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Plan and conduct environmental project work

Plan and conduct environmental project work

Unit of competency
National Code
MSS025015
State Code
BAK69
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
080315 - Project Management
Original Release Date
08/08/2016
Nominal Hours
100
Description
This unit of competency covers the ability to plan and conduct a small scale, low risk, measurement-based environmental project. Personnel may work individually, or as part of a team. They are required to develop and confirm a project brief/plan with their supervisor, execute and document the project, and evaluate the outcomes. 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 Scope project with supervisor
  • 1.1 Clarify project aim, objectives and timeframe.
  • 1.2 Identify intended outcomes, key stakeholders, drivers and likely constraints.
  • 1.3 Identify key activities, milestones and resources required to achieve deliverables on time.
  • 1.4 Agree on performance indicators to monitor project progress and acceptance criteria for deliverables.
2 Prepare project plan in consultation with supervisor
  • 2.1 Identify relevant legislation, standards, codes, procedures and/or workplace requirements.
  • 2.2 Locate and review background information to inform the development of project methodology.
  • 2.3 Analyse risks for all aspects of project work.
  • 2.4 Consider a range of strategies for conducting the project, including alternative measurement methods.
  • 2.5 Outline feasible and measurable project objectives, selected methodology, outputs and the roles and responsibilities of participants.
  • 2.6 Consider integration and sequencing of tasks as part of optimising work breakdown structure.
  • 2.7 Present draft project plan and work schedule to supervisor for review and approval.
3 Review project methodology
  • 3.1 Conduct trials to refine methodology and/or provide proof of concept, as necessary.
  • 3.2 Troubleshoot equipment and methodology problems and develop/test solutions in consultation with supervisor, as necessary.
  • 3.3 Modify draft project plan, as necessary.
  • 3.4 Document all accepted/rejected ideas and/or prototypes from trials.
4 Execute project plan and analyse outcomes
  • 4.1 Communicate plan to other participants, as necessary.
  • 4.2 Safely operate measurement equipment/instruments in accordance with manufacturer requirements, test methods and workplace procedures.
  • 4.3 Obtain data using specified methods and in accordance with safety and legislative/regulatory/workplace requirements.
  • 4.4 Record and store data in agreed formats.
  • 4.5 Recognise anomalous results and investigate causes.
  • 4.6 Evaluate data using specified quality criteria and reference materials.
  • 4.7 Use appropriate mathematical/statistical/graphical methods and software to analyse and present results.
  • 4.8 Report results using the appropriate accuracy, precision and units.
5 Report project progress and outcomes
  • 5.1 Provide progress reports/project outputs on time and at the required quality standard.
  • 5.2 Evaluate the project process and outputs in comparison with the project objectives and performance criteria.
  • 5.3 Identify any issues and opportunities for improvement.
  • 5.4 Prepare project reports containing the required information and using the agreed style, voice and format.
  • 5.5 Complete and store all project documentation.
  • 5.6 Present final report of project process and outcomes to supervisor.
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Replaces
State Code National Code Title Type
D7710 MSS025015A Plan and conduct environmental project work Unit of competency
Replaced By
State Code National Code Title Type
OAF02 MSS025023 Plan and conduct environmental project work Unit of competency