REPUBLIC OF KENYA
LEARNING GUIDE
FOR
BASIC COMPETENCIES
LEVEL 6
TVET CDACC
P.O BOX 15745-00100
NAIROBI
, ENVIRONMENTAL LITERACY/ DEMONSTRATE ENVIRONMENTAL
LITERACY
1 Introduction
Demonstrate environmental literacy unit of competency is among the seven basic
competencies units offered in all the TVET level 6 qualification. The unit covers
knowledge, skills and behaviours and also entails complying with workplace sustainable
resource use, evaluating current practices in resource use, developing, and adhering to
environmental protection principles. The significance of environmental literacy is to equip
the learners with skills to create a sustainable and friendly environmental world for quality
life for all.
The aspects of competency to be covered include control of environmental hazard,
pollution, demonstrate sustainable resource use, evaluate current resource use practices and
monitor activities on environmental protection according to the different environmental
issues and based on management standards procedures. The basic resources required
include workplace storage facilities, trash bags, cleaning materials and tools, PPE, manuals
and references among others. The unit of competency comprises nine learning outcomes.
Each of the learning outcome presents; learning activities that cover performance criteria
statements, thus creating in trainees an opportunity to demonstrate knowledge and skills in
the occupational standards and content in curriculum. The Information sheet provides;
definition of key terms, content and illustration to guide in training. The competency may
be assessed through written test, demostrations, practical assignment, interview/oral
questioning and case study. Self assessment is provided at the end of each learning
outcome. Holistic assessment with other units relevant to the industry sector workplace and
job role is recommended.
7.2 Performance Standard
Apply storage and disposal methods of hazardous materials, demonstrate sustainable
resource use, evaluate and monitor environmental protection activities according to
environmental regulations and OSHS, workplace procedures, environmental management
and coordination Act 1999.
7.3 Learning Outcomes
7.3.1 List of learning outcomes
a) Control environmental hazards.
b) Control environmental pollution.
c) Demonstrate sustainable resource use.
d) Evaluate current practices in relation to resource usage.
e) Identify environmental legislations/conventions for environmental concerns
f) Implement specific environmental programs
g) Monitor activities on environmental protection/programs
,h) Analyze resource use
i) Develop resource conservation plans
7.3.2 Learning Outcome No. 1: Control Environmental Hazard 7.3.2.1
Learning Activities
Learning Outcome No 1: Control Environmental Hazard
Special Instructions
Learning Activities
1.1. Follow storage methods (…) for environmentally hazardous
material according to environmental regulations and OSHS. Personal protective
1.2. Follow disposal methods (…) of hazardous waste according to equipment should be
environmental regulations and OSHS. used at all times.
1.3. Use PPE (masks, gloves, goggles, safety hat, overall, hearing Trainees to handle
protector) according to OSHS. hazardous waste
storage and disposal
in groups.
7.3.2.2 Information Sheet No7/LO1: Control Environmental Hazard
Introduction
This learning outcome covers storage methods for environmentally hazardous materials,
disposal methods of hazardous waste and use of PPE in accordance with environmental
regulations, such as Environmental Management and Coordination Act (EMCA) 1999, and
occupational safety and Health Standards (OSHS)
Definition of key terms
Environment: Literally it refers to the surroundings. It is an integration of physical,
chemical and living factors that act upon an organism determining its form and survival. It
includes both living and non-living things.
Environmentally Hazardous materials: These are the substances which have the
potential to threaten the surrounding by affecting plants’ and animals’ health, pollution
causing natural disasters.
Personal Protective Equipment (PPE): These are the garments or materials worn in order
to safeguard a person from hazards such as injury or infection.
Environmental Management and Co-ordination Act (EMCA) 1999: It is a legal
framework that provides for environmental management and conservation in Kenya. The
original act was recently revised in 2015 to align to the2010 Kenyan Constitution.
Occupational Safety and Health Standards (OSHS): These are guidelines or principal
set in order to foster a safe a safe and health work environment.
