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Implement and monitor environmental regulations in the marine repair industry
Implement and monitor environmental regulations in the marine repair industry
Unit of competency
National Code
AURR371181A
AURR371181A
State Code
W2956
W2956
TGA Status
Replaced
Replaced
DTWD Status
Replaced
Replaced
State Implementation and Classification
Approved Date
12/10/2011
Field of Education
050999 - Environmental Studies, N.e.c.
Original Release Date
12/10/2011
Nominal Hours
25
Description
This unit of competency covers the competency required to undertake the repair, maintenance and installation of marine craft engines and or components and electrical systems in a manner that ensures the protection of the environment.
Notes
Elements and Performance Criteria
1. Implement environmental regulations
- 1.1. Reasons for ethical environmental practice in a marine maintenance, repair and installation workplace are identified
- 1.2. Environmental responsibilities of staff in a marine maintenance, repair and installation workplace are identified.
- 1.3. Penalties for individual breaches of the legislation are identified
- 1.4. Waste is minimised, wastes, including biological material (marine biota), sludge and solids are sorted and stored in appropriate bins for recycling or disposal
2. Monitor and avoid hazards to stormwater, foreshores and marine environments
- 2.1. No wastewater or contaminants are allowed to enter stormwater systems, foreshores or marine environments
- 2.2. All vessel, engine and component repairs, maintenance and installation are undertaken in an environmentally responsible manner to avoid hazards to stormwater systems, foreshores and the marine environment
- 2.3. Engine and component cleaning is carried out in an area that is bunded or graded to a collection pit
- 2.4. All preparation areas, in particular anti-foulant paint preparation, is bunded and under cover to ensure accidental spillage cannot escape into stormwater systems, foreshores and marine environments
- 2.5. All components containing environmentally hazardous material are stored undercover in a sealed and bunded area
- 2.6. All liquid wastes are drained into appropriate storage or recycling containers
- 2.7. Bilge water is disposed of in an appropriate manner
- 2.8. Spill kit is located and used as needed and disposed of as controlled waste by a licensed contractor to prevent stormwater, foreshore pollution and damage to the marine environment
- 2.9. Spills are cleaned up immediately and the workplace is kept clean to prevent unintentional pollution to stormwater, foreshores and the marine environment
3. Monitor and avoid hazards to air quality
- 3.1. Welding, soldering and thermal cutting is conducted in a well-ventilated area
- 3.2. Hazards of airborne particles are monitored, minimised and contained
- 3.3. Hazards of gases are identified, monitored and contained
- 3.4. Clean-up of guns and general tools and equipment is conducted in an environmentally safe manner
4. Monitor and avoid noise hazards
- 4.1. Noise generating activities are minimised and carried out within approved operating hours
Marine workplace undertaking either generalist or specialist repairs to marine or components.
Work involves the normal activities of a marine maintenance and repair workplace, including
the installation, removal, repair, testing and replacement of marine craft engines;
the installation, removal, repair, testing and replacement of marine electrical systems and components;
welding, soldering and thermal cutting of marine components; and
the removal and preparation of vessel surfaces and components for painting with anti-foulant based products
OH&S requirements include, safety management systems, hazardous substances and dangerous goods code and safe operating procedures
Work is carried out in accordance with legislative obligations, environmental legislation, health regulations, manual handling procedures and organisation insurance requirements
Work requires individuals to demonstrate discretion, judgement and problem-solving skills in undertaking environmentally sound work practices
Competency may be demonstrated in workplaces involved in the repair, maintenance and installation of marine craft engines, component and electrical systems and components
Tools and equipment are to include, spill kits, recycling bins and drums, parts washers, bunded wash bays, air extraction equipment, slipways and hardstand areas with pollution control measures and diversion valves and waste water management system.
