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Implement and monitor environmentally sustainable work practices

Implement and monitor environmentally sustainable work practices

Unit of competency
National Code
CPPCMN4002A
State Code
D1227
TGA Status
Replaced
DTWD Status
Replaced
Current Release Number
1.00
Current Release Date
07/04/2011
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State Implementation and Classification
Approved Date
26/07/2011
Field of Education
059999 - Agriculture, Environmental And Related Studies, N.e.c.
Original Release Date
26/07/2011
Nominal Hours
40
Description
This unit of competency specifies the outcomes required to analyse the workplace effectively in relation to environmentally sustainable work practices and to implement improvements and monitor their effectiveness.
Notes
Elements and Performance Criteria
1. Investigate current practices in relation to resource usage.
  • 1.1 Environmental regulations applying to the enterprise are identified.
  • 1.2 Procedures for assessing compliance with environmental regulations are assessed.
  • 1.3 Information on environmental and resource efficiency systems and procedures is collected and, where appropriate, provided to the work group.
  • 1.4 Current resource usage is measured and documented by members of the work group.
  • 1.5 Current purchasing strategies are analysed and documented.
  • 1.6 Current work processes are analysed to access information and data and assist in identifying areas for improvement.
2. Set targets for improvements.
  • 2.1 Input is sought from stakeholders, key personneland specialists.
  • 2.2 External sources of information and data are accessed as required.
  • 2.3 Alternative solutions to workplace environmental issues are evaluated.
  • 2.4 Efficiency targets are set.
3. Implement performance improvement strategies.
  • 3.1 Techniques and tools are sourced to assist in achieving targets.
  • 3.2 Continuous improvement strategies are applied to own work area of responsibility and ideas and possible solutions are communicated to the work group and management.
  • 3.3 Environmental and resource efficiency improvement plans for own work group are integrated with other operational activities and implemented.
  • 3.4 Suggestions and ideas about environmental and resource efficiency management are sought from stakeholders and acted upon where appropriate.
  • 3.5 Costing strategies are implemented to fully value environmental assets.
4. Monitor performance.
  • 4.1 Outcomes are documented and reports on targets are communicated to key personnel and stakeholders.
  • 4.2 Strategies are evaluated.
  • 4.3 New targets are set and new tools and strategies investigated and applied.
  • 4.4 Successful strategies are promoted and where possible, participants rewarded.
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Replaced By
State Code National Code Title Type
WC126 CPPCMN4002B Implement and monitor environmentally sustainable work practices Unit of competency