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Coordinate and monitor the application of environmental plans and procedures
Coordinate and monitor the application of environmental plans and procedures
Unit of competency
National Code
NWPGEN005
NWPGEN005
State Code
AVZ31
AVZ31
TGA Status
Replaced
Replaced
DTWD Status
Transition (Replaced)
Transition (Replaced)
State Implementation and Classification
Approved Date
15/04/2016
Field of Education
039901 - Environmental Engineering
Original Release Date
15/04/2016
Nominal Hours
40
Description
This unit describes the skills required to monitor and coordinate the application of environmental plans and procedures to specific projects and to develop environmental procedures for the local work area.This unit applies to those working in the water industry with a specific responsibility for ensuring that all relevant environmental plans and policies are applied to each project and work site within the scope of their job role, and for ensuring that environmental plans and policies are implemented, monitored, reviewed and reported according to organisational and statutory requirements.The skills and knowledge described in this unit must be applied within the legislative, regulatory and policy environment in which they are carried out. Organisational policies and procedures must be consulted and adhered to. Those undertaking this unit would work autonomously while performing complex tasks, in a range of familiar contexts.No licensing, legislative or certification requirements apply to unit at the time of publication.
Notes
Elements and Performance Criteria
1. Determine relevant environmental plans and procedures
- 1.1 Identify environmental plans and procedures and determine relevance to specific projects or work sites.
- 1.2 Interpret relevant environmental plans and procedures in relation to specific project or site activities.
2. Implement environmental plans and procedures
- 2.1 Identify environmental risks and impacts.
- 2.2 Manage and minimise environmental risks.
- 2.3 Apply emergency procedures.
- 2.4 Carry out activities according to environmental plans and procedures.
3. Manage project or site specific environmental procedures
- 3.1 Assess the need for project or site specific environmental procedures.
- 3.2 Consult stakeholders and address issues and concerns.
- 3.3 Develop specific project or site environmental procedures.
- 3.4 Review and maintain specific project or site environmental procedures.
4. Control environmental incidents
- 4.1 Identify environmental incidents at site and apply appropriate control measures.
- 4.2 Analyse environmental incidents to prevent recurrence.
- 4.3 Record and report environmental incidents and complete environmental management documentation.
5. Monitor and report on environmental plans and procedures
- 5.1 Monitor and report on the implementation of environmental plans and procedures.
- 5.2 Report environmental risks.
- 5.3 Coordinate reviews of environmental procedures and report.
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Replaces
| State Code | National Code | Title | Type |
|---|---|---|---|
| D1944 | NWP401B | Coordinate and monitor the application of environmental plans and procedures | Unit of competency |
Replaced By
| State Code | National Code | Title | Type |
|---|---|---|---|
| OCW39 | NWPGEN030 | Coordinate and monitor the application of environmental plans and procedures | Unit of competency |
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|---|---|---|---|
| AD280 | NWPSS00002 | Catchment operations | Skill set |
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| AYX1 | NWP40515 | Certificate IV in Water Industry Operations | Qualification |
| AYX2 | NWP40615 | Certificate IV in Water Industry Treatment | Qualification |
| AD273 | NWPSS00008 | Water quality monitoring | Skill set |