This unit applies to individuals who work with others, often in a team environment and who participate in environmentally sustainable work practices.

ELEMENT

PERFORMANCE CRITERIA

1Identify current resource use

1.1 Workplace environmental and resource efficiency issues are identified

1.2 Resources used in own work role are identified

1.3 Current usage of resources is measured and documented by using appropriate techniques

1.4 Workplace environmental hazards are identified and reported to appropriate personnel

2Comply with environmental regulations

2.1 Procedures are followed to ensure compliance

2.2 Breaches or potential breaches are reported to appropriate personnel

3Implement performance improvement strategies

3.1 Organisational plans to improve environmental practices and resource efficiency are followed

3.2 Suggestions are made for improvements to workplace practices in own work area

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

Features required for an environmental management strategy:

contract requirements

energy efficiency systems and procedures

procedures and processes

targets, such as:

carbon emissions reduction

cleaner production

lean management

Occupational health and safety (OH&S) requirements relating to:

dangerous goods and hazardous substances

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

stakeholder identification

relevant competency

duty of care

Principles, practices and available tools and techniques of sustainability management relevant to the transport and logistics industry context, such as:

the correct use of equipment and vehicles 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

imparting information

Reading skills to interpret:

job sheet

work requirements or material safety data sheets (MSDSs)

Self-management skills to:

conduct work practices safely and efficiently

conduct problem solving

identify and minimise hazard and risks

organise work methodically

prioritise duties

Written communication skills for:

report writing

Ability to relate to people from a range of social, cultural and ethnic backgrounds and physical and mental abilities

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:

identifying and measuring current resource use

complying with environmental regulations

assisting with enterprise plans to improve resource efficiency

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

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 driving techniques

minimisation of waste through effective storage and recycling

efficient energy use, seeking alternative sources of energy

Appropriate techniques may include:

examination of invoices from suppliers

measurements made under different conditions

examination of relevant information and data

Organisational plans may include:

documented policies and procedures

work plans to minimise waste, increase efficiency of water use etc.

environmental protection regulations and guidelines on correct use of equipment and vehicles

Suggestions may include ideas that help to:

prevent and minimise risks and maximise opportunities such as:

minimise usage of fuel or use alternative forms of energy where appropriate

reduce emissions of greenhouse gases

reduce use of non-renewable resources

improve energy efficiency

increase use of renewable, recyclable, reusable and recoverable resources

This unit contains employability skills.