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Minimise environmental impact of process

Minimise environmental impact of process

Unit of competency
National Code
PMASUP420
State Code
AXM33
TGA Status
Current
DTWD Status
Approved
Current Release Number
1.00
Current Release Date
02/06/2016
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State Implementation and Classification
Approved Date
05/08/2016
Field of Education
050999 - Environmental Studies, N.e.c.
Original Release Date
05/08/2016
Nominal Hours
40
Description
This unit of competency covers the skills and knowledge required to minimise the environmental impact of a plant and/or process. It applies to all resources used and products made by the plant, capital projects and improvements brought about by changes in work practices and procedures.This unit of competency applies to experienced operators or those in similar roles who are required to apply in-depth knowledge of process and plant to in order to develop practices or procedures for conserving resources and minimising pollution and waste that will deliver the most benefits. No licensing, legislative or certification requirements apply to this unit at the time of publication.
Notes
Elements and Performance Criteria
1 Develop resource conservation practices and/or procedures
  • 1.1 Identify the nature of resources used in the plant/process
  • 1.2 Identify the primary source of these resources
  • 1.3 Determine the impact of the depletion of these resources on the environment and society
  • 1.4 Determine which resources will yield a greater benefit from their conservation
  • 1.5 Develop methods to reduce the consumption of these resources
  • 1.6 Complete required documentation to implement change
2 Develop pollution minimisation practices and/or procedures
  • 2.1 Identify the nature of pollutants produced by the plant/process
  • 2.2 Determine the sources of these pollutants within the plant/process
  • 2.3 Determine the impact of these pollutants on the environment and society
  • 2.4 Determine which pollutant will yield a greater benefit from their reduction
  • 2.5 Develop methods to reduce the production of this pollutant
  • 2.6 Complete required documentation to implement change
3 Develop waste minimisation practices and/or procedures
  • 3.1 Identify the nature of wastes produced by the plant/process
  • 3.2 Determine the sources of these wastes within the plant/process
  • 3.3 Identify the impact of these wastes on the environment and society
  • 3.4 Determine which wastes will yield a greater benefit from their reduction
  • 3.5 Develop methods to reduce the production of this waste
  • 3.6 Complete required documentation to implement change
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Replaces
State Code National Code Title Type
W8952 PMASUP420B Minimise environmental impact of process Unit of competency