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 of the candidate, accessibility of the item, and local industry and regional contexts.
Legislative, regulatory and licensing requirements may include:
relevant federal and state or territory legislation and regulations
codes of practice, associated standards and guidance material
documented organisational policies, manuals and induction programs
relevant community planning and development agreements, such as land care agreements
Environmental risks and impacts may include:
management of chemicals
management of biological agents
impact on limited water resources
spillage
waste disposal
impact on urban and non-urban water catchment areas
impact on rivers, waterways and channels
water and wastewater treatment processes
trade waste treatment and disposal processes
construction conditions and processes
Specific project or site 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 management documentation may include:
information on applicable environmental laws or regulatory conditions
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
compliance records
audit reports
incident management policy, guidelines, plans and procedures
incident management standards
site operating licences
environmental impact plans
statement of environmental effects
management reviews
Recording and reporting may include:
following procedures relevant to the role and organisation, which may require:
written reports
proforma reports
verbal reports
Incidents may include:
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
and may involve the implementation of emergency responses

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 implement established environmental and licensing procedures including:
contributing to improved environmental practices
identifying and minimising environmental risks and the impact of work-related activities on the local environment
assessing environmental protection requirements of a work site
implementing appropriate environmental protection procedures
assessing and reporting environmental risks and incidents
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 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 only taken at the point 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 and cultural issues that may affect responses to the questions, and will reflect the requirements of the competency and the work being performed.