Unit of competency Outline
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Apply environmentally and sustainable procedures in the energy sector
Apply environmentally and sustainable procedures in the energy sector
Unit of competency
National Code
UEERE0001
UEERE0001
State Code
OBY70
OBY70
TGA Status
Current
Current
DTWD Status
Approved
Approved
State Implementation and Classification
Approved Date
12/07/2021
Field of Education
031311 - Powerline Installation And Maintenance
Original Release Date
12/07/2021
Nominal Hours
18
Description
This unit involves the skills and knowledge required to apply environmentally sustainable procedures in the energy sector.It includes identifying and applying sustainable methods of work practice that minimise energy and material usage and to apply energy reduction strategies in the energy sector workplace.No licensing, legislative or certification requirements apply to this unit at the time of publication.
Notes
Elements and Performance Criteria
1 Identify sustainable work practice
- 1.1 Activities are planned, prepared and sequenced to ensure work health and safety (WHS)/occupational health and safety (OHS) policies and workplace procedures are followed in accordance with work requirements
- 1.2 Relevant personnel are consulted to ensure work is coordinated effectively with others
- 1.3 Materials required for the work are obtained and checked in accordance with workplace procedures and compliance with work requirements
- 1.4 Location that activities are to be undertaken is determined from job requirements
- 1.5 Workplace environmental risks and resource efficiency issues are identified
2 Apply sustainable work practice
- 2.1 WHS/OHS policies and workplace procedures for undertaking administrative functions are followed
- 2.2 Energy assessment is undertaken in accordance with requirements to implement techniques which produce energy reduction directly or indirectly
- 2.3 Approval is obtained for suggested improvements to energy efficient methods and components from relevant person/s before any contingencies are implemented
- 2.4 Unplanned events or conditions are responded to in accordance with workplace procedures in a manner that minimises risk to personnel, equipment and environment
- 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 workplace documentation
- 3.1 Documentation/reports are completed to ensure detailed promotional activities requirements are met
- 3.2 Suggestions are made to relevant person/s for improvement/s to workplace practices to minimise energy and materials wastage
- 3.3 Workplace documentation is completed in accordance with workplace procedures
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Replaces
| State Code | National Code | Title | Type |
|---|---|---|---|
| WC711 | UEENEEK142A | Apply environmentally and sustainable procedures in the energy sector | Unit of competency |