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Apply environmental policies and procedures in the gas supply industry

Apply environmental policies and procedures in the gas supply industry

Unit of competency
National Code
UEGNSG002
State Code
OEL64
TGA Status
Current
DTWD Status
Approved
Current Release Number
1.00
Current Release Date
09/12/2022
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State Implementation and Classification
Approved Date
13/03/2023
Field of Education
050999 - Environmental Studies, N.e.c.
Original Release Date
13/03/2023
Nominal Hours
20
Description
This unit involves the skills and knowledge required to apply environmental policies and workplace procedures whilst undertaking tasks in a gas supply industry workplace.It includes the requirements for applying relevant legislation, industry standards, regulations and codes of practice to relevant workplace procedures; and completing relevant documentation.No licensing, legislative or certification requirements apply to this unit at the time of publication.
Notes
Elements and Performance Criteria
1 Identify environmental policies and workplace procedures
  • 1.1 Workplace safety, environmental and sustainable energy practices for the site are identified, obtained and understood
  • 1.2 Job requirements are obtained and interpreted from plans, specifications and instructions
  • 1.3 Scope of responsibility under the relevant work permits and/or relevant notification is determined and confirmed to access, isolate/de-energise systems and perform work in accordance with job requirements and workplace procedures
  • 1.4 Hazards are identified, workplace safety and environmental risks are assessed, and control measures are prioritised, implemented and monitored in accordance with workplace procedures
  • 1.5 Relevant person/s is consulted to ensure work activity is coordinated effectively with person/s involved
  • 1.6 Scope of responsibility under the relevant job requirements, including all work permits and/or relevant notifications is determined and confirmed to access the services and perform work in accordance with job requirements and workplace procedures
  • 1.7 Equipment, tools and personal protective equipment (PPE) needed to carry out work activities are identified, obtained and checked for correct operation and safety in accordance with workplace procedures and manufacturer instructions
2 Apply environmental policies and workplace procedures
  • 2.1 Workplace safety and environmental risk control measures, schedule of work and workplace procedures for carrying out work are followed
  • 2.2 Appropriate materials, tools and equipment are selected and used safely in accordance with manufacturer instructions and workplace procedures
  • 2.3 Work is completed within agreed timeframe and to industry standards in accordance with job requirements and workplace procedures
  • 2.4 Unplanned events are referred to the relevant person/s for directions in accordance with workplace procedures
  • 2.5 Surplus and waste materials are identified, separated and processed in accordance with workplace procedures
3 Complete work and relevant documentation
  • 3.1 Workplace safety and environmental risk control measures for work completion are followed
  • 3.2 Quality and safety checks of the work are conducted in accordance with job requirements, workplace procedures and community and industry standards
  • 3.2 Worksite is cleaned, reinstated and made safe in accordance with workplace procedures
  • 3.3 Tools, equipment, vehicles, plant and any surplus resources/materials are cleaned, checked and securely stored in accordance with workplace procedures
  • 3.4 Incidents are reported and followed up as required in accordance with workplace procedures
  • 3.5 Waste is disposed of as required in accordance with environmental policies and workplace procedures
  • 3.6 Relevant environmental records, report forms/data sheets are completed in accordance with workplace procedures
  • 3.7 Relevant person/s is notified of work completion in accordance with workplace procedures
  • 3.8 Work completion documentation is completed accurately and provided to relevant person/s in accordance with workplace procedures
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