Unit of competency Outline
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Care for the environment
Care for the environment
Unit of competency
National Code
TLIU707B
TLIU707B
State Code
S5912
S5912
TGA Status
Replaced
Replaced
DTWD Status
Replaced
Replaced
State Implementation and Classification
Approved Date
27/05/2010
Field of Education
061303 - Environmental Health
Original Release Date
27/05/2010
Nominal Hours
20
Description
This unit involves the skills and knowledge required to care for the environment when operating and maintaining equipment and/or vehicles including minimising the effects of pollution during operations, minimising the effects of pollution during maintenance, and transporting and handling environmentally hazardous materials safely and in accordance with environmental protection regulations and guidelines.
Notes
Elements and Performance Criteria
1 Minimise the effects of pollution during operations
- 1.1 Precautions are taken to ensure spilt fuel, lubricants and chemicals do not pollute the environment
- 1.2 Equipment and vehicles are operated efficiently to minimise pollution of the air environment through excessive exhaust emissions
- 1.3 Unnecessary running of engines/equipment is avoided to minimise pollution of the air environment
- 1.4 Worksites are kept clean and tidy during work operations and the disposal of waste is in accordance with environmental regulations and workplace procedures
2 Minimise the effects of pollution during maintenance
- 2.1 Routine checks are conducted or organised to ensure emission control equipment on equipment/vehicle is operating correctly
- 2.2 Suitable precautions are taken during the cleaning of equipment/vehicles not to pollute the environment
- 2.3 Care is taken during services and maintenance operations to implement housekeeping procedures and environmental protection precautions and procedures
- 2.4 Rubbish is deposited in designated rubbish disposal bins
3 Transport/handle environmentally hazardous materials safely
- 3.1 Material safety data sheets are completed in accordance with government regulations and workplace requirements
- 3.2 Waste and effluent is disposed of in accordance with government regulations and government policy
- 3.3 Environmentally hazardous materials are handled and moved in accordance with relevant regulations, workplace procedures and guidelines aimed at minimising the risk of environmental pollution
- 3.4 Routes for vehicles carrying hazardous and noxious loads are planned to minimise the risk to the environment in the event of accident or spillage
RANGE STATEMENT
The range statement relates to the unit of competency as a whole. It allows for different work environments and situations that may affect performance.
Care for the environment may be conducted:
in a range of work environments by day or night:
Customers may be:
internal or external
Workplaces may comprise:
large, medium or small worksites in the transport, warehousing, distribution and/or storage industries
Environment may include:
indoor
outdoor
marine
atmospheric
Pollutants may include:
exhaust fumes
oils and lubricants
gas
smoke
chemicals and detergents
rubbish
noise
wastes
Equipment/vehicles may include:
motor vehicles, trucks and motorcycles
fixed equipment emitting exhaust fumes/gases
rail locomotives and motive power units
marine vessels
forklifts, cranes and load shifting equipment
Personnel in the work area may include:
workplace personnel
site visitors
contractors
official representatives
Depending on the type of organisation concerned and the local terminology used, workplace procedures may include:
company procedures
enterprise procedures
organisational procedures
established procedures
Depending on workplace context, personal protective equipment may include:
gloves
safety headwear and footwear
safety glasses
two-way radios
high visibility clothing
Information/documents may include:
OH&S and environmental protection regulations
workplace housekeeping procedures and policies
codes of practice for environmental protection
material safety data sheets
policies and procedures for entry and work in confined spaces
manufacturers instructions concerning the use and servicing of equipment
supplier and/or client instructions
emergency procedures
regulations and policies concerning noise, waste disposal/reprocessing, handling of dangerous goods/hazardous substances and other environmental protection issues
goods identification numbers and codes
manifests, bar codes, goods and container identification
relevant legislation, regulations and related documentation
award, enterprise bargaining agreement, other industrial arrangements
standards and certification requirements
quality assurance procedures
Applicable regulations and legislation may include:
relevant state/territory environmental protection legislation
relevant state/territory OH&S legislation
workplace relations regulations
ADG Code
The range statement relates to the unit of competency as a whole. It allows for different work environments and situations that may affect performance.
