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

TLIU4001A Mapping and Delivery Guide
Implement and monitor environmental protection policies and procedures

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Issue Date: March 2024


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Unit of Competency TLIU4001A - Implement and monitor environmental protection policies and procedures
Description This unit involves the skills and knowledge required to implement and monitor environmental protection policies and procedures. It includes accessing relevant information concerning environmental protection regulations and procedures, and implementing and monitoring procedures concerning environmental hazards, related control procedures, environmental training arrangements, and required records and documentation. Licensing, legislative, regulatory or certification requirements are applicable to this unit.
Employability Skills This unit contains employability skills.
Learning Outcomes and Application Persons achieving competence in this unit will need to fulfil the relevant legislated requirements including acts and regulations from each applicable state and territory together with any nationally approved compliance codes and/or guidelines.Work is performed generally within a team environment. It involves the application of the environmental protection principles and regulations to implement and monitor environmental protection policies and procedures during the course of workplace operations.
Duration and Setting X weeks, nominally xx hours, delivered in a classroom/online/blended learning setting.
Prerequisites/co-requisites Not Applicable
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: Access information concerning environmental protection regulations and procedures
  • Relevant provisions of environmental legislation and codes of practice are accurately followed
  • Information on workplace environmental policies, procedures and programs is stored in a readily accessible location and manner
  • Information is accurately and clearly explained to the work team and updated according to change in workplace policy
  • Information about the outcomes of environmental risk identification and control procedures is provided to the appropriate personnel
       
Element: Implement and monitor procedures concerning environmental hazards
  • Existing and potential environmental hazards in the workplace are identified and reported
  • Identified hazards are assessed in relation to relevant environmental protection policies
  • Workplace procedures for dealing with hazardous events are implemented wherever necessary to ensure that prompt control action is taken
  • Hazardous events are investigated to identify causes, and control measures are implemented to prevent recurrence and minimise risks of such events
       
Element: Implement and monitor environmental control procedures
  • Existing environmental protection measures are implemented, monitored and reviewed
  • Work procedures to protect environment are implemented and adherence to them by the work group is monitored
  • Required improvements to existing control measures are identified, including required resources for implementation, and reported to appropriate personnel
       


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 knowledge and skills, the range statement and the assessment guidelines for this Training Package.

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

The evidence required to demonstrate competency in this unit must be relevant to and satisfy all of the requirements of the elements and performance criteria of this unit and include demonstration of applying:

the underpinning knowledge and skills

relevant legislation and workplace procedures

other relevant aspects of the range statement

Context of and specific resources for assessment

Performance is demonstrated consistently over a period of time and in a suitable range of contexts

Resources for assessment include:

a range of relevant exercises, case studies and/or other simulated practical and knowledge assessment, and/or

access to an appropriate range of relevant operational situations in the workplace

In both real and simulated environments, access is required to:

relevant and appropriate materials and equipment, and

applicable documentation including workplace procedures, regulations, codes of practice and operation manuals

Method of assessment

Assessment of this unit must be undertaken by a registered training organisation

As a minimum, assessment of knowledge must be conducted through appropriate written/oral tests

Practical assessment must occur:

through activities in an appropriately simulated environment, and/or

in an appropriate range of situations in the workplace


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:

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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.

REQUIRED KNOWLEDGE AND SKILLS

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

Required knowledge:

Relevant legislated requirements including acts and regulations from each applicable state and territory together with any nationally approved compliance codes and/or guidelines.

Workplace procedures and guidelines for implementing and monitoring environmental protection

Environmental risks associated with workplace operations and related precautions to control the risk

Environmental protection standards required in the workplace

Workplace environmental hazards and related hazard control measures

Workplace reporting and recording processes and procedures

Hierarchy of control principles for environmental risks (including preferred models for risk elimination, engineering controls, administrative controls and specific environmental protection techniques)

Equipment and resources required when implementing and monitoring environmental protection, and instructions for their use

Problems that can occur when implementing and monitoring environmental protection procedures

Significance of EEO principles and practice for environmental management

Literacy levels and communication skills of those supervised

Relevant management systems and procedures for environmental management

Organisational structure and site layout

Required skills:

Communicate effectively with others both orally and in writing when implementing and monitoring environmental protection procedures

Counsel, advise and inform others on environmental protection matters

Read and interpret instructions, procedures, information and signs relevant to the implementation and monitoring of environmental protection procedures

Interpret and follow operational instructions and prioritise work

Complete documentation related to the implementation and monitoring of environmental protection procedures

