RIIENV501D Implement and maintain environmental management plan

Release: 2

RIIENV501D Implement and maintain environmental management plan

Modification History

Release	Comment
1	This unit replaces RIIENV501A Implement and maintain environmental management plan
2	Required frequency and volume of evidence amended in Performance evidence. Substantial amendments made in Assessment Conditions field, including: references to Industry Sectors, assessor and subject matter expert experience requirements, how assessment should be conducted and what it should confirm.

Application

This unit describes a participant’s skills and knowledge required to implement and maintain an environmental management plan in the Resources and Infrastructure Industries.

This unit is appropriate for those working in management roles.

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

Elements and Performance Criteria

1 Plan and prepare for the implementation and maintenance of environmental management plan	1.1 Access, interpret and apply environmental management plan documentation and ensure the work activity is compliant 1.2 Develop and document environmental objectives in consultation with relevant personnel, and conforming to policies and procedures 1.3 Develop and document the structures for the application of the environmental management plan, in consultation with relevant personnel, and conforming to the organisation’s policies and procedures 1.4 Define, allocate and document the responsibilities for applying the environmental management plan in job descriptions and duty statements
2 Develop processes to support the environmental management plan	2.1 Identify existing and potential environmental hazards and risks from trends identified from inspections and records 2.2 Access, interpret and clarify the organisation’s criteria for assessing and treating risks 2.3 Develop and document, in consultation, procedures and practices for the application of the environmental management plan 2.4 Identify, obtain and maintain information sources and expert advice required to support the environmental management plan
3 Prepare and implement the plan	3.1 Plan, schedule and document how the environmental management plan will be introduced 3.2 Identify, seek and/or provide resources for the operation of the environmental management plan, in a timely and consistent manner 3.3 Provide and explain the environmental management plan in a readily accessible form 3.4 Provide or arrange appropriate development and/or training for on the environmental management plan 3.5 Make available information on known and intended process changes and enhancements 3.6 Provide support and encouragement to those responsible for the conduct of the plan’s activities 3.7 Ensure all environmental management plan records and reports are produced, processed and maintained
4 Monitor, review and update the environmental management processes	4.1 Monitor the environmental management plan activities and achievement targets and provide/focus resources to ensure the implementation plan is satisfied 4.2 Review and update the implementation plan periodically and when changing circumstances are anticipated or occur 4.3 Complete and retain documentation covering the reasons for and changes made

Foundation Skills

Foundation skills essential to performance are explicit in the performance criteria of this unit. Further information is available in the Resources and Infrastructure Industry Training Package Companion Volume.

Unit Mapping Information

RIIENV501A Implement and maintain environmental management plan

Links

Companion Volume implementation guides are found in VETNet - https://vetnet.gov.au/Pages/TrainingDocs.aspx?q=88a61002-9a21-4386-aaf8-69c76e675272