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Implement and monitor environmentally sustainable work practices

Implement and monitor environmentally sustainable work practices

Unit of competency
National Code
AHCWRK410
State Code
OFB34
TGA Status
Current
DTWD Status
Approved
Current Release Number
1.00
Current Release Date
24/01/2023
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State Implementation and Classification
Approved Date
09/06/2023
Field of Education
120505 - Work Practices Programmes
Original Release Date
09/06/2023
Nominal Hours
55
Description
This unit of competency describes the skills and knowledge required to investigate current practices, and implement and monitor environmentally sustainable work practices.The unit applies to individuals who apply specialist skills and knowledge to implement and monitor environmentally sustainable work practices. This includes applying and communicating non-routine technical solutions to predictable and unpredictable problems.All work must be carried out to comply with workplace procedures, health and safety in the workplace requirements, legislative and regulatory requirements and sustainability and biosecurity practices.No licensing, legislative or certification requirements apply to this unit at the time of publication.
Notes
Elements and Performance Criteria
1. Investigate current practices in relation to resource usage
  • 1.1 Identify current environmental regulations applicable to the workplace
  • 1.2 Analyse procedures for assessing compliance with environmental and sustainability regulations
  • 1.3 Collect information on environmental and resource efficiency systems and procedures
  • 1.4 Analyse current resource usage and practices to identify areas for improvement
  • 1.5 Conduct an environmental hazard analysis and risk assessment
2. Set targets for improvements
  • 2.1 Seek input from stakeholders, key personnel and specialists
  • 2.2 Access external sources of information and data
  • 2.3 Determine alternative solutions to workplace environmental issues
  • 2.4 Set efficiency targets
3. Implement performance improvement strategies
  • 3.1 Source and use appropriate techniques and tools to assist in achieving efficiency targets
  • 3.2 Implement and integrate work group environmental and resource efficiency improvement plans with other operational activities
  • 3.3 Supervise and support team members to identify possible areas for improved practices and resource efficiency in work area
  • 3.4 Seek suggestions and ideas about environmental and resource efficiency management from stakeholders, and act upon them where appropriate
  • 3.5 Implement costing strategies to fully value environmental assets
4. Monitor and review performance
  • 4.1 Develop and use evaluation and monitoring tools
  • 4.2 Analyse strategies and improvement plans
  • 4.3 Monitor and review new efficiency targets
  • 4.4 Amend efficiency targets as required
  • 4.5 Document and report outcomes to key personnel and stakeholders
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Replaces
State Code National Code Title Type
BAS14 AHCWRK405 Implement and monitor environmentally sustainable work practices Unit of competency