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 in the Performance Criteria is detailed below.
Sources of pollution may include:
gases, fumes, smoke and dust
solids, including various forms of waste materials and litter
liquids, including grey or brown water
Legislative and council requirements may include:
federal, state or territory and local government legislation relating to protection of the environment, including relevant acts, codes of practice, guidelines and regulations under acts
health and safety requirements
biodiversity protection measures
Stakeholders may include:
residents within the community
businesses within or related to the community
advocacy and special interest groups
decision makers and community leaders
individuals, groups and communities affected by pollution
owners or managers of resources required
grants and funding agencies
government and non-government organizations
peak bodies
educational and research institutions
A program plan may include:
a range of measures for monitoring pollution levels or incidents
measures to control pollution
measures to protect environmental
measures to enforce
Resources may include:
information
knowledge and skills
equipment and materials
facilities and buildings
transport
organisational structures and networks
access to decision makers
management support
personnel
money
Promotion and marketing strategies may include:
letters
newsletters and journals
communication within the organization
reports, discussion papers and briefing papers
brochures, fliers and written advertisements
posters
audio and audiovisual productions
public presentations
meetings, seminars, workshops and other forums
print or telecommunications media
The evaluation of the program design and outcomes may include:
projected outcomes to achieve objectives
cost efficiency and effectiveness
relevance to high needs and priorities
scope and coverage
capacity to evaluate
availability of resources and skills
consistency of philosophy
ethical considerations
impact on organization, other services and programs
personnel, industrial and employment implications
legislative, statutory and accountability implications

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:
develop a program in consultation with stakeholders to minimise environmental pollution
implement a program for environmental pollution minimisation that enables the strategy targets to be met within the required time frame
monitor and review the effectiveness of a program for environmental pollution minimisation against planned objectives and use these knowledge and skills to develop ongoing strategies for pollution minimisation programs.
Context of assessment
Competency is demonstrated by the performance of all stated criteria, with particular attention to the critical aspects of evidence and the knowledge and skills elaborated in the Evidence Guide, and within the scope of the Range Statement.
Assessment must take account of the endorsed Assessment Guidelines in the Local Government Training Package.
Assessment of the performance requirements in this unit should be undertaken in an actual workplace or simulated environment.
Assessment should reinforce the integration of the key competencies for the particular AQF level. Refer to the key competency levels at the end of this unit.
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.