, Content/Procedures/Methods/Illustrations
1.1 Storage methods for environmentally hazardous materials are strictly followed
according to environmental regulations and OSHS
Environmentally hazardous material are items or agents (chemical. biological, physical
or/and radiological) that potentially have the ability to cause harm to the surroundings. The
control of environmentally hazardous materials in Kenya is governed by the National
Environment Management Authority (NEMA) under the Kenyan Constitution. NEMA was
formed by an act of parliament in May 1996, starting operations in July 2002, serving as
the national body to implement environmental policies within Kenya across all sectors. In
addition, it is also tasked with supervising and coordinating environmental activities.
NEMA is able to enforce its roles and responsibilities using environmental Management
and Co-ordination Act (EMCA), the law framework on environmental management and
conservation in Kenya. The principal act of 1999 was amended in 2015 in accordance with
the 2010 constitution. EMCA is thus tasked with the management of environmentally
hazardous substances and waste shall not be imported into Kenya without the authority,
(NEMA) issuing a valid permit. Hazardous materials under the globally harmonized
Systems are categorized into three classes:
• Health Hazards
• Physical Hazards
• Environmental Hazards
These classes are further classified into different categories. In line with our topic focus,
environmental hazards are divided into:
• Acute
• Aquatic Toxicity
• Chronic Aquatic Toxicity.
Storage methods for environmentally hazardous materials must follow the below
procedures according to Occupational Safety and Health Standards (OSHS):
i. Follow all the storage instructions on the product label. Storage requirements vary
based on the material’s hazardous properties.
ii. Be sure to store all volatile products in well-ventilated areas. Fumes can be toxic
to living things, both plants and animals.
iii. Make certain you store flammable products in the recommended temperature
range. The container will expand if you store them in too high temperatures. In too
low temperatures, liquid materials will expand, freeze, and burst if you store them
iv. Keep all hazardous materials out of children’s reach and away from all animals.
This can be done through:
• Covering materials with safety lids whenever possible
• Putting all hazardous materials stared behind locked doors.
LEARNING GUIDE
FOR
BASIC COMPETENCIES
LEVEL 6
TVET CDACC
P.O BOX 15745-00100
NAIROBI
, ENVIRONMENTAL LITERACY/ DEMONSTRATE ENVIRONMENTAL
LITERACY
1 Introduction
Demonstrate environmental literacy unit of competency is among the seven basic
competencies units offered in all the TVET level 6 qualification. The unit covers
knowledge, skills and behaviours and also entails complying with workplace sustainable
resource use, evaluating current practices in resource use, developing, and adhering to
environmental protection principles. The significance of environmental literacy is to equip
the learners with skills to create a sustainable and friendly environmental world for quality
life for all.
The aspects of competency to be covered include control of environmental hazard,
pollution, demonstrate sustainable resource use, evaluate current resource use practices and
monitor activities on environmental protection according to the different environmental
issues and based on management standards procedures. The basic resources required
include workplace storage facilities, trash bags, cleaning materials and tools, PPE, manuals
and references among others. The unit of competency comprises nine learning outcomes.
Each of the learning outcome presents; learning activities that cover performance criteria
statements, thus creating in trainees an opportunity to demonstrate knowledge and skills in
the occupational standards and content in curriculum. The Information sheet provides;
definition of key terms, content and illustration to guide in training. The competency may
be assessed through written test, demostrations, practical assignment, interview/oral
questioning and case study. Self assessment is provided at the end of each learning
outcome. Holistic assessment with other units relevant to the industry sector workplace and
job role is recommended.
7.2 Performance Standard
Apply storage and disposal methods of hazardous materials, demonstrate sustainable
resource use, evaluate and monitor environmental protection activities according to
environmental regulations and OSHS, workplace procedures, environmental management
and coordination Act 1999.
