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Review procedures to minimise environmental impact of process

Review procedures to minimise environmental impact of process

Unit of competency
National Code
PMASUP520
State Code
AXM27
TGA Status
Current
DTWD Status
Approved
Current Release Number
1.00
Current Release Date
02/06/2016
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State Implementation and Classification
Approved Date
05/08/2016
Field of Education
050999 - Environmental Studies, N.e.c.
Original Release Date
05/08/2016
Nominal Hours
40
Description
This unit of competency covers the skills and knowledge required to establish and review procedures to minimise the environmental impact of a process and/or plant using a proactive environmental management approach. Proactive environmental management goes beyond complying with environmental requirements and integrates environmental goals with core business objectives.This unit of competency applies to senior technicians, paraprofessionals or those in similar roles who are required to apply in-depth knowledge of process and plant in order to develop, implement and review procedures that will conserve resources and minimise pollution and waste, and ensure that the procedures are supported by appropriate training and record keeping.No licensing, legislative or certification requirements apply to this unit at the time of publication.
Notes
Elements and Performance Criteria
1 Develop procedures for environmental management
  • 1.1 Develop workplace procedures of proactive environmental management which include resource conservation, pollution and waste minimisation
  • 1.2 Determine primary source of respective aspects
  • 1.3 Determine the negative impact of these aspects on the environment and the society if they are mismanaged
  • 1.4 Prioritise management options according to the greatest benefit to environment and the society
  • 1.5 Develop management procedures
  • 1.6 Complete required documentation to implement change
2 Review procedures for environmental management
  • 2.1 Review the procedures on a regular basis by consulting relevant work groups for feedback
  • 2.2 Incorporate relevant feedback into the revised procedures in consultation with the relevant personnel
  • 2.3 Inform relevant work groups of any changes and implement changes in the procedures
3 Implement and review an environmental management training program
  • 3.1 Identify the workplace environmental management training program
  • 3.2 Review the program on a regular basis by consulting relevant work groups for feedback
  • 3.3 Incorporate relevant feedback into the revised program in consultation with the relevant personnel
  • 3.4 Inform relevant work groups of any changes and implement changes in the training program
4 Implement and review environmental management recording system
  • 4.1 Identify the workplace environmental management recording system
  • 4.2 Review the system on a regular basis by consulting relevant work groups for feedback
  • 4.3 Incorporate relevant feedback into the revised system in consultation with the relevant personnel
  • 4.4 Inform relevant work groups of any changes and implement changes in the management of environmental records
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W8959 PMASUP520B Review procedures to minimise environmental impact of process Unit of competency