Required skills

Required skills for this unit are

ability to sourceidentify the latest industry environmental sustainability concepts and technologies

applying learning to future opportunities

change management skills

communication skills to

answer questions

clarify and acknowledge suggestions relating to work requirements and environmental efficiency with stakeholders

enable clear and direct communication using questioning to identify and confirm requirements share information listen and understand

read and interpret

documentation

environmental and resource efficiency requirements

support information flow between various internal and external stakeholders to resolve and report on environmental and resource efficiency issues

use and interpret nonverbal communication

use language and concepts appropriate to cultural differences

creating tools to measure and monitor improvements and report on outcomes to stakeholders

innovation skills to identify improvements apply knowledge about resource use to organisational activities and customer service and develop resource efficiency tools

numeracy skills to analyse data on company and stakeholder resource consumption and waste product volumes

problem solving skills to recognise and analyse problems including

devising approaches

implementing and reflecting on environmental and water energy or resource efficiency management policies and procedures relevant to work site to improve environmental sustainability

share alternative approaches as required

skills to relate to different genders and people from a range of social cultural and ethnic backgrounds and with a range of physical and mental abilities

technology skills including the ability to

operate and shut down equipment

where relevant use software systems for recording and filing documentation for measurement and improvement of resource usage and consumption

Required knowledge

Required knowledge for this unit is

how tradespersons can contribute to environmental sustainability

knowledge of compliance requirements for all relevant environmental and sustainability legislation regulations and codes of practice including resource hazards and risks associated with work site

supervision

job specifications

strategies and procedures to maximise opportunities and minimise impacts relevant to stakeholders and personal area of responsibility

relevant knowledge of environmental resource and energywater efficiency issues systems and procedures specific to industry practice

knowledge of best practice approaches and quality assurance systems relevant to area of responsibility and industry

ability to identify and advise on waterenergy efficiency opportunities for stakeholders and key personnel

supply chain procedures

OHS issues and requirements

organisational structure and reporting channels and procedures

terms and conditions of employment including policies and procedures such as

daily tasks

equal opportunity

work area responsibilities

worker supervisor and employer rights

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

This unit of competency could be assessed by analysing and monitoring effective sustainable work practices on a construction project work site

This unit of competency can be assessed in the workplace or a close simulation of the workplace environment provided that simulated or projectbased assessment techniques fully replicate construction workplace conditions materials activities responsibilities and procedures

Critical aspects for assessment and evidence required to demonstrate competency in this unit

A person who demonstrates competency in this unit must be able to provide evidence of the ability to

implement and monitor integrated environmental and resource efficiency management policies and procedures within a work site including

access collect analyse and organise information from a number of sources to provide information advice and tools or resources for improvement opportunities to stakeholders and key personnel

identify possible areas for improved practices and resource efficiency for stakeholders

communicate benefits of changing practices to work team and customers

implement new approaches and improvement plans including planning and organising activities for staff and stakeholders in relation to

measurement of current use

devising strategies to improve environmental and resource efficiency issues

reporting as required ensuring appropriate action is taken within work site in relation to environmental and sustainability compliance and potential hazards

monitor and evaluate improvement plans and efficiency targets using evaluation and monitoring tools and technology to potentially revise and adjust approaches and strategies to ensure continuous improvement

Evidence that could be used reflecting the requirements of the unit of competency and work being performed as evidence include

reports of activities of work group in relation to

measurement of resources and efficiency

development of improvement strategies

work plans outlining approaches to improved practices with documented benchmarks

invoices from stakeholders specifying materials recommended for improved efficiency and those actually used

quotes and tenders

lists of environmental hazards risks and inefficiencies and opportunities for improvements identified in the work site

work samples tools techniques or simulated activities and the outcomes

Processes may include

relevant authenticated correspondence

way in which advice is sought and suggestions made about improvements from stakeholders and key personnel

evidence of implementation of programs such as

green building program

supply chain program for purchasing sustainable products

environmental site management framework or product recommendations

notes on understanding external benchmarks and support for particular benchmarks to be used with expected outcomes and including approaches to recommend products and practices to stakeholders for improving their resource use

Resource implications for assessment must include

observation by the assessor over a period of time and in a range of situations andor evidence provided to the assessor in written or verbal form including

implementing tools and techniques

review of work site and stakeholderskey personnel to assess and measure resource use hazards and compliance

application of learning to future activities

recommended products and practices to stakeholders

access to a range of information and resources for assessment as listed in the range statement such as

environmental and sustainability legislation

compliance documentation

organisational and procedural requirements or organisation plans

work supervision and work site documentation including personnel and responsibilities

quotes tenders invoices

Context of and specific resources for assessment

This competency is to be assessed using standard and authorised work practices safety requirements and environmental constraints

Assessment of essential underpinning knowledge will usually be conducted in an offsite context

Assessment is to comply with relevant regulatory or Australian standards requirements

Resource implications for assessment include

an induction procedure and