Mapping	Notes	Date
Supersedes and is equivalent to NWP202B - Apply environmental and licensing procedures	Unit code updated. Content and formatting updated to comply with the new standards. All PC transitioned from passive to active voice. Unit title changed to better reflect unit outcomes. Assessment Requirements created drawing upon specified assessment information from superseded unit.	06/Dec/2015
Is superseded by and equivalent to NWPGEN018 - Follow environmental and licensing procedures		03/Feb/2020

Release	Release date
1 1 (this release)	07/Dec/2015

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NWP - National Water Training Package	National Water Training Package	1.0-2.0

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NWP20115 - Certificate II in Water Industry Operations	Certificate II in Water Industry Operations	Superseded	1
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NWPSS00002 - Catchment operations	Catchment operations	Current	1
NWPSS00008 - Water quality monitoring	Water quality monitoring	Superseded	1
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Scheme	Code	Classification value
ASCED Module/Unit of Competency Field of Education Identifier	030907	Water And Sanitary Engineering

Scheme	Code	Classification value	Start date	End date
ASCED Module/Unit of Competency Field of Education Identifier	030907	Water And Sanitary Engineering	29/Apr/2016

Unit of competency

Modification History

Release

Comments

This unit was released in NWP Water Training Package release 1.0 and meets the Standards for Training Packages.

This unit supersedes and is equivalent to NWP202B Apply environmental and licensing procedures.

Unit code updated
Content and formatting updated to comply with the new standards
All PC transitioned from passive to active voice
Unit title changed to better reflect unit outcomes

Application

This unit describes the skills required to implement established environmental and licensing procedures and contribute to improving environmental practices in the water industry, and identify and minimise environmental risks and the impact of work-related activities on the local environment.

This unit applies to those working in a range of roles within the water industry.

The skills and knowledge described in this unit must be applied within the legislative, regulatory and policy environment in which they are carried out. Organisational policies and procedures must be consulted and adhered to.

Those undertaking this unit would work under indirect supervision while performing specific tasks in a broad range of contexts.

No licensing, legislative or certification requirements apply to unit at the time of publication.

Competency Field

General

Elements and Performance Criteria

ELEMENTS	PERFORMANCE CRITERIA
Elements describe the essential outcomes	Performance criteria describe the performance needed to demonstrate achievement of the element. Where bold italicised text is used, further information is detailed in the range of conditions section.
1. Relate environmental procedures to specific project or site	1.1 Identify and apply organisation environmental procedures and relevant legislative, regulatory and licensing requirements. 1.2 Identify and record environmental risks and impacts at particular job sites. 1.3 Plan work incorporating appropriate control measures to overcome identified risks and meet required environmental outcomes, on specific project or site. 1.4 Undertake work on project or site applying organisational procedures for dealing with potential environmental incidents.
2. Report on environmental processes and incidents	2.1 Access and maintain documentation relating to environmental management. 2.2 Identify environmental risks. 2.3 Record and report incidents while monitoring conformity.

Foundation Skills

The foundation skills demands of this unit have been mapped for alignment with the Australian Core Skills Framework (ACSF). The following tables outline the performance levels indicated for successful attainment of the unit.

Further information on ACSF and the foundation skills underpinning this unit can be found in the Foundation Skills Guide on the GSA website.

Unit Mapping Information

This unit supersedes and is equivalent to NWP202B Apply environmental and licensing procedures.

Links

Companion Volume implementation guides are found in VETNet - https://vetnet.gov.au/Pages/TrainingDocs.aspx?q=26336bc0-04e5-49d9-8c31-46c49b6a0037

Assessment requirements

Modification History

Release

Comments

These Assessment Requirements were released in NWP Water Training Package release 1.0 and meet the Standards for Training Packages.

Assessment Requirements created drawing upon specified assessment information from superseded unit

Performance Evidence

Evidence required to demonstrate competence must satisfy all of the requirements of the elements and performance criteria. If not otherwise specified the candidate must demonstrate evidence of performance of the following on at least one occasion.

interpreting and applying relevant legislative responsibilities
applying control procedures to environmental risks and incidents
assessing environmental risks at local work site
completing basic workplace records and reports
implementing established environmental and licensing procedures
contributing to improved environmental practices
identifying and minimising environmental risks and the impact of work-related activities on the local environment
assessing environmental protection requirements of a work site

Knowledge Evidence

Evidence required to demonstrate competence must satisfy all of the requirements of the elements and performance criteria. If not otherwise specified the depth of knowledge demonstrated must be appropriate to the job context of the candidate.

relevant legislative requirements, responsibilities, policies and procedures
environmental impact assessment techniques
the water cycle
ecologically sustainable development
heritage conservation
primary agencies involved in drinking water quality management
water quality performance indicators
overview of water supply system
water hazardous agents and preventative strategies
community and agency roles and responsibilities in monitoring water quality

Assessment Conditions

Competency should be assessed in an actual workplace or in a simulated environment, with access to equipment and infrastructure appropriate to the outcome. Competency should be demonstrated over time to ensure the candidate is assessed across a variety of situations.

Assessors must satisfy the NVR/AQTF mandatory competency requirements for assessors.

Links

Companion Volume implementation guides are found in VETNet - https://vetnet.gov.au/Pages/TrainingDocs.aspx?q=26336bc0-04e5-49d9-8c31-46c49b6a0037

Unit of competency details

NWPGEN003 - Apply environmental and licensing procedures of the water industry (Release 1)

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