The evidence guide provides advice on assessment and must be read in conjunction with the performance criteria, required skills and knowledge, range statement and the Assessment Guidelines for the Training Package.

Overview of assessment

Critical aspects for assessment evidence required to demonstrate competence in this unit

Assessment must confirm the ability to:

implement and monitor management policies and procedures within an organisation relating to integrated environmental and resource efficiency

apply improved resource use approaches to own work area, and demonstrate appropriate outcomes.

Assessment must confirm knowledge of:

external benchmarks, and why the choice of particular benchmarks has been made

environmental and resource efficiency issues specific to the seafood industry

standards, guidelines and approaches to environmental sustainability relevant to the seafood sector.

Context of and specific resources for assessment

Assessment is to be conducted in a work environment, or simulated environment. Assessment must relate to the individual's work area or area of responsibility.

Resources must reflect the work context and may include:

access to appropriate workplace documentation and personnel

relevant legislation, standards and guidelines

reports from other parties involved in the process of identifying and implementing improvements.

Method of assessment

The following assessment methods are suggested:

reports of activities of work group in relation to measuring and developing strategies

work plans with documented benchmarks outlining approaches to improved practices.

Guidance information for assessment

This unit may be assessed holistically with other units within a qualification.

Required skills

analysing environmental monitoring data, problems, devising solutions and reflecting on approaches taken

change management skills

communicating to:

answer questions, clarify and acknowledge suggestions relating to work requirements and efficiency

consult with the work group, key personnel and specialists on implementation and improvements in environmental and resource efficiency

support information flow from stakeholders to the work group

facilitation skills to work effectively with a team

innovation skills to identify improvements, apply knowledge about resource use to organisational activities and to develop tools

planning and organising to implement environmental and energy efficiency management policies and procedures relevant to own work area

problem solving skills to devise approaches to improved environmental sustainability and to develop alternative approaches as required

using technology to:

maintain and store records, data and information

create graphs and charts to present data and information visually.

Literacy skills used for:

comprehending documentation and interpreting environmental and energy efficiency requirements

creating tools to measure and monitor improvements

reporting in writing and orally on performance improvements

Numeracy skills used for:

analysing data on organisational resource consumption and waste product volumes.

Required knowledge

best practice approaches relevant to the seafood industry

quality assurance systems relevant to the seafood industry

environmental and resource efficiency issues specific to the seafood industry, such as:

by-catch

catch and disposal monitoring of species, size and quantity

fuel and oil consumption

impact of urban and agricultural development on water quality

management and disposal of waste

marine ecology

strategic and emergency response to reduce environmental risks to livelihoods and natural resources, including the marine environment

standards, guidelines and approaches to environmental sustainability relevant to the seafood sector, such as:

ecological foot printing

ecologically sustainable development (ESD) frameworks

federal, state, territory and local government laws and regulations relating to environmental protection

global reporting initiative

ISO 14001:2007 Environmental management systems

life cycle analyses

product stewardship

regulated and voluntary strategies developed to manage fishery sustainability, including aquacultural production

triple bottom line reporting

strategies to maximise opportunities and minimise impacts relevant to the seafood industry

supply chain procedures.

The range statement relates to the unit of competency as a whole. It allows for different work environments and situations that may affect performance. Bold italicised wording, if used in the performance criteria, is detailed below. Essential operating conditions that may be present with training and assessment (depending on the work situation, needs of the candidate, accessibility of the item, and local industry and regional contexts) may also be included.

Relevant government regulations, licensing and other compliance requirements may include:

biodiversity and genetically modified organisms

biosecurity, translocation and quarantine

Australian Quarantine Inspection Service (AQIS) and other import requirements

business or workplace operations, policies and practices

correct marketing names and labelling

ESD principles, environmental hazard identification, risk assessment and control

fisheries or aquaculture regulations, permits and licences

food safety, Hazard Analysis Critical Control Point (HACCP), hygiene and temperature control along chain of custody

health and welfare of aquatic animals

Indigenous land rights and cultural activities, including fishing by traditional methods

maritime and occupational diving operations, safety at sea and pollution control

occupational health and safety (OHS) hazard identification, risk assessment and control.

Environmental regulations may include:

Environment Protection and Biodiversity Conservation Act 1999

Environment Protection and Biodiversity Conservation Regulations 2000

federal, state and territory environmental legislation, including:

International Convention for the Prevention of Pollution from Ships (MARPOL)

local government by-laws and regulations, including regional land and water management plans

state and territory environmental protection authorities and agencies.

Compliance may include meeting the requirements of:

environmental regulations

third-party standards, such as the ISO 14000 series and those of the Marine Stewardship Council.

Sources may include:

organisation specifications

regulatory sources

relevant stakeholders

resource use.

Purchasing strategies may include:

influencing suppliers to adopt environmentally sustainable practices by, for example, using a preferred supplier status based on ratings for environmental performance.

Work processes may involve:

assessment of quality of product

comparison with benchmark data

measurement of output, throughput and/or resource usage

observation.

Stakeholders, key personnel and specialists may include:

individuals and groups, both inside and outside the organisation, that have some direct interest in the enterprise's conduct, actions, products and services, including:

community

customers

employees at all levels of the organisation

industry associations

industry development boards

key personnel within the organisation, and specialists outside it, who may have particular technical expertise

regulators

suppliers.

Techniques and tools may include:

benchmarking against substitute products and processes

continuous improvement tools, such as:

cause and effect diagrams

ESD frameworks and guidelines

process and capability mapping

examination of invoices from suppliers

measurements made under different conditions, such as water quality and energy consumption (over a twelve month period there will be significant variation due to seasonal factors).

Environmental and resource efficiency improvement plans may include:

addressing environmental and resource sustainability initiatives, such as environmental management systems, action plans, surveys and audits

applying the waste management hierarchy in the workplace

determining enterprise's most appropriate waste treatment, including waste to landfill, recycling, re-use and wastewater treatment

ecological foot printing

global reporting initiatives

initiating and/or maintaining appropriate enterprise procedures for operational energy consumption, including stationary energy and non-stationary (transport)

ISO 14001:2007 Environmental management systems

life cycle analyses

product stewardship

referring to standards, guidelines and approaches, such as triple bottom line reporting.

Suggestionsand ideas may include:

demonstrating purchasing power through the selection of suppliers with improved environmental performance, such as purchasing renewable energy

eliminating the use of hazardous and toxic materials

identifying strategies to offset or mitigate environmental impacts, such as purchasing carbon credits

improving efficiency in the use of public resources, such as water and fish stock, by increasing the value of the catch

making more efficient use of energy

maximising opportunities to re-use and recycle materials

maximising opportunities, such as the use of solar energy, where appropriate

preventing and minimising risks

reducing emissions of greenhouse gases

reducing the use of non-renewable resources.