Modification History
Revised unit
Unit updated and equivalent to PRMWM43A Develop an environmental management strategy
Unit Descriptor
This unit of competency specifies the outcomes required to develop and implement an environmental management strategy. It requires the ability to analyse practices and develop environmental management strategies by working effectively with stakeholders.
Application of the Unit
This unit of competency supports individuals with supervisory responsibilities for developing waste management strategies. It includes contributing to the development of strategies, systems and plans, as well as recognising the need for expert advice.
Licensing/Regulatory Information
No licensing, legislative, regulatory or certification requirements apply to this unit at the time of endorsement.
Pre-Requisites
Not applicable.
Employability Skills Information
This unit contains employability skills.
Elements and Performance Criteria Pre-Content
Elements describe the essential outcomes of a unit of competency. |
Performance criteria describe the performance needed to demonstrate achievement of the element. Where bold italicised text is used, further information is detailed in the required skills and knowledge section and the range statement. Assessment of performance is to be consistent with the evidence guide. |
Elements and Performance Criteria
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Define scope of environmental management strategy. |
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Needs and expectations for development of environmental management strategy are identified. |
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Constraints under which environmental strategy can be developed are identified. |
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1.3 |
Clear and concise statement of environmental objectives is prepared and feasibility of environmental management options is evaluated. |
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Determine environmental management strategy development process. |
2.1 |
Process models applicable to scope of environmental management strategy are identified. |
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Process models are assessed and a suitable model for achieving the strategy’s objectives is selected. |
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Principal stakeholders are identified to maximise their participation in development process. |
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2.4 |
Stakeholders are consulted regarding acceptance of proposed strategy development process. |
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Identify resources required for environmental management strategy. |
3.1 |
Resource requirements of the strategy are determined in an accurate and comprehensive manner. |
3.2 |
Financial budget required for management strategy is prepared. |
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Human resource and skill requirements for strategy are identified. |
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Facility and equipment needs for strategy are identified to ensure all requirements can be met on time. |
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Identify and prioritise environmental assets, problems and opportunities. |
4.1 |
Existing data is collated in a comprehensive manner relevant to the scope and strategy. |
4.2 |
Existing data is evaluated to identify need for further data collection. |
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4.3 |
Additional data is obtained to ensure a comprehensive database for effective analysis. |
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4.4 |
Available data is assessed against scientifically established criteria and community expectations within applicablelegislation and codes . |
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Common problems and opportunities are grouped to formulate environmental issues that can be actioned by stakeholders. |
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4.6 |
Criteria to prioritise environmental issues are established. |
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Prepare environmental management strategy. |
5.1 |
Practical actions that enable a resolution of environmental issues in line with strategy objectives are determined. |
5.2 |
Clear and concise draft documentation is prepared for the strategy to obtain feedback from stakeholders. |
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5.3 |
Feedback is evaluated and a response is formed. |
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5.4 |
Local approval of the environmental management strategy is obtained. |
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Prepare implementation plan for environmental management strategy. |
6.1 |
Actions are prioritised to provide the most effective resolution of issues within available resources. |
6.2 |
Resources are allocated to match action priorities. |
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6.3 |
Processes are monitored and modified as required to ensure the strategy is achieving objectives. |
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6.4 |
Responsible parties with the capacity to carry out strategy actions are identified. |
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6.5 |
Achievable timelines, schedules and targets that enable strategy objectives to be met within required timeframes are established. |
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6.6 |
Supervisory processes and checks and measures are implemented to ensure work is completed within time available . |
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Monitor and review effectiveness of environmental management strategy. |
7.1 |
Regular data to provide accurate measures of performance are collected and analysed. |
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Outcomes of strategy objectives are compared to assess respective effectiveness. |
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Changes are made to strategy as required in a timely manner to ensure outcomes are achieved. |
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7.4 |
Information obtained during monitoring and review is used to develop new strategies based on accumulated knowledge and experience. |
Required Skills and Knowledge
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Required skills |
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Required knowledge |
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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. |
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Overview of assessment |
This unit of competency could be assessed by observation of practical demonstration of the development and implementation of an environmental management strategy. |
Critical aspects for assessment and evidence required to demonstrate competency in this unit |
A person who demonstrates competency in this unit must be able to provide evidence of the required skills and knowledge specified in this unit. In particular the person should demonstrate the ability to:
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Context of and specific resources for assessment |
Assessment of essential underpinning knowledge may be conducted in an off-site context. It is to comply with relevant regulatory or Australian standards’ requirements. Resource implications for assessment include:
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Method of assessment |
The process of developing an environmental management strategy must comply with the objectives of the client as well as with industry expectations in the particular client environment. If the environment is narrowly defined or is not representative of industry needs, it may be necessary to refer to portfolio case studies to assess competency in the development of environmental management strategy. Assessment methods must:
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Guidance information for assessment |
Reasonable adjustments for people with disabilities must be made to assessment processes where required. This could include access to modified equipment and other physical resources, and the provision of appropriate assessment support. Assessment processes and techniques should as far as is practical take into account the language, literacy and numeracy capacity of the candidate in relation to the competency being assessed. This unit could be assessed on its own or in combination with other units of competency relevant to the job function, for example:
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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. |
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Environmental management strategy may include: |
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Constraints may include: |
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Feasibility of environmental management options must include: |
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Process models may include: |
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Stakeholders may include: |
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Human resource may include: |
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Data may include: |
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Applicable legislation and codes may include: |
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Criteria to prioritise may include: |
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Supervisory processes may include: |
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Time available may include considering: |
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Unit Sector(s)
Waste management
Custom Content Section
Not applicable.