TLIU2012A Participate in environmentally sustainable work practices

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TLIU2012A Participate in environmentally sustainable work practices

Modification History

Not Applicable

Unit Descriptor

Unit Descriptor	This unit involves the skills and knowledge required to effectively measure current resource use and carry out improvements including those that reduce negative environmental impacts of work practices. Licensing, legislative, regulatory or certification requirements may be applicable to this unit.

Application of the Unit

Application of the Unit	This unit applies to individuals who work with others, often in a team environment and who participate in environmentally sustainable work practices.

Licensing/Regulatory Information

Refer to Unit Descriptor

Pre-Requisites

Not Applicable

Employability Skills Information

Employability Skills	This unit contains employability skills.

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

ELEMENT	PERFORMANCE CRITERIA
1 Identify current resource use	1.1 Workplace environmental and resource efficiency issues are identified 1.2 Resources used in own work role are identified 1.3 Current usage of resources is measured and documented by using appropriate techniques 1.4 Workplace environmental hazards are identified and reported to appropriate personnel
2 Comply with environmental regulations	2.1 Procedures are followed to ensure compliance 2.2 Breaches or potential breaches are reported to appropriate personnel
3 Implement performance improvement strategies	3.1 Organisational plans to improve environmental practices and resource efficiency are followed 3.2 Suggestions are made for improvements to workplace practices in own work area

Required Skills and Knowledge

REQUIRED KNOWLEDGE AND SKILLS
This describes the essential knowledge and skills and their level required for this unit.
Required knowledge:
Environmental issues relating to:
life cycle of products: re-new, re-use and recycle
workplace/site
Features required for an environmental management strategy:
contract requirements
energy efficiency systems and procedures
procedures and processes
targets, such as:
carbon emissions reduction
cleaner production
lean management
Occupational health and safety (OH&S) requirements relating to:
dangerous goods and hazardous substances
OH&S hierarchy of control
Service requirements for transport and logistics, including:
company requirements and structure
legislation, regulations and codes of practice applicable to specific transport and logistics functions
cleaning and maintenance of equipment
selection of equipment
operation of equipment
resource efficiency processes
transport and logistics environmental options and best practices
supply chain procedures
other relevant enterprise policies, procedures and protocols
stakeholder identification
relevant competency
duty of care
Principles, practices and available tools and techniques of sustainability management relevant to the transport and logistics industry context, such as:
the correct use of equipment and vehicles according to environmental protection regulations and guidelines
techniques for minimising fuel/materials consumption

Required skills:
Interpersonal skills to:
work in a team environment
Oral communication skills, including:
questioning
listening
liaison
imparting information
Reading skills to interpret:
job sheet
work requirements or material safety data sheets (MSDSs)
Self-management skills to:
conduct work practices safely and efficiently
conduct problem solving
identify and minimise hazard and risks
organise work methodically
prioritise duties
Written communication skills for:
report writing
Ability to relate to people from a range of social, cultural and ethnic backgrounds and physical and mental abilities

Evidence Guide

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.
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: identifying and measuring current resource use complying with environmental regulations assisting with enterprise plans to improve resource efficiency
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/or 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 equipment, and applicable documentation including workplace procedures, regulations, codes of practice and operation manuals
Method of assessment	As a minimum, assessment of knowledge must be conducted through appropriate written/oral tests Practical assessment must occur: through activities in an appropriately simulated environment, and/or in an appropriate range of situations in the workplace

Range Statement

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.
Environmental and resource efficiency issues may include:	minimisation of environmental risks and maximisation of opportunities to improve business environmental performance and to promote more efficient production and consumption of natural resources, for example by: minimisation of pollution, through sound driving techniques minimisation of waste through effective storage and recycling efficient energy use, seeking alternative sources of energy
Appropriate techniques may include:	examination of invoices from suppliers measurements made under different conditions examination of relevant information and data
Organisational plans may include:	documented policies and procedures work plans to minimise waste, increase efficiency of water use etc. environmental protection regulations and guidelines on correct use of equipment and vehicles
Suggestions may include ideas that help to:	prevent and minimise risks and maximise opportunities such as: minimise usage of fuel or use alternative forms of energy where appropriate reduce emissions of greenhouse gases reduce use of non-renewable resources improve energy efficiency increase use of renewable, recyclable, reusable and recoverable resources

Unit Sector(s)

Not Applicable

Competency Field

Competency Field	U - Environment