This section describes the skills and knowledge required for this unit.

Required skills nbsp;

• language, literacy and numeracy skills to:

• communicate with others clearly and concisely, verbally and in writing
• read and comply with work industry regulations and codes of practice
• interpret information

• initiative and enterprise skills to:

• seek advice on license requirements
• apply understanding of ozone layer depletion and global warming to change and improve fire protection industry work practices
• identify and act upon learning opportunities

• technology skills to use technology to access information

Required knowledge nbsp;

• effect of ozone layer
• actions to take where a breach of ODS and SGG policies and procedures occurs
• effect of:

• ODS and SGG emissions on ozone depletion and global warming
• ozone depletion and global warming on environment and human health

• factors involved in global warming
• implications of not applying ODS and SGG legislative requirements to the workplace
• key features of:

• legislation, regulations and standards applicable to ozone protection in the fire protection industry
• fire protection industry codes of practice

• ODS and SGG substances used in the fire protection industry
• ODS and SGG EAHL features and requirements, authorisations and permit requirements
• relevant federal, state or territory legislation that affects organisational operations