LAP
UEENEEK142A – Apply Environmentally and sustainable procedures in the energy sector
September 2012
Release 1
ELECTROTECHNOLOGY TRAINING PACKAGE UEE11
LEARNING AND ASSESSMENT PLAN
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CONTENTS
1. Learning and Assessment Plan Overview 3
2. Knowledge and Skills Delivery 4
2.1.Learning Content and Resources
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3. Assessment 10
3.1.Assessment Activities 10
3.2.Assessment Specification 10
3.3.Work Performance Requirement 12
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1. Learning and Assessment Plan Overview Competency Standard
Unit (CSU)
UEENEEK142A – Apply environmentally and sustainable procedures in the energy sector
CSU
Descriptor
This competency standard unit requires the worker to undertake
methods of work practice that minimises energy and material usage and to seek energy reduction strategies in the energy sector workplace. The unit seeks to minimise negative impacts on the environment.
Purpose of
LAP
The purpose of the LAP is to define the depth and breadth of knowledge
and skills required for the competency standard unit listed and the minimum assessment requirements. It also provides a list of resources
suitable in the delivery of the material using a blended method of delivery approach.
Suggested duration
It is anticipated 20 hours of structured/supervised learning will be required to impart this Learning and Assessment Plan.
Note: This duration includes the time taken to impart and assess the
learning content areas. It does not include the necessary workplace assessment and experience that augments learning in this part and
before competence is determined.
Learning
sequence
Before undertaking this Learning and Assessment Plan a learner is to
have completed the following Competency Standard Units or equivalent: Nil
EKASs addressed in this LAP
Code Specification Title
KS01-EK142 Environmentally and sustainable work practice
Minimum
Number of Evidence Sources
3
K Knowledge Assessment
S Skill Assessment
W Work Performance
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2. Knowledge and Skills Delivery 2.1. Learning Content and Resources
Knowledge and Skills Specification Content Areas
Code/Title: UEE-K142A-KSS- Apply environmentally and sustainable procedures in the energy sector
1. Environmental risk management
Content
Environmental sustainability
Environmental management
Environmental risks
Environmental management systems (EMS)
ISO 14001 standard
Reference Text: (Hard copy)
Phillips, P., Electrical Principles,
Cengage Learning, South Melbourne, 2nd Ed, 2012.
Hampson, J. and Hanssen, S., Electrical Trade Principles, Pearson Education, 2nd
Ed, 2009. Other documentation
EMS related documentation from employer or RTO.
Internet Websites:
www.environment.gov.au
http://www.environment.gov.au/education/
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Knowledge
a) Explain the term ‘environmental sustainability’
b) Describe the importance of sustainable work practices
c) Give reasons energy sector organisations need to consider environmental
management as an integral part of their operation
d) List typical environmental risks faced by energy companies in Australia
e) Explain why energy companies need to develop and maintain an Environmental Management System (EMS)
f) Describe the role of a typical EMS within the energy sector and its
relationship to the ISO 14001 standard.
http://australia.gov.au/topics/environ
ment-and-natural-resources
http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Sustainability
http://education.qld.gov.au/curriculum/learning/sustainability.html
http://www.dse.vic.gov.au/
http://www.iso14000-iso14001-environmental-management.com/
www.iso14001.com.au
Skills
N/A
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2. Greenhouse effect
Content
Greenhouse effect
Causes of the greenhouse effect
Potential consequences of an increased greenhouse effect
Climate change
International and national greenhouse imperatives
Internet Websites:
www.environment.gov.au
http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Greenhouse_effect
www.environment.nsw.gov.au
www.ipcc.ch/
www.climatechange.gov.au/climate-
change.aspx
www.science.org.au/policy/climatech
ange.html
http://www.bom.gov.au/climate/change/
www.un.org/wcm/content/site/climatechange/pages/gateway
http://climatecommission.gov.au/about/
www.csiro.au/
Knowledge
a) Explain the meaning of the term ‘greenhouse effect’ as it applies to life on
Earth
b) List at least four greenhouse gases in order of their contribution to the
greenhouse effect
c) Describe the main human activities that are increasing greenhouse gas concentrations
d) Identify the role of the Intergovernmental Panel on Climate Change (IPPC) in assessing climate change
e) Outline the actions currently being taken in Australia to reduce greenhouse gas emissions
Skills
N/A
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3. Environmental legislation
Content
Australian Government legislation
State/territory legislation
Environmental issues covered by state/territory legislation
Responsibilities imposed by environmental legislation on corporations and individuals
Role of local Councils in administering environmental legislation
Typical energy sector company environmental policies and procedures
Reference Text: (Hard copy)
Phillips, P., Electrical Principles,
Cengage Learning, South Melbourne, 2nd Ed, 2012.
Hampson, J. and Hanssen, S., Electrical Trade Principles, Pearson Education, 2nd Ed, 2009.
Internet Websites:
www.environment.gov.au
http://www.environment.gov.au/epbc
www.epa.nt.gov.au
www.environment.nsw.gov.au
www.derm.qld.gov.au/
www.epa.sa.gov.au/
www.epa.vic.gov.au
www.environment.act.gov.au/
www.epa.wa.gov.au
http://epa.tas.gov.au/epa
Knowledge
a) Outline the role of Australian Government environmental legislation
b) Identify the environmental legislation that applies to a particular Australian state or territory
c) List at least eight environmental issues covered by state/territory
environmental legislation
d) Outline the responsibilities environmental legislation imposes on individuals
and corporations
e) Identify the role local Councils typically have in administering environmental protection legislation and regulations
f) List the types of environmental policies and procedures that apply to an energy sector company
Skills
N/A
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4. Sustainable work practices
Content
Sustainable work practice
Environmental Impact Assessment
Typical sustainable work practices when working outdoors
Typical sustainable work practices when working indoors
Waste disposal and recycling
Waste classifications
Recycling and recyclable materials.
