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Implement and maintain environmental management plan

Implement and maintain environmental management plan

Unit of competency
National Code
RIIENV501D
State Code
WH262
TGA Status
Replaced
DTWD Status
Replaced
Current Release Number
2.00
Current Release Date
07/12/2014
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State Implementation and Classification
Approved Date
30/05/2014
Field of Education
039901 - Environmental Engineering
Original Release Date
30/05/2014
Nominal Hours
60
Description
This unit describes a participant’s skills and knowledge required to implement and maintain an environmental management plan in the Resources and Infrastructure Industries.This unit is appropriate for those working in management roles.No licensing, legislative or certification requirements apply to this unit at the time of publication.
Notes
Elements and Performance Criteria
1 Plan and prepare for the implementation and maintenance of environmental management plan
  • 1.1 Access, interpret and apply environmental management plan documentation and ensure the work activity is compliant
  • 1.2 Develop and document environmental objectives in consultation with relevant personnel, and conforming to policies and procedures
  • 1.3 Develop and document the structures for the application of the environmental management plan, in consultation with relevant personnel, and conforming to the organisation’s policies and procedures
  • 1.4 Define, allocate and document the responsibilities for applying the environmental management plan in job descriptions and duty statements
2 Develop processes to support the environmental management plan
  • 2.1 Identify existing and potential environmental hazards and risks from trends identified from inspections and records
  • 2.2 Access, interpret and clarify the organisation’s criteria for assessing and treating risks
  • 2.3 Develop and document, in consultation, procedures and practices for the application of the environmental management plan
  • 2.4 Identify, obtain and maintain information sources and expert advice required to support the environmental management plan
3 Prepare and implement the plan
  • 3.1 Plan, schedule and document how the environmental management plan will be introduced
  • 3.2 Identify, seek and/or provide resources for the operation of the environmental management plan, in a timely and consistent manner
  • 3.3 Provide and explain the environmental management plan in a readily accessible form
  • 3.4 Provide or arrange appropriate development and/or training for on the environmental management plan
  • 3.5 Make available information on known and intended process changes and enhancements
  • 3.6 Provide support and encouragement to those responsible for the conduct of the plan’s activities
  • 3.7 Ensure all environmental management plan records and reports are produced, processed and maintained
4 Monitor, review and update the environmental management processes
  • 4.1 Monitor the environmental management plan activities and achievement targets and provide/focus resources to ensure the implementation plan is satisfied
  • 4.2 Review and update the implementation plan periodically and when changing circumstances are anticipated or occur
  • 4.3 Complete and retain documentation covering the reasons for and changes made
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Replaces
State Code National Code Title Type
WB251 RIIENV501A Implement and maintain environmental management plan Unit of competency
Replaced By
State Code National Code Title Type
OBX14 RIIENV501E Implement and maintain environmental management plans Unit of competency