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Apply environmental and sustainable energy procedures

Apply environmental and sustainable energy procedures

Unit of competency
National Code
UEPOPS002
State Code
ODX89
TGA Status
Current
DTWD Status
Approved
Current Release Number
1.00
Current Release Date
20/04/2022
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State Implementation and Classification
Approved Date
14/04/2023
Field of Education
031311 - Powerline Installation And Maintenance
Original Release Date
14/04/2023
Nominal Hours
18
Description
This unit involves the skills and knowledge required for the implementation of environmental procedures in the workplace. It also includes identifying, assessing and controlling environmental risks, and assessing the impact of work-related activities. Environmental risks can include air, soil and water pollution, wildlife and habitat loss and global warming emissions. Competency in this unit requires the ability to plan for quality control, monitor quality control and complete all documentation. Individuals will, in general, work as an operator, in a power generation facility.Power generation plant operators are trained and authorised to isolate, prepare plant and issue permits to work.No licensing, legislative or certification requirements apply to this unit at the time of publication.
Notes
Elements and Performance Criteria
1 Relate environmental procedures to specific worksite
  • 1.1 Work health and safety (WHS)/occupational health and safety (OHS) regulations, legislative requirements, codes of practice, manufacturers’ recommendations and specifications, environmental requirements and workplace procedures are identified, applied and monitored
  • 1.2 Work requirements are identified from relevant personnel and site inspection in accordance with workplace procedures
2 Implement environmental procedures
  • 2.1 Environmental and sustainable energy procedures are applied to specific worksite in accordance with workplace procedures
  • 2.2 Environmental risks and impacts are identified in accordance with workplace procedures
  • 2.3 Environmental risks and impacts are assessed in accordance with workplace procedures
  • 2.4 Environmental risks and impacts are controlled and monitored throughout work activities in accordance with workplace procedures
  • 2.5 Environmental incidents are dealt with and contingency strategies are implemented in accordance with emergency procedures and workplace procedures
  • 2.6 Environmental and sustainable energy work is conducted in accordance with principles of sustainable energy and energy conservation workplace procedures
  • 2.7 Provision for recycling and reuse of materials is undertaken, where possible, in accordance with workplace procedures
  • 2.8 Environmental incidents are reported and recorded in accordance with workplace procedures
3 Report and review environmental procedures
  • 3.1 Environmental and sustainable energy processes are monitored and documented in accordance with workplace procedures
  • 3.2 Environmental risks, potential impacts and incidents are monitored and reported in accordance with workplace procedures
  • 3.3 Participation and contribution into reviews of environmental and sustainable energy procedures are carried out in accordance with workplace procedures
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Replaces
State Code National Code Title Type
OAG76 UEPOPS356 Apply environmental and sustainable energy procedures Unit of competency