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Elements and Performance Criteria

  1. Define requisites for planning a CFI project
  2. Determine requisites for implementing a CFI project
  3. Provide information on applying for carbon credits
  4. Provide information on CFI administration and implementation

Required Skills

Required skills

communication skills to

liaise with others and share information about the CFI

use language and concepts appropriate to cultural differences

determine and respond to client requests for information

provide presentations to individuals and groups on CFI project administration

language literacy and numeracy skills to

read and interpret CFI documentation and legislation

analyse information on CFI to ensure currency accuracy and appropriateness to client needs

interpret and advise on complex information including legislation regulations and codes and standards

interpersonal skills to

establish rapport with clients

relate to people from diverse backgrounds and people with diverse abilities

positively interact with clients other stakeholders including regulatory personnel and technical experts

establish networks with relevant technical experts

organising and timemanagement skills to

sequence tasks

meet timelines

arrange meetings and visits to properties

leadership skills to

build an effective projectteam

build an effective projectteam

lead the team in the implementation of the project

anticipate plan and organise required materials and resources

Required knowledge

Knowledge of

requirements of approved CFI methodologies including

project eligibility and scope

identifying the baseline scenario

project area

estimating abatement

monitoring record keeping and offsets reporting

CFI and the requirements of the Carbon Credits Carbon Farming Initiative Act and regulations relating to

project proponent requirements

become a Recognised Offsets Entity

creating and using an Australian National Register of Emissions Units account

project requirements

applying for an Eligible Offsets Project

implementing the project in accordance with the applicable approved offsets methodology

writing and submitting offsets reports and arrange audit reports

applying for a certificate of entitlement and receive credits

closing a project

varying a project

withdrawing a project from the CFI

relinquishing carbon credits

scheme oversight institutions and governance

phases in a CFI project

equipment specialist services and service providers required to plan and implement a CFI project

impact of project location on the type of carbon credits generated

impact of differing crediting and reporting periods on project planning and implementation

stakeholder responsibilities of owning and managing a CFI project

application process to become a Recognised Offsets Entity

procedures for maintaining records of procedures undertaken and abatement achieved under a CFI project

project audit requirements and the providers of audit services

commissioning of audit reports

application process for certificates of entitlement

CER procedures for issuing carbon credits and maintenance on the Australian Register of Emissions Units

CFI project processes and administrative and compliance requirements

distinction between administrative advice on CFI projects and advice about carbon credits that requires holding a financial services license

Evidence Required

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 and evidence required to demonstrate competency in this unit

Evidence of the ability to

define requisites for planning a CFI project

apply for approval of a CFI project

define requisites for implementing a CFI project

apply for carbon credits

provide information on CFI administrative requirements

Context of and specific resources for assessment

Assessment must be undertaken in the context of the relevant CFI methodologies

Assessment resources must be developed to determine the candidates depth and breadth of knowledge of the administrative requirements of the CFI as well as their ability to provide accurate and up to date information to others in a professional manner

Method of assessment

A range of assessment methods should be used to assess practical skills and knowledge The following examples are appropriate for this unit

observing processes and procedures in workplaces

oral or written questioning on required knowledge and skills

evaluating workplace documents and samples of work

simulated projects scenarios or case studies

obtaining and validating third party references and reports

Guidance information for assessment

Assessment with other units relevant to the job role is recommended

The unit of competency can be assessed in the workplace or a simulated workplace environment


Range Statement

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.

An approved offset methodology includes:

a methodology for which a determination has been made under the Carbon Credits (Carbon Farming Initiative) Act 2011

Carbon service provider includes:

a person who provides advice about participation in or develops or manages a project under the Australian Government’s Carbon Farming Initiative

CFI project processes include:

planning, implementing and monitoring of CFI project works

CFI administrative requirements include:

those covered in the Carbon Credits (Carbon Farming Initiative) Act 2011 and regulations