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Undertake simple environmental project activities

Undertake simple environmental project activities

Unit of competency
National Code
MSS024012
State Code
BAK84
TGA Status
Replaced
DTWD Status
Replaced
Current Release Number
1.00
Current Release Date
22/06/2016
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State Implementation and Classification
Approved Date
08/08/2016
Field of Education
080317 - Quality Management
Original Release Date
08/08/2016
Nominal Hours
100
Description
This unit of competency covers the ability to carry out straightforward aspects of environmental projects, such as researching basic site information and performing routine sampling, monitoring and data management. Personnel may work individually, or as part of a team. They are expected to confirm the project brief/plan with their supervisor, carry out the assigned project activities and maintain progress through to the project’s completion. The unit does not cover procurement of project resources and contract management.This unit of competency is applicable to environmental technicians working in all industry sectors.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 Review project documentation and requirements
  • 1.1 Clarify details of project brief and plan with supervisor.
  • 1.2 Identify regulations, standards, codes and workplace procedures that apply to project activities.
  • 1.3 Analyse the project plan to confirm outputs, timeframe, risks and controls, roles and responsibilities and stakeholder involvement.
  • 1.4 Confirm performance indicators, milestones, deliverables and available resources for assigned project activities.
2 Plan and organise assigned activities
  • 2.1 Locate and review background information for site/project.
  • 2.2 Prioritise project activities as directed.
  • 2.3 Break down project activities into small achievable components and efficient sequences.
  • 2.4 Identify and assemble required resources.
  • 2.5 Liaise with relevant personnel to organise site access and permits, as necessary.
  • 2.6 Review work plan in response to new information, changed circumstances or instructions from appropriate personnel.
  • 2.7 Update work plan and communicate changes to appropriate personnel, as necessary.
3 Complete assigned activities
  • 3.1 Cooperate with stakeholders and/or team members to achieve agreed outcomes, timelines and outcomes.
  • 3.2 Apply technical knowledge and skills to safely conduct assigned tasks in accordance with project requirements.
  • 3.3 Collect, verify and store project data in accordance with workplace procedures.
  • 3.4 Seek assistance from relevant personnel when difficulties are beyond scope of technical competence or responsibility.
4 Monitor and maintain project progress
  • 4.1 Monitor and record completion of activities and progress towards milestones.
  • 4.2 Recognise problems and opportunities for improved work performance.
  • 4.3 Use agreed strategies to tackle challenges and solve problems.
  • 4.4 Identify and access appropriate sources of help, as necessary.
  • 4.5 Provide progress reports in accordance with project requirements.
5 Finalise project activities
  • 5.1 Provide project deliverables on time and at the required quality standard.
  • 5.2 Evaluate the project process and identify any issues and opportunities for continuous improvement.
  • 5.3 Prepare project reports containing the required information and using the agreed style, voice and format.
  • 5.4 Complete and store all project documentation.
  • 5.5 Brief supervisor about project process and outcomes.
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Replaces
State Code National Code Title Type
D7766 MSS024012A Undertake simple environmental project activities Unit of competency
Replaced By
State Code National Code Title Type
OAF48 MSS024024 Undertake simple environmental project activities Unit of competency