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Elements and Performance Criteria

  1. Identify current resource use
  2. Comply with environmental regulations
  3. Seek opportunities to improve resource efficiency

Required Skills

Required skills

analytical skills to comply with all relevant legislation associated with job specifications and procedures

communication and problemsolving skills to question seek clarification and make suggestions relating to work requirements and efficiency

communication and teamwork skills to recognise procedures to follow instructions to respond to change such as current workplace environmentalsustainability frameworks and to support team work and participation in a sustainable organisation

literacy numeracy and technology skills to interpret workplace information in relation to work role and to document and measure resource use

technology skills to select and use technology appropriate for a task

Required knowledge

environmental and resource hazardsrisks

environmental or sustainability legislation regulations and codes of practice applicable to own work role

OHS issues and requirements

organisational structure and reporting channels and procedures

relevant environmental and resource efficiency systems and procedures

sustainability in the workplace

terms and conditions of employment including policies and procedures such as daily tasks employee and employer rights equal opportunity

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 following is essential

accessing interpreting and complying with a range of environmentsustainability legislation and procedural requirements relevant to daily responsibilities

accurately following organisational information to participate in and support an improved resource efficiency process and reporting as required

developing andor using tools such as inspection checklists to collect and measure relevant information on organisation resource consumption within work role

identifying organisational improvements by applying efficient resource use to daily activities

knowledge of environmental and resource hazardsrisks

Context of and specific resources for assessment

Assessment must ensure

access to an actual workplace or simulated environment

evidence is relevant to the particular workplace role including work area equipment systems and documentation

review of current work area directly relating to own work to assess measurement of resources used hazards and compliance

individual or team discussion about potential for increased resource efficiency within current work area

access to workplace documents information and resources such as compliance obligations enterprise plans work responsibilities

Method of assessment

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

direct questioning combined with review of portfolios of evidence and third party workplace reports of onthejob performance by the candidate

observation of demonstrated techniques over time and in a range of situations

analysis of responses to case studies and scenarios

review of documentation measuring current resource usage

evaluation of techniques used to document and measure current usage of resources

review of identified and reported workplace environmental hazards

evidence of active participation in organisational plans to improve environmental practices and resource efficiency

Guidance information for assessment

Holistic assessment with other units relevant to the industry sector workplace and job role is recommended for example

BSBINNA Contribute to workplace innovation

BSBINN201A Contribute to workplace innovation

BSBSMBA Investigate micro business opportunities

BSBSMB301A Investigate micro business opportunities

BSBWORA Organise and complete daily work activities

BSBWOR202A Organise and complete daily work activities.


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.

Environmental and resource efficiency issues may include:

maximising opportunities to improve business environmental performance

minimising environmental risks

promoting more efficient production and consumption of natural resources, for example minimising waste by participating in or using a waste management system

using resources efficiently such as material usage, energy usage (seeking alternative sources of energy or energy conservation) or efficient water usage

Appropriate techniques may include:

examining and documenting resources in work area

examining invoices from suppliers

examining relevant information and data

measuring resource usage under different conditions

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

Compliance may include:

meeting relevant laws, by-laws and regulations or best practice to support compliance in environmental performance and sustainability at each level as required (such as Environmental Protection or Biodiversity Conservation Act):

international

commonwealth

state/territory

local government

industry

organisation

Organisational plans may include:

documented policies and procedures

work plans to minimise waste or to increase efficiency of resources such as a green office program, supply chain program for purchasing sustainable products or an environmental management framework

Suggestions may include ideas that help to:

improve energy efficiency

increase use of renewable, recyclable, reusable and recoverable resources

maximise opportunities such as use of solar power or other alternative forms of energy, where appropriate

prevent and minimise risks

reduce emissions of greenhouse gases

reduce use of non-renewable resources