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Implement environmentally sustainable work practices in the work area/work site

Implement environmentally sustainable work practices in the work area/work site

Unit of competency
National Code
FWPCOT3312
State Code
OCR71
TGA Status
Current
DTWD Status
Approved
Current Release Number
1.00
Current Release Date
04/12/2020
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State Implementation and Classification
Approved Date
07/04/2021
Field of Education
050999 - Environmental Studies, N.e.c.
Original Release Date
07/04/2021
Nominal Hours
60
Description
This unit of competency describes the skills and knowledge required to assess the environmental sustainability and efficiency of existing workplace practices, identify opportunities for improvement, develop and implement environmental sustainability and resource efficiency improvement plans, and monitor the impact of environmental sustainability and resource efficiency measures.The unit applies to individuals who work in a wide range of roles across all forest industry sectors and are required to implement environmentally sustainable work practices within their work area.No licensing, legislative or certification requirements apply to this unit at the time of publication.
Notes
Elements and Performance Criteria
1. Examine environmental sustainability of current work practices
  • 1.1 Source information on systems and tools for assessing environmental sustainability and the efficiency of resource use in the workplace
  • 1.2 Assess the environmental sustainability of current work practices and the efficiency of resource use in the workplace
  • 1.3 Investigate and document current purchasing strategies
  • 1.4 Identify areas in the workplace in which environmental sustainability and resource use efficiency could be improved
2. Establish an environmental sustainability and resource efficiency improvement plan
  • 2.1 Seek input from stakeholders, appropriate personnel and specialists on ways of improving environmental sustainability and resource use efficiency according to workplace procedures
  • 2.2 Evaluate options for improving environmental sustainability and resource use efficiency in the workplace, and communicate to appropriate personnel
  • 2.3 Set environmental sustainability and resource efficiency targets
  • 2.4 Develop an environmental sustainability and resource efficiency improvement plan for the workplace
3. Implement environmental sustainability and resource efficiency improvement plan
  • 3.1 Source appropriate techniques and tools to assist in achieving environmental sustainability and resource efficiency targets
  • 3.2 Integrate the environmental and resource efficiency improvement plan with other operational activities
  • 3.3 Seek suggestions and ideas about environmental sustainability and resource efficiency management from appropriate personnel and stakeholders, and implement where appropriate
4. Monitor performance
  • 4.1 Document progress towards achieving environmental sustainability and resource efficiency targets, and communicate to appropriate personnel and stakeholders
  • 4.2 Review targets and environmental sustainability and resource efficiency improvement plan according to workplace procedures
  • 4.3 Set new efficiency targets and apply new tools and strategies where appropriate
  • 4.4 Promote successful strategies and, where possible, reward participants
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Replaces
State Code National Code Title Type
AXL09 FWPCOT3254 Implement environmentally sustainable work practices in the work area/work site Unit of competency