Course Title: Manage environmental management practices and processes in building and construction

Part B: Course Detail

Teaching Period: Term1 2022

Course Code: CIVE5712C

Course Title: Manage environmental management practices and processes in building and construction

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School: 530T Built Environment and Sustainability

Campus: City Campus

Program: C5256 - Diploma of Building and Construction (Building)

Course Contact: Thierry Demathieu, Program Manager

Course Contact Phone: +61 3 9925 8359

Course Contact Email: thierry.demathieu@rmit.edu.au


Name and Contact Details of All Other Relevant Staff

Janine Strachan janine.strachan@rmit.edu.au


Nominal Hours: 150

Regardless of the mode of delivery, represent a guide to the relative teaching time and student effort required to successfully achieve a particular competency/module. This may include not only scheduled classes or workplace visits but also the amount of effort required to undertake, evaluate and complete all assessment requirements, including any non-classroom activities.

Pre-requisites and Co-requisites

Nil

Course Description

In this course you will cover the outcomes required to manage environmental management practices and processes in building and construction, as part of the organisation’s overall management system. To successfully manage practices and processes requires knowledge of current trends in environmental practices and methodologies, statistical analysis and legislative requirements.


National Codes, Titles, Elements and Performance Criteria

National Element Code & Title:

CPCCBC5011A Manage environmental management practices and processes in building and construction

Element:

1. Prepare an environmental management plan for the organisation.

Performance Criteria:

1.1. Current shifts in environmental legislation or regulations are analysed in relation to their potential impact on the organisation.

1.2. Best practice and benchmarking methods  are used to determine current environmental management performance.

1.3. Project environmental obligations and management requirements are analysed.

1.4. Environmental management plan  is prepared on the basis of available information.

1.5. Senior management advice concerning implementation of plan is sought as required.

Element:

2. Manage implementation of environmental management plan.

Performance Criteria:

2.1. Staff and contractors are informed of their obligations in implementing the environmental planning process and are monitored for compliance.

2.2. Environmental data gathering systems  are evaluated, changes are made as necessary, and system is managed for maximum efficiency and accuracy.

2.3. New projects are evaluated to determine their impact on existing environmental planning obligations.

2.4. Local authorities and regulatory bodies are contacted where the plan requires ongoing external monitoring or overseeing.

2.5. Information concerning updates to the environmental management plan is communicated to staff and stakeholders.

2.6. Environmental management plan evaluation strategy is developed and managed to ensure that the organisation remains on track in the event of changing circumstances.

Element:

3. Monitor environmental management plan to ensure that it meets organisational legal obligations.

Performance Criteria:

3.1. Organisational feedback systems  are implemented and managed to assist conformance and management of plan.

3.2. Regular feedback is obtained concerning the operations of the environmental management plan to assist the organisation to meet its legal obligations.

3.3. Where necessary, legally required auditing practices to ensure probity and accountability towards legislative requirements are managed and maintained.

3.4. Contact with contractors is maintained and their compliance with environmental management requirements is monitored.

3.5. Emergency and remediation response strategies are implemented as necessary to assist compliance with the environmental management plan.

Element:

4. Evaluate and recommend changes to environmental management plan.

Performance Criteria:

4.1. Environmental management plan is reviewed to identify areas that need improvement, and action is taken.

4.2. Measures are introduced to assist staff to suggest more efficient procedures and innovations to improve the performance of the environmental management plan.

4.3. Plans are redrafted to include improvements or address deficiencies found during the monitoring.

4.4. Revised plans are submitted for endorsement by senior management and procedures are changed accordingly.

Learning Outcomes


On successful completion of this course you will have developed and applied the skills and knowledge required to demonstrate competency in the above elements.


Details of Learning Activities

Course Learning Outcomes

On successful completion of this course you will be able to:

1. Prepare an environmental management plan for the organisation.

2. Manage implementation of environmental management plan.

3. Monitor environmental management plan to ensure that it meets organisational legal obligations.

4. Evaluate and recommend changes to environmental management plan.


Teaching Schedule

Week 1 – 07/02/22

Lecture/Tutorial

 

Introduction to an EMP and it's role in building and construction

 

Week  2 -14/02/22

Lecture/Tutorial

EMP Structure and ISO 14001

 

Week 3 -21/02/22

Lecture/Tutorial

Environmental Management context at Fishermans Bend

Week 4 -28/02/22

Lecture/Tutorial

Environmental Legislation and Guidelines

Week 5 -07/03/22

Lecture/Tutorial

Objectives and Performance Measures of Fishermans Bend EMP

Week 6 -14/03/22

Lecture/Tutorial

Land Disturbance – Soil Management, Stormwater Management and Flora & Fauna Management

Week 7 -21/03/22

Lecture/Tutorial

Resources Management - Waste Diversion and Hazardous Substances, Air Quality, Noise and Vibration.

