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FPPENV320A
Monitor and control environmental hazards

Assessment tool

Version 1.0
Issue Date: March 2024


This unit applies to operators who monitor and control environmental hazards in the pulp and paper industry. This work typically involves complex integrated equipment and continuous operations

This unit generally applies to those who:

identify environmental hazards

respond to environmental hazards

liaise with internal and external bodies, and

participate in the investigation of environmental incidents

to meet safety, quality and productivity requirements

This unit describes the outcomes required to monitor and control environmental hazards in the pulp and paper industry

General legislation, regulatory, licensing and certification requirements applicable to this unit are detailed in the range statement

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

This unit contains employability skills




Evidence Required

List the assessment methods to be used and the context and resources required for assessment. Copy and paste the relevant sections from the evidence guide below and then re-write these in plain English.

The evidence guide provides advice on assessment and must be read in conjunction with the performance criteria, required skills and knowledge, range statement and the Assessment Guidelines for the Training Package.

Overview of assessment

Critical aspects for assessment and evidence required to demonstrate competency in this unit

Evidence should be relevant to the work. It should satisfy the requirements of the elements and performance criteria and include consideration of:

the required knowledge and skills tailored to the needs of the specific workplace

applicable OHS regulations, environmental and safe working requirements/practices, SOP and housekeeping requirements

applicable aspects of the range statement

practical workplace demonstration of skills in monitoring and controlling environmental hazards

Context of and specific resources for assessment

A workplace assessment must be used to assess:

the application of required knowledge on the job

the application of skills on the job, over time and under a range of typical conditions that may be experienced in monitoring and controlling environmental hazards

Access to the full range of equipment involved in monitoring and controlling environmental hazards in a pulp or paper mill is required

Method of assessment

A combination of assessment methods should be used. The following examples are appropriate for this unit:

observation of applied skills and knowledge on the job

workplace demonstrations via a mock-up or simulation that replicate part/s of the job

answers to written or verbal questions about specific skills and knowledge

third-party reports from relevant and skilled personnel

written evidence e.g. log sheet entries, checklist entries, test results

Assessment processes and techniques must be culturally appropriate and in keeping with the language and literacy capacity of the learner and the work being performed. This includes conducting an assessment in a manner that allows thoughts to be conveyed verbally so that the learner can both understand and be understood by the assessor (e.g. use plain English and terminology used on the job)

A holistic assessment with other units relevant to the pulp and paper industry, mill and job role is recommended

Additional information on approaches to assessment for the pulp and paper industry is provided in the Assessment Guidelines for this Training Package


Submission Requirements

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Assessment Tasks

Copy and paste from the following data to produce each assessment task. Write these in plain English and spell out how, when and where the task is to be carried out, under what conditions, and what resources are needed. Include guidelines about how well the candidate has to perform a task for it to be judged satisfactory.

This describes the skills and knowledge required for this unit.

Required skills

Uses required forms of communication in monitoring and controlling environmental hazards

Communicates with appropriate internal and external bodies

Reads and interprets required documentation, procedures and reports

Takes emergency action associated with environmental hazard

Interprets instruments, gauges and other recording equipment

Accesses, navigates and enters computer-based information

Identifies and actions problems within level of responsibility

Identifies and investigates reasons for environmental hazard

Maintains situational awareness in the work area

Analyses and uses sensory information to adjust process to maintain safety, quality and productivity

Uses electronic and other control systems to control equipment and processes as required

Required knowledge

Procedures, regulations and legislative requirements relevant to monitoring and controlling environmental hazards including OHS, environmental including relevant sustainability requirements/practices, SOP, isolation procedures, safe working requirements, risks and hazard identification and housekeeping

Relevant forms of communication

Basic problem-solving techniques consistent with level of responsibility

Company procedures for identifying, recording and reporting environmental hazards

Sensory information that indicates a deviation from standard operating parameters

Sufficient knowledge of electronic and other control systems, operation and application to make appropriate adjustments, within level of responsibility

The range statement relates to the unit of competency as a whole. It allows for different work environments and situations that may affect performance. Bold italicised wording, if used in the performance criteria, is detailed below. Essential operating conditions that may be present with training and assessment (depending on the work situation, needs of the candidate, accessibility of the item, and local industry and regional contexts) may also be included.

Indicative functions may include:

monitoring of all physical sensors and instrumentation

compliance with licensing arrangements

Equipment may include

containment equipment

personal protective equipment

monitoring equipment

computer systems

electronic screens and alarms

process control systems

analogue and digital instrumentation

fully automated, semi-automated, manually operated plant and equipment appropriate environmental monitoring

Emissions/discharges may include:

noise

light

odour

gas

smoke

vapour

liquid and solids

particulates

fumes

Legislation, regulatory, licensing and certification requirements may include:

OHS and environmental requirements (local, state and commonwealth)

HAZCHEM

dangerous goods handling requirements

external licensing requirements (for example, Environmental Protection Authority (EPA), water authorities, local councils)

internal environmental control standards

Documentation, procedures and reports may include:

SOP

quality procedures

environmental sustainability requirements/practices

plant manufacturing operating manuals

enterprise policies and procedures

oil or chemical spills and disposal guidelines

plant isolation documentation

safe work documentation e.g. plant clearance, job safety analysis, permit systems

Electronic control systems may include:

Digital Control System (DCS)

touch screens

robotics

Actions may include:

process adjustments

reporting to authorised person

rectifying problem within level of responsibility

Communications may include

interaction with:

internal/external customers and suppliers

team members

production/service co-ordinators

maintenance services

operational support personnel

operational management

statutory authorities

Situational awareness may include

awareness of:

traffic

pedestrians

location of equipment

product

hazards

obstruction

unexpected movement

Forms of communication may include:

written e.g. log books, emails, incident and other reports, run sheets, data entry

reading and interpreting documentation e.g. SOP, manuals, checklists, drawings

verbal e.g. radio skills, telephone, face to face, handover

non-verbal e.g. hand signals, alarms, observations

signage e.g. safety, access

Sensory information may include:

visual

sound

feel

touch

smell

vibration

temperature

Copy and paste from the following performance criteria to create an observation checklist for each task. When you have finished writing your assessment tool every one of these must have been addressed, preferably several times in a variety of contexts. To ensure this occurs download the assessment matrix for the unit; enter each assessment task as a column header and place check marks against each performance criteria that task addresses.

Observation Checklist

Tasks to be observed according to workplace/college/TAFE policy and procedures, relevant legislation and Codes of Practice Yes No Comments/feedback
Identification of environmental hazards is completed within Occupational Health and Safety (OHS) regulations, environmental and safe working requirements/practices, Standard Operating Procedures (SOP), and housekeeping requirements 
Environmental hazards are identified 
Location and severity of hazard is assessed and communicated to appropriate personnel 
Cause and/or source of environmental hazard is diagnosed 
Environmental hazards are responded to within OHS regulations, environmental and safe working requirements and/or practices, SOP, and housekeeping requirements 
Environmental alarms are activated where appropriate 
Environmental hazards are measured and controlled 
Hazardous incidents are documented and reported 
Internal and external bodies are liaised with in accordance with OHS regulations, environmental and safe working requirements and/or practices, SOP, and housekeeping requirements 
Relevant licensing authorities/bodies are identified and notified 
Status of the environmental hazard is monitored and communicated with appropriate personnel on an on-going basis 
Participation in investigation of environmental incidents is completed within OHS regulations, environmental and safe working requirements/practices, SOP, and housekeeping requirements 
Documentation and reports are completed 
Investigations are undertaken 
Findings are documented and reported 

Forms

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