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Apply environmentally sustainable work practices
Apply environmentally sustainable work practices
Unit of competency
National Code
AHCWRK320
AHCWRK320
State Code
OFB66
OFB66
TGA Status
Current
Current
DTWD Status
Approved
Approved
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 apply environmentally sustainable work practices.The unit applies to individuals who apply environmentally sustainable work practices under broad direction and take responsibility for their own work.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 licencing, legislative or certification requirements apply to this unit at the time of publication.
Notes
Elements and Performance Criteria
1. Identify current resource usage and practices
- 1.1 Identify current environmental regulations and associated procedures applicable to the workplace
- 1.2 Identify environmental sustainability policy and procedures and environmental targets applicable to the workplace
- 1.3 Identify examples of resource usage in the workplace using records, relevant information and data
- 1.4 Access information on impact of resource usage on environmental sustainability
2. Contribute to the review of workplace practices
- 2.1 Review current practices and identify potential areas for improvement
- 2.2 Seek feedback from stakeholders to improve the management of the environment and resource efficiency
- 2.3 Contribute to development of tools or resources to help make improvements in the workplace
- 2.4 Communicate proposed improvements to key personnel and stakeholders
3. Apply improvement strategies
- 3.1 Use appropriate techniques and tools to assist in achieving efficiencies and environmental targets
- 3.2 Apply strategies to minimise wastage
- 3.3 Apply strategies to minimise environmental risks and impacts
4. Record and report on work practices
- 4.1 Use monitoring and evaluation tools
- 4.2 Record incidents where sustainability policy and procedures have been breached
- 4.3 Record progress against resource efficiency and environmental targets
- 4.4 Provide feedback to key personnel and stakeholders on work practice review and improvements
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Replaces
| State Code | National Code | Title | Type |
|---|---|---|---|
| BAR14 | AHCWRK309 | Apply environmentally sustainable work practices | Unit of competency |