Material data safety sheets
Personal protective equipment is to include, that prescribed under legislation, regulations and enterprise policies and practices
Environmental legislation, regulations and advice
Workplace procedures relating to the use of tools and equipment
Work instructions, including job sheets and/or cards
Workplace procedures relating to reporting and communication of environmental issues
Manufacturer and/or component supplier/component supplier specifications and operational procedures
Site environmental policy
Work involves the normal activities of a marine maintenance and repair workplace, including
the installation, removal, repair, testing and replacement of marine craft engines;
the installation, removal, repair, testing and replacement of marine electrical systems and components;
welding, soldering and thermal cutting of marine components; and
the removal and preparation of vessel surfaces and components for painting with anti-foulant based products
OH&S requirements include, safety management systems, hazardous substances and dangerous goods code and safe operating procedures
Work is carried out in accordance with legislative obligations, environmental legislation, health regulations, manual handling procedures and organisation insurance requirements
Work requires individuals to demonstrate discretion, judgement and problem-solving skills in undertaking environmentally sound work practices
Competency may be demonstrated in workplaces involved in the repair, maintenance and installation of marine craft engines, component and electrical systems and components
Tools and equipment are to include, spill kits, recycling bins and drums, parts washers, bunded wash bays, air extraction equipment, slipways and hardstand areas with pollution control measures and diversion valves and waste water management system.
Material data safety sheets
Personal protective equipment is to include, that prescribed under legislation, regulations and enterprise policies and practices
Environmental legislation, regulations and advice
Workplace procedures relating to the use of tools and equipment
Work instructions, including job sheets and/or cards
Workplace procedures relating to reporting and communication of environmental issues
Manufacturer and/or component supplier/component supplier specifications and operational procedures
Site environmental policy
Critical aspects of evidence
Apply safe handling requirements for equipment, products and materials, including use of personal protective equipment
Implement environmental regulations and best practice
Identify materials used in the repair, maintenance and installation process and assess their environmental impact
Follow work instructions, operating procedures and inspection processes to:
Minimise the risk of injury to self and others
Prevent damage and wastage of goods, equipment and products
Maintain required production output and product quality
Conduct operator maintenance on tools and equipment to ensure environmental efficiency
Work effectively with others
Modify activities to cater for variations in workplace context and the environment
Use of a spill kit
Underpinning knowledge
Aspects of environmental legislation and its implications to work being undertaken
Characteristics and potential environmental impact of products used in the repair, maintenance and installation of marine craft engines, components and electrical systems
Philosophy of reduce, reuse, recycle
Procedures for reporting machinery faults and material defects
Action to be taken in case of significant environmental threat in the workplace
Reporting procedures for significant environmental damage occurring in the workplace
Awareness of the environmental effects of Tributylin, arsenic, mercury, copper, lead, hydrocarbons, oil/oily water and DDT on marine environment
Specific key competencies, underpinning and employability skills required to achieve the performance criteria
These include, a number of processes that are learned throughout work and life, which are required in most jobs. Some of these are covered by the national key competencies, although others may be added. The details below highlight how these competencies are to be applied in the attainment of this unit.
Application of the key competencies in this unit are to satisfy the nominated level in which:
Level 1 - relates to working effectively within set conditions and processes;
Level 2 - relates to the management or facilitation of conditions or processes; and
Level 3 - relates to the design, development and evaluation of conditions or process.
How will the candidate apply the following key competency in this unit? The candidate will need to:
Collect, analyse and organise information
Collect, organise and understand information related to environmental procedures from legislation, regulations, policies, guidelines, standards and workplace practices in a marine maintenance, repair and installation workshop.
(Level 2)
Communicate ideas and information
Communicate ideas and information to enable all work undertaken is in accordance with environmental best practice, coordination of work with site supervisor, other workers and customers, and the reporting of work outcomes and problems.
(Level 2)
Plan and organise activities
Plan and organise activities, including the preparation of equipment and materials and the selection of an appropriate worksite to avoid any environmental contamination, backtracking, workflow interruptions or wastage.
(Level 3)
Work with others and in a team
Work with others and in a team by recognising dependencies and using cooperative approaches to minimise wastage, optimise workflow and productivity.
(Level 2)
Use mathematical ideas and techniques
Use mathematical ideas and techniques to correctly complete measurements and estimate material requirements required for the work.
(Level 2)
Solve problems
Use planning, checking, inspection and investigative techniques to avoid any environmental contamination and wastage.
(Level 2)
Use technology
Use the workplace technology related to environmental protection measures.
(Level 2)
Context of assessment
Assessment may occur on the job or in a workplace simulated facility with process equipment, materials, work instructions and deadlines.
Method of assessment
Assessment methods must confirm consistency of performance over time and in a range of workplace contexts.