Week 8 -28/03/22

Lecture/Tutorial

Heritage – European Settler, Heritage - Indigenous First Nations Peoples.

Week 9 – 04/04/22

Lecture/Tutorial

Communication, Training and Induction systems

Week 10 – 11/04/22

Lecture/Tutorial

Fishermans Bend EMP Auditing Systems

Week 11 -25/04/22

Lecture/Tutorial

Plans and Procedures for Emergencies and Remediation Practices

Week 12 – 02/05/22

Lecture/Tutorial

Revised EMP - Review of available Data

Week 13 – 09/05/22

Lecture/Tutorial

Review and Meeting preparation - Noise and Dust

Week 14 – 16/05/22

Lecture/Tutorial

Analysis, Review and Contractor Meeting

Week 15 -23/05/221

Lecture/Tutorial

Review of Audit process and report to management

Week 16 – 30/05/22

Lecture/Tutorial

Final revision for Assessment 3 and course review.

Knowledge Quiz and Summary for Assessment Task 2

Week 17 – 06/06/22

Assessment week for resubmissions

Week 18 -13/06/22

Final Assessments due for close of course and moderation


Learning Resources

Prescribed Texts


References


Other Resources


Overview of Assessment

Assessment will incorporate a variety of methods including written, oral, practical tasks and activities. You will be asked to personally demonstrate to your teacher/assessor the practical skills gained during this course to the relevant industry standards. Assessment activities will occur throughout this course and feedback will be provided at regular intervals.

Assessment Tasks

Students must pass each of the following assessment tasks to demonstrate competent.

Assessment 1: EMP Template

Assessment 2: Revised EMP

Assessment 3: Knowledge Questions

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To be deemed competent you must demonstrate an understanding of all aspects required of the competency. Assessment methods have been designed to measure your achievement of each competency in a flexible manner over multiple tasks.


Assessment Tasks

2 x Assessments

Assessment 1 – Fishermans Bend EMP Template Part A  DUE Sunday 20th March

Assessment 1 – Fishermans Bend EMP Template Part B  DUE Sunday 24th May 2022

Assessment 2 – Revised EMP  DUE Sunday 5th June


Assessment Matrix


Element

Performance criteria

 

 

 

 

 

Assessment

Task 1: Title

Assessment

Task 2: Title

Assessment

Task 3: Title

1. Prepare an environmental management plan for the organisation.

1.1. Current shifts in environmental legislation or regulations are analysed in relation to their potential impact on the organisation.

1A



1.2. Best practice and benchmarking methods are used to determine current environmental management performance.

1B



1.3. Project environmental obligations and management requirements are analysed.

1C



1.4. Environmental management plan is prepared on the basis of available information.

1A, 1B, 1C



1.5. Senior management advice concerning implementation of plan is sought as required.


1A, 1B


2. Manage implementation of environmental management plan.

2.1. Staff and contractors are informed of their obligations in implementing the environmental planning process and are monitored for compliance.


1B


2.2. Environmental data gathering systems are evaluated, changes are made as necessary, and system is managed for maximum efficiency and accuracy.


2


2.3. New projects are evaluated to determine their impact on existing environmental planning obligations.


2


2.4. Local authorities and regulatory bodies are contacted where the plan requires ongoing external monitoring or overseeing.


3


2.5. Information concerning updates to the environmental management plan is communicated to staff and stakeholders.


1B


2.6. Environmental management plan evaluation strategy is developed and managed to ensure that the organisation remains on track in the event of changing circumstances.


4


3. Monitor environmental management plan to ensure that it meets organisational legal obligations.

3.1. Organisational feedback systems are implemented and managed to assist conformance and management of plan.

1D

1B


3.2. Regular feedback is obtained concerning the operations of the environmental management plan to assist the organisation to meet its legal obligations.


