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Coordinate site remediation or rehabilitation activities

Coordinate site remediation or rehabilitation activities

Unit of competency
National Code
MSS027009
State Code
BAK59
TGA Status
Replaced
DTWD Status
Transition (Replaced)
Current Release Number
2.00
Current Release Date
22/10/2018
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State Implementation and Classification
Approved Date
08/08/2016
Field of Education
080315 - Project Management
Original Release Date
08/08/2016
Nominal Hours
60
Description
This unit of competency covers the ability to oversee the day-to-day environmental remediation or rehabilitation activities at a site in accordance with an established management plan. Personnel assist with the planning and implementation of specific remediation or rehabilitation activities, liaise with contractors and consultants, and monitor both the progress and effectiveness of the activities. They work under the supervision of an environmental scientist or engineer, site manager or workplace environmental manager.This unit of competency is applicable to environmental site coordinators, environmental managers and senior environmental officers working in a range of industry sectors, such as environmental monitoring, sampling and field testing (e.g. air, water, soil and noise); geotechnical services; natural resource management (e.g. wetlands); landfill management; site remediation or rehabilitation services (e.g. mine, construction and industrial). Note that the term ‘manager’ is used to refer to management of a function, project and /or program and does not necessarily imply line 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 Confirm scope of site remediation and/or rehabilitation activities with manager
  • 1.1 Locate and review legislative, regulatory, licensing/approval and planning requirements that apply to the site.
  • 1.2 Review background information, site remediation/rehabilitation management plan and any relevant reports.
  • 1.3 Review site remediation/rehabilitation goals and strategies, key stakeholders and their issues and likely constraints.
  • 1.4 Review the technical specifications and plans for each activity.
  • 1.5 Confirm the roles and responsibilities of the workplace staff, consultants and contractors involved; the work requirements and timeframe for each activity.
  • 1.6 Confirm own role, limits of responsibility and reporting requirements for the coordination of assigned activities.
2 Plan and organise activities
  • 2.1 Consolidate schedules of activities, timeframes and milestones on a single planning management framework to enable efficient coordination of each activity.
  • 2.2 Use appropriate project management tools to achieve efficient integration and sequencing of activities.
  • 2.3 Ensure that forward planning takes into account variables such as seasonal factors, availability of equipment, seeds and plants and site access.
  • 2.4 Identify possible/actual clashes and negotiate solutions with other staff, consultants, contractors and/or own manager, as appropriate.
3 Liaise with site personnel and community members
  • 3.1 Confirm that staff, consultants and/or contractors understand the timing and technical specifications for their assigned remediation/rehabilitation activities.
  • 3.2 Confirm that staff, consultants and/or contractors are aware of hazards and understand site safety procedures and their environmental management obligations.
  • 3.3 Provide timely, authorised information to community members about remediation/rehabilitation activities in accordance with workplace procedures.
  • 3.4 Solve problems and address issues/complaints arising from remediation/rehabilitation activities within scope of responsibility.
  • 3.5 Refer complex problems, issues and complaints to relevant personnel in accordance with workplace procedures.
4 Monitor progress of activities
  • 4.1 Anticipate risks to progress and notify relevant personnel.
  • 4.2 Monitor completion of activities and progress against work requirements and milestones.
  • 4.3 Develop solutions in response to problems and unforeseen or changed circumstances in consultation with site personnel and/or own manager, as appropriate.
  • 4.4 If necessary, negotiate and/or implement adjustments to work programs with site personnel in accordance with workplace procedures.
  • 4.5 Record and store required information for each activity.
5 Monitor the effectiveness of activities
  • 5.1 Conduct, or arrange for, site inspections to check if work requirements for each activity have been met.
  • 5.2 Conduct, or arrange for, the monitoring of specified environmental parameters to assist with the evaluation of remediation/ rehabilitation activities.
  • 5.3 Examine results of regular surveys, inspections and environmental monitoring to identify significant trends in data, performance indicators or non-conformances.
  • 5.4 If necessary, clarify any significant remediation/ rehabilitation performance issues with the consultant or contractor involved to ensure details are fully understood.
  • 5.5 Seek manager’s advice when challenges are beyond own technical competence or when further input from environmental specialists may be required.
6 Report the progress and effectiveness of activities
  • 6.1 Provide regular reports to relevant personnel about the progress and environmental performance of assigned remediation/rehabilitation activities.
  • 6.2 Report any instances of potential/actual environmental management non-conformance and incidents and the actions taken in each case.
  • 6.3 Report opportunities and recommendations for improved coordination of remediation/rehabilitation activities accordance with workplace procedures.
7 Maintain records of activities
  • 7.1 Ensure all required records are legible, accurate and satisfy workplace/legislative requirements.
  • 7.2 Store records of remediation/rehabilitation activities to enable easy access and review by authorised personnel.
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Replaces
State Code National Code Title Type
D7720 MSS027009A Coordinate site remediation or rehabilitation activities Unit of competency
Replaced By
State Code National Code Title Type
OAS66 MSS027023 Coordinate site remediation or rehabilitation activities Unit of competency