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.
Elements describe the essential outcomes. | Performance criteria describe the performance needed to demonstrate achievement of the element. Where bold italicised text is used, further information is detailed in the range of conditions. |
1. | Support the building of skills to reflect sustainability principles. | 1.1. | Purpose, benefits and practices of sustainability are researched and analysed. |
| 1.2. | Government policies and incentives regarding the implementation of sustainable business practices are accessed and reviewed. |
| 1.3. | Current organisational strategies, policies and procedures regarding the implementation of sustainable practices are accessed and reviewed. |
| 1.4. | Information is gathered on existing staff skills, knowledge and behaviours in relation to sustainability, and gaps are identified. |
| | 1.5. | Contribution is made to developing and documenting a strategy to build required staff skills, and their understanding of the purpose, benefits and practices of sustainability. |
2. | Support the implementation of sustainable practices. | 2.1. | Organisational goals and objectives relating to sustainability are communicated to staff. |
| 2.2. | Individuals and teams are provided with guidance to establish goals, responsibilities and performance indicators relating to sustainability. |
| | 2.3. | Individuals and teams are supported in enhancing performance and achievement of organisation’s goals, including effective implementation of sustainability processes, policies and procedures. |
| | 2.4. | Own performance is managed in line with organisational and legal requirements. |
3. | Lead the team effectively. | 3.1. | Updates on the organisation’s plans and approach to implementing sustainability processes are communicated to staff using effective and open communication channels. |
| 3.2. | Staff are coached and mentored to develop understanding of sustainability issues and improve the implementation and performance of workplace processes. |
| | 3.3. | Effective strategies to facilitate team growth and increase motivation are developed, trialled and implemented. |
| | 3.4. | Outcomes of sustainability initiatives in the workplace are communicated and effective performance is acknowledged and supported in line with organisational policies and guidelines. |
4. | Contribute to staff development needs. | 4.1. | Current and future staff development needs relating to sustainability are identified and documented. |
| 4.2. | Staff members are provided with opportunities to develop skills and knowledge relating to sustainability. |
| | 4.3. | Training and development needs of staff are accounted for in relevant budgets and operational plans. |
A person demonstrating competency in this unit must satisfy all of the elements, performance criteria, foundation skills and range of conditions of this unit.
The person must also lead a team involved in implementing and monitoring a sustainable business practice in an organisation. The sustainable business practice must focus on at least one of the following:
economic sustainability
social sustainability
environmental sustainability
integrated economic, social and environmental sustainability.
In doing the above, the person must:
research and identify good sustainability business practices
support the implementation of sustainability practices, including leading and motivating a team involved in implementing sustainability practices
develop and use coaching, mentoring and learning strategies that bring about organisational and cultural change in relation to the sustainability focus.
A person demonstrating competency in this unit must demonstrate knowledge of:
concepts and models of sustainability
concepts and models of team leadership
organisational policies and procedures relating to sustainable practices
strategies, tools and products to support sustainable practices in the organisation
adult learning and development principles and processes
legislative and regulatory requirements relating to sustainability
techniques for identifying training needs
theories of work team motivation.
The following must be present and available to learners during assessment activities:
equipment:
computer system with internet, email and printing facilities
specifications:
organisational sustainability policies
resources explaining and providing examples of sustainable business practices
reports from other parties involved in the process of identifying and implementing sustainability practices
relationship with team members:
leading a work team in a property industry context.
Assessor requirements
As a minimum, assessors must satisfy the assessor requirements in the Standards for Registered Training Organisations (RTOs) current at the time of assessment.