Assessor Resource

TLIU707B
Care for the environment

Assessment tool

Version 1.0
Issue Date: May 2024


Work must be carried out in accordance with relevant state/territory environmental protection regulations and workplace procedures.

Work is performed under some supervision generally within a team environment. It involves the application of the basic environmental protection principles and regulations to the operation and maintenance of equipment and vehicles during the course of workplace operations.

This unit involves the skills and knowledge required to care for the environment when operating and maintaining equipment and/or vehicles including minimising the effects of pollution during operations, minimising the effects of pollution during maintenance, and transporting and handling environmentally hazardous materials safely and in accordance with environmental protection regulations and guidelines.

You may want to include more information here about the target group and the purpose of the assessments (eg formative, summative, recognition)

Prerequisites

Not applicable.

Employability Skills

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.



Evidence Required

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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 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

Submission Requirements

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Assessment task 1: [title]      Due date:

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Assessment Tasks

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REQUIRED KNOWLEDGE AND SKILLS

This describes the essential knowledge and skills and their level required for this unit.

Required knowledge:

Relevant environmental protection regulations

Workplace procedures and guidelines for the care of the environment during workplace operations

Environmental risks when carrying out workplace operations and related precautions to control the risk

Environmental protection standards required in the workplace

Site layout including location of rubbish disposal bins

Application of relevant environmental protection regulations and requirements

Service and maintenance procedures and checklists for equipment and vehicles

Procedures and processes for waste and effluent regulation where applicable

Environmental hazards and toxicity of materials typically carried in loads

Emission control checking requirements for vehicles and relevant equipment

Typical problems that can occur when caring for the environment and appropriate action that can be taken to prevent or solve them

Required skills:

Communicate effectively with others when caring for the environment

Read and interpret instructions, procedures and information relevant to the care of the environment

Interpret and follow operational instructions and prioritise work

Complete documentation related to the care of the environment

Operate electronic communication equipment to required protocol

Work collaboratively with others when caring for the environment

Adapt appropriately to cultural differences in the workplace, including modes of behaviour and interactions with others

Promptly report and/or rectify any identified problems that may arise when caring for the environment in accordance with regulatory requirements and workplace procedures

Implement contingency plans for unanticipated situations that may occur when caring for the environment

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

Recognise potential pollution risks and ways of minimising them

Identify and correctly use equipment and vehicles in accordance with environmental protection regulations and guidelines

Follow routine service and maintenance procedures for equipment and vehicles

Adapt to differences in equipment and operating environment in accordance with standard operating procedures

Select and use required personal protective equipment conforming to industry and OH&S standards

The range statement relates to the unit of competency as a whole. It allows for different work environments and situations that may affect performance.

Care for the environment may be conducted:

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

Environment may include:

indoor

outdoor

marine

atmospheric

Pollutants may include:

exhaust fumes

oils and lubricants

gas

smoke

chemicals and detergents

rubbish

noise

wastes

Equipment/vehicles may include:

motor vehicles, trucks and motorcycles

fixed equipment emitting exhaust fumes/gases

rail locomotives and motive power units

marine vessels

forklifts, cranes and load shifting equipment

Personnel in the work area may include:

workplace personnel

site visitors

contractors

official representatives

Depending on the type of organisation concerned and the local terminology used, workplace procedures may include:

company procedures

enterprise procedures

organisational procedures

established procedures

Depending on workplace context, personal protective equipment may include:

gloves

safety headwear and footwear

safety glasses

two-way radios

high visibility clothing

Information/documents may include:

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:

relevant state/territory environmental protection legislation

relevant state/territory OH&S legislation

workplace relations regulations

ADG Code

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Observation Checklist

Tasks to be observed according to workplace/college/TAFE policy and procedures, relevant legislation and Codes of Practice Yes No Comments/feedback
Precautions are taken to ensure spilt fuel, lubricants and chemicals do not pollute the environment 
Equipment and vehicles are operated efficiently to minimise pollution of the air environment through excessive exhaust emissions 
Unnecessary running of engines/equipment is avoided to minimise pollution of the air environment 
Worksites are kept clean and tidy during work operations and the disposal of waste is in accordance with environmental regulations and workplace procedures 
Routine checks are conducted or organised to ensure emission control equipment on equipment/vehicle is operating correctly 
Suitable precautions are taken during the cleaning of equipment/vehicles not to pollute the environment 
Care is taken during services and maintenance operations to implement housekeeping procedures and environmental protection precautions and procedures 
Rubbish is deposited in designated rubbish disposal bins 
Material safety data sheets are completed in accordance with government regulations and workplace requirements 
Waste and effluent is disposed of in accordance with government regulations and government policy 
Environmentally hazardous materials are handled and moved in accordance with relevant regulations, workplace procedures and guidelines aimed at minimising the risk of environmental pollution 
Routes for vehicles carrying hazardous and noxious loads are planned to minimise the risk to the environment in the event of accident or spillage 

Forms

Assessment Cover Sheet

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