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Follow environmental work practices

Follow environmental work practices

Unit of competency
National Code
MARJ001
State Code
WH860
TGA Status
Replaced
DTWD Status
Replaced
Current Release Number
2.00
Current Release Date
24/02/2016
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State Implementation and Classification
Approved Date
04/02/2014
Field of Education
031705 - Marine Craft Operation
Original Release Date
04/02/2014
Nominal Hours
25
Description
This unit involves the skills and knowledge required to be aware of environmental issues and to apply organisational policies and procedures to minimise environmental threats.This unit applies to people working in the maritime industry on vessels up to 80 metres as a:Coxswain Grade 1 Near CoastalCoxswain Grade 2 Near CoastalMarine Engine Driver Grade 1 Near CoastalMarine Engine Driver Grade 2 Near CoastalMarine Engine Driver Grade 3 Near CoastalIntegrated RatingChief Integrated Rating.These people could be working independently or as part of a vessel crew.This unit has links to legislative and certification requirements.
Notes
Elements and Performance Criteria
1 Implement environmental work practices
  • 1.1 Workplace practices and work instructions relating to potential environmental impacts are implemented
  • 1.2 Relevant legislation, codes of practice and standards that impact on environmental work practices are recognised and followed
  • 1.3 Environmental protection measures are implemented
  • 1.4 Containment procedures are applied according to workplace procedures where appropriate
  • 1.5 Approved waste management procedures and practices are implemented
  • 1.6 Signs or symptoms of a potential environmental threat are recognised and reported to appropriate personnel/authorities
2 Contribute to improved environmental work practices
  • 2.1 Information is gathered and suggestions are made to appropriate personnel for improvements to work practices
  • 2.2 Environmental issues and their relationship to work practices are discussed with colleagues and appropriate personnel
  • 2.3 Contributions to the review of environmental work practices and policies are made within limits of own responsibility
3 Maintain environmental records
  • 3.1 Environmental records are accurately prepared according to workplace procedures
  • 3.2 Environmental records are stored securely
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Replaces
State Code National Code Title Type
WG447 MARJ2001A Follow environmental work practices Unit of competency
Replaced By
State Code National Code Title Type
OAB55 MARJ006 Follow environmental work practices Unit of competency