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Contribute to environmental decision making

Contribute to environmental decision making

Unit of competency
National Code
MSS027004
State Code
BAK64
TGA Status
Replaced
DTWD Status
Replaced
Current Release Number
1.00
Current Release Date
22/06/2016
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State Implementation and Classification
Approved Date
08/08/2016
Field of Education
080301 - Business Management
Original Release Date
08/08/2016
Nominal Hours
80
Description
This unit of competency covers the ability to gather and analyse information about environmental issues to inform workplace decision making and make valid decisions within a defined scope of responsibility. Personnel are required to implement relevant workplace policies/procedures, consult with and involve interested parties, develop well researched positions, make decisions and/or provide sound recommendations for consideration by decision makers, and to inform others about decisions. They work under the supervision of an environmental scientist or engineer, site manager or workplace environmental manager.This unit of competency is applicable to environmental site coordinators, environmental managers and senior environmental officers working in all industry sectors. Note that the term ‘manager’ is used to refer to management of a function, project and/or program and does not necessarily imply line management. While no specific licensing or certification requirements apply to this unit at the time of publication, environmental monitoring and management activities are governed by relevant legislation, regulations and/or external accreditation requirements. Local requirements should be checked.
Notes
Elements and Performance Criteria
1 Confirm decision-making process with manager
  • 1.1 Identify site/project/program environmental issues or problems that require decisions.
  • 1.2 Examine workplace environmental policies/procedures to identify the relevant decision maker and decision-making process.
  • 1.3 Scope the issue or problem, context, possible causes, the needs/concerns of interested parties and the risks involved.
  • 1.4 Seek timely advice about issues/problems/decisions that have impacts beyond own scope of responsibility.
  • 1.5 Confirm own role in the decision-making process and the timeline, constraints and resources available.
2 Identify information needs, sources and collection methods
  • 2.1 Identify the information required for a reliable decision.
  • 2.2 Confirm that available sources of information are reliable and sufficiently comprehensive for the required context.
  • 2.3 Select information collection methods that are efficient, cost-effective and ethical.
  • 2.4 Seek external expert opinion and advice in accordance with workplace procedures, if required.
3 Engage interested parties to inform decision making
  • 3.1 Identify interested parties, their respective interests, needs and expectations, and assess their ability to contribute.
  • 3.2 Identify appropriate engagement strategies/activities to encourage effective participation in the decision-making process.
  • 3.3 Explain the engagement objectives and constraints and the level of influence that participants have on decisions.
  • 3.4 Use active listening to seek input and a balanced exchange of views.
  • 3.5 Provide accurate and balanced information using a language, style and format that is readily understood.
  • 3.6 Acknowledge differences of opinion to encourage rigorous examination of all options.
  • 3.7 Seek feedback to ensure that the views expressed by all participants have been understood.
  • 3.8 Keep interested parties informed about engagement outcomes and progress of decision making.
4 Gather and analyse information needed for decision making
  • 4.1 Gather sufficient information using methods that comply with workplace policies/procedures and legislative requirements.
  • 4.2 Ensure objectives for analysis are clear and appropriate for the required decisions.
  • 4.3 Analyse available information to identify significant issues, principles, legal requirements, patterns and/or trends.
  • 4.4 Clearly distinguish between fact and opinion.
  • 4.5 Justify assumptions made and support conclusions with reasoned arguments and appropriate evidence.
  • 4.6 Record outcomes of analysis in sufficient detail to enable transparent decision making.
5 Make decisions and/or provide recommendations
  • 5.1 Consider feasible options for addressing the issue/problem and the associated risks, costs and benefits of each.
  • 5.2 Check that the preferred option complies with legislative requirements and workplace policies/procedures.
  • 5.3 Obtain advice from relevant personnel if unsure about decisions or draft recommendations.
  • 5.4 Make valid, timely decisions when issue/problem is within own scope of responsibility.
  • 5.5 Provide recommendations to relevant personnel in time to inform decision making and enable effective action to be taken.
6 Communicate information and decisions
  • 6.1 Provide timely, authorised information in accordance with workplace policies/procedures and in a form/manner that suits the needs of recipients.
  • 6.2 Check and confirm recipients’ understanding of the information provided.
  • 6.3 Use feedback from recipients to improve the way information is provided.
7 Review contribution to decision-making process
  • 7.1 Review information collection strategies, engagement activities and contribution to decision-making process to identify opportunities for improvement.
  • 7.2 Report findings to relevant personnel.
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Replaces
State Code National Code Title Type
D7715 MSS027004A Contribute to environmental decision making Unit of competency
Replaced By
State Code National Code Title Type
OAF56 MSS027017 Contribute to environmental decision making Unit of competency
State Code National Code Title Type
BCT5 MSS80216 Graduate Certificate In Environmental Management Qualification