Unit of competency Outline

Date retreived
22/07/2026 3:11 PM AWST

Whilst all efforts are made to provide accurate and timely information from the relevant source/documentation, please be aware that the information supplied may not be the most current version. The accuracy of the detail has not been confirmed by the Department and therefore should not be relied upon without first confirming the contents.

Maintain quality of environment by following marina codes

Maintain quality of environment by following marina codes

Unit of competency
National Code
MEM50004
State Code
OAT01
TGA Status
Current
DTWD Status
Approved
Current Release Number
1.00
Current Release Date
26/06/2019
View on TGA
State Implementation and Classification
Approved Date
24/01/2020
Field of Education
039901 - Environmental Engineering
Original Release Date
24/01/2020
Nominal Hours
12
Description
This unit of competency defines the skills and knowledge required for workers in the industry controlling pollution through the limitation, capture and disposal of pollutants in the marine environment when working on or around recreational vessels and relates to workplaces in which vessels are built, repaired, stored, sold and transported. No licensing, legislative or certification requirements apply to this unit at the time of publication.Band: AUnit Weight: 1
Notes
Elements and Performance Criteria
1 Determine job requirements
  • 1.1 Follow standard operating procedures (SOPs)
  • 1.2 Comply with work health and safety (WHS) requirements at all times
  • 1.3 Select and use appropriate personal protective equipment (PPE) in accordance with SOPs
  • 1.4 List tasks to be conducted or consult work instructions to establish work requirements
  • 1.5 Inspect vessel to be maintained visually to establish any particular potential pollutants
  • 1.6 Identify potential pollutants that may be produced as a result of the work
2 Select work area and method
  • 2.1 Identify possible work areas for the work and select to conform to marina/slipway codes and local environmental regulations and to minimise risk of pollution
  • 2.2 Select work method, equipment and materials to minimise impact on the environment
  • 2.3 Identify pollution control measures and implement
3 Dispose of potential pollutants
  • 3.1 Classify potential pollutants, separate and collect appropriate to the recycling, treatment or storage system adopted by the business
  • 3.2 Dispose of collected pollutants in accordance with regulatory requirements and workplace procedures
4 Support implementation of marina and slipway environment management plans
  • 4.1 Follow workplace designated procedures for marina and slipway management
  • 4.2 Communicate observations of the effects of the management plan and recommend implementation improvements to appropriate personnel
  • 4.3 Participate in the implementation of the environment management plan
No information
No information
Replaces
State Code National Code Title Type
W5340 MEM50004B Maintain quality of environment by following marina codes Unit of competency