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Elements and Performance Criteria

  1. Prepare to comply with environmental policies and procedures
  2. Note: Environmental aspects include: Air, Land, Water, Waste, Flora (Vegetation), Fauna, Heritage, Resource Use, Community.
  3. Comply with environmental policies and procedures
  4. Complete work and relevant documentation

Required Skills

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

Evidence shall show that knowledge has been acquired of safe working practices for complying with environmental policies and procedures in the utilities industry

All knowledge and skills detailed in this unit should be contextualised to current industry practices and technologies The extent of the required skills and knowledge required is provided below It forms an integral part of this unit

KSGB Environmental compliance in a utilities industry work environment

Evidence shall show an understanding and ability to perform work in the utilities industry in compliance with environmental policies and procedures to an extent indicated by the following aspects

T Relevant CommonwealthStateTerritory environmental legislation regulations and codes of practice

T Role of regulatory bodies in monitoring environmental activities risk and incident compliance

T Employees and employers responsibilities to comply with relevant environmental legislation regulations codes and enterprise procedures for

flora control

erosion control

fauna control

the protection of indigenous and cultural heritage sites

T Environment protection procedures records inspectionsaudit and incident reporting

T Environmental hazards

T Environmental risk assessment

T Environmental control measures implementation

T Response to workplace environmental incidents

T Application to relevant work site procedures

the use of plantmachineryequipment

cleaning materials and aids

spill response equipment

sediment erosion control equipment

emission control and sampling equipment

Note Environmental damage can be caused by chemicals oil water contamination carcinogenic agents gases dusts waste contamination and noise

Evidence Required

The Evidence Guide forms an integral part of this Unit and shall be used in conjunction with all components parts of this unit and performed in accordance with the Assessment Guidelines of this Training Package

Overview of Assessment

Longitudinal competency development approaches to assessment such as Profiling require data to be reliably gathered in a form that can be consistently interpreted over time This approach is best utilised in Apprenticeship programs and reduces assessment intervention It is the Industrys preferred model for apprenticeships However where summative or final assessment is used it is to include the application of the competency in the normal work environment or at a minimum the application of the competency in a realistically simulated work environment It is recognised that in some circumstances assessment in part or full can occur outside the workplace However it must be in accord with industry and regulatory policy in this regard

Methods chosen for a particular assessment will be influenced by various factors These include the extent of the assessment the most effective locations for the assessment activities to take place access to physical resources additional safety measures that may be required and the critical nature of the competencies being assessed

The critical safety nature of working with electricity electrical equipment gas or any other hazardous substancematerial carries risk in deeming a person competent Hence sources of evidence need to be rich in nature so as to minimise error in judgment

Activities associated with normal every day work have a bearing on the decision as to how much and how detailed the data gathered will contribute to its richness Some skills are more critical to safety and operational requirements while the same skills may be more or less frequently practised These points are raised for the assessors to consider when choosing an assessment method and developing assessment instruments Sample assessment instruments are included in the Assessment Guidelines of this Training Package

Critical aspects of evidence required to demonstrate competency in this unit

Before the critical aspects of evidence are considered all prerequisites shall be met

Evidence for competence in this unit shall be considered holistically Each element and associated Performance Criteria shall be demonstrated on at least two occasions in accordance with the Assessment Guidelines UEG Evidence shall also comprise

A representative body of Performance Criteria demonstrated within the timeframes typically expected of the discipline work function and industrial environment In particular this shall incorporate evidence that shows a candidate is able to

Implement Workplace Health and Safety workplace procedures and practices including the use of risk control measures as specified in the Performance Criteria and range

Apply sustainable energy principles and practices as specified in the Performance Criteria and range

Demonstrate an understanding of the essential knowledge and associated skills as described in this unit to such an extent that the learners performance outcome is reported in accordance with the preferred approach namely a percentile graded result where required by the regulated environment

Demonstrate an appropriate level of employability skills

Conduct work observing the relevant Antidiscrimination legislation regulations polices and workplace procedures