Assessment should be by direct observation of tasks and questioning on underpinning knowledge.
Assessment should be conducted over time and should be in conjunction with assessment of other units of competency.
Specific resource requirements for this unit
Access to a marine maintenance, repair and installation workplace with access to marine crafts requiring repair, maintenance, testing or installing of components and/or systems, parts washers, recycling bins and pressure washing equipment with waste water recycling ability.
Apply safe handling requirements for equipment, products and materials, including use of personal protective equipment
Implement environmental regulations and best practice
Identify materials used in the repair, maintenance and installation process and assess their environmental impact
Follow work instructions, operating procedures and inspection processes to:
Minimise the risk of injury to self and others
Prevent damage and wastage of goods, equipment and products
Maintain required production output and product quality
Conduct operator maintenance on tools and equipment to ensure environmental efficiency
Work effectively with others
Modify activities to cater for variations in workplace context and the environment
Use of a spill kit
Underpinning knowledge
Aspects of environmental legislation and its implications to work being undertaken
Characteristics and potential environmental impact of products used in the repair, maintenance and installation of marine craft engines, components and electrical systems
Philosophy of reduce, reuse, recycle
Procedures for reporting machinery faults and material defects
Action to be taken in case of significant environmental threat in the workplace
Reporting procedures for significant environmental damage occurring in the workplace
Awareness of the environmental effects of Tributylin, arsenic, mercury, copper, lead, hydrocarbons, oil/oily water and DDT on marine environment
Specific key competencies, underpinning and employability skills required to achieve the performance criteria
These include, a number of processes that are learned throughout work and life, which are required in most jobs. Some of these are covered by the national key competencies, although others may be added. The details below highlight how these competencies are to be applied in the attainment of this unit.
Application of the key competencies in this unit are to satisfy the nominated level in which:
Level 1 - relates to working effectively within set conditions and processes;
Level 2 - relates to the management or facilitation of conditions or processes; and
Level 3 - relates to the design, development and evaluation of conditions or process.
How will the candidate apply the following key competency in this unit? The candidate will need to:
Collect, analyse and organise information
Collect, organise and understand information related to environmental procedures from legislation, regulations, policies, guidelines, standards and workplace practices in a marine maintenance, repair and installation workshop.
(Level 2)
Communicate ideas and information
Communicate ideas and information to enable all work undertaken is in accordance with environmental best practice, coordination of work with site supervisor, other workers and customers, and the reporting of work outcomes and problems.
(Level 2)
Plan and organise activities
Plan and organise activities, including the preparation of equipment and materials and the selection of an appropriate worksite to avoid any environmental contamination, backtracking, workflow interruptions or wastage.
(Level 3)
Work with others and in a team
Work with others and in a team by recognising dependencies and using cooperative approaches to minimise wastage, optimise workflow and productivity.
(Level 2)
Use mathematical ideas and techniques
Use mathematical ideas and techniques to correctly complete measurements and estimate material requirements required for the work.
(Level 2)
Solve problems
Use planning, checking, inspection and investigative techniques to avoid any environmental contamination and wastage.
(Level 2)
Use technology
Use the workplace technology related to environmental protection measures.
(Level 2)
Context of assessment
Assessment may occur on the job or in a workplace simulated facility with process equipment, materials, work instructions and deadlines.
Method of assessment
Assessment methods must confirm consistency of performance over time and in a range of workplace contexts.
Assessment should be by direct observation of tasks and questioning on underpinning knowledge.
Assessment should be conducted over time and should be in conjunction with assessment of other units of competency.
Specific resource requirements for this unit
Access to a marine maintenance, repair and installation workplace with access to marine crafts requiring repair, maintenance, testing or installing of components and/or systems, parts washers, recycling bins and pressure washing equipment with waste water recycling ability.
Replaced By
| State Code | National Code | Title | Type |
|---|---|---|---|
| WF310 | AURREA3002 | Monitor environmental and sustainability best practice in the marine mechanical industry | Unit of competency |
| State Code | National Code | Title | Type |
|---|---|---|---|
| W631 | AUR40208 | Certificate IV in Automotive Technology | Qualification |
| W215 | AUR30505 | Certificate III in Marine | Qualification |
| D541 | AUR30511 | Certificate III in Marine | Qualification |