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. |
1 | Determine requirements of sustainability report | 1.1 | Establish purpose of report. |
| 1.2 | Determine compliance requirements of report. |
| 1.3 | Identify any commercial requirements which may be impacted by these requirements. |
| 1.4 | Determine benefits which may be obtained from report for the organisation. |
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2 | Locate data sources and processes needed to generate required information | 2.1 | Identify sources of data currently available within the organisation. |
| 2.2 | Identify external sources of data required. |
| 2.3 | Identify any data gaps and develop strategies for obtaining required data. |
| 2.4 | Obtain necessary authority to access external data sources, as required. |
| 2.5 | Negotiate with relevant stakeholders to obtain necessary data which is not currently available. |
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3 | Develop templates, protocols and procedures needed for report | 3.1 | Develop data collection and information reporting templates and procedures. |
| 3.2 | Implement systems and procedures for obtaining required information from collected data. |
| 3.3 | Develop templates and protocols for required report sections and appendices. |
| 3.4 | Ensure other report contributors have the required competencies and resources to draft their input. |
| 3.5 | Agree on timelines for preparation of report components. |
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4 | Compile required report | 4.1 | Monitor the development of report components. |
| 4.2 | Take action to ensure timely completion of components to requirements. |
| 4.3 | Assemble components into report. |
| 4.4 | Complete report. |
| 4.5 | Review and adjust completed report, as required. |
Evidence required to demonstrate competence in this unit must be relevant to and satisfy the requirements of the elements and performance criteria and include the ability, for one or more reports, to:
accurately identify compliance and commercial aspects of the report
ensure information collection and processing are appropriate for scope of required report
produce report to required format and timeline.
Must provide evidence that demonstrates sufficient knowledge to interact with relevant personnel and be able to draft/develop sustainability reports including knowledge of:
sustainability related regulatory and other compliance reporting requirements
commercial reporting requirements
possible organisational benefits from sustainability reporting
internal and external data sources
organisational protocols and procedures for obtaining and using data
data manipulation and interpretation
project planning and control
editing and reviewing of report inputs by others
AS/NZS ISO 14001 Environmental Management Standards (or its authorised replacement or other relevant standard).
The unit should be assessed holistically and the judgement of competence shall be based on a holistic assessment of the evidence.
The collection of performance evidence is best done from a report and/or folio of evidence drawn from:
a single project which provides sufficient evidence of the requirements of all the elements and performance criteria
multiple smaller projects which together provide sufficient evidence of the requirements of all the elements and performance criteria.
A third party report, or similar, may be needed to testify to the work done by the individual, particularly when the project has been done as part of a project team.
Assessment should use a real project where a sustainability report is developed for an operational workplace.
Knowledge evidence may be collected concurrently with performance evidence or through an independent process such as workbooks, written assessments or interviews (provided a record is kept).
Assessment processes and techniques must be appropriate to the language, literacy and numeracy requirements of the work being performed and the needs of the candidate.
Conditions for assessment must include access to all tools, equipment, materials and documentation required including relevant workplace procedures, product and manufacturing specifications associated with this unit.
Foundation skills are integral to competent performance of the unit and should not be assessed separately.
Assessors must satisfy the assessor competency requirements that are in place at the time of the assessment as set by the VET regulator.
The assessor must demonstrate both technical competency and currency.
Technical competence can be demonstrated through:
relevant VET or other qualification/Statement of Attainment AND/OR
relevant workplace experience
Currency can be demonstrated through:
performing the competency being assessed as part of current employment OR
having consulted with an organisation providing relevant environmental monitoring, management or technology services about performing the competency being assessed within the last twelve months.