Modification History
Not applicable.
Unit Descriptor
This unit involves the skills and knowledge required to implement and monitor environmental protection policies and procedures including accessing relevant information concerning environmental protection regulations and procedures, and implementing and monitoring procedures concerning environmental hazards, related control procedures, environmental training arrangements, and required records and documentation.
Application of the Unit
Persons achieving competence in this unit will need to fulfil the applicable legislated rail safety requirements including acts and regulations from each state and territory together with any nationally approved compliance codes and/or guidelines.
Work is performed under some supervision generally within a team environment. It involves the application of the environmental protection principles and regulations to implement and monitor environmental protection policies and procedures during the course of workplace operations.
Licensing/Regulatory Information
Not applicable.
Pre-Requisites
Not applicable.
Employability Skills Information
The required outcomes described in this unit of competency contain applicable facets of Employability Skills. The Employability Skills Summary of the qualification in which this competency is packaged will assist in identifying employability skill requirements.
Elements and Performance Criteria Pre-Content
Elements describe the essential outcomes of a unit of competency.
Performance criteria describe the required performance needed to demonstrate achievement of the element. Assessment of performance is to be consistent with the evidence guide.
Elements and Performance Criteria
Elements and Performance Criteria |
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Element |
Performance Criteria |
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1 |
Access information concerning environmental protection regulations and procedures |
1.1 |
Relevant provisions of environmental legislation and codes of practice are accurately followed |
1.2 |
Information on workplace environmental policies, procedures and programs is stored in a readily accessible location and manner |
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1.3 |
Information is accurately and clearly explained to the work team and updated according to change in workplace policy |
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1.4 |
Information about the outcomes of environmental risk identification and control procedures is provided to the appropriate personnel |
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2 |
Implement and monitor procedures concerning environmental hazards |
2.1 |
Existing and potential environmental hazards in the workplace are identified and reported |
2.2 |
Identified hazards are assessed in relation to relevant environmental protection policies |
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2.3 |
Workplace procedures for dealing with hazardous events are implemented wherever necessary to ensure that prompt control action is taken |
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2.4 |
Hazardous events are investigated to identify causes, and control measures are implemented to prevent recurrence and minimise risks of such events |
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3 |
Implement and monitor environmental control procedures |
3.1 |
Existing environmental protection measures are implemented, monitored and reviewed |
3.2 |
Work procedures to protect environment are implemented and adherence to them by the work group is monitored |
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3.3 |
Required improvements to existing control measures are identified, including required resources for implementation, and reported to appropriate personnel |
Required Skills and Knowledge
REQUIRED KNOWLEDGE AND SKILLS |
This describes the essential knowledge and skills and their level required for this unit. |
Required knowledge : |
Applicable legislated rail safety requirements including acts and regulations from each state and territory together with any nationally approved compliance codes and/or guidelines |
Workplace procedures and guidelines for implementing and monitoring environmental protection |
Environmental risks associated with workplace operations and related precautions to control the risk |
Environmental protection standards required in the workplace |
Workplace environmental hazards and related hazard control measures |
Workplace reporting and recording processes and procedures |
Hierarchy of control principles for environmental risks (including preferred models for risk elimination, engineering controls, administrative controls and specific environmental protection techniques) |
Equipment and resources required when implementing and monitoring environmental protection and instructions for their use |
Problems that can occur when implementing and monitoring environmental protection procedures |
Significance of EEO principles and practice for environmental management |
Literacy levels and communication skills of those supervised |
Relevant management systems and procedures for environmental management |
Organisational structure and site layout |
Required skills : |
Communicate effectively with others both orally and in writing when implementing and monitoring environmental protection procedures |
Counsel, advise and inform others on environmental protection matters |
Read and interpret instructions, procedures, information and signs relevant to the implementation and monitoring of environmental protection procedures |
Interpret and follow operational instructions and prioritise work |
Complete documentation related to the implementation and monitoring of environmental protection procedures |
Operate electronic communication equipment to required protocol |
Provide leadership and work collaboratively with others when implementing and monitoring environmental protection procedures |
Adapt appropriately to cultural differences in the workplace, including modes of behaviour and interactions with others |
Recognise potential environmental risks and ways of minimising them |
Promptly report and/or rectify any identified problems that may occur when implementing and monitoring environmental protection procedures in accordance with regulatory requirements and workplace procedures |
Monitor work activities in terms of planned schedule |
Modify activities depending on differing operational contingencies, risk situations and environments |
Work systematically with required attention to detail without injury to self or others, or damage to goods or equipment |
Carry out training needs analysis relevant to workplace requirements |
Identify and correctly use equipment and vehicles in accordance with environmental protection regulations and guidelines |
Operate and adapt to differences in equipment in accordance with standard operating procedures |
Select and use required personal protective equipment conforming to industry and OH&S standards |
Evidence Guide
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. |
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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 |
Range Statement
RANGE STATEMENT |
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The range statement relates to the unit of competency as a whole. It allows for different work environments and situations that may affect performance. |
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Implementation and monitoring of environmental protection policies and procedures may occur: |
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 |
Workplace procedures for dealing with hazardous events may include: |
inspection and housekeeping training and assessment maintenance including plant and equipment purchasing evacuation hazardous substance containment operational instruction environmental information including incident and management practices consultation specific hazardous materials policies and procedures counselling and disciplinary processes risk assessment and control first aid internal and external auditing |
Environment may include: |
indoor outdoor marine atmospheric |
Environmental protection requirements may be obtained from: |
environmental hazard reports risk control procedures workplace personnel and management relevant legislation |
Environmental hazards may include: |
exhaust fumes oils and lubricants gas smoke chemicals and detergents rubbish noise wastes |
Servicing requirements may be obtained from: |
customer requests works orders freight requirements workplace personnel |
Depending on workplace context, personal protective equipment may include: |
gloves safety headwear and footwear safety glasses two-way radios high visibility clothing |
Personnel in the work area may include: |
workplace personnel including supervisors and management site visitors contractors official representatives |
Support services can include: |
loading/unloading requirements load security/protection receipt personnel special vehicle access/parking |
Promotional activities may include: |
public relations activities press releases open days in-house newsletters publications advertising programs seminars promotional briefings |
Depending on the type of organisation concerned and the local terminology used, workplace procedures may include: |
company procedures enterprise procedures organisational procedures established procedures |
Information/documents may include: |
applicable legislated rail safety requirements including acts and regulations from each state and territory together with any nationally approved compliance codes and/or guidelines 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: |
applicable legislated rail safety requirements including acts and regulations from each state and territory together with any nationally approved compliance codes and/or guidelines relevant state/territory OH&S legislation ADG Code workplace relations regulations including equal opportunity, equal employment opportunity and affirmative action legislation workers compensation regulations |
Unit Sector(s)
Not applicable.
Competency Field
U - Environment