1B


3.3. Where necessary, legally required auditing practices to ensure probity and accountability towards legislative requirements are managed and maintained.

1E

3


3.4. Contact with contractors is maintained and their compliance with environmental management requirements is monitored.


1B


3.5. Emergency and remediation response strategies are implemented as necessary to assist compliance with the environmental management plan.

1F

1B


4. Evaluate and recommend changes to environmental management plan.

4.1. Environmental management plan is reviewed to identify areas that need improvement, and action is taken.


1B, 4


4.2. Measures are introduced to assist staff to suggest more efficient procedures and innovations to improve the performance of the environmental management plan.


1B


4.3. Plans are redrafted to include improvements or address deficiencies found during the monitoring.


4


4.4. Revised plans are submitted for endorsement by senior management and procedures are changed accordingly.


5





Range Statement 

 

Assessment

Task 1: Title

Assessment

Task 2: Title

Assessment

Task 3: Title

Best practice and benchmarking methods include:




  • comparisons of current, previously established and external environmental management plans

1B



  • costs associated with environmental conformance

1B



  • formally or informally prepared performance indicators against environmental management objectives

1B



  • performance measurements against industry, local authority, regulatory or world standards

1B



  • specific environmental targets, including emissions, noise, dust, waste disposal, storm and ground water disposal, waste segregation and hazardous materials

1B



  • statistical record-keeping, using at start, ongoing and at conclusion measurements

1B



  • strategic comparisons of resources in and residuals out.

1B



Environmental management plan includes:




  • environmental prohibitions or restrictions to be applied within specific projects

1A



  • formally or informally gathered information concerning environmental issues and requirements

1A – 1F



  • key people to be consulted or included in decision making

1A – 1F



  • specific forms of activity to be pursued or which are subject to monitoring or evaluation

1A



  • timeframes and key environmental benchmarks to be achieved.

1A – 1F



Environmental data gathering systems include:




  • conformance reporting on achievement of milestones or performance targets

1B



  • formal and informal reports from employees and contractors

1B



  • scheduled environmental management meetings and briefings

1B



  • statistical and analytical data in support of environmental management objectives.

1B



Feedback systems include:




  • feedback from regulatory authorities

1D



  • formal and informal information gathering from employees and contractors

1D



  • specifically documented processes using formal reporting arrangements

1D



  • spot checks on aspects of the environmental management process.

1D



 


 

Required Skills 

 

Assessment

Task 1: Title

Assessment

Task 2: Title

Assessment

Task 3: Title

analytical skills, including the ability to assess variations in environmental management performance and identify reasons for those variations

1A – 1F

2

 

communication skills to:

 

 

 
  • enable clear and direct communication, using questioning to identify and confirm requirements, share information, listen and understand

 

1A, 1B

 
  • liaise with subcontractors, staff and clients, as well as with local or regulatory authorities on matters relating to site conditions or approvals

 

1B

 
  • notify personnel of meetings

 

1A

 
  • read and interpret:

 

 

 
  • documentation from a variety of sources

1A – 1F

2

 
  • plans, specifications and drawings

1A – 1F

 

 
  • use and interpret non-verbal communication

1A – 1F

3, 4, 5

 
  • use language and concepts appropriate to cultural differences

1A – 1F

1B, 3, 4, 5

 
  • written skills to:

 

 

 
  • complete site communication requirements

 

1A, 3, 5

 
  • record and report relevant information

1A – 1F

2, 4

 

numeracy skills to apply calculations

1A – 1F

2, 4

 

evaluation skills to evaluate previous environmental management performance and identify strengths and weaknesses of the process

1A – 1F

2

 

management skills, including the ability to develop and implement environmental management plans that improve organisational compliance with environmental obligations and responsibilities

1A – 1F

1, 2, 3, 4, 5

 

problem solving skills, including the ability to identify environmental management issues and address these before they become contentious or dangerous

1D

4

 

staff management skills to effectively manage personnel in the administration of organisational environmental management systems.

