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Work and communicate effectively as an environmental technician

Work and communicate effectively as an environmental technician

Unit of competency
National Code
MSS024001
State Code
BAK95
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
120505 - Work Practices Programmes
Original Release Date
08/08/2016
Nominal Hours
35
Description
This unit of competency covers the induction of an environmental technician into an organisation. It includes working effectively within Australia’s framework for environmental management and the culture of the organisation, safely performing environmental technical services, and interacting effectively with a diverse range of people in many industry and community settings.This unit of competency is applicable to environmental technicians working in a range of industry sectors, such as environmental services (e.g. sampling and monitoring of air quality, water, soil and noise); environmental compliance, auditing and inspection; groundwater and clean water; water treatment, storm and wastewater management; solid and hazardous waste management, and site remediation; management of contaminated sites; geotechnical services and civil engineering; and natural resource 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 Work within Australia’s environmental management framework
  • 1.1 Demonstrate broad knowledge of how governments, legislation, policies, codes of practice and Australian Standards provide a framework of environmental protection measures in Australia
  • 1.2 Perform all work activities in accordance with relevant environmental management requirements, including sustainable energy principles and work practices
2 Work within organisation’s structure and culture
  • 2.1 Demonstrate broad knowledge of organisation’s business goals, ethics, products and/or environmental services
  • 2.2 Identify key worksites and/or functions and personnel
3 Work in accordance with organisation’s agreements and legislative requirements
  • 3.1 Locate key workplace information and apply it correctly
  • 3.2 Follow organisation’s policy and procedures relating to employment, security, confidentiality and reporting lines
  • 3.3 Identify work health and safety (WHS) and regulatory requirements, codes of practice, standards, hazards and risks, and control measures relevant to environmental technical services provided
4 Provide environmental technical services
  • 4.1 Identify workplace roles and responsibilities of personnel working within the environmental function
  • 4.2 Identify typical tasks and calendar of events in work area
  • 4.3 Recognise and locate the equipment and resources required for everyday work
  • 4.4 Interpret work instructions correctly and seek clarification, if necessary
  • 4.5 Follow work instructions to perform environmental technical tasks safely and efficiently
  • 4.6 Maintain own work area, equipment and materials in a safe and organised manner according to workplace procedures
5 Organise daily work efficiently
  • 5.1 Assess and prioritise workload according to level of responsibility
  • 5.2 Advise supervisor if additional resources or support are required to improve performance
  • 5.3 Undertake duties in a positive manner to enhance workplace cooperation and efficiency
6 Communicate/liaise effectively with customers, contractors and stakeholders
  • 6.1 Listen actively and use appropriate language when communicating with other people
  • 6.2 Respond appropriately to verbal and written messages
  • 6.3 Record and convey information so that it is clearly understood
  • 6.4 Respect the values, concerns and diverse views of people involved in, or impacted by, organisation’s activities
  • 6.5 Resolve conflict through meaningful negotiation and compromise, as necessary
  • 6.6 Redirect inquiries or disputes beyond own area of responsibility to relevant personnel for action
  • 6.7 Adhere to site agreements and protocols in order to maintain credibility and trust
7 Accept responsibility for quality of own work
  • 7.1 Monitor and adjust work practices to ensure that the quality of outputs is maintained
  • 7.2 Identify and report opportunities for improvements in procedures, processes and equipment in work area
8 Identify own learning needs
  • 8.1 Identify career options and training opportunities in the organisation
  • 8.2 Consult appropriate personnel to identify own learning needs for future work requirements and career options
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Replaces
State Code National Code Title Type
D7755 MSS024001A Work and communicate effectively as an environmental technician Unit of competency
Replaced By
State Code National Code Title Type
OAF85 MSS024013 Work and communicate effectively as an environmental technician Unit of competency