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Apply environmental and licensing procedures of the water industry

Apply environmental and licensing procedures of the water industry

Unit of competency
National Code
NWPGEN003
State Code
AVZ33
TGA Status
Replaced
DTWD Status
Replaced
Current Release Number
1.00
Current Release Date
07/12/2015
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State Implementation and Classification
Approved Date
15/04/2016
Field of Education
030907 - Water And Sanitary Engineering
Original Release Date
15/04/2016
Nominal Hours
30
Description
This unit describes the skills required to implement established environmental and licensing procedures and contribute to improving environmental practices in the water industry, and identify and minimise environmental risks and the impact of work-related activities on the local environment.This unit applies to those working in a range of roles within the water industry.The skills and knowledge described in this unit must be applied within the legislative, regulatory and policy environment in which they are carried out. Organisational policies and procedures must be consulted and adhered to.Those undertaking this unit would work under indirect supervision while performing specific tasks in a broad range of contexts.No licensing, legislative or certification requirements apply to unit at the time of publication.
Notes
Elements and Performance Criteria
1. Relate environmental procedures to specific project or site
  • 1.1 Identify and apply organisation environmental procedures and relevant legislative, regulatory and licensing requirements.
  • 1.2 Identify and record environmental risks and impacts at particular job sites.
  • 1.3 Plan work incorporating appropriate control measures to overcome identified risks and meet required environmental outcomes, on specific project or site.
  • 1.4 Undertake work on project or site applying organisational procedures for dealing with potential environmental incidents.
2. Report on environmental processes and incidents
  • 2.1 Access and maintain documentation relating to environmental management.
  • 2.2 Identify environmental risks.
  • 2.3 Record and report incidents while monitoring conformity.
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Replaces
State Code National Code Title Type
D1832 NWP202B Apply environmental and licensing procedures Unit of competency
Replaced By
State Code National Code Title Type
OBO19 NWPGEN018 Follow environmental and licensing procedures Unit of competency
State Code National Code Title Type
AYW4 NWP20115 Certificate II in Water Industry Operations Qualification