1A – 1F

1B, 4

 


 

Required Knowledge 

 

Assessment

Task 1: Title

Assessment

Task 2: Title

Assessment

Task 3: Title

Benchmarking and the establishment of environmental goals

 

 

1, 3, 4, 6, 7, 16

Current trends in environmental management and controls

 

 

12, 13, 14

Environmental management practices and methodologies

 

 

5, 10, 15

Legal and regulatory obligations implicit in environmental requirements

 

 

2, 17

Penalties for various breaches of environmental obligations and conformance requirements

 

 

18

Relevant licensing arrangements

 

 

8, 9, 19

Statistical analysis methodologies.

 

 

11, 20

 



Critical Aspects of Evidence

Describe how assessments meet the critical aspects of evidence

A person who demonstrates competency in this unit must be able to provide evidence of the ability to:

 
  • develop effective environmental management action plans and strategies

AT1
  • determine the extent of effective environmental management advice provided to the organisation

AT1, AT2
  • assess the effectiveness and efficiency of the environmental management recording and reporting systems and preparation of documentation to organisational standards

AT2
  • assess variations in environmental management performance

AT2
  • implement an effective process to manage improvements to organisational environmental management practices and to reduce the risk of non-conformance

AT2
  • comply with relevant legislative and regulatory requirements

AT1, AT2
  • research relevant current trends in environmental management and controls.

AT1

 

 



Context of and specific resources for assessment

Describe how assessments meet the context of and specific resources for assessment

This competency is to be assessed using standard and authorised work practices, safety requirements and environmental constraints.


Assessment of essential underpinning knowledge will usually be conducted in an off-site context.


Assessment is to comply with relevant regulatory or Australian standards' requirements.


Resource implications for assessment include:


  • documentation that should normally be available in either a building or construction office


  • relevant codes, standards and government regulations


  • office equipment, including calculators, photocopiers and telephone systems


  • computers with appropriate software to view 2-D CAD drawings, run costing programs and print copies


  • a technical reference library with current publications on measurement, design, building construction and manufacturers' product literature


  • copies of appropriate awards and workplace agreements


  • a suitable work area appropriate to the construction process.


Reasonable adjustments for people with disabilities must be made to assessment processes where required. This could include access to modified equipment and other physical resources, and the provision of appropriate assessment support.


 

Other Information

Credit Transfer and/or Recognition of Prior Learning (RPL):
You may be eligible for credit towards courses in your program if you have already met the learning/competency outcomes through previous learning and/or industry experience. To be eligible for credit towards a course, you must demonstrate that you have already completed learning and/or gained industry experience that is:

  • Relevant
  • Current
  • Satisfies the learning/competency outcomes of the course

Please refer to http://www.rmit.edu.au/students/enrolment/credit to find more information about credit transfer and RPL.
 

Study and learning Support:

Study and Learning Centre (SLC) provides free learning and academic development advice to you.
Services offered by SLC to support your numeracy and literacy skills are:

assignment writing, thesis writing and study skills advice
maths and science developmental support and advice
English language development

Please Refer http://www.rmit.edu.au/studyandlearningcentre to find more information about Study and learning Support

Equitable Learning Services (ELS):

If you are suffering from long-term medical condition or disability, you should contact Equitable Learning Services (ELS) to seek advice and support to complete your studies.
Please refer to https://www.rmit.edu.au/students/support-and-facilities/student-support/equitable-learning-services to find more information about services offered by Equitable Learning Services (ELS).

Late submission:

If you require an Extension of Submittable Work (assignments, reports or project work etc.) for 7 calendar days or less (from the original due date) and have valid reasons, you must complete and lodge an Application for Extension of Submittable Work (7 Calendar Days or less) form and lodge it with the Senior Educator/ Program Manager.
The application must be lodged no later than one working day before the official due date. You will be notified within no more than 2 working days of the date of lodgment as to whether the extension has been granted.
If you seek an Extension of Submittable Work for more than 7 calendar days (from the original due date) must lodge an Application for Special Consideration form under the provisions of the Special Consideration Policy, preferably prior to, but no later than 2 working days after the official due date.

Submittable Work (assignments, reports or project work etc.) submitted late without approval of an extension will not be accepted or marked.


Special consideration:

Please Refer http://www.rmit.edu.au/students/specialconsideration to find more information about special consideration

Plagiarism:

Plagiarism is a form of cheating and it is very serious academic offence that may lead to expulsion from the University.

Please Refer: www.rmit.edu.au/academicintegrity to find more information about plagiarism.

Other Information:

All email communications will be sent to your RMIT email address and you must regularly check your RMIT emails.

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