Unit of competency Outline
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Participate in environmentally sustainable work practices
Participate in environmentally sustainable work practices
Unit of competency
National Code
UEENEEK042A
UEENEEK042A
State Code
W8180
W8180
TGA Status
Replaced
Replaced
DTWD Status
Replaced
Replaced
State Implementation and Classification
Approved Date
24/09/2012
Field of Education
059999 - Agriculture, Environmental And Related Studies, N.e.c.
Original Release Date
24/09/2012
Nominal Hours
18
Description
1) 1.1) DescriptorThis competency standard unit requires the worker to undertake methods of work practice that minimises energy and material usage and to seek energy reduction strategies in the workplace. The unit seeks to minimise negative impacts on the environment.
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Elements and Performance Criteria
1 Plan and prepare to apply sustainable work practice
- 1.1 Activities are planned and prepared for to ensure OHS policies and procedures are followed with the work appropriately sequenced in accordance with requirements
- 1.2 Appropriate personnel are consulted to ensure the work is co-ordinated effectively with others involved
- 1.3 Materials are obtained and checked in accordance with established procedures and to comply with requirements
- 1.4 Location in which activities are to be undertaken is determined from requirements
- 1.5 Materials necessary to complete the work are obtained in accordance with established procedures and checked against job requirements
- 1.6 Workplace environmental risks and resource efficiency issues are identified
2 Apply sustainable work practice
- 2.1 OHS policies and procedures for undertaking administrative functions are followed
- 2.2 Activities are undertaken in accordance with requirements to implement techniques which produce energy reduction directly or indirectly
- 2.3 Unplanned events or conditions are responded to in accordance with established procedures
- 2.4 Approval is obtained in accordance with established procedures from appropriate personnel before any contingencies are implemented
- 2.5 On-going checks of the quality of the work are undertaken in accordance with established procedures
- 2.6 Work is carried out efficiently without unnecessary waste of materials or damage to the surrounding environment, while using sustainable work practices which minimise wastage of energy and materials either directly or indirectly
3 Complete the application of sustainable work practice
- 3.1 Documentation/reports are completed to ensure detailed promotional activities requirements are met
- 3.2 Suggestions are made for improvements to workplace practices to minimise energy and materials wastage
- 3.3 Completion is notified in accordance with established procedures
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Replaced By
| State Code | National Code | Title | Type |
|---|---|---|---|
| WC711 | UEENEEK142A | Apply environmentally and sustainable procedures in the energy sector | Unit of competency |