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Identify and manage contaminated sites
Identify and manage contaminated sites
Unit of competency
National Code
PSPLAND506A
PSPLAND506A
State Code
C8202
C8202
TGA Status
Deleted
Deleted
DTWD Status
Deleted
Deleted
State Implementation and Classification
Approved Date
07/07/2014
Field of Education
050901 - Land, Parks And Wildlife Management
Original Release Date
07/07/2014
Nominal Hours
40
Description
This unit covers identification of Crown/State land that is potentially contaminated and management of the sites. It includes identifying, reporting on and managing contaminated sites.In practice, identifying and managing contaminated sites may overlap with other generalist or specialist public sector work activities such as working ethically, complying with legislation, coordinating and using resources.No licensing, legislative, regulatory or certification requirements apply to this unit at the time of publication
Notes
Elements and Performance Criteria
1. Identify contaminated sites
- 1.1 Information is sourced from historical records to establish historical land tenure and use.
- 1.2 Evidence from historical tenure search is analysed to ensure it is correct and organisational policies have been considered.
- 1.3 Agreed procedures are applied to eliminate sites that are unlikely to be a concern and provide an audit lead for how the decision was made.
- 1.4 Identification of sites is conducted and presented in accordance with documented procedures and organisational standards.
- 1.5 Records in relation to contaminated sites are updated in accordance with organisational policy and procedures.
2. Report on contaminated sites
- 2.1 A report on findings is prepared in accordance with organisational procedures.
- 2.2 Information is included in the report that is clearly expressed and technically correct.
- 2.3 Report is directed to the appropriate officer for decision in accordance with organisational policy and procedures.
- 2.4 Information systems are updated in accordance with organisational standards.
3. Manage contaminated sites
- 3.1 Legislation and associated procedures relating to the management of contaminated sites are accessed and requirements are confirmed.
- 3.2 Agreements are negotiated with external parties for remediation or management of contaminated land.
- 3.3 Contracting of consultants is arranged to supervise and report on management of contaminated sites as agreed.
- 3.4 Dispositions of contaminated land are considered and the most cost-effective solution is determined and implemented.
- 3.5 Notifications are registered against titles to contaminated land in accordance with legislation, policy and procedures.
- 3.6 Liability is limited to the greatest extent possible in accordance with organisational procedures.
The Range Statement provides information about the context in which the unit of competency is carried out. The variables cater for differences between States and Territories and the Commonwealth, and between organisations and workplaces. They allow for different work requirements, work practices and knowledge. The Range Statement also provides a focus for assessment. It relates to the unit as a whole. Text in bold italics in the Performance Criteria is explained here.
Historical records may include:
cancelled public plans
Crown allotments
Crown surveys
correspondence files
deeds registers
certified plans
gazette notices
Crown leases
original plans
resumption plans
reserve plans, etc
Organisational standards may be:
industry standards, such as land titles office standards
Organisational procedures may be:
regulatory requirements
industry practices
manual or electronic applications
Organisational procedures may be specified in:
office practice guidelines
workplace notices
computer training manuals
Information systems may include:
departmental systems
databases
files
archives
Legislation may include:
contaminated sites Acts and associated protocols
legislation related to public land administration
public sector legislation such as equal employment opportunity, anti-discrimination, diversity, occupational health and safety
privacy legislation and freedom of information
public sector standards
jurisdictional and organisational code/s of practice and code/s of ethics
organisational standards
industry standards
Remediation may be undertaken by:
private contractors
government organisations such as LandCorp WA
Notifications may include:
memorials
dealings
Historical records may include:
cancelled public plans
Crown allotments
Crown surveys
correspondence files
deeds registers
certified plans
gazette notices
Crown leases
original plans
resumption plans
reserve plans, etc
Organisational standards may be:
industry standards, such as land titles office standards
Organisational procedures may be:
regulatory requirements
industry practices
manual or electronic applications
Organisational procedures may be specified in:
office practice guidelines
workplace notices
computer training manuals
Information systems may include:
departmental systems
databases
files
archives
Legislation may include:
contaminated sites Acts and associated protocols
legislation related to public land administration
public sector legislation such as equal employment opportunity, anti-discrimination, diversity, occupational health and safety
privacy legislation and freedom of information
public sector standards
jurisdictional and organisational code/s of practice and code/s of ethics
organisational standards
industry standards
Remediation may be undertaken by:
private contractors
government organisations such as LandCorp WA
Notifications may include:
memorials
dealings
The Evidence Guide specifies the evidence required to demonstrate achievement in the unit of competency as a whole. It must be read in conjunction with the Unit descriptor, Performance Criteria, the Range Statement and the Assessment Guidelines for the Public Sector Training Package.
