NZQA registered unit standard
29238 version 1
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Title
Apply environmentally sustainable work practices and
principles in the marine or composite industry
Level
4
Purpose
Credits
5
People credited with this unit standard are able to demonstrate
knowledge of: energy consumption in the marine or composite
process and strategies for reducing energy use; energy use
and reduction strategies; sustainability practices in the marine
environment; and environmental compliance requirements in
the marine or composite industry.
They can explain environmental considerations for
sustainability in the marine or composite industry; and apply
sustainability practices in the marine or composites
environment.
Classification
Boating Industries >Boatbuilding
Available grade
Achieved
Explanatory notes
1.
Learners undertaking assessment against this unit standard are expected to comply
with the –

Health and Safety in Employment Act 1992

Health and Safety in Employment Regulations 1995

Resource Management Act 1991

Pesticides (Organotin Antifouling Paints) Regulations 1993 and supersessions.

Hazardous Substances and New Organisms Act 1996.
2
References
Environmental Protection Agency – http://www.epa.govt.nz
The International Council of Marine Industry Associations (ICOMIA)
http://www.icomia.com/ website has extensive information about environmental
issues that are applicable to marine industries worldwide.
New Zealand Clean Boating Programme – http://www.cleanboating.org.nz/
Code of Practice for Antifouling and In-water Hull Cleaning and Maintenance,
Australian and New Zealand Environment and Conservation Council (ANZECC) 1997
and supersessions.
Ministry of Primary Industries - Biosecurity in New Zealand information
http://www.biosecurity.govt.nz.
NZ Marine and Composites Industry Training
Organisation
SSB Code 101812
 New Zealand Qualifications Authority 2016
NZQA registered unit standard
3
29238 version 1
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Recognised standards – regulations that are legally in force or widely recognised.
Due to the rate of change in this area the actual recognised standards have not been
specifically noted.
Outcomes and evidence requirements
Outcome 1
Demonstrate knowledge of energy consumption in a marine or composite process.
Evidence requirements
1.1
Areas of energy consumption in a process is explained in terms of the type of
energy used and consumption.
Range
areas of energy consumption may include but are not limited to –
building services, machinery/plant power usage;
power types may include but are not limited to – electricity, gas.
1.2
Energy use reduction strategies are explained for plant and equipment.
1.3
Energy use reduction strategies are explained for process efficiencies.
Range
may include - thermal envelope efficiency, heating and cooling
technology, glazing, water heating, lighting, use of solar, use of
smart technology.
Outcome 2
Explain environmental considerations for sustainability in the marine or composite industry.
Evidence requirements
2.1
Impacts of non-sustainable resource use are explained in construction or
operation contexts.
Range
2.2
at least two impacts.
Potential causes of environmental damage during manufacturing are explained
for reduction or elimination.
Range
may include – contamination and pollution due to chemicals,
reduction or elimination of industrial emissions, disposal of waste,
disposal of sewage.
2.3
Sources of carbon and volatile organic compound (VOC) emissions during
manufacturing are identified, reviewed, and recorded
2.4
Techniques and methods for reduction of emissions are explained.
NZ Marine and Composites Industry Training
Organisation
SSB Code 101812
 New Zealand Qualifications Authority 2016
NZQA registered unit standard
29238 version 1
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Outcome 3
Apply sustainability practices in the marine or composite environment.
Evidence requirements
3.1
Construction material resource sourcing and processing practices are reviewed
and status recorded. Areas of potential improvement are identified in
accordance with recognised standards for the relevant products.
may include but is not limited to – reduction of material
consumption, selection of sustainably sourced materials, utilisation
of sustainable practices.
Evidence is required for two different sustainable practices.
Range
3.2
Workplace waste disposal practices are reviewed and status recorded.
may include – chemical and solid waste.
Range
Outcome 4
Demonstrate knowledge of environmental compliance requirements in marine or
composite industry.
Evidence requirements
4.1
Implications of the RMA and associated regulations are described in terms of
their potential impact on operations.
4.2
Implications of the HSNO Act and associated regulations are described in terms
of their potential impact on operations.
Replacement information
This unit standard replaced unit standard 26082
Planned review date
31 December 2020
Status information and last date for assessment for superseded versions
Process
Version Date
Last Date for Assessment
Registration
1
15 October 2015
N/A
Consent and Moderation Requirements (CMR) reference
0136
This CMR can be accessed at http://www.nzqa.govt.nz/framework/search/index.do.
NZ Marine and Composites Industry Training
Organisation
SSB Code 101812
 New Zealand Qualifications Authority 2016
NZQA registered unit standard
29238 version 1
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Please note
Providers must be granted consent to assess against standards (accredited) by NZQA,
before they can report credits from assessment against unit standards or deliver courses
of study leading to that assessment.
Industry Training Organisations must be granted consent to assess against standards by
NZQA before they can register credits from assessment against unit standards.
Providers and Industry Training Organisations, which have been granted consent and
which are assessing against unit standards must engage with the moderation system that
applies to those standards.
Requirements for consent to assess and an outline of the moderation system that applies
to this standard are outlined in the Consent and Moderation Requirements (CMRs). The
CMR also includes useful information about special requirements for organisations wishing
to develop education and training programmes, such as minimum qualifications for tutors
and assessors, and special resource requirements.
Comments on this unit standard
Please contact the New Zealand Marine and Composite Industry Training Organisation
training@bia.org.nz if you wish to suggest changes to the content of this unit standard
NZ Marine and Composites Industry Training
Organisation
SSB Code 101812
 New Zealand Qualifications Authority 2016