Assessor Resource

AHCWRK209
Participate in environmentally sustainable work practices

Assessment tool

Version 1.0
Issue Date: March 2024


This unit of competency describes the skills and knowledge required to follow workplace procedures and instructions and to participate in environmentally sustainable work practices.

This unit applies to individuals who work under general supervision and exercise limited autonomy with some accountability for their own work.

No licensing, legislative or certification requirements apply to this qualification at the time of publication.

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Evidence Required

List the assessment methods to be used and the context and resources required for assessment. Copy and paste the relevant sections from the evidence guide below and then re-write these in plain English.

Element

Performance criteria

Elements describe the essential outcomes.

Performance criteria describe the performance needed to demonstrate achievement of the element.

1. Identify current resource use

1.1 Identify workplace environmental and resource efficiency issues

1.2 Identify resources used in own work role

1.3 Document and measure current usage of resources using appropriate techniques

1.4 Record and file documentation measuring current usage, using technology (such as software systems) where applicable

1.5 Identify and report workplace environmental hazards to supervisor

2. Comply with environmental regulations

2.1 Follow workplace procedures to ensure compliance

2.2 Report breaches or potential breaches to appropriate personnel

3. Seek opportunities to improve resource efficiency

3.1 Follow organisational plans to improve environmental practices and resource efficiency

3.2 Work as part of a team, where relevant, to identify possible areas for improvements to work practices in own work area

3.2 Make suggestions for improvements to workplace practices in own work area

The candidate must be assessed on their ability to integrate and apply the performance requirements of this unit in a workplace setting. Performance must be demonstrated consistently over time and in a suitable range of contexts.

The candidate must provide evidence that they can:

identify workplace environmental and resource efficiency issues

identify and measure resources used in own work role

record measurements of current usage and filing documentation using appropriate technology

identify and report workplace environmental hazards to supervisor

follow workplace procedures to ensure compliance

report breaches or potential breaches to supervisor

follow organisational plans to improve environmental practices and resource efficiency

work as part of a team to identify possible areas for improvements

use industry standard terminology

apply work health and safety in the context of own work.

The candidate must demonstrate knowledge of:

environmental and resource hazards and risks

environmental or sustainability legislation, regulations and codes of practice applicable to own work role

work health and safety issues and requirements applicable to own role

organisational structure, and reporting channels and procedures

relevant environmental and resource efficiency systems and procedures

sustainability in the workplace

terms and conditions of employment including policies and procedures, such as daily tasks, employee and employer rights, equal opportunity.

Assessors must satisfy current standards for RTOs.


Submission Requirements

List each assessment task's title, type (eg project, observation/demonstration, essay, assingnment, checklist) and due date here

Assessment task 1: [title]      Due date:

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Assessment Tasks

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Element

Performance criteria

Elements describe the essential outcomes.

Performance criteria describe the performance needed to demonstrate achievement of the element.

1. Identify current resource use

1.1 Identify workplace environmental and resource efficiency issues

1.2 Identify resources used in own work role

1.3 Document and measure current usage of resources using appropriate techniques

1.4 Record and file documentation measuring current usage, using technology (such as software systems) where applicable

1.5 Identify and report workplace environmental hazards to supervisor

2. Comply with environmental regulations

2.1 Follow workplace procedures to ensure compliance

2.2 Report breaches or potential breaches to appropriate personnel

3. Seek opportunities to improve resource efficiency

3.1 Follow organisational plans to improve environmental practices and resource efficiency

3.2 Work as part of a team, where relevant, to identify possible areas for improvements to work practices in own work area

3.2 Make suggestions for improvements to workplace practices in own work area

The candidate must be assessed on their ability to integrate and apply the performance requirements of this unit in a workplace setting. Performance must be demonstrated consistently over time and in a suitable range of contexts.

The candidate must provide evidence that they can:

identify workplace environmental and resource efficiency issues

identify and measure resources used in own work role

record measurements of current usage and filing documentation using appropriate technology

identify and report workplace environmental hazards to supervisor

follow workplace procedures to ensure compliance

report breaches or potential breaches to supervisor

follow organisational plans to improve environmental practices and resource efficiency

work as part of a team to identify possible areas for improvements

use industry standard terminology

apply work health and safety in the context of own work.

The candidate must demonstrate knowledge of:

environmental and resource hazards and risks

environmental or sustainability legislation, regulations and codes of practice applicable to own work role

work health and safety issues and requirements applicable to own role

organisational structure, and reporting channels and procedures

relevant environmental and resource efficiency systems and procedures

sustainability in the workplace

terms and conditions of employment including policies and procedures, such as daily tasks, employee and employer rights, equal opportunity.

Assessors must satisfy current standards for RTOs.

Copy and paste from the following performance criteria to create an observation checklist for each task. When you have finished writing your assessment tool every one of these must have been addressed, preferably several times in a variety of contexts. To ensure this occurs download the assessment matrix for the unit; enter each assessment task as a column header and place check marks against each performance criteria that task addresses.

Observation Checklist

Tasks to be observed according to workplace/college/TAFE policy and procedures, relevant legislation and Codes of Practice Yes No Comments/feedback
Identify workplace environmental and resource efficiency issues 
Identify resources used in own work role 
Document and measure current usage of resources using appropriate techniques 
Record and file documentation measuring current usage, using technology (such as software systems) where applicable 
Identify and report workplace environmental hazards to supervisor 
Follow workplace procedures to ensure compliance 
Report breaches or potential breaches to appropriate personnel 
Follow organisational plans to improve environmental practices and resource efficiency 
Work as part of a team, where relevant, to identify possible areas for improvements to work practices in own work area 
Make suggestions for improvements to workplace practices in own work area 

Forms

Assessment Cover Sheet

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