Care for the environment may be conducted:
in a range of work environments by day or night:
Customers may be:
internal or external
Workplaces may comprise:
large, medium or small worksites in the transport, warehousing, distribution and/or storage industries
Environment may include:
indoor
outdoor
marine
atmospheric
Pollutants may include:
exhaust fumes
oils and lubricants
gas
smoke
chemicals and detergents
rubbish
noise
wastes
Equipment/vehicles may include:
motor vehicles, trucks and motorcycles
fixed equipment emitting exhaust fumes/gases
rail locomotives and motive power units
marine vessels
forklifts, cranes and load shifting equipment
Personnel in the work area may include:
workplace personnel
site visitors
contractors
official representatives
Depending on the type of organisation concerned and the local terminology used, workplace procedures may include:
company procedures
enterprise procedures
organisational procedures
established procedures
Depending on workplace context, personal protective equipment may include:
gloves
safety headwear and footwear
safety glasses
two-way radios
high visibility clothing
Information/documents may include:
OH&S and environmental protection regulations
workplace housekeeping procedures and policies
codes of practice for environmental protection
material safety data sheets
policies and procedures for entry and work in confined spaces
manufacturers instructions concerning the use and servicing of equipment
supplier and/or client instructions
emergency procedures
regulations and policies concerning noise, waste disposal/reprocessing, handling of dangerous goods/hazardous substances and other environmental protection issues
goods identification numbers and codes
manifests, bar codes, goods and container identification
relevant legislation, regulations and related documentation
award, enterprise bargaining agreement, other industrial arrangements
standards and certification requirements
quality assurance procedures
Applicable regulations and legislation may include:
relevant state/territory environmental protection legislation
relevant state/territory OH&S legislation
workplace relations regulations
ADG Code
The evidence guide provides advice on assessment and must be read in conjunction with the performance criteria, required knowledge and skills, the range statement and the assessment guidelines for this Training Package.
Critical aspects for assessment and evidence required to demonstrate competency in this unit
The evidence required to demonstrate competency in this unit must be relevant to and satisfy all of the requirements of the elements and performance criteria of this unit and include demonstration of applying:
the underpinning knowledge and skills
relevant legislation and workplace procedures
other relevant aspects of the range statement
Context of and specific resources for assessment
Performance is demonstrated consistently over a period of time and in a suitable range of contexts
Resources for assessment include:
a range of relevant exercises, case studies and other simulated practical and knowledge assessment, and/or
access to an appropriate range of relevant operational situations in the workplace
In both real and simulated environments, access is required to:
relevant and appropriate materials and/or equipment, and/or
applicable documentation including workplace procedures, regulations, codes of practice and operation manuals
Method of assessment
Assessment of this unit must be undertaken by a registered training organisation
As a minimum, assessment of knowledge must be conducted through appropriate written/oral tests
Practical assessment must occur:
through appropriately simulated activities at the registered training organisation, and/or
in an appropriate range of situations in the workplace
Critical aspects for assessment and evidence required to demonstrate competency in this unit
The evidence required to demonstrate competency in this unit must be relevant to and satisfy all of the requirements of the elements and performance criteria of this unit and include demonstration of applying:
the underpinning knowledge and skills
relevant legislation and workplace procedures
other relevant aspects of the range statement
Context of and specific resources for assessment
Performance is demonstrated consistently over a period of time and in a suitable range of contexts
Resources for assessment include:
a range of relevant exercises, case studies and other simulated practical and knowledge assessment, and/or
access to an appropriate range of relevant operational situations in the workplace
In both real and simulated environments, access is required to:
relevant and appropriate materials and/or equipment, and/or
applicable documentation including workplace procedures, regulations, codes of practice and operation manuals
Method of assessment
Assessment of this unit must be undertaken by a registered training organisation
As a minimum, assessment of knowledge must be conducted through appropriate written/oral tests
Practical assessment must occur:
through appropriately simulated activities at the registered training organisation, and/or
in an appropriate range of situations in the workplace
Replaces
| State Code | National Code | Title | Type |
|---|---|---|---|
| S2299 | TDTU701A | Care for the environment | Unit of competency |
Replaced By
| State Code | National Code | Title | Type |
|---|---|---|---|
| D5358 | TLIU1009A | Monitor plant and equipment in an environmentally sustainable manner | Unit of competency |
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|---|---|---|---|
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