Operate electronic communication equipment to required protocol

Provide leadership and work collaboratively with others when implementing and monitoring environmental protection procedures

Adapt appropriately to cultural differences in the workplace, including modes of behaviour and interactions with others

Recognise potential environmental risks and ways of minimising them

Promptly report and/or rectify any identified problems that may occur when implementing and monitoring environmental protection procedures in accordance with regulatory requirements and workplace procedures

Monitor work activities in terms of planned schedule

Modify activities depending on differing operational contingencies, risk situations and environments

Work systematically with required attention to detail without injury to self or others, or damage to goods or equipment

Carry out training needs analysis relevant to workplace requirements

Identify and correctly use equipment and vehicles in accordance with environmental protection regulations and guidelines

Operate and adapt to differences in equipment in accordance with standard operating procedures

Select and use required personal protective equipment conforming to industry and OH&S standards

The range statement relates to the unit of competency as a whole. It allows for different work environments and situations that may affect performance.

Implementation and monitoring of environmental protection policies and procedures may occur:

in a range of work environments by day or night

Customers may be:

internal or external

Workplaces may comprise:

large, medium or small worksites in the transport, warehousing, distribution and/or storage industries

Workplace procedures for dealing with hazardous events may include:

inspection and housekeeping

training and assessment

maintenance including plant and equipment

purchasing

evacuation

hazardous substance containment

operational instruction

environmental information including incident and management practices

consultation

specific hazardous materials policies and procedures

counselling and disciplinary processes

risk assessment and control

first aid

internal and external auditing

Environment may include:

indoor

outdoor

marine

atmospheric

Environmental protection requirements may be obtained from:

environmental hazard reports

risk control procedures

workplace personnel and management

relevant legislation

Environmental hazards may include:

exhaust fumes

oils and lubricants

gas

smoke

chemicals and detergents

rubbish

noise

wastes

Servicing requirements may be obtained from:

customer requests

works orders

freight requirements

workplace personnel

Depending on workplace context, personal protective equipment may include:

gloves

safety headwear and footwear

safety glasses

two-way radios

high visibility clothing

Personnel in the work area may include:

workplace personnel including supervisors and management

site visitors

contractors

official representatives

Support services can include:

loading/unloading requirements

load security/protection

receipt personnel

special vehicle access/parking

Promotional activities may include:

public relations activities

press releases

open days

in-house newsletters

publications

advertising programs

seminars

promotional briefings

Depending on the type of organisation concerned and the local terminology used, workplace procedures may include:

company procedures

enterprise procedures

organisational procedures

established procedures

Information/documents may include:

applicable legislated safety requirements including acts and regulations from each state and territory together with any nationally approved compliance codes and/or guidelines

OH&S and environmental protection regulations

workplace housekeeping procedures and policies

codes of practice for environmental protection

material safety data sheets

policies and procedures for entry and work in confined spaces

manufacturers instructions concerning the use and servicing of equipment

supplier and/or client instructions

emergency procedures

regulations and policies concerning noise, waste disposal/reprocessing, handling of dangerous goods/hazardous substances and other environmental protection issues

goods identification numbers and codes

manifests, bar codes, goods and container identification

relevant legislation, regulations and related documentation

award, enterprise bargaining agreement, other industrial arrangements

standards and certification requirements

quality assurance procedures

Applicable regulations and legislation may include:

applicable legislated safety requirements including acts and regulations from each state and territory together with any nationally approved compliance codes and/or guidelines

relevant state/territory OH&S legislation

ADG Code

workplace relations regulations including equal opportunity, equal employment opportunity and affirmative action legislation

workers compensation regulations

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
Relevant provisions of environmental legislation and codes of practice are accurately followed 
Information on workplace environmental policies, procedures and programs is stored in a readily accessible location and manner 
Information is accurately and clearly explained to the work team and updated according to change in workplace policy 
Information about the outcomes of environmental risk identification and control procedures is provided to the appropriate personnel 
Existing and potential environmental hazards in the workplace are identified and reported 
Identified hazards are assessed in relation to relevant environmental protection policies 
Workplace procedures for dealing with hazardous events are implemented wherever necessary to ensure that prompt control action is taken 
Hazardous events are investigated to identify causes, and control measures are implemented to prevent recurrence and minimise risks of such events 
Existing environmental protection measures are implemented, monitored and reviewed 
Work procedures to protect environment are implemented and adherence to them by the work group is monitored 
Required improvements to existing control measures are identified, including required resources for implementation, and reported to appropriate personnel 

Forms

Assessment Cover Sheet

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