Unit of competency Outline
Date retreived
22/07/2026 1:40 AM AWST
22/07/2026 1:40 AM AWST
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Develop implement and monitor environmental management systems
Develop implement and monitor environmental management systems
Unit of competency
National Code
UTPNEG009A
UTPNEG009A
State Code
AXX70
AXX70
TGA Status
Replaced
Replaced
DTWD Status
Archived
Archived
State Implementation and Classification
Approved Date
Field of Education
039901 - Environmental Engineering
Original Release Date
Nominal Hours
60
Description
Notes
Elements and Performance Criteria
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Stream: Production Plant
Field: Core
Equivalencies: This unit of competence is based on units EC77002/3/4/9 of the Local
Government Competency Standards
Resources may include national, state, local or enterprise; environmental legislation, regulations, rules, codes of practice or procedures, case studies and technical reports
Potential activities/operations may include pollution threats to air and water, noise levels, hazardous sites and chemicals
Existing strategies may refer to national, industry or enterprise strategies or external recommendations
Personnel may refer to on-site staff, consultants, statutory/government agencies, community and technical experts
Implementation may affect on site personnel including contract personnel and the community
Field: Core
Equivalencies: This unit of competence is based on units EC77002/3/4/9 of the Local
Government Competency Standards
Resources may include national, state, local or enterprise; environmental legislation, regulations, rules, codes of practice or procedures, case studies and technical reports
Potential activities/operations may include pollution threats to air and water, noise levels, hazardous sites and chemicals
Existing strategies may refer to national, industry or enterprise strategies or external recommendations
Personnel may refer to on-site staff, consultants, statutory/government agencies, community and technical experts
Implementation may affect on site personnel including contract personnel and the community
Critical aspects of evidence
The knowledge and application of relevant sections of: Occupational, health and safety legislation; Statutory legislation; Enterprise/site safety procedures; Enterprise/site emergency procedures
Producing environmental management strategies
Implementing environmental management strategies
Monitoring and reviewing environmental strategies
Context of assessment
Competency Standards should be assessed in the workplace or simulated workplace and under the normal range of workplace conditions
Assessment of this unit will be supported with documentary evidence, by means of endorsement stating type and application of work
Interdependent assessment of unit
Nil
Knowledge and Skills
A knowledge of:
Occupational health and safety standards; Relevant statutory requirements (acts, legislation, regulations) and codes of practice; Environmental awareness and impact; Environmental planning/management; Sources of pollution; Pollution minimisation; Resource usage; Engineering practices; Communication principles; Strategic planning; Risk management; Stakeholder interests, concerns and sensitivities; Enterprise strategies and procedures; Responding to environmental issues
The ability to:
Apply occupational health and safety standards; Apply relevant statutory requirements and codes of practice; Recognise potential environmental issues; Carry out environmental planning/strategy development; Carry out risk management; Research environmental reports; Develop environmental strategies; Identify sources of pollution; Apply pollution minimisation procedures; Manage resources; Monitor environmental procedures/requirements; Recommend strategy change; Communicate effectively; Apply data analysis techniques and tools.
The knowledge and application of relevant sections of: Occupational, health and safety legislation; Statutory legislation; Enterprise/site safety procedures; Enterprise/site emergency procedures
Producing environmental management strategies
Implementing environmental management strategies
Monitoring and reviewing environmental strategies
Context of assessment
Competency Standards should be assessed in the workplace or simulated workplace and under the normal range of workplace conditions
Assessment of this unit will be supported with documentary evidence, by means of endorsement stating type and application of work
Interdependent assessment of unit
Nil
Knowledge and Skills
A knowledge of:
Occupational health and safety standards; Relevant statutory requirements (acts, legislation, regulations) and codes of practice; Environmental awareness and impact; Environmental planning/management; Sources of pollution; Pollution minimisation; Resource usage; Engineering practices; Communication principles; Strategic planning; Risk management; Stakeholder interests, concerns and sensitivities; Enterprise strategies and procedures; Responding to environmental issues
The ability to:
Apply occupational health and safety standards; Apply relevant statutory requirements and codes of practice; Recognise potential environmental issues; Carry out environmental planning/strategy development; Carry out risk management; Research environmental reports; Develop environmental strategies; Identify sources of pollution; Apply pollution minimisation procedures; Manage resources; Monitor environmental procedures/requirements; Recommend strategy change; Communicate effectively; Apply data analysis techniques and tools.
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