ENVR07047 2013 SECTORAL ENVIRONMENTAL ISSUES

Identify and assess the most significant environmental impacts (i.e. on humans, air, water, soil, ecology, landscape etc.) associated with a range of economic sectors such as agriculture, forestry, mining, quarrying, construction, infrastructure, energy production, manufacturing, transport, services, retailing and tourism.

Explain how to plan and carry out a detailed inspection of a site, organisation or activity to identify and assess the environmental impacts of past, current or planned activities using a risk-based approach, identify the specialist skills required, co-ordinate a range of specialists and prepare professional reports.

Explain the legal and technical requirements in relation to the storage, containment (bunding) and proper management of hazardous materials such as oil and chemicals

Assess the likely regulatory and environmental impacts associated with emergency situations such as flooding, power outage, fire, vandalism, process interruptions, quality failures, spillage, leaks etc. and the development of appropriate emergency responses

Explain how to prepare a nutrient management plan (NMP) for the sustainable recycling of waste sludges (biosolids) to land to ensure regulatory compliance and consideration of environmental, economic and other factors

Participants must complete two separate continuous assessment assignments (worth a total of 40% of module marks) that involves applying the theory to "real world" situations.

Examples include review of the environmental impacts caused by typical activities in a specific sector or identifying and assessing examples of best international practice in relation to common environmental issues across many sectors such as bunding, management of hazardous materials, procedures, training, documentation control etc.

In addition, short theory question assessments (worth a total of 10%) will assist in providing ongoing feedback to learners.

Identification and assessment of the most significant environmental impacts (i.e. on humans, air, water, soil, ecology, landscape etc.) associated with a range of economic sectors such as agriculture, forestry, mining, quarrying, construction, infrastructure, energy production, manufacturing, transport, services, retailing and tourism.

How to plan and carry out detailed inspections of sites, organisations or activities to identify and assess the
environmental impacts of past, current or planned activities using a risk−based approach.

The legal and technical requirements in relation to the storage, containment (bunding) and proper management
of hazardous materials such as oil and chemicals.

Emergency planning to prevent damage to humans, environment or property associaed with a range of issues such as flooding, power outage, fire, vandalism, process interruptions, quality failures, spillage, leaks etc. and the development of appropriate emergency responses.

Preparation of nutrient management plans (NMPs) for the sustainable recycling of waste sludges (biosolids) to
land to ensure regulatory compliance and consideration of environmental, economic and other factors.