Modification History
NWP301B Release 2: Layout adjusted. No changes to content.
NWP301B Release 1: Primary release.
Unit Descriptor
This unit of competency describes the outcomes required to identify and minimise the environmental impact of water industry work activities, identify general environmental risks and to implement, monitor and coordinate environmental procedures.
Application of the Unit
This unit supports the attainment of skills and knowledge required for field workers and operational staff and staff with specific responsibility for demonstrating due diligence in conforming to environmental legislation and standards.
Licensing/Regulatory Information
Not applicable.
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 required performance needed to demonstrate achievement of the element. Where bold italicised text is used, further information is detailed in the range statement. Assessment of performance is to be consistent with the evidence guide. |
Elements and Performance Criteria
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PERFORMANCE CRITERIA |
1 Assess the environmental requirements of a specific project or site . |
1.1 Identify and investigate site-specific environmental issues with reference to relevant environmental legislation and standards . 1.2 Assess and record environmental risks and impacts . 1.3 Relate relevant environmental procedures for each environmental risk. |
2 Implement environmental procedures . |
2.1 Plan activities for the selected environmental procedures for the site and take relevant action. 2.2 Report environmental incidents and apply and coordinate emergency procedures. 2.3 Record environmental incidents according to organisational and statutory requirements. |
3 Report and review the application of environmental procedures . |
3.1 Monitor the effects of selected environmental controls and report according to organisational requirements. 3.2 Complete environmental reporting procedures for the specific project or site. 3.3 Report environmental risks, potential impacts and incidents according to organisational requirements. 3.4 Contribute to regular reviews of environmental procedures. 3.5 Contribute to improvements in environmental procedures. |
Required Skills and Knowledge
This describes the essential skills and knowledge and their level, required for this unit. |
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, the Range Statement and the Assessment Guidelines for the Training Package. |
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Critical aspects for assessment and evidence required to demonstrate competency in this unit |
The candidate should demonstrate the ability to:
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Context of and specific resources for assessment |
Access to the workplace and resources including:
Where applicable, physical resources should include equipment modified for people with disabilities. Access must be provided to appropriate learning and/or assessment support when required. Assessment processes and techniques must be culturally appropriate, and appropriate to the language and literacy capacity of the candidate and the work being performed. Validity and sufficiency of evidence requires that:
In all cases where practical assessment is used it will be combined with targeted questioning to assess the underpinning knowledge. Questioning will be undertaken in a manner appropriate to the skill levels of the operator, any cultural issues that may affect responses to the questions, and reflecting the requirements of the competency and the work being performed. |
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. Add any essential operating conditions that may be present with training and assessment depending on the work situation, needs if the candidate, accessibility of the item, and local industry and regional contexts. |
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Environmental issues may include: |
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Environmental legislation and standards may include: |
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Environmental risks and impacts may include: |
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Unit Sector(s)
Not applicable.
Competency field
Common.