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Observe environmental work practices

Observe environmental work practices

Unit of competency
National Code
AHCWRK202A
State Code
D7300
TGA Status
Replaced
DTWD Status
Replaced
Current Release Number
1.00
Current Release Date
10/06/2011
View on TGA
State Implementation and Classification
Approved Date
02/12/2011
Field of Education
120505 - Work Practices Programmes
Original Release Date
02/12/2011
Nominal Hours
30
Description
This unit covers the process of observing and contributing to positive environmental work practices and defines the standard required to: follow workplace procedures to minimise environmental impacts; minimise and dispose of waste in an environmentally responsible way; use non renewable resources responsibly and reuse where possible; record data relating to environmental risks, impacts and management if required.
Notes
Elements and Performance Criteria
1. Follow environmental workplace practices
  • 1.1. Workplace practices and work instructions relating to potential environmental impacts are recognised and followed, and clarification is sought where necessary.
  • 1.2. Changes to work practices and procedures are responded to positively and promptly in accordance with enterprise requirements.
  • 1.3. Relevant legislation, codes and national standards that impact on workplace environmental practices are recognised and followed.
2. Contribute to improved environmental work practices
  • 2.1. Suggestions are made to designated personnel for improvements to workplace practices where possible.
  • 2.2. Information is gathered and improvements are suggested to support the development of improved workplace approaches to environmental practices.
  • 2.3. Environmental issues and their relationship to workplace practices are discussed in the workplace with colleagues and designated personnel.
  • 2.4. Contributions to the review of environmental practices and policies are made within limits of responsibility.
3. Recognise and report on a potential environmental threat
  • 3.1. Signs or symptoms of the potential environmental threat are recognised.
  • 3.2. Information about or observations of a potential environmental threat are reported to supervisors and/or appropriate authorities.
  • 3.3. Location and extent of the potential environmental threat is accurately recorded.
  • 3.4. Reports on the potential environmental threat are completed according to enterprise guidelines.
4. Maintain environmental records
  • 4.1. Environmental records are accurately prepared as required according to enterprise policies and procedures.
  • 4.2. Environmental records are stored securely in a form accessible for reporting purposes.
RANGE STATEMENT
The range statement relates to the unit of competency as a whole.
Issues may include:
all environmental issues in regard to water catchments, air, noise, ecosystems, habitat
efficient use of resources
sustainability
carbon emissions
waste minimisation.
EVIDENCE GUIDE
The evidence guide provides advice on assessment and must be read in conjunction with the performance criteria, required skills and knowledge, range statement and the Assessment Guidelines for the Training Package.
Overview of assessment

Critical aspects for assessment and evidence required to demonstrate competency in this unit
The evidence required to demonstrate competency in this unit must be relevant to workplace operations and satisfy holistically all of the requirements of the performance criteria and required skills and knowledge and include achievement of the following:
follow workplace procedures to minimise environmental impacts
minimise and dispose of waste in an environmentally responsible way
use non renewable resources responsibly and reuse where possible
record data relating to environmental risks, impacts and management if required.
Context of and specific resources for assessment
Competency requires the application of work practices under work conditions. Selection and use of resources for some worksites may differ due to the regional or enterprise circumstances.
Replaces
State Code National Code Title Type
S2738 RTC2702A Observe environmental work practices Unit of competency
Replaced By
State Code National Code Title Type
BAR11 AHCWRK202 Observe environmental work practices Unit of competency
State Code National Code Title Type
D460 AHC21010 Certificate II in Conservation and Land Management Qualification
D464 AHC21410 Certificate II in Wool Handling Qualification