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Identify and monitor environmental discharges/emissions

Identify and monitor environmental discharges/emissions

Unit of competency
National Code
PPMENV210
State Code
AXI17
TGA Status
Replaced
DTWD Status
Replaced
Current Release Number
1.00
Current Release Date
06/05/2016
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State Implementation and Classification
Approved Date
25/08/2016
Field of Education
039901 - Environmental Engineering
Original Release Date
25/08/2016
Nominal Hours
20
Description
This unit of competency describes the outcomes required to identify, monitor and report on environmental discharges/emissions in a pulp or paper manufacturing facility.The unit applies to production support operators who identify and monitor environmental discharges/emissions. This typically involves working in a facility with complex integrated equipment and continuous operations.Licensing, legislative, regulatory, or certification requirements apply to this unit in some states and territories at the time of publication and may differ according to jurisdiction.
Notes
Elements and Performance Criteria
1. Monitor environmental discharges and/or emissions
  • 1.1. Identify and clarify work role responsibilities, consistent with regulatory, licensing and certification requirements, procedures, environmental/discharges and emissions,workplace health and safety requirements (WHS) and standard operating procedures (SOP.
  • 1.2. Recognise discharge/emission levels and consequences of exceeding allowable discharge/emission levels
  • 1.3. Monitor and measure discharge/emission levels using equipment.
  • 1.4. Keep discharges and emissions within targeted limits.
  • 1.5. Remove waste from site, where appropriate.
2. Respond to abnormal environmental discharges and/or emissions.
  • 2.1. Report abnormal discharges and emissions to appropriate personnel.
  • 2.2. Apply containment procedures.
  • 2.3. Complete logs, incident and other relevant reports.
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Replaces
State Code National Code Title Type
AUY05 FPPENV210A Identify and monitor environmental discharges/emissions Unit of competency
Replaced By
State Code National Code Title Type
ODU12 PPMENV201 Identify and monitor environmental discharges and emissions Unit of competency