Units to be assessed together
Pre-requisite units that must be achieved prior to this unit:Nil
Co-requisite units that must be assessed with this unit:Nil
Co-assessed units that may be assessed with this unit to increase the efficiency and realism of the assessment process include, but are not limited to:
PSPETHC501B Promote the values and ethos of public service
PSPGOV503B Coordinate resource allocation and usage
PSPGOV504B Undertake research and analysis
PSPGOV507A Undertake negotiations
PSPGOV509A Conduct evaluations
PSPGOV517A Coordinate risk management
PSPLEGN501B Promote compliance with legislation in the public sector
Overview of evidence requirements
In addition to integrated demonstration of the elements and their related performance criteria, look for evidence that confirms:
the knowledge requirements of this unit
the skill requirements of this unit
application of the Employability Skills as they relate to this unit (see Employability Summaries in Qualifications Framework)
identification and management of contaminated sites in a range of (3 or more) contexts (or occasions, over time)
Resources required to carry out assessment
These resources include:
legislation, policy, procedures and protocols relating to identification and management of contaminated sites
case studies and workplace scenarios to capture the range of situations likely to be encountered when identifying and managing contaminated sites
Where and how to assess evidence
Valid assessment of this unit requires:
a workplace environment or one that closely resembles normal work practice and replicates the range of conditions likely to be encountered when identifying and managing contaminated sites, including coping with difficulties, irregularities and breakdowns in routine
identification and management of contaminated sites in a range of (3 or more) contexts (or occasions, over time)
Assessment methods should reflect workplace demands, such as literacy, and the needs of particular groups, such as:
people with disabilities
people from culturally and linguistically diverse backgrounds
Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander people
women
young people
older people
people in rural and remote locations
Assessment methods suitable for valid and reliable assessment of this competency may include, but are not limited to, a combination of 2 or more of:
case studies
portfolios
questioning
scenarios
simulation or role plays
authenticated evidence from the workplace and/or training courses
For consistency of assessment
Evidence must be gathered over time in a range of contexts to ensure the person can achieve the unit outcome and apply the competency in different situations or environments
Units to be assessed together
Pre-requisite units that must be achieved prior to this unit:Nil
Co-requisite units that must be assessed with this unit:Nil
Co-assessed units that may be assessed with this unit to increase the efficiency and realism of the assessment process include, but are not limited to:
PSPETHC501B Promote the values and ethos of public service
PSPGOV503B Coordinate resource allocation and usage
PSPGOV504B Undertake research and analysis
PSPGOV507A Undertake negotiations
PSPGOV509A Conduct evaluations
PSPGOV517A Coordinate risk management
PSPLEGN501B Promote compliance with legislation in the public sector
Overview of evidence requirements
In addition to integrated demonstration of the elements and their related performance criteria, look for evidence that confirms:
the knowledge requirements of this unit
the skill requirements of this unit
application of the Employability Skills as they relate to this unit (see Employability Summaries in Qualifications Framework)
identification and management of contaminated sites in a range of (3 or more) contexts (or occasions, over time)
Resources required to carry out assessment
These resources include:
legislation, policy, procedures and protocols relating to identification and management of contaminated sites
case studies and workplace scenarios to capture the range of situations likely to be encountered when identifying and managing contaminated sites
Where and how to assess evidence
Valid assessment of this unit requires:
a workplace environment or one that closely resembles normal work practice and replicates the range of conditions likely to be encountered when identifying and managing contaminated sites, including coping with difficulties, irregularities and breakdowns in routine
identification and management of contaminated sites in a range of (3 or more) contexts (or occasions, over time)
Assessment methods should reflect workplace demands, such as literacy, and the needs of particular groups, such as:
people with disabilities
people from culturally and linguistically diverse backgrounds
Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander people
women
young people
older people
people in rural and remote locations
Assessment methods suitable for valid and reliable assessment of this competency may include, but are not limited to, a combination of 2 or more of:
case studies
portfolios
questioning
scenarios
simulation or role plays
authenticated evidence from the workplace and/or training courses
For consistency of assessment
Evidence must be gathered over time in a range of contexts to ensure the person can achieve the unit outcome and apply the competency in different situations or environments
No information
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