Unit of competency details
PPMENV201 - Identify and monitor environmental discharges and emissions (Release 1)
Summary
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Releases:
| 1 1 (this release) |
10/Feb/2022 |
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Unit of competency
Assessment requirements
Training packages that include this unit
Qualifications that include this unit
Classifications
Classification history
| ASCED Module/Unit of Competency Field of Education Identifier | 039901 | Environmental Engineering | 27/Apr/2022 | |
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Unit of competency
Modification History
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Release
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Comments
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Release 1
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This version released with PPM Pulp and Paper Manufacturing Training Package Version 3.0.
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Application
This unit of competency describes the skills and knowledge required to identify, monitor and report on environmental discharges and emissions in a pulp and/or paper manufacturing facility.
The unit applies to production support operators who perform a range of routine tasks requiring environmentally sustainable work practices.
No licensing, legislative or certification requirements apply to this unit at the time of publication.
Pre-requisite Unit
Nil
Unit Sector
Environmental Monitoring (ENV)
Elements and Performance Criteria
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Elements
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Performance Criteria
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Elements describe the essential outcomes.
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Performance criteria describe the performance needed to demonstrate achievement of the element.
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1. Monitor environmental discharges and emissions
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1.1 Identify workplace environmental discharge and emissions issues in the pulp and paper manufacturing industry
1.2 Identify plant system, equipment and materials used in own work role and consider environmental discharge and emission impact
1.3 Recognise discharge and emission levels and consequences of exceeding allowable discharge and emission levels
1.4 Monitor and measure discharge and emission levels using equipment
1.5 Keep discharges and emissions within targeted limits
1.6 Remove waste from work area according to workplace and environmental procedures
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2. Respond to abnormal environmental discharges and emissions
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2.1 Report abnormal discharges and emissions to relevant personnel
2.2 Apply workplace containment procedures to respond to abnormal discharges and emissions levels
2.3 Record abnormal discharges and emissions levels according to workplace requirements
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Foundation Skills
This section describes those language, literacy, numeracy and employment skills that are essential for performance in this unit of competency but are not explicit in the performance criteria.
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Skill
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Description
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Reading
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- Interpret information in workplace procedures and documentation
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Writing
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- Record workplace information using clear language and industry terminology
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Oral communication
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- Ask questions and actively listen to clarify workplace requirements
- Report abnormal discharge and emissions levels using clear language and industry terminology
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Numeracy
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- Interpret numerical settings on instruments, gauges and other recording equipment to monitor emissions
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Unit Mapping Information
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Code and title current version
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Code and title previous version
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Comments
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Equivalence status
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PPMENV201 Identify and monitor environmental discharges and emissions
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PPMENV210 Identify and monitor environmental discharges/emissions
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Minor amendment to unit title
Changes to elements, performance criteria, foundation skills, performance evidence and knowledge evidence
Assessment conditions updated
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Not equivalent
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Links
Companion Volumes, including Implementation Guides, are available at VETNet: - https://vetnet.gov.au/Pages/TrainingDocs.aspx?q=12998f8d-d0ac-40bc-a69e-72a600d4fd93
Assessment requirements
Modification History
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Release
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Comments
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Release 1
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This version released with PPM Pulp and Paper Manufacturing Training Package Version 3.0.
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Performance Evidence
An individual demonstrating competency must satisfy all of the elements and performance criteria in this unit.
There must be evidence that the individual has, on at least one occasion, identified and monitored environmental discharges and emissions within own operational area, including:
- used monitoring equipment to detect unacceptable environmental discharges and emissions
- identified approaches to respond to the unacceptable levels
- communicated effectively with others to ensure clarification of identified approaches in work requirements
- completed accurate basic records in documenting abnormal discharges and emissions levels.
Knowledge Evidence
An individual must be able to demonstrate the knowledge required to perform the tasks outlined in the elements and performance criteria of this unit. This includes knowledge of:
- environmental discharge and emissions issues faced in the pulp and paper manufacturing industry system, plant and production processes
- key requirements outlined in workplace documentation and procedures, relevant to emissions and discharges, covering:
- workplace policy related to environmental monitoring and control
- key environmental consequences of unacceptable discharges and internal environmental control standards
- plant manufacturing and plant isolation procedures
- enterprise policies and procedures
- oil or chemical spills and disposal guidelines
- safe work documentation
- HAZCHEM and dangerous goods procedures and handling practices
- key external licensing requirements by the Environment Protection Authority, water authorities and local councils
- guidelines to use monitoring equipment, including:
- containment equipment
- monitoring equipment
- computer systems
- electronic screens and alarms
- process control systems
- analogue and digital instrumentation
- workplace practices, relevant to own job role, that aid in the achievement of workplace containment of emissions
- relevant environmental and resource efficiency systems and procedures, for own work area
- principles, practices and available tools and techniques of sustainability management relevant to the pulp and paper industry.
Assessment Conditions
Assessment of the skills in this unit of competency must take place under the following conditions:
- skills must be demonstrated in a pulp and/or paper manufacturing facility or an environment that accurately represents workplace conditions
- resources, equipment and materials:
- plant and equipment involved in identifying and monitoring environmental discharges and emissions
- personal protective equipment required to inspect plant and equipment
- test and diagnostic equipment for monitoring discharges and emissions
- proforma or recording system for recording discharges and emissions information
- workplace and standard operating procedures relating to monitoring environmental discharge and emission, including health and safety, risks and hazards identification, plant isolation, quality, housekeeping and environmental requirements
- relevant personnel for the purposes of communicating information.
Assessors of this unit must satisfy the requirements for assessors in applicable vocational education and training legislation, frameworks and/or standards.
Links
Companion Volumes, including Implementation Guides, are available at VETNet: - https://vetnet.gov.au/Pages/TrainingDocs.aspx?q=12998f8d-d0ac-40bc-a69e-72a600d4fd93
