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Follow work procedures to maintain the marine environment

Follow work procedures to maintain the marine environment

Unit of competency
National Code
MEM50003
State Code
OAT02
TGA Status
Current
DTWD Status
Approved
Current Release Number
1.00
Current Release Date
26/06/2019
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State Implementation and Classification
Approved Date
24/01/2020
Field of Education
120505 - Work Practices Programmes
Original Release Date
24/01/2020
Nominal Hours
12
Description
This unit of competency defines the skills and knowledge required to conduct work on vessels or equipment without adversely affecting the quality of the marine environment and applies to the protection of marine environments when working on or around recreational vessels and in workplaces in which vessels are built, repaired, stored, sold and transported. Where specific coverage of the limitation, capture and disposal of pollutants in the marine environment is required unit MEM50004 Maintain quality of environment by following marina codes should also be selected.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 Follow workplace procedures
  • 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 Observe workplace and surroundings and use equipment and practices to minimise environmental damage
  • 1.5 Complete assigned housekeeping duties following approved workplace procedures
  • 1.6 Identify any damaged equipment, tag for maintenance and notify appropriate personnel
  • 1.7 Maintain schedules and records for housekeeping duties
2 Demonstrate spill clean-up procedures
  • 2.1 Identify source of spill and stop, if possible, and make notification to appropriate personnel
  • 2.2 Identify appropriate materials to contain spills, including booms, portable bunding, absorbent materials and drain blocks
  • 2.3 Clean up spills following workplace procedures
  • 2.4 Dispose of waste in appropriate locations and containers
3 Assist the business to maintain the quality of the environment
  • 3.1 Follow business environment policy
  • 3.2 Avoid excessive idling and revving of engines
  • 3.3 Ensure noisy activities are located away from neighbours, where possible
  • 3.4 Use noise suppression procedures, where available
  • 3.5 Use dust control and waste containment measures
  • 3.6 Collect and dispose of waste in accordance with legislative requirements
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Replaces
State Code National Code Title Type
W5339 MEM50003B Follow work procedures to maintain the marine environment Unit of competency