Modification History
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Unit Descriptor
Unit descriptor |
This unit of competency involves preparing for, carrying out and documenting an internal audit of an environmental management system by a supervisor. No licensing, legislative, regulatory or certification requirements apply to this unit at the time of publication. |
Application of the Unit
Application of the unit |
This unit addresses the knowledge, processes and techniques necessary to conduct internal audits of environmental management systems in the seafood industry. The systems may be to a third-party certification or stewardship standard, but this is not essential. The environmental management system may be enterprise-based or it may be a system developed by a common interest group, for example, oyster growers within an estuary or a fishers' cooperative. The internal audit also covers the implementation of identified corrective action and opportunities for improving and monitoring their effectiveness. Specialist technical expertise may be required to analyse and interpret monitoring data. All enterprise or workplace procedures and activities are carried out according to relevant government regulations , licensing and other compliance requirements . Equipment operation, maintenance, repairs and calibrations are undertaken in a safe manner that conforms to manufacturer instructions. Appropriate personal protective equipment (PPE ) is selected, checked, used and maintained. |
Licensing/Regulatory Information
Refer to Unit Descriptor
Pre-Requisites
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Employability Skills Information
Employability skills |
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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PERFORMANCE CRITERIA |
1. Prepare for an internal audit |
1.1. The scope of the planned audit is determined and requirements are detailed. 1.2. Procedures to be audited are identified and relevant documentation collected. 1.3. Relevant personnel are briefed, and roles and responsibilities allocated. 1.4. A detailed audit plan is developed in consultation with relevant personnel. 1.5. A checklist to identify conformance and non-conformance is developed. |
2. Conduct the internal audit |
2.1. The components of the environmental management system and work area to be audited are selected. 2.2. Continuous improvement and ownership of the audit process are maximised by collaborating with relevant personnel . 2.3. Sufficient evidence is collected to identify non-conforming aspects of the environmental management system. 2.4. Evidence is analysed using improvement tools to identify suitable corrective actions. |
3. Report findings |
3.1. The internal audit is reported as directed in the audit plan. 3.2. Findings from the audit process are documented in the required format. 3.3. Recommendations for corrective actions are presented. 3.4. Strategies are provided for the implementation of the corrective actions. |
4. Complete corrective actions |
4.1. Relevant personnel are consulted regarding the necessary strategies to improve the environmental management system. 4.2. An action plan is developed and implemented to improve the environmental management system. 4.3. The effectiveness of the corrective action is evaluated and reported after an agreed time interval. 4.4. Relevant documentation is recorded and stored appropriately for future access. |
Required Skills and Knowledge
REQUIRED SKILLS AND KNOWLEDGE |
This section describes the skills and knowledge required for this unit. |
Required skills |
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Required knowledge |
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Evidence Guide
EVIDENCE GUIDE |
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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 |
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Critical aspects for assessment evidence required to demonstrate competence in this unit |
Assessment must confirm the ability to:
Assessment must confirm knowledge of:
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Context of and specific resources for assessment |
Assessment is to be conducted in a work environment, or simulated environment. The candidate must undertake several internal audits (an audit can address one or more components of the environmental management system). Resources for assessment may include:
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Method of assessment |
The following assessment methods are suggested:
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Guidance information for assessment |
This unit may be assessed holistically with other units within a qualification. |
Range Statement
RANGE STATEMENT |
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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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Relevant government regulations , licensing and other compliance requirements may include: |
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PPE may include |
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The scope may include: |
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Relevant documentation may include: |
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Environmental management system may address the requirements of: |
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Work area may be within: |
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Relevant personnel may include: |
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Improvement tools may include: |
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Reported may involve: |
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Documentation may include: |
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Unit Sector(s)
Unit sector |
Environment and sustainability |
Co-requisite units
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Competency field
Competency field |