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Participate in environmentally sustainable work practices

Participate in environmentally sustainable work practices

Unit of competency
National Code
ACMSUS201
State Code
BBD61
TGA Status
Current
DTWD Status
Approved
Current Release Number
1.00
Current Release Date
29/11/2017
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State Implementation and Classification
Approved Date
20/06/2018
Field of Education
059999 - Agriculture, Environmental And Related Studies, N.e.c.
Original Release Date
20/06/2018
Nominal Hours
20
Description
This unit of competency describes the skills and knowledge required to measure current resource use effectively, and to carry out improvements, including those that will reduce the negative impacts of work practices on the environment.This unit applies to individuals who work under general supervision and exercise limited autonomy with some accountability for their own work. They undertake defined activities and work in a structured context.Work routines meet organisational and compliance requirements for ethical handling and welfare of animals, environmental sustainability, work health and safety, and biosecurity appropriate to the work role.No occupational licensing, legislative or certification requirements are known to apply to this unit at the time of publication.
Notes
Elements and Performance Criteria
1. Identify current resource use
  • 1.1 Identify workplace environmental and resource efficiency issues
  • 1.2 Identify resources used in own work role
  • 1.3 Measure and document current usage of resources
  • 1.4 Report workplace environmental hazards to appropriate personnel
2. Comply with environmental regulations
  • 2.1 Follow procedures and processes to ensure compliance with relevant environmental regulations
  • 2.2 Report breaches or potential breaches of relevant environmental regulations to appropriate personnel
3. Seek opportunities to improve resource efficiency and reduce environmental hazards
  • 3.1 Follow organisation plans to improve environmental practices and resource efficiency
  • 3.2 Make suggestions for improvements to workplace practices and resource efficiency
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Replaces
State Code National Code Title Type
D3884 ACMSUS201A Participate in environmentally sustainable work practices Unit of competency