COURSE OUTLINE AND TIMEFRAME

UNIT OF COMPETENCY : PROMOTE ENVIRONMENTAL PROTECTION

UNIT CODE : 500311120

UNIT DESCRIPTOR : This unit covers the knowledge, skills and attitudes required in adhering to environmental protection principles, strategies and guidelines


ELEMENT PERFORMANCE CRITERIA
Italicized terms are elaborated in the Range of Variables
1. Study guidelines for environmental concerns. 1.1 Environmental legislations/conventions and local ordinances are identified according to the different environmental aspects/impact.
1.2 Industrial standard/environmental practices are described according to the different environmental concerns.

2. Implement specific environmental programs. 2.1 Programs/Activities are identified according to organizations policies and guidelines.
2.2 Individual roles/responsibilities are determined and performed based on the activities identified.
2.4 Problems/ constraints encountered are resolved in accordance with organizations’ policies and guidelines
2.5 Stakeholders are consulted based on company guidelines.

3. Monitor activities on environmental protection /programs 3.1 Activities are periodically monitored and evaluated according to the objectives of the environmental program
3.2 Feedback from stakeholders are gathered and considered in proposing enhancements to the program based on consultations
3.3 Data gathered are analyzed based on evaluation requirements
3.4 Recommendations are submitted based on the findings.
3.5 Management support systems are
set/established to sustain and enhance the program
3.6 Environmental incidents are monitored and reported to concerned/proper authorities.






RANGE OF VARIABLES

VARIABLE R A N G E

1. Legislations/Conventions May include but are not limited to:
1.1 Clean Air act
1.2 Clean Water Act
1.3 Solid Waste Management
1.4 Montreal Protocol
1.5 Kyoto Protocol


2. Environmental aspects/impacts
2.1 Air pollution
2.2 Water pollution
2.3 Noise pollution
2.4 Solid waste
2.5 Flood control
2.6 Deforestation/Denudation
2.7 Radiation/Nuclear /Radio Frequency/ Microwaves
2.8 Situation
2.9 Soil erosion (e.g. Quarrying, Mining, etc.)
2.10 Coral reef/marine life protection


3. Industrial standards/ Environmental practices
3.1 ECC standards
3.2 ISO standards
3.3 company environmental management systems (EMS)


4. Periodic
4.1 hourly
4.2 daily
4.3 weekly
4.4 monthly
4.5 quarterly
4.6 yearly


5. Programs/Activities
5.1 Waste disposal (on-site and off-site)
5.2 Repair and maintenance of equipment
5.3 Treatment and disposal operations
5.4 Clean-up activities
5.5 Laboratory and analytical test
5.6 Monitoring and evaluation
5.7 Environmental advocacy programs

EVIDENCE GUIDE
1. Critical Aspects of
Competency Assessment requires evidence that the candidate:
1.1 Demonstrated knowledge of environmental legislation and local ordinances according to the different environmental issues/concerns.
1.2 Described industrial standard environmental practices according to the different environmental issues/concerns.
1.3 Resolved problems/ constraints encountered based on management standard procedures
1.4 Implemented and monitored environmental practices on a periodic basis as per company guidelines
1.5 Recommended solutions for the improvement of the program
1.6 Monitored and reported to proper authorities any environmental incidents
2. Underpinning Knowledge 2.1 Features of an environmental management strategy
2.2 Environmental issues/concerns
2.3 International Environmental Protocols (Montreal, Kyoto)
2.4 Waste minimization hierarchy
2.5 Environmental planning/management
2.6 Community needs and expectations
2.7 Resource availability
2.8 Environment-friendly/environmental advocates
2.9 5S of Good Housekeeping
2.10 3Rs – Reduce, Reuse & Recycle
2.11 Sanitary Code
2.12 Environmental Code of practice

3. Underpinning
Skills 3.1 Communicating effectively
3.2 Performing research and analysis
3.3 Reading / interpreting data and information
3.4 Problem solving
4. Resource Implications The following resources MUST be provided:
4.1 Workplace/Assessment location
4.2 Legislation, policies, procedures, protocols and local ordinances relating to environmental protection
4.3 Case studies/scenarios relating to environmental protection

5. Methods of Assessment Competency may be assessed through:
5.1 Written/ Oral Examination
5.2 Interview/Third Party Reports
5.3 Portfolio (citations/awards from GOs and NGOs, certificate of training – local and abroad)
5.4 Simulations and role-plays
6. Context of Assessment 6.1 Competency may be assessed in actual workplace or
at the designated TESDA center.

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