RIIENV502E — Undertake process or project environmental impact assessments

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What an assessment for RIIENV502E must cover

48 assessable components: 4 elements (17 performance criteria), 13 performance evidence and 15 knowledge evidence requirements, plus 3 foundation skills. An audit-defensible tool maps every question and task back to these — that mapping is the coverage matrix Auditori generates alongside the assessment.

Elements & performance criteria

1. Describe process or project and the development environment

1.1Obtain, interpret and confirm work requirements
1.2Access, interpret and apply documentation required to undertake process or project environmental impact assessments
1.3Prepare a written detailed description of the process or project environment before development
1.4Prepare process or project life cycle with detailed information on all phases

2. Identify environmental issues for process or project

2.1Work with engineers and scientists to identify environmental issues
2.2Assess each part of the process or project for impact on the local ecosystem according to workplace procedures
2.3State assessment criteria clearly
2.4Identify both positive and negative impacts
2.5Evaluate risks and hazards associated with the process or project, both short and long term according to workplace procedures

3. Assess environmental impact

3.1Assess process or project against environmental regulations, site terms, conditions, licences and company policy
3.2Make qualified and justified assessment of impact on environment
3.3Ensure written assessment documents are used as the scientific basis for assessment according to workplace procedures
3.4Present written assessment in clearly written and illustrated format according to workplace procedures

4. Evaluate alternatives

4.1Ensure all practical solutions to impact assessment are included in analysis
4.2Prepare objective and scientifically valid alternatives
4.3Prepare comparisons using cost benefit analysis where possible according to workplace procedures
4.4Identify alternative processes or amended project to minimise environmental impact

Performance evidence

undertake process or project environmental impact assessments on at least two occasions, including:
preparing written descriptions of process or project environment
preparing process or project life cycle
identifying environmental issues
identifying environmental assessment criteria
evaluating risks and hazards
presenting written assessment
preparing objective and scientifically valid alternatives
preparing comparisons.
locate and apply relevant legislation, documentation, policies and procedures and confirm that the work activity is compliant
implement the requirements, procedures and techniques for undertaking process or project environmental impact assessments
work effectively with others to undertake process or project environmental impact assessments in a way that meets all required outcomes
communicate clearly and concisely with others to receive and clarify work instructions and to determine coordination requirements prior to commencing and during work activities.

Knowledge evidence

key legislation required to undertake process or project environmental impact assessment
key policies, procedures and documentation required to undertake process or project environmental impact assessments, including:
environmental policies, goals and procedures
project and/or proposal phases
principles and techniques for:
determining the physical environment as impacted by mining operations
determining the ecological environment as impacted by mining operations
identifying land use profiles
comprehending social issues as impacted by mining operations
determining the impact of mining operations on infrastructure
using data analysis systems, including statistical analysis
identifying support professions role and function, including engineers and scientists
maintaining budgeting and cost cycle planning
principles and techniques for identifying relevant hazards and emergencies
techniques for coordinating and communicating job activities with others.

Foundation skills

Problem solving: Identifies a range of factors that impact on a decision, including own values and principles, the needs, power, values, beliefs and assumptions of stakeholders
Oral communication: Conveys information and requirements clearly, and listens carefully
Reading: Identifies and interprets relevant information from workplace procedures, documentation, legislation and regulations

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What does an assessment tool for RIIENV502E need to cover?

To satisfy the Principles of Assessment and Rules of Evidence, an assessment for RIIENV502E needs to address all 48 unit components: 4 elements with 17 performance criteria, 13 performance evidence requirements, 15 knowledge evidence requirements, and the foundation skills. A coverage matrix mapping each question and task to these components is what an auditor looks for.

How does Auditori generate an assessment tool for RIIENV502E?

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