Elements and Performance Criteria

RANGE STATEMENT
The range statement relates to the unit of competency as a whole. It allows for different work environments and situations that may affect performance. Bold italicised wording, if used in the performance criteria, is detailed below. Essential operating conditions that may be present with training and assessment (depending on the work situation, needs of the candidate, accessibility of the item, and local industry and regional contexts) may also be included.
Relevant government regulations, licensing and other compliance requirements may include:
biodiversity and genetically modified organisms
biosecurity, translocation and quarantine
Australian Quarantine Inspection Service (AQIS) and other import requirements
business or workplace operations, policies and practices
correct marketing names and labelling
ecologically sustainable development (ESD) principles, environmental hazard identification, risk assessment and control
fisheries or aquaculture regulations, permits and licences
food safety, Hazard Analysis Critical Control Point (HACCP), hygiene and temperature control along chain of custody
health and welfare of aquatic animals
Indigenous land rights and cultural activities, including fishing by traditional methods
maritime and occupational diving operations, safety at sea and pollution control
occupational health and safety (OHS) hazard identification, risk assessment and control.
Environmental and resource efficiency issues may include:
maximising opportunities to improve business environmental performance
minimising environmental risks
promoting more efficient production and consumption of natural resources (e.g. minimising waste by participating in or using a waste management system)
using resources efficiently, such as material usage, energy usage (e.g. seeking alternative sources of energy or energy conservation) or efficient water usage.
Potential for environmental improvement may include:
applying animal welfare ethics and procedures
complying with environmental regulations for biosecurity and translocation of livestock and genetic material
controlling effluents, chemical residues, contaminants, wastes and pollution
controlling weeds, pests, predators and diseases, and stock health maintenance
improving energy efficiency
increasing use of renewable, recyclable and recoverable resources
maintaining biodiversity by sustainable fisheries or broodstock/seedstock collection
minimising noise, dust, light or odour emissions
preventing live cultured or held organisms from escaping into environment
reducing emissions of greenhouse gases
reducing energy use
reducing interactions with native and protected flora and fauna, marine or land parks or areas
reducing use of non-renewable resources
maintaining facility quarantine
using and recycling of water, and maintaining water quality.
Appropriate techniques may include:
efficiency rating tables
examination of invoices from suppliers to compare per unit cost of product or service
examination of relevant information and data, for example:
labelling of contents
measurement of resource consumption under a range of conditions
place of origin and manufacture.
Environmental hazards may include:
by-catch
biosecurity and translocation of livestock and genetic material
excessive feeding
fish mortalities and organic waste
poorly maintained machinery and equipment
waste and debris (e.g. from netting and fishing tackle, oil and fuel containers).
Compliance may include meeting the requirements of:
federal, state and territory environmental legislation, such as:
Environment Protection and Biodiversity Conservation Act 1999
Environment Protection and Biodiversity Conservation Regulations 2000
International Convention for the Prevention of Pollution from Ships (MARPOL)
local government by-laws and regulations, including regional land and water management plans
state and territory environmental protection authorities and agencies
third-party standards, such as the ISO 14000 series and those of the Marine Stewardship Council.
Enterprise plans may include:
documented policies and procedures
environmental management system
work plans, including those relating to minimising waste, increasing the efficiency of water use and improving water quality.
Suggestions may include ideas that help to:
improve energy efficiency
increase the use of renewable, recyclable, re-usable and recoverable resources
maximise opportunities, such as the use of solar or other alternative forms of energy, where appropriate
prevent and minimise risks
reduce emissions of greenhouse gases.

EVIDENCE GUIDE
The evidence guide provides advice on assessment and must be read in conjunction with the performance criteria, required skills and knowledge, range statement and the Assessment Guidelines for the Training Package.
Overview of assessment

Critical aspects for assessment evidence required to demonstrate competence in this unit
Assessment must confirm the ability to:
contribute to the enterprise environmental management system or plan within scope of work role
identify environmental hazards/risks and opportunities for improvements and inefficiencies in the workplace
record and store measurements of current resource use.

Assessment must confirm knowledge of:
common environmental hazards and risks in work area and industry sector
enterprise environmental management system or plan and its application to own work role.
Context of and specific resources for assessment
Assessment is to be conducted at the workplace or in a simulated work environment.

Assessment must relate to the individual's work area or area of responsibility.

Resources include:
access to appropriate workplace documentation and personnel
relevant legislation, standards and guidelines
reports from other parties involved in the process of identifying and implementing improvements.
Method of assessment
The following assessment methods are suggested:
interview
project (work or scenario based)
workplace documentation, such as recorded data of resource usage, and minutes or meeting notes showing contribution
written or oral short-answer testing.
Guidance information for assessment
This unit may be assessed holistically with other units within a qualification.