Application
This unit of competency describes the skills and knowledge required to observe and contribute to positive environmental work practices.
The skills and knowledge described in this unit underpin a broad range of activities applicable to a variety of job roles throughout industries at various levels.
This unit applies to individuals who work under general supervision and exercise limited autonomy with some accountability for own work.
No occupational licensing, legislative or certification requirements are known to apply to this unit at the time of publication.
Elements and Performance Criteria
Element | Performance criteria |
Elements describe the essential outcomes. | Performance criteria describe the performance needed to demonstrate achievement of the element. |
1. Follow environmental workplace practices | 1.1 Recognise and follow workplace practices and work instructions relating to potential environmental impacts and seek clarification where necessary 1.2 Respond to changes to work practices and procedures positively and promptly |
2. Contribute to improved environmental work practices | 2.1 Gather information and suggest improvements to support the development of improved workplace approaches to environmental practices 2.2 Discuss environmental issues and their relationship to workplace practices in the workplace with colleagues and designated personnel 2.3 Make contributions to the review of environmental practices and policies within limits of responsibility |
3. Recognise and report on a potential environmental threat | 3.1 Recognise signs or symptoms of a potential environmental threat 3.2 Report information about or observations of a potential environmental threat to supervisors or appropriate authorities 3.3 Record the location and extent of the potential environmental threat |
4. Maintain environmental records | 4.1 Prepare and maintain environmental records as required 4.2 Store environmental records securely in a form accessible for reporting purposes |
Evidence of Performance
The candidate must be assessed on their ability to integrate and apply the performance requirements of this unit in a workplace setting. Performance must be demonstrated consistently over time and in a suitable range of contexts.
The candidate must provide evidence that they can:
communicate with supervisors and workplace colleagues
recognise basic environmental hazards and threats
follow workplace directions and instructions related to environment
keep simple environmental records
use industry standard terminology.
Evidence of Knowledge
The candidate must demonstrate knowledge of:
relevant legislation from all levels of government on environmental issues
relevant environmental policies and workplace and industry practices and procedures
good practice approaches relevant to work area particularly in regard to minimising environment hazards and risks, and improving environmental performance
environmental issues, especially in regard to water catchments, air, noise, ecosystems, habitat, efficient use of resources, sustainability and waste minimisation
potential environmental threats and problems relevant to a given region and occupation
general work place practices and their potential impact on the environment
work health and safety in the context of own work.
Assessment Conditions
Assessors must satisfy current standards for RTOs.
Foundation Skills
Foundation Skills essential to performance are explicit in the performance criteria of this unit of competency.
Range Statement
Sectors
Work (WRK)