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Identify environmental assets and prioritise environmental issues
Identify environmental assets and prioritise environmental issues
Unit of competency
National Code
LGALAND501A
LGALAND501A
State Code
C1987
C1987
TGA Status
Deleted
Deleted
DTWD Status
Deleted
Deleted
State Implementation and Classification
Approved Date
01/11/2012
Field of Education
050901 - Land, Parks And Wildlife Management
Original Release Date
01/11/2012
Nominal Hours
60
Description
This unit covers identifying environmental assets and prioritising environmental issues. The unit outlines the steps involved in identifying environmental assets and existing activities, identifying challenges and opportunities and prioritising issues for action.
Notes
Elements and Performance Criteria
1 Identify environmental assets and existing activities
- 1.1 Relevant organisational records and data are identified and analysed to establish existing environmental assets and activities.
- 1.2 Site inspections are conducted and inspection reports are prepared.
- 1.3 Review of assets and activities is documented and presented in a format appropriate to the purpose of the review.
2 Identify environmental challenges and opportunities
- 2.1 Scope, objectives and strategies of the council's environmental management system are clearly defined.
- 2.2 Existing assets and activities are evaluated against the scope, objectives and desired outcomes of the environmental management system.
- 2.3 Consultation processes with clients, staff and stakeholders are undertaken.
- 2.4 The environmental management system is assessed against objective criteria and community expectations within relevant policy and legislation.
- 2.5 Challenges and opportunities for improvement in environmental outcomes are identified.
3 Prioritise environmental issues
- 3.1 Criteria are established to enable environmental issues to be prioritised.
- 3.2 Environmental issues are prioritised against the criteria.
- 3.3 A range of environmental strategies and actions are developed including mechanisms for implementation, monitoring and evaluation.
- 3.4 Strategies and actions are incorporated into the environmental management system.
- 3.5 All stakeholders are informed of strategies and actions, expected outcomes, issues, expected costs and time lines.
- 3.6 Where necessary the selected strategies and actions are marketed to stakeholders.
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 in the Performance Criteria is detailed below.
Data may include:
surveys
questionnaires
references
stakeholder input
existing reports and programs
Environmental management system may include:
environmental load reduction and waste minimisation
tenders for the provision of goods and services that specify environmentally preferred selection criteria
protection of land, water and habitat
environmentally sustainable work practices
continuous improvement policies
Stakeholders may include:
council
community
government
government agencies
local authorities
interest groups
industry
businesses
Challenges and opportunities may include:
measuring, monitoring and recording environmental performance, and continually setting targets for measurable improvements
all aspects of environmental performance including energy use, waste minimisation, recycling and transport use
Environmental issues may include:
preventing and minimising the generation of pollution
continuous improvement
substituting materials
changing processes
Data may include:
surveys
questionnaires
references
stakeholder input
existing reports and programs
Environmental management system may include:
environmental load reduction and waste minimisation
tenders for the provision of goods and services that specify environmentally preferred selection criteria
protection of land, water and habitat
environmentally sustainable work practices
continuous improvement policies
Stakeholders may include:
council
community
government
government agencies
local authorities
interest groups
industry
businesses
Challenges and opportunities may include:
measuring, monitoring and recording environmental performance, and continually setting targets for measurable improvements
all aspects of environmental performance including energy use, waste minimisation, recycling and transport use
Environmental issues may include:
preventing and minimising the generation of pollution
continuous improvement
substituting materials
changing processes
Overview of assessment requirements
A person who demonstrates competency in this unit will be able to perform the outcomes described in the Elements to the required performance level detailed in the Performance Criteria. The knowledge and skill requirements described in the Range Statement must also be demonstrated. For example, knowledge of the legislative framework and safe work practices that underpin the performance of the unit are also required to be demonstrated.
Critical aspects of evidence to be considered
The demonstrated ability to:
identify environmental assets and existing assets in an accurate and comprehensive manner and document data analysis in an appropriate format
analyse the existing environmental management system and consult with stakeholders to identify environmental challenges and opportunities
prepare documented criteria for the prioritisation of issues.
Context of assessment
The demonstrated ability to:
identify environmental assets and existing assets in an accurate and comprehensive manner and document data analysis in an appropriate format
analyse the existing environmental management system and consult with stakeholders to identify environmental challenges and opportunities
prepare documented criteria for the prioritisation of issues.
Relationship to other units(prerequisite or co-requisite units)
To enable holistic assessment this unit may be assessed with other units that form part of the job role.
Method of assessment
The following assessment methods are suggested:
observation of the learner performing a range of workplace tasks over sufficient time to demonstrate handling of a range of contingencies
written and/or oral questioning to assess knowledge and understanding
completion of workplace documentation
third-party reports from experienced practitioners
completion of self-paced learning materials including personal reflection and feedback from trainer, coach or supervisor.
Evidence required for demonstration of consistent performance
Evidence should be collected over a set period of time that is sufficient to include dealings with an appropriate range and variety of situations.
Resource implications
The learner and trainer should have access to appropriate documentation and resources normally used in the workplace.
A person who demonstrates competency in this unit will be able to perform the outcomes described in the Elements to the required performance level detailed in the Performance Criteria. The knowledge and skill requirements described in the Range Statement must also be demonstrated. For example, knowledge of the legislative framework and safe work practices that underpin the performance of the unit are also required to be demonstrated.
Critical aspects of evidence to be considered
The demonstrated ability to:
identify environmental assets and existing assets in an accurate and comprehensive manner and document data analysis in an appropriate format
analyse the existing environmental management system and consult with stakeholders to identify environmental challenges and opportunities
prepare documented criteria for the prioritisation of issues.
Context of assessment
The demonstrated ability to:
identify environmental assets and existing assets in an accurate and comprehensive manner and document data analysis in an appropriate format
analyse the existing environmental management system and consult with stakeholders to identify environmental challenges and opportunities
prepare documented criteria for the prioritisation of issues.
Relationship to other units(prerequisite or co-requisite units)
To enable holistic assessment this unit may be assessed with other units that form part of the job role.
Method of assessment
The following assessment methods are suggested:
observation of the learner performing a range of workplace tasks over sufficient time to demonstrate handling of a range of contingencies
written and/or oral questioning to assess knowledge and understanding
completion of workplace documentation
third-party reports from experienced practitioners
completion of self-paced learning materials including personal reflection and feedback from trainer, coach or supervisor.
Evidence required for demonstration of consistent performance
Evidence should be collected over a set period of time that is sufficient to include dealings with an appropriate range and variety of situations.
Resource implications
The learner and trainer should have access to appropriate documentation and resources normally used in the workplace.
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