8) Essential Knowledge and Associated Skills (EKAS): This describes the essential skills and knowledge and their level, required for this unit. Evidence shall show that knowledge has been acquired of applying environmental and sustainable energy procedures. All knowledge and skills detailed in this unit should be contextualised to current industry practices and technologies. KS01-TEL11A Environmental fundamentals Evidence shall show an understanding of environmental fundamentals to an extent indicated by the following aspects: T1 Environmental standards, codes, environmental legislation, supply authority regulations and or enterprise requirements applicable to the control of environment associated with the worksite encompassing: Relevant federal legislation Relevant state/territory legislation Relevant local government by-laws Relevant government or quasi government policies and regulations Relevant community planning and development agreements - land care agreements T2 Employer and employee responsibilities T3 Methods of obtaining information on environmental issues and updates T4 Methods of identifying environmental impacts from work related activities T5 Meaning of environmental terms encompassing: Identification, assessment and control of risks Compliance Best practice Sustainable energy T6 Procedures in implementing management plans to ensure compliance KS02-TEL11A Material handling and the environment Evidence shall show an understanding of material handling and the environment to an extent indicated by the following aspects: T1 Methods of obtaining updated environmental information and data sheets on the proper use and handling of equipment and materials T2 Environmental standards, codes, environmental legislation, OHS legislation, hazardous substances/dangerous goods regulations, supply authority regulations and or enterprise requirements applicable environmental care when handling materials including provision of manufacturers and suppliers information such as material safety data sheets (MSDS) T3 Types and application of personal protective equipment used for hazards substances and dangerous goods T4 Techniques in handling equipment to eliminate/reduce risks to the environment from spillages of oils, herbicides, pesticides and chemicals from such equipment encompassing: Vehicle loading crane Chainsaw Enterprise vehicles Explosive power tools T5 Procedures for handling and control of spillages of herbicides T6 Methods of disposing and storage of herbicides, pesticides, oils and chemicals T7 Methods of cleaning mobile plant, equipment and tools T8 Emergency procedures for spillages of oil to reduce risks to the environment encompassing: Methods of cleaning up excessive spillages Methods of protection to surrounding environment Procedure for notification of relevant personnel and authorities Recording procedures T9 Recording of data |