RIIENV502E Undertake process or project environmental impact assessments Unit of competency