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Undertake process or project environmental impact assessments

Undertake process or project environmental impact assessments

Unit of competency
National Code
RIIENV502E
State Code
OBX13
TGA Status
Current
DTWD Status
Approved
Current Release Number
1.00
Current Release Date
23/09/2020
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State Implementation and Classification
Approved Date
05/03/2021
Field of Education
061303 - Environmental Health
Original Release Date
05/03/2021
Nominal Hours
80
Description
This unit describes the skills and knowledge required to undertake process or project environmental impact assessment in the resources and infrastructure industries.It applies to those working in management roles. They generally work in teams and have some responsibility for the outcomes of others.Licensing, legislative and certification requirements may apply to this unit and can vary between states, territories and industry sectors. Users must check requirements with relevant body before applying the unit.
Notes
Elements and Performance Criteria
1. Describe process or project and the development environment
  • 1.1 Obtain, interpret and confirm work requirements
  • 1.2 Access, interpret and apply documentation required to undertake process or project environmental impact assessments
  • 1.3 Prepare a written detailed description of the process or project environment before development
  • 1.4 Prepare process or project life cycle with detailed information on all phases
2. Identify environmental issues for process or project
  • 2.1 Work with engineers and scientists to identify environmental issues
  • 2.2 Assess each part of the process or project for impact on the local ecosystem according to workplace procedures
  • 2.3 State assessment criteria clearly
  • 2.4 Identify both positive and negative impacts
  • 2.5 Evaluate risks and hazards associated with the process or project, both short and long term according to workplace procedures
3. Assess environmental impact
  • 3.1 Assess process or project against environmental regulations, site terms, conditions, licences and company policy
  • 3.2 Make qualified and justified assessment of impact on environment
  • 3.3 Ensure written assessment documents are used as the scientific basis for assessment according to workplace procedures
  • 3.4 Present written assessment in clearly written and illustrated format according to workplace procedures
4. Evaluate alternatives
  • 4.1 Ensure all practical solutions to impact assessment are included in analysis
  • 4.2 Prepare objective and scientifically valid alternatives
  • 4.3 Prepare comparisons using cost benefit analysis where possible according to workplace procedures
  • 4.4 Identify alternative processes or amended project to minimise environmental impact
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Replaces
State Code National Code Title Type
WH263 RIIENV502D Undertake process or project environmental impact assessment Unit of competency