Unit of competency
Modification History
Release 2. This is the second release of this unit of competency in the TLI Transport and Logistics Training Package:
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Release 1. This is the first release of this unit of competency in the TLI Transport and Logistics Training Package. |
Application
This unit involves the skills and knowledge required to implement and monitor environmental protection policies and procedures. It includes accessing relevant information concerning environmental protection regulations and procedures as well as implementing and monitoring environmental hazard procedures, related control procedures and required records and documentation. People achieving competence in this unit will need to comply with relevant national, state/territory legislative and regulatory requirements and codes of practice. Work is generally performed within a team environment. No licensing, legislative or certification requirements apply to this unit at the time of publication. |
Pre-requisite Unit
Not applicable. |
Competency Field
U ‒ Environment |
Unit Sector
Rail sector. |
Elements and Performance Criteria
ELEMENTS |
PERFORMANCE CRITERIA |
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Elements describe the essential outcomes. |
Performance criteria describe the performance needed to demonstrate achievement of the element. |
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Access information about 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, in accordance with workplace procedures |
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1.3 |
Information is accurately and clearly explained to the work team and updated in accordance with workplace policy changes |
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1.4 |
Information about the outcomes of environmental risk identification and control procedures is provided to appropriate personnel |
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2 |
Implement and monitor environmental hazard procedures |
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 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 |
Environmental protection procedures are implemented and work group adherence to them 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 |
Foundation Skills
Foundation skills essential to performance are explicit in the performance criteria of this unit of competency. |
Range of Conditions
Range is restricted to essential operating conditions and any other variables essential to the work environment. Non-essential conditions can be found in the TLI Transport and Logistics Training Package Companion Volume Implementation Guide. |
Unit Mapping Information
This unit replaces and is equivalent to TLIU4001A Implement and monitor environmental protection policies and procedures. |
Links
Companion Volume Implementation Guides are found in VETNet - https://vetnet.gov.au/Pages/TrainingDocs.aspx?q=df441c6e-213d-43e3-874c-0b3f7036d851