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Apply environmental regulations and best practice in a workplace or business
Apply environmental regulations and best practice in a workplace or business
Unit of competency
National Code
AURC272003A
AURC272003A
State Code
W5256
W5256
TGA Status
Replaced
Replaced
DTWD Status
Replaced
Replaced
State Implementation and Classification
Approved Date
07/08/2012
Field of Education
050999 - Environmental Studies, N.e.c.
Original Release Date
07/08/2012
Nominal Hours
20
Description
This unit of competency covers the competence to identify and apply environmental regulations and avoid potential hazards in a workplace or business.
Notes
Elements and Performance Criteria
1. Identify and apply environment regulations
- 1.1. Reasons for ethical environmental practice in a workplace or business are identified
- 1.2. Environmental responsibilities of staff in a workplace or business are identified
- 1.3. Penalties for individual breaches of legislation are identified
- 1.4. Waste is minimised, waste materials, including solids, sludge and biological materials are sorted and stored in bins for recycling or disposal
- 1.5. Packaging on goods received is sorted and disposed of
2. Identify and avoid hazards to stormwater
- 2.1. No wastewater or contaminants are allowed to enter stormwater system
- 2.2. Parts and components containing environmentally hazardous materials are stored undercover in a sealed and bunded or drained treatment area
- 2.3. Liquid wastes are drained into storage or recycling containers
- 2.4. Spill kit is located and used as needed to prevent stormwater contamination
- 2.5. Spills are cleaned immediately and workplace is kept clean to prevent unintentional stormwater pollution
3. Identify and avoid hazards to air quality
- 3.1. Hazards of airborne particles are identified, minimised and contained
- 3.2. Hazards gases and fumes are identified, minimised and contained
4. Identify and avoid noise hazards
- 4.1. Noise creating activities are minimised and carried out within approved operating hours
Automotive business excluding body repair, marine and mechanical involving the removal of components containing oils or other fluids
Work involves normal activities of an automotive business, including the occupations of glazing, accessory fitting, window tinting, trimming and bicycles
This unit is applicable to Certificate II qualifications. Other specific environmental units of competence apply to marine, paint and panel preparation and some mechanical stream qualifications involving the removal of components containing oils or other fluids
OH&S requirements, material safety data sheets, hazardous substances and dangerous goods code and safe operating procedures
Work is carried out in accordance with legislative obligations, environmental legislation, health regulations, manual handling procedures and organisation insurance requirements
Work requires individuals to demonstrate discretion, judgement and problem-solving skills in undertaking environmentally sound work practices
Competence may be demonstrated in workplace or business excluding, body repair, marine, mechanical involving the removal of components containing oils or other fluids
Tooling and equipment are to include spill kits and recycling containers
Material safety data sheets
Personal protective equipment is to include that prescribed under legislation, regulations and enterprise policies and practices
Environmental legislation, regulations and advice
Workplace procedures relating to the use of tooling and equipment
Work instructions, including job cards/sheets
Site environmental policy
Workplace procedures relating to reporting and communication of environmental issues
Manufacturer/component supplier specifications and operational procedures
Work involves normal activities of an automotive business, including the occupations of glazing, accessory fitting, window tinting, trimming and bicycles
This unit is applicable to Certificate II qualifications. Other specific environmental units of competence apply to marine, paint and panel preparation and some mechanical stream qualifications involving the removal of components containing oils or other fluids
OH&S requirements, material safety data sheets, hazardous substances and dangerous goods code and safe operating procedures
Work is carried out in accordance with legislative obligations, environmental legislation, health regulations, manual handling procedures and organisation insurance requirements
Work requires individuals to demonstrate discretion, judgement and problem-solving skills in undertaking environmentally sound work practices
Competence may be demonstrated in workplace or business excluding, body repair, marine, mechanical involving the removal of components containing oils or other fluids
Tooling and equipment are to include spill kits and recycling containers
Material safety data sheets
Personal protective equipment is to include that prescribed under legislation, regulations and enterprise policies and practices
Environmental legislation, regulations and advice
Workplace procedures relating to the use of tooling and equipment
Work instructions, including job cards/sheets
Site environmental policy
Workplace procedures relating to reporting and communication of environmental issues
Manufacturer/component supplier specifications and operational procedures
Critical aspects for assessment and evidence required to demonstrate competency in this unit
Apply safe handling requirements for equipment, products and materials, including use of personal protective equipment
Apply environmental regulations and best practice
Identify material used in the business and assess their environmental impact
Follow work instructions, operating procedures and inspection processes to:
minimise risk of injury to self and others
prevent damage and wastage of goods, equipment and products
maintain required production output, product and service quality
Conduct operator maintenance on tooling and equipment to ensure environmental efficiency
Work effectively with others
Modify activities to cater for variations in workplace context and environment
Use of a spill kit
Underpinning knowledge
Aspects of environmental legislation and its implications to work being undertaken
Characteristics and potential environmental impact of products used in the business
Philosophy of prevent, reuse, reduce, recycle
Procedures for reporting machinery faults and material defects
Internal reporting procedures for significant environmental damage occurring in the workplace
Specific key competencies, underpinning and employability skills required to achieve the performance criteria
These include a number of processes that are learned throughout work and life, which are required in most jobs. Some of these are covered by the national key competencies, although others may be added. The details below highlight how these competencies are to be applied in the attainment of this unit.
Application of the key competencies in this unit are to satisfy the nominated level in which:
Level 1 - relates to working effectively within set conditions and processes;
Level 2 - relates to management or facilitation of conditions or processes; and
Level 3 - relates to design, development and evaluation of conditions or process
How will the candidate apply the following key competency in this unit? The candidate will need to:
Collect, analyse and organise information
Collect, organise and understand information related to environmental procedures from legislation, regulations, policies, guidelines and workplace practices in a workplace or business
(Level 2)
Communicate ideas and information
Communicate ideas and information to enable work is undertaken in accordance with environmental best practice, coordination of work with site supervisor, other workers and customers, and reporting of work outcomes and problems
(Level 1)
Plan and organise activities
Plan and organise activities, including preparation of equipment and material and selection of worksite to avoid environmental contamination, backtracking, workflow interruptions or wastage
(Level 2)
Work with others and in a team
Work with others and in a team by recognising dependencies and using cooperative approaches to minimise wastage, optimise workflow and productivity
(Level 2)
Use mathematical ideas and techniques
Use mathematical ideas and techniques to correctly complete measurements and estimate material requirements
(Level 2)
Solve problems
Use planning, checking and inspection techniques to avoid environmental contamination and wastage
(Level 1)
Use technology
Use workplace technology related to environmental protection equipment
(Level 2)
Resource implications
Access to an automotive business excluding, body repair, marine, mechanical involving removal of components containing oils or other fluids
Context of, and specific resources for assessment
Assessment may occur on the job or in a workplace simulated facility with process equipment, materials, work instructions and deadlines
Method of assessment
Assessment methods must confirm consistency of performance over time and in a range of workplace contexts
Assessment should be by direct observation of tasks and questioning on underpinning knowledge
Assessment should be conducted over time and may be in conjunction with assessment of other units of competence
Apply safe handling requirements for equipment, products and materials, including use of personal protective equipment
Apply environmental regulations and best practice
Identify material used in the business and assess their environmental impact
Follow work instructions, operating procedures and inspection processes to:
minimise risk of injury to self and others
prevent damage and wastage of goods, equipment and products
maintain required production output, product and service quality
Conduct operator maintenance on tooling and equipment to ensure environmental efficiency
Work effectively with others
Modify activities to cater for variations in workplace context and environment
Use of a spill kit
Underpinning knowledge
Aspects of environmental legislation and its implications to work being undertaken
Characteristics and potential environmental impact of products used in the business
Philosophy of prevent, reuse, reduce, recycle
Procedures for reporting machinery faults and material defects
Internal reporting procedures for significant environmental damage occurring in the workplace
Specific key competencies, underpinning and employability skills required to achieve the performance criteria
These include a number of processes that are learned throughout work and life, which are required in most jobs. Some of these are covered by the national key competencies, although others may be added. The details below highlight how these competencies are to be applied in the attainment of this unit.
Application of the key competencies in this unit are to satisfy the nominated level in which:
Level 1 - relates to working effectively within set conditions and processes;
Level 2 - relates to management or facilitation of conditions or processes; and
Level 3 - relates to design, development and evaluation of conditions or process
How will the candidate apply the following key competency in this unit? The candidate will need to:
Collect, analyse and organise information
Collect, organise and understand information related to environmental procedures from legislation, regulations, policies, guidelines and workplace practices in a workplace or business
(Level 2)
Communicate ideas and information
Communicate ideas and information to enable work is undertaken in accordance with environmental best practice, coordination of work with site supervisor, other workers and customers, and reporting of work outcomes and problems
(Level 1)
Plan and organise activities
Plan and organise activities, including preparation of equipment and material and selection of worksite to avoid environmental contamination, backtracking, workflow interruptions or wastage
(Level 2)
Work with others and in a team
Work with others and in a team by recognising dependencies and using cooperative approaches to minimise wastage, optimise workflow and productivity
(Level 2)
Use mathematical ideas and techniques
Use mathematical ideas and techniques to correctly complete measurements and estimate material requirements
(Level 2)
Solve problems
Use planning, checking and inspection techniques to avoid environmental contamination and wastage
(Level 1)
Use technology
Use workplace technology related to environmental protection equipment
(Level 2)
Resource implications
Access to an automotive business excluding, body repair, marine, mechanical involving removal of components containing oils or other fluids
Context of, and specific resources for assessment
Assessment may occur on the job or in a workplace simulated facility with process equipment, materials, work instructions and deadlines
Method of assessment
Assessment methods must confirm consistency of performance over time and in a range of workplace contexts
Assessment should be by direct observation of tasks and questioning on underpinning knowledge
Assessment should be conducted over time and may be in conjunction with assessment of other units of competence
Replaced By
| State Code | National Code | Title | Type |
|---|---|---|---|
| WF007 | AURAEA2002 | Apply environmental and sustainability best practice in an automotive workplace | Unit of competency |