Contribute to environmental good practice in the Tram and Tramway environment
URN: UKTTD08
Business Sectors (Suites): Tram and Light Rail Driving,Tram Engineering,Tramway Engineering
Developed by: UK Tram
Approved on:
30 Jun 2020
Overview
| This standard is about contributing to environmental good practice in the Tram and Tramway Environment. It includes knowing the actions you can take to support sustainability solutions and minimise the impact on the environment. You will also need to understand the organisational policies and procedures in place to minimise the impact of the environment. This standard is for those who work in the Tram and Tramway environment. |
Performance criteria
You must be able to:
1 seek opportunities to apply environmentally friendly practices in the workplace
2 encourage others to apply environmentally friendly practices in the workplace
3 comply with organisational policy and guidelines in relation to environmental good practice
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Knowledge and Understanding
You need to know and understand:
1 how the environment can be damaged by activities that are not sustainable
2 the importance of natural resources
3 how environmental good practice can have a positive impact on the environment
4 how own actions can contribute to environmental good practice
5 the organisational procedures in place to support environmental good practice
Scope/range
Knowledge Scope
| 4 **P****ositive impact** may include; cleaner air, less pollution (noise, air water), less waste, less packaging, lower energy bills. 5 **A****ctions** may include; defensive driving (driving efficiently and effectively), recycling/reducing waste, using less consumables, switching lights off, considering noise pollution, using less resources (water, heat, power), dressing appropriately to the weather conditions, reusing bags and containers (e.g. bottles of water). |
Scope Performance
Scope Knowledge
Values
Behaviours
Skills
Glossary
Links To Other NOS
External Links
Version Number
1
Indicative Review Date
30 Jun 2025
Validity
Current
Status
Original
Originating Organisation
New NOS
Original URN
New
Relevant Occupations
Transport Drivers and Operatives
SOC Code
8231
Keywords
Tram, Tramway, environmental, sustainability, environmentally friendly