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 |
relevant environmental regulations |
renewable energy |
workplace/site |
Features required for an environmental management strategy: |
contract requirements |
energy efficiency systems and procedures |
training outline |
waste minimisation |
waste prevention |
work procedures |
environmental education |
past and future reviews and audits relating to environmental management |
recycling requirements |
internal and external audit |
monitoring personnel performance following training |
quality control checks relating to environmental management |
review of effectiveness of new 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, including workplace communication channels and procedures |
training of staff |
legislation, regulations and codes of practice applicable to specific transport and logistics management functions |
quality assurance systems relevant to transport |
transport and logistics options and best practices |
supply chain procedures |
other relevant enterprise policies, procedures and protocols |
material recovery opportunities and market availability |
market principles |
stakeholder identification |
planning and related approval processes |
resource recovery infrastructure needs |
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 |
minimising fuel consumption |
maintenance and servicing |
Required skills: |
Analytical skills to: |
plan and evaluate |
develop strategies for eco-driving, and efficiency |
reflect on approaches taken |
Critical thinking skills to develop performance measurements in all aspects of transport and logistics including: |
the correct use of equipment and vehicles according to environmental protection regulations and guidelines |
fuel consumption |
maintenance and servicing |
specifications |
technical plans |
material safety data sheet (MSDSs) |
strategies |
Interpersonal skills to: |
work in a team to consult on and validate policy |
respond to diversity, including gender and disability |
Oral communication skills, including: |
facilitate effective communication |
persuasion - dealing with different points of view and dissenting stakeholders |
listening |
liaison - adjusting communication to suit different audiences |
Management skills to: |
apply change management techniques |
conduct complex problem solving |
implement work practices |
identify and minimise hazard and risks |
organise work methodically |
apply quality assurance practices |
use information technology to complete tasks |
Use of emergency and personal protective equipment management skills to: |
use emergency and personal protective equipment |
organise work practices safely and efficiently |
identify hazards and risks |
use communications equipment (two-way radio and mobile phone) |
Reading skills to interpret: |
organisational policy |
environmental and energy efficiency requirements |
Technical skills, including ability to use: |
computers |
software used for : |
documents |
spreadsheets |
Written communication skills for: |
policy writing |
report writing requiring precision of expression and language and structures suited to the intended audience |
Ability to relate to people from a range of social, cultural and ethnic backgrounds and physical and mental abilities |