Unit of competency
Modification History
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Release |
TP Version |
Comment |
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1 |
AHCv1.0 |
Initial release |
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.
Pre-requisite Unit
Nil.
Unit Sector
Work (WRK)
Elements and Performance Criteria
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Element |
Performance criteria |
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Elements describe the essential outcomes. |
Performance criteria describe the performance needed to demonstrate achievement of the element. |
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1. Prepare to work |
1.1 Clarify work instructions with supervisor 1.2 Select and use tools and equipment and carry out pre-operational safety checks 1.3 Select and use personal protective equipment 1.4 Identify hazards and inform supervisor 1.5 Identify and action work health and safety policies and procedures and legislative requirements |
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2. Check weather and climate information |
2.1 Check weather and climate information to determine likely conditions 2.2 Recognise changed weather and climate situations 2.3 Anticipate likely impact of changes in weather and climate in respect to work tasks, safety of others, property, natural resources and local environment 2.4 Report anticipated impact of weather and climate to supervisor |
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3. Carry out preventative action |
3.1 Disseminate information and advice to relevant personnel 3.2 Determine the preventative action required according to the known effects on livestock, crops and work tasks 3.3 Implement actions to minimise loss and damage 3.4 Adjust livestock, horticultural or crop management program or schedule of work tasks according to weather and climatic changes |
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4. Monitor weather and climate |
4.1 Access regular updates to determine ongoing suitability of current programs 4.2 Review the viability of livestock, horticultural or crop management practices to ensure suitability within meteorological conditions 4.3 Research forecasting techniques to maintain currency of information 4.4 Document relevant information |
Foundation Skills
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.
Range of Conditions
Unit Mapping Information
This unit is equivalent to AHCWRK201A Observe and report on weather
Links
Companion Volume implementation guides are found in VETNet - https://vetnet.gov.au/Pages/TrainingDocs.aspx?q=c6399549-9c62-4a5e-bf1a-524b2322cf72