Internet Websites:
www.epa.nt.gov.au
www.environment.nsw.gov.au
www.derm.qld.gov.au/
www.epa.sa.gov.au/
www.epa.vic.gov.au
www.environment.act.gov.au/
www.epa.wa.gov.au
http://epa.tas.gov.au/epa
Knowledge
a) Define the term ‘sustainable work practice’
b) Identify typical environmental and resource saving issues associated with an outdoors worksite
c) Identify typical environmental and resource saving issues associated with a
typical electrotechnology workshop
d) Outline methods to reduce waste products
e) Outline ways of reducing on-the-job energy usage (where reductions are possible)
f) Use relevant state/territory government information to classify waste
products and determine their method of disposal
g) Identify recyclable waste products typically produced by an energy sector
organisation
Skills:
Evaluate current work practices and determine how waste and energy use can be reduced.
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5. Sustainable energy
Content
Sustainable energy
Minimum Energy Performance Standards (MEPS) program
Reducing energy usage
domestic, commercial and industrial strategies
trade related technologies and methods
energy efficient retrofits (overview)
Energy efficiency of new buildings
State/territory sustainable building regulations
Government energy saving initiatives
Renewable energy sources (overview)
Reference Text: (Hard copy)
Phillips, P., Electrical Principles, Cengage Learning, South Melbourne,
2nd Ed, 2012. Hampson, J. and Hanssen, S.,
Electrical Trade Principles, Pearson
Education, 2nd Ed, 2009. Internet Websites:
http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Efficient_energy_use
www.sustainableenergy.com.au/
www.energyrating.gov.au/
www.basix.nsw.gov.au
www.abcb.gov.au
www.ret.gov.au
http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Renewab
le_energy
http://sa.gov.au
www.epa.nt.gov.au
www.derm.qld.gov.au/
www.environment.act.gov.au/
www.epa.wa.gov.au
http://epa.tas.gov.au/epa
http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/National_Electricity_Market
Knowledge
a) Explain the term ‘sustainable energy’.
b) Explain why some items of electrical equipment are required to display an
energy rating label, and the overall role of Minimum Energy Performance Standards in reducing energy consumption.
c) Outline two main ways in which the use of electrical energy can be reduced.
d) Outline the role the Australian Building Codes Board has in determining the energy efficiency of homes and commercial buildings.
e) Outline how state/territory energy efficiency and sustainability regulations are applied to new developments.
f) Outline the role of Australian Government programs aimed at increasing energy efficiency in industry.
g) List methods used to generate power from renewable energy sources.
h) Explain the terms ‘network demand’, ‘maximum demand’, ‘peak demand’ and ‘tariff’ as applied to electrical energy.
Skills
Evaluate the energy use of worksite/home and determine how it can be reduced.
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3. Assessment
3.1. Assessment Activities
Assessment Activity Description
Reporting
Requirem
ent
Knowledge
Assessment/s
Knowledge assessment undertaken
from nationally developed assessment bank.
% Mark
Skill Assessment/s There are no skill assessments other
than observation of learner in a workplace setting over a period of time
and in various settings
C/NYC
Work Performance Recording workplace activities
undertaken to meet the requirements
and scope of this competency standard unit
C/NYC
C/NYC – Competent/Not Yet Competent
3.2. Assessment Specification Knowledge Assessment/s
Event Type Theory test
Staging Assessment at the completion of Knowledge & Skills content.
Types of
Items
Candidate required to complete a knowledge assessment based on short
answer questions, multiple choice questions
Coverage Knowledge aspects of the Knowledge & Skills content
Duration 60 minutes
Conditions Supervised classroom environment (off the job)
Resources Computer generated assessment from national assessment bank.
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Skill Assessment/s
Event Type Skill Test
Staging After Knowledge & Skills Content Areas 4 and 5.
Types of
Items
Observation of skills and questioning
Coverage Skills aspects of Knowledge & Skills Content Area 4 and 5, including
evaluation of:
current work practices and determining how waste and energy use can
be reduced
energy use of worksite/home and determining how it can be reduced.
Duration 45 minutes
Conditions Supervised workshop environment (eg, refrigeration)
Resources Workshop and energy bills
Work Performance
Event Type Simulation and questioning, or
On the job workplace activities carried out as part of the candidate’s daily
work activities.
Staging Carried out in conjunction with off the job delivery and completed before
attempting Clustered Assessment Activity
Types of
Items
Carry out specific work activities/tasks that demonstrate an ability to apply
environmentally sustainable work practices
Coverage This event addresses the entire unit
Duration 3 months
Conditions On the job or simulated environment
Resources A typical workplace environment, indoors or outdoors.
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3.3. Work Performance Requirement
UEENEEK142A Apply environmentally and sustainable procedures
in the energy sector
Performance requirements: Related to all the elements, each element performance to be demonstrated across a representative body of performance criteria, on at least 2 occasions, autonomously and to requirements, and within the timeframes typically expected of the discipline, work function and industrial environment.
Representative Range
Group Item
Min No. of
items to
be carried out
A. Apply sustainable work practice in daily work activities
Reduce energy use
Reduce waste
All
Critical Evidence Requirements
The learner must be able to apply sustainable work practice principles and
practices relevant to the electrotechnology industry including:
Apply sustainable work practice in daily work activities
Dealing with unplanned events by drawing on essential knowledge and skills to provide appropriate solutions incorporated in the holistic assessment with the
above listed items