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

UEGNSG133 Mapping and Delivery Guide
Comply with environmental policies and procedures in the utilities industry

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Issue Date: May 2024


Qualification -
Unit of Competency UEGNSG133 - Comply with environmental policies and procedures in the utilities industry
Description
Employability Skills
Learning Outcomes and Application This unit involves the skills and knowledge required to comply with environmental policy and workplace procedures whilst undertaking tasks in a utilities industry workplace or work site.It includes complying with relevant legislations, standards, regulations and codes of practice and their application to relevant workplace tasks and completing relevant work completion documentation.No licensing, legislative or certification requirements 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.
Prerequisites/co-requisites
Competency Field Gas Cross Discipline
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: Prepare to comply with environmental policy and procedures
  • Work instructions and work health and safety (WHS)/occupational health and safety (OHS) workplace procedures for the site are identified, obtained and applied
       
Element: Job requirements and workplace procedures are obtained and discussed with relevant person/s to confirm the work schedule
       
Element: Environmental aspects are identified and potential/actual environmental impacts are evaluated and prioritised in accordance with workplace procedures
       
Element: Environmental and sustainability principles including purchasing/using environmentally beneficial equipment and materials and waste disposal are considered prior to work commencing
       
Element: WHS/OHS, environmental policies, procedures and legislation are obtained and applied
       
Element: Recommendations to assist with environmental policies and procedures compliance are made to others involved in the work
       
Element: Environmental and WHS/OHS hazards are identified, risks assessed and control measures prioritised, implemented and monitored in accordance with environmental and workplace policies and procedures
       
Element: Resources and environmentally compliant equipment are identified, obtained and checked for correct operation and safety in accordance with workplace procedures
       
Element: Workplace preparation and work schedule are confirmed with relevant person/s in accordance with workplace procedures
       
Element: Client issues are referred to appropriate person/s in accordance with industry and community standards
       
Element: Comply with environmental policy and procedures
  • WHS/OHS risk control measures, schedule of work and workplace procedures for carrying out work are followed
       
Element: Environmental requirements for the work are implemented and reviewed and control measures recommended for inclusion in the work process
       
Element: Materials, tools and equipment required for the work are selected and used correctly and safely in accordance with manufacturer instructions and workplace procedures
       
Element: Environmental incidents and potential problems are immediately reported to relevant person/s and dealt with in accordance with workplace procedures and legislative requirements
       
Element: Work is undertaken to ensure completion in agreed timeframe, to industry standards and with a minimum of waste or damage to the surrounding environment or services and using environmental and sustainable energy policies and procedures
       
Element: Compliance with environmental policies and procedures is carried out in an agreed timeframe, to a quality standard and with a minimum of waste in accordance with given instructions and established procedures
       
Element: Non-routine events, accidents and incidents are reported to authorised person/s for directions in accordance with workplace procedures
       
Element: Quality and safety checks of work are conducted in accordance with work instructions, industry standards and workplace procedures
       
Element: Complete work and relevant documentation
  • WHS/OHS risk control measures and workplace procedures for completing the work are followed
       
Element: Work site is tidied and made safe in accordance with workplace and environmental procedures
       
Element: Tools, equipment and any surplus resources and materials are cleaned and securely stored in accordance with workplace and environmental procedures
       
Element: Appropriate person/s are notified of work completion in accordance with workplace procedures
       
Element: Waste is disposed of and reports completed as required in accordance with workplace and environmental procedures
       
Element: Relevant environmental records, reports forms and data sheets are completed in accordance with workplace procedures
       

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.

Range is restricted to essential operating conditions and any other variables essential to the work environment.

Non-essential conditions may be found in the UEG Gas Industry Companion Volume Implementation Guide.

identifying, locating and interpreting relevant information and workplace procedures must include at least three (3) of the following:

interpret alignment sheets, maps, technical drawings and symbols

identify environmental aspects and potential or actual impacts

identify potential environmental hazards

carry out risk assessment, job hazard analysis (JHA) or job safety analysis (JSA) that includes environmental risks

ensure practical application of environmental legislation, environmental management plans and environmental procedures and relevant codes of practice, such as Environment Protection Authority (EPA)

procedures to control and minimise the impact of an environmental incident must include at least three (3) of the following:

incident reporting

apply incident reporting and notification procedures

environmental incident review procedures

environmental risk control measures must include at least two (2) of the following:

review environmental incident

make recommendations to prevent reoccurrence

implement recommendations

compliance with environmental policies and procedures must include at least one (1) of the following utilities industry work sites:

above ground level sites

below ground level sites

easements

public sites, requiring pedestrian and traffic control

private sites

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
Work instructions and work health and safety (WHS)/occupational health and safety (OHS) workplace procedures for the site are identified, obtained and applied 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
WHS/OHS risk control measures, schedule of work and workplace procedures for carrying out work are followed 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
WHS/OHS risk control measures and workplace procedures for completing the work are followed 
 
 
 
 
 

Forms

Assessment Cover Sheet

UEGNSG133 - Comply with environmental policies and procedures in the utilities industry
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Assessment Record Sheet

UEGNSG133 - Comply with environmental policies and procedures in the utilities industry

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