Purpose
In order for me to perform effectively in the field of environmental science, environmental management and waste management, I will be able to:
- Develop, implement and evaluate a plan to prevent, correct or remedy environmental impacts
- Record and report resultsI will also know and understand:
- Principles and concepts related to managing environmental impacts (a basic level of understanding is required)
- The role of environmental management tools in managing environmental impacts (a basic level of understanding is required)
- What actions can be taken to address the impact of human activities on the environment.I can be assessed against this unit standard in the context of any activity which is related to managing environmental issues, such as:
- Waste management related activities, eg
> Materials recovery and buy back centres
> Waste reception
> Landfill operations - Water course cleaning, care and maintenance
- Care of public places, open areas, cultural and natural heritage sites
- Maintenance of parks and sports fields
- Involvement in community projects and job creation schemes relating to environmental practice
- General industrial or extraction, ie activities with an environmental care or improvement focus
