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 | PERFORMANCE CRITERIA |
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. Prepare to write report | 1.1 Establish and maintain information management system to manage data over the reporting period. 1.2 Review carbon reporting procedures outlined in regulatory or voluntary standards for carbon management. 1.3 Determine scope of carbon reporting and relevant audience. 1.4 Establish structure and specific objectives for each report heading in line with carbon reporting procedures content mandated by standards or regulatory bodies. 1.5 Develop report format and style in line with organisational formats and style guides. 1.6 Assess carbon inventory data for completeness, relevance and accuracy. |
2. Compile draft report | 2.1 Develop report content in line with report format and objectives. 2.2 Gather evidence to generate specific findings and recommendations relevant to carbon management principles. 2.3 Use appropriate language and ensure content covers the full scope of reporting requirements. |
3. Complete final report | 3.1 Present draft report to appropriate personnel, seek feedback and amend as required. 3.2 Prepare final draft for executive sign-off and distribute to stakeholders. 3.3 Name and store documents in line with organisational information management system requirements. |
A person demonstrating competency in this unit must satisfy all of the elements, performance criteria and foundation skills of this unit, and must be able to provide evidence that they can:
For a given forest and wood products industry organisation within any sector:
identify mandatory and voluntary obligations for reporting on carbon management
identify content mandated by standards or regulatory bodies
develop one report for one specified reporting time period using organisational styles and formats
include the following information in the report:
content mandated by standards or regulatory bodies
organisational drivers for carbon accounting and reporting
diagram of organisational and operational boundaries for the carbon inventory
organisational emissions sources, offsets and their scope
summary carbon inventory table
whether or not the organisation's total carbon emissions breach any reporting thresholds
financial implications and risks for the organisation of various carbon price signals
setting of carbon reduction targets and objectives for the organisation
options for the introduction of new carbon management principles
recommended actions for reducing organisational greenhouse gas emissions
recommended actions for improving carbon accounting and reporting
barriers experienced when developing the inventory and report.
A person competent in this unit must be able to demonstrate knowledge of:
Methods to access, locate and select applicable objectives and key content in relevant international and national conventions, protocols, standards and guidance frameworks, including the following key references:
Kyoto Protocol
ISO 14000 essentials:
ISO 14064-1 2006 Greenhouse gases -- Part 1: Specification with guidance at the organization level for quantification and reporting of greenhouse gas emissions and removals
Greenhouse Gas Protocol Corporate Standard
Copenhagen Agreement
Voluntary and mandatory requirements for reporting on carbon management to meet requirements of standards and regulation and required content.
Key drivers for carbon accounting and reporting.
Basic theory of the greenhouse effect and its impacts
Basic principles of the carbon cycle and influences.
Carbon accounting terminology, frameworks and methods used to report calculations for carbon emissions and offsets.
Types of emissions and offset sources included in common calculations and reports, including:
direct GHG emissions
indirect GHG emissions
on-site and off-site emissions (geographical)
upstream emissions
downstream emissions
full cycle accounting
non-CO2 emissions; soil disturbance, fertilisation, biomass combustion
Organisational and operational boundaries for the carbon inventory.
The full range of organisational emission sources and methods used to select key emission factors for calculations and reports.
In forest applications a person must also be able to demonstrate knowledge of the following as they apply to preparing an enterprise carbon management report:
above ground biomass
below ground biomass
dead organic matter - wood, litter
soil organic matter
The following resources must be made available:
Computer, keyboard and software to prepare and maintain reports.
Access to International and national conventions, protocols and standards:
Kyoto Protocol
ISO 14000 essentials:
ISO 14064-1 2006 Greenhouse gases -- Part 1: Specification with guidance at the organization level for quantification and reporting of greenhouse gas emissions and removals
Greenhouse Gas Protocol Corporate Standard.
Copenhagen Agreement
Carbon inventory data for the organisation.
Organisational formats and style guides for the presentation of reports.
Competency is to be assessed in the workplace or a simulated environment that accurately reflects performance in a real workplace setting.
Assessor requirements
Assessors must:
Hold the appropriate assessor competency standards as outlined in regulations; and
be able to demonstrate vocational competencies at least to the level being assessed; and
be able to demonstrate how they are continuing to develop their VET knowledge and skills as well as maintaining their industry currency and assessor competence.