Unit of competency Outline
Date retreived
23/07/2026 5:51 AM AWST
23/07/2026 5:51 AM AWST
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Follow environmental protection procedures in forest and wood products operations
Follow environmental protection procedures in forest and wood products operations
Unit of competency
National Code
FWPCOR2209
FWPCOR2209
State Code
ODS83
ODS83
TGA Status
Current
Current
DTWD Status
Approved
Approved
State Implementation and Classification
Approved Date
21/06/2022
Field of Education
050999 - Environmental Studies, N.e.c.
Original Release Date
21/06/2022
Nominal Hours
20
Description
This unit of competency describes the skills and knowledge required to follow established environmental protection procedures when performing work in a forestry or wood products work environment.The unit applies to individuals who work in a broad range of roles and operations in the forest and wood products industry and are required to follow environmental protection procedures when performing routine work activities.All work must be carried out to comply with workplace procedures, according to state/territory health and safety regulations, legislation, standards and industry codes of practice that apply to the workplace.No licencing, legislative or certification requirements apply to this unit at the time of publication.
Notes
Elements and Performance Criteria
1. Determine environmental protection requirements for the work task
- 1.1 Check work order and identify and clarify environmental protection requirements with appropriate personnel
- 1.2 Identify and report existing and potential environmental hazards to relevant personnel
- 1.3 Identify workplace procedures for responding to environmental hazards and associated risks
2. Ensure work practices follow environmental protection requirements
- 2.1 Confirm that work practices comply with environment protection requirements
- 2.2 Follow workplace procedures and industry codes of practice in responding to environmental incidents, accidents and emergencies within scope of own responsibility
3. Seek opportunities to improve environmental protection practices
- 3.1 Suggest specific improvements to environmental protection practices to relevant personnel
- 3.2 Identify and confirm updated changes in environmental protection procedures and work practices
- 3.3 Record and report breaches or potential breaches of environmental protection requirements to relevant personnel according to workplace procedures
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Replaces
| State Code | National Code | Title | Type |
|---|---|---|---|
| AXM10 | FWPCOR2203 | Follow environmental care procedures | Unit of competency |