Unit of Competency Mapping – Information for Teachers/Assessors – Information for Learners

AHCWRK202 Mapping and Delivery Guide
Observe environmental work practices

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Issue Date: April 2024


Qualification -
Unit of Competency AHCWRK202 - Observe environmental work practices
Description
Employability Skills
Learning Outcomes and 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.
Duration and Setting X weeks, nominally xx hours, delivered in a classroom/online/blended learning setting.

Assessors must satisfy current standards for RTOs.
Prerequisites/co-requisites
Competency Field
Development and validation strategy and guide for assessors and learners Student Learning Resources Handouts
Activities 		Slides
PPT 		Assessment 1 Assessment 2 Assessment 3 Assessment 4
Elements of Competency Performance Criteria              
Element: Follow environmental workplace practices
  • Recognise and follow workplace practices and work instructions relating to potential environmental impacts and seek clarification where necessary
  • Respond to changes to work practices and procedures positively and promptly
       
Element: Contribute to improved environmental work practices
  • Gather information and suggest improvements to support the development of improved workplace approaches to environmental practices
  • Discuss environmental issues and their relationship to workplace practices in the workplace with colleagues and designated personnel
  • Make contributions to the review of environmental practices and policies within limits of responsibility
       
Element: Recognise and report on a potential environmental threat
  • Recognise signs or symptoms of a potential environmental threat
  • Report information about or observations of a potential environmental threat to supervisors or appropriate authorities
  • Record the location and extent of the potential environmental threat
       
Element: Maintain environmental records
  • Prepare and maintain environmental records as required
  • Store environmental records securely in a form accessible for reporting purposes
       


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.

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

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.

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.

Submission Requirements

List each assessment task's title, type (eg project, observation/demonstration, essay, assignment, checklist) and due date here

Assessment task 1: [title]      Due date:

(add new lines for each of the assessment tasks)

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.

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

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
Recognise and follow workplace practices and work instructions relating to potential environmental impacts and seek clarification where necessary 
Respond to changes to work practices and procedures positively and promptly 
Gather information and suggest improvements to support the development of improved workplace approaches to environmental practices 
Discuss environmental issues and their relationship to workplace practices in the workplace with colleagues and designated personnel 
Make contributions to the review of environmental practices and policies within limits of responsibility 
Recognise signs or symptoms of a potential environmental threat 
Report information about or observations of a potential environmental threat to supervisors or appropriate authorities 
Record the location and extent of the potential environmental threat 
Prepare and maintain environmental records as required 
Store environmental records securely in a form accessible for reporting purposes 

Forms

Assessment Cover Sheet

AHCWRK202 - Observe environmental work practices
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