7.3 Learning Outcomes
7.3.1 List of learning outcomes
a) Control environmental hazards.
b) Control environmental pollution.
c) Demonstrate sustainable resource use.
d) Evaluate current practices in relation to resource usage.
e) Identify environmental legislations/conventions for environmental concerns
f) Implement specific environmental programs
g) Monitor activities on environmental protection/programs
,h) Analyze resource use
i) Develop resource conservation plans
7.3.2 Learning Outcome No. 1: Control Environmental Hazard 7.3.2.1
Learning Activities
Learning Outcome No 1: Control Environmental Hazard
Special Instructions
Learning Activities
1.1. Follow storage methods (…) for environmentally hazardous
material according to environmental regulations and OSHS. Personal protective
1.2. Follow disposal methods (…) of hazardous waste according to equipment should be
environmental regulations and OSHS. used at all times.
1.3. Use PPE (masks, gloves, goggles, safety hat, overall, hearing Trainees to handle
protector) according to OSHS. hazardous waste
storage and disposal
in groups.
7.3.2.2 Information Sheet No7/LO1: Control Environmental Hazard
Introduction
This learning outcome covers storage methods for environmentally hazardous materials,
disposal methods of hazardous waste and use of PPE in accordance with environmental
regulations, such as Environmental Management and Coordination Act (EMCA) 1999, and
occupational safety and Health Standards (OSHS)
Definition of key terms
Environment: Literally it refers to the surroundings. It is an integration of physical,
chemical and living factors that act upon an organism determining its form and survival. It
includes both living and non-living things.
Environmentally Hazardous materials: These are the substances which have the
potential to threaten the surrounding by affecting plants’ and animals’ health, pollution
causing natural disasters.
Personal Protective Equipment (PPE): These are the garments or materials worn in order
to safeguard a person from hazards such as injury or infection.
Environmental Management and Co-ordination Act (EMCA) 1999: It is a legal
framework that provides for environmental management and conservation in Kenya. The
original act was recently revised in 2015 to align to the2010 Kenyan Constitution.
Occupational Safety and Health Standards (OSHS): These are guidelines or principal
set in order to foster a safe a safe and health work environment.
, Content/Procedures/Methods/Illustrations
1.1 Storage methods for environmentally hazardous materials are strictly followed
according to environmental regulations and OSHS
Environmentally hazardous material are items or agents (chemical. biological, physical
or/and radiological) that potentially have the ability to cause harm to the surroundings. The
control of environmentally hazardous materials in Kenya is governed by the National
Environment Management Authority (NEMA) under the Kenyan Constitution. NEMA was
formed by an act of parliament in May 1996, starting operations in July 2002, serving as
the national body to implement environmental policies within Kenya across all sectors. In
addition, it is also tasked with supervising and coordinating environmental activities.
NEMA is able to enforce its roles and responsibilities using environmental Management
and Co-ordination Act (EMCA), the law framework on environmental management and
conservation in Kenya. The principal act of 1999 was amended in 2015 in accordance with
the 2010 constitution. EMCA is thus tasked with the management of environmentally
hazardous substances and waste shall not be imported into Kenya without the authority,
(NEMA) issuing a valid permit. Hazardous materials under the globally harmonized
Systems are categorized into three classes:
• Health Hazards
• Physical Hazards
• Environmental Hazards
These classes are further classified into different categories. In line with our topic focus,
environmental hazards are divided into:
• Acute
• Aquatic Toxicity
• Chronic Aquatic Toxicity.
Storage methods for environmentally hazardous materials must follow the below
procedures according to Occupational Safety and Health Standards (OSHS):
i. Follow all the storage instructions on the product label. Storage requirements vary
based on the material’s hazardous properties.
ii. Be sure to store all volatile products in well-ventilated areas. Fumes can be toxic
to living things, both plants and animals.
iii. Make certain you store flammable products in the recommended temperature
range. The container will expand if you store them in too high temperatures. In too
low temperatures, liquid materials will expand, freeze, and burst if you store them
iv. Keep all hazardous materials out of children’s reach and away from all animals.
This can be done through:
• Covering materials with safety lids whenever possible
• Putting all hazardous materials stared behind locked doors.