Demonstrate consistent performance across a representative range of contexts from the prescribed items below

Comply with environmental policies and procedures in the utilities industry as described in Range and including

Range of toolsequipmentproceduresworkplace

Group No

The minimum number of items on which skill is to be demonstrated

Item List

A Identifying locating and interpreting relevant information procedures

At least

Interpret alignment sheets maps technical drawings and symbols

Identify environmental aspects and potential or actual impacts

Identify potential environmental hazards

Carry out risk assessment JHA or JSA that includes environmental risks

Ensure practical application of Environmental legislation Environmental Management Plans and Environmental Procedures and relevant codes of practise such as EPA

B Environmental control measure procedures

At least

Installation of sediment amp erosion control measures as per Legislative or Best Practice requirements

Weed spread mitigation

Chemical management controls MSDS storage labelling bunding

Noise control techniques amp work hour limitations

Air emission control amp reduction practices

Waste Management principles recycling

Hazardous waste management

Water management requirements works near waterways

Vegetation Management requirements

Fauna protection

Heritage Management techniques

Community consultation requirements

Rehabilitation requirements

C Procedures to control and minimise the impact of an environmental incident

At least

Control environment incident

Incident reporting

Apply incident reporting and notification procedures

D Environmental incident review procedures

At least

Review environmental incident

Make recommendations to prevent reoccurrence

Implement recommendations

E Safety procedures

All

Work utilising the relevant WHS legislation policies and procedures effectively

Maintain a safe and clean workplace environment

Communicate effectively with others

Apply basic planning techniques

F Unplanned event procedures

At least one occasion

Deal with an unplanned event by drawing on essential knowledge and associated skills to provide appropriate solutions incorporated in the holistic assessment with the above listed items

Context of and specific resources for assessment

This unit should be assessed as it relates to normal work practice using procedures information and resources typical of a workplace This should include

WHSOHS policy and work procedures and instructions

Suitable work environment facilities equipment and materials to undertake actual work as prescribed by this Unit

Appropriate environmental regulation and work practices

Appropriate organisational requirements

Appropriate work environment equipment and tools

These should be part of the formal learningassessment environment

Assessment of this competency must also be undertaken in either an actual workplace or under a simulated work environment Assessment must also integrate the employability skills

Note

Where simulation is considered a suitable strategy for assessment conditions must be authentic and as far as possible reproduce and replicate the workplace and be consistent with the approved industry simulation policy

The resources used for assessment should reflect current industry practices in relation to locating proving and protecting utility assets

Method of assessment

This Unit shall be assessed by methods given in Volume Part Assessment Guidelines

Note Competent performance with inherent safe working practices is expected in the Industry to which this Unit applies This requires that the specified Required Skills and Knowledge are assessed in a structured environment which is primarily intended for learningassessment and incorporates all necessary equipment and facilities for learners to develop and demonstrate the Required Skills and Knowledge described in this unit

Concurrent assessment and relationship with other units

There are no recommended concurrent assessments with this unit however in some cases efficiencies may be gained in terms of learning and assessment effort being concurrently managed with allied Units where listed

UEGNSGA

UEGNSG132A

Carry out basic work activities in a gas industry work environment

UEGNSGA

UEGNSG134A

Establish a utilities infrastructure work site


Range Statement

9) This relates to the competency standard unit as a whole providing the range of contexts and conditions to which the Performance Criteria apply. It allows for different work environments and situations that will affect performance.

This Unit shall be demonstrated in relation to compliance with environmental policies and procedures in at least one of the following utilities industry work sites including:

Above ground level sites

Below ground level sites

Easements

Public sites, requiring pedestrian and traffic control

Private sites.

The following constants and variables included in the element/Performance Criteria in this unit are fully described in the Definitions Section of this volume and form an integral part of the Range Statement of this unit:

Legislation

Inspection

Safety equipment

Personal Protective Equipment

Relevant regulation and procedures

Emergency and hazardous work situations

Relevant sections of standard operating procedures