This unit provides the skills and knowledge required to work in accordance with the VESI Environmental Framework, including understanding environmental responsibilities, identifying environmental risks, and applying the required controls and procedures to minimise environmental impact during field activities.
Prerequisites
There are no prerequisites for this unit.
Course aim
On completion, learners will have the underpinning knowledge and skills to understand key principles of environmental management.
Target learner group
For persons who are required to work on, near or in the vicinity of the electricity network assets
Learning activities
Delivery mode
Face-to-face led training
Theory assessment
Learning outcomes
After successfully completing this unit, a learner should be able to:
Explain the basic legal requirements of Environmental Legislation.
Explain the importance of an environmental management system (EMS) and the basic elements of the system.
Explain the basic principles of managing air emissions.
Identify the basic principles of the containment of contaminated water.
Explain the basic principles of waste management
Describe how to manage, store and handle chemicals including spills and disposal of clean up materials
Identify the basic principles of flora and fauna protection
Identify the basic principles of weeds and diseases management
Identify the basic principles of cultural heritage and site management
Identify the basic principles of noise and vibration site management
Assessment approach
Learners are assessed using the following methods
Theory and written assessments.
Course entry requirements
Learners in this course are required:
To have basic literacy and numeracy skills so learners can understand the theory and assessments.
Hold the current certification in the required prerequisites.
Be sufficiently fit to participate in training. (especially if there are physical elements or field-work context)
Accreditation status
On successful completion of this course, learners will receive a completion certificate.
