Modification History
Release 3. Two elective units updated. Supersedes and is equivalent to MSS80218 Graduate Certificate in Environmental Management (Release 2).
Release 2. Unit codes and prerequisites updated. Supersedes and is equivalent to MSS80218 Graduate Certificate in Environmental Management (Release 1).
Qualification Description
This qualification specifies the competencies required by technical specialists who demonstrate advanced theoretical and technical knowledge, autonomy and well developed judgement to undertake environmental monitoring and management activities at a site or for a significant environmental management program or project.
This qualification applies to individuals who have some previous training or work experience at a senior or advanced level performing a wide range of environmental sampling, monitoring, field-testing, inspection, auditing or data processing tasks for enterprises. Job roles targeted by this qualification include environmental site coordinators, environmental managers and senior environmental officers employed by enterprises or authorities in a wide range of industry sectors.
No licensing, legislative, regulatory or certification requirements apply to this qualification at the time of publication.
Entry Requirements
Entrants to the MSS80218 Graduate Certificate in Environmental Management are required to have one of the following:
- relevant higher education qualification or equivalent industry experience
- MSS50218 Diploma of Environmental Monitoring and Technology together with work experience at a senior or advanced level in environmental monitoring and technology or relevant technical field
- extensive work experience at a senior or advanced level in environmental monitoring and technology or relevant field.
Packaging Rules
Total number of units = Twelve (12)
- Five (5) core units
- Seven (7) elective units, consisting of:
- a minimum of three (3) units from Group A
- the balance of units, to a maximum of four (4) , may be selected from:
- Group A
- Group B
- up to two (2) units from any endorsed Training Package or accredited course at Diploma level – these units must be relevant to the work outcome.
All electives chosen must contribute to a valid, industry-supported vocational outcome.
Core units of competency
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Unit code |
Unit title |
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MSL944002 |
Maintain laboratory or field workplace safety |
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MSMENV472 |
Implement and monitor environmentally sustainable work practices |
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MSS027013 |
Coordinate environmental management activities |
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MSS027014 |
Apply environmental legislation, codes and standards |
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MSS027015 |
Provide environmental advice to clients |
Elective units of competency
Group A
|
Unit code |
Unit title |
Prerequisites |
|
BSBWHS631 |
Apply occupational hygiene principles to manage WHS risks |
|
|
LGAPLEM506A |
Improve community knowledge and skills in environmental management practices |
|
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MSMENV672 |
Develop workplace policy and procedures for environmental sustainability |
|
|
MSS027022 |
Coordinate noise management activities |
MSS025008 Monitor and evaluate noise |
|
MSS027016 |
Contribute to improving environmental performance |
|
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MSS027017 |
Contribute to environmental decision making |
|
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MSS027018 |
Undertake complex environmental project work |
MSS025023 Plan and conduct environmental project work |
|
MSS027019 |
Implement and maintain the site health and safety management system |
MSL944002 Maintain laboratory or field workplace safety |
|
MSS027020 |
Coordinate water quality management activities |
MSS024018 Perform sampling and testing of water |
|
MSS027021 |
Coordinate air quality management activities |
|
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MSS027023 |
Coordinate site remediation or rehabilitation activities |
|
|
MSS027024 |
Select, commission and maintain environmental monitoring instruments |
|
|
PUAFER010 |
Lead a facility emergency response team |
PUAFER009 Participate as a member of a facility emergency response team |
|
RIINHB408D |
Supervise environmental drilling operations |
|
|
RIIPRM501D |
Implement, monitor, rectify and report on contracts |
Group B
|
Unit code |
Unit title |
Prerequisites |
|
MSL974022 |
Undertake environmental field-based monitoring |
|
|
MSL974024 |
Undertake field-based, remote sensing monitoring |
|
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MSL975042 |
Design and supervise complex environmental field surveys |
MSL974022 Undertake environmental field-based monitoring |
|
MSS015024 |
Develop required sustainability reports |
|
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MSS015034 |
Inform and educate organisation and community representatives on sustainability issues |
|
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MSS024017 |
Collect spatial and discrete environmental data |
|
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MSS024018 |
Perform sampling and testing of water |
|
|
MSS024019 |
Collect and evaluate meteorological data |
|
|
MSS024020 |
Recognise common geological landforms and samples |
|
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MSS024021 |
Assist with assessing and monitoring stormwater systems |
|
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MSS025005 |
Produce site maps |
MSS024017 Collect spatial and discrete environmental data |
|
MSS025008 |
Monitor and evaluate noise |
|
|
MSS025009 |
Perform sampling and testing of air |
|
|
MSS025010 |
Assist with odour source assessment |
|
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MSS025011 |
Assist with odour field assessment |
|
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MSS025013 |
Assist with assessing and monitoring wetlands |
|
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MSS025014 |
Perform sampling and testing of contaminated sites |
MSS024020 Recognise common geological landforms and samples |
|
MSS025016 |
Perform sampling and testing of stationary emissions |
|
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MSS025021 |
Collect and evaluate groundwater data |
|
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MSS025022 |
Perform sampling and testing of soils |
MSS024020 Recognise common geological landforms and samples |
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MSS025023 |
Plan and conduct environmental project work |
|
|
PSPRAD007 |
Monitor radiation |
Qualification Mapping Information
Release 3. Supersedes and is equivalent to MSS80218 Graduate Certificate in Environmental Management (Release 2).
Release 2. Supersedes and is equivalent to MSS80218 Graduate Certificate in Environmental Management (Release 1).
Links
The MSS Sustainability Companion Volume Implementation Guides are available from VETNet: - https://vetnet.gov.au/Pages/TrainingDocs.aspx?q=5b04f318-804f-4dc0-9463-c3fb9a3fe998
