Application
This unit applies to individuals who are preparing for work in transport and logistics. It entails developing an understanding of developed strategies, systems and plans pertaining to environmentally sustainable work practices. |
Prerequisites
Not Applicable
Elements and Performance Criteria
ELEMENT | PERFORMANCE CRITERIA |
1Identify industry environmentally sustainable information | 1.1 Workplace environmental and resource efficiency issues are identified 1.2 Range of issues relevant to employment in transport and logistics, including the application of legislation and national standards, industry procedures and OH&S requirements, are assessed from an environmental sustainability point of view |
2Identify environmentally sustainable work practices for the transport and logistics industry | 2.1 Reasons for environmental sustainability action are identified 2.2 Appropriate transport and logistics environmentally sustainable work practices are listed |
Required Skills
REQUIRED KNOWLEDGE AND SKILLS |
This describes the essential knowledge and skills and their level required for this unit. |
Required knowledge: |
Environmental issues relating to: |
life cycle of products: re-new, re-use and recycle |
workplace/site |
Occupational health and safety (OH&S) requirements relating to: |
OH&S hierarchy of control |
Service requirements for transport and logistics, including: |
company requirements and structure |
legislation, regulations and codes of practice applicable to specific transport and logistics functions |
cleaning and maintenance of equipment |
selection of equipment |
operation of equipment |
resource efficiency processes |
transport and logistics environmental options and best practices |
supply chain procedures |
other relevant enterprise policies, procedures and protocols |
duty of care |
Principles, practices and available tools and techniques of sustainability management relevant to the transport and logistics context, such as : |
the correct use of equipment according to environmental protection regulations and guidelines |
techniques for minimising fuel/materials consumption |
Required skills: |
Interpersonal skills to: |
work in a team environment |
Oral communication skills, including: |
questioning |
listening |
liaison |
Reading skills to interpret: |
work requirements or material safety data sheets (MSDSs) |
Self-management skills to: |
identify hazard and risks |
prioritise learning and duties |
Written communication skills for: |
recording information |
Ability to relate to people from a range of social, cultural and ethnic backgrounds and physical and mental abilities |
Evidence Required
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: developing professional relationships with stakeholders identifying reasons for environmentally sustainable work practices identifying transport and logistics environmentally sustainable work practices complying with OH&S standards |
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 | 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 |
Range Statement
The range statement relates to the unit of competency as a whole. It allows for different work environments and situations that may affect performance. | |
Environmental and resource efficiency issues may include: | minimisation of environmental risks and maximisation of opportunities to improve business environmental performance and to promote more efficient production and consumption of natural resources, for example by: minimisation of pollution, through sound equipment operating techniques minimisation of waste through effective storage and recycling efficient energy use, seeking alternative sources of energy |
Legislation and national standards may include: | Australian standards award and enterprise agreements licensing arrangements relevant codes of practice relevant commonwealth, state and territory legislation which affects organisational operation: environmental issues industrial relations OH&S |
Industry procedures may include: | carbon training emissions policy environmental management strategy lean management techniques resource recovery |
OH&S requirements may include: | understanding of company OH&S guidelines such as: appropriate personal protective equipment and clothing |
Reasons for environmental sustainability action may include: | biodiversity and environmental impacts greenhouse gas emissions resource scarcity non-renewable resource use pollution: air land hazardous materials waste water |
Appropriate transport and logistics or warehousing environmentally sustainable work practices may include: | preventing and minimising risks and maximising opportunities such as: minimise usage of fuel or use alternative forms of energy where appropriate reducing emissions of greenhouse gases reducing use of non-renewable resources improving energy efficiency increasing use of renewable, recyclable, reusable and recoverable resources |
Sectors
Not Applicable
Employability Skills
This unit contains employability skills. |
Licensing Information
Refer to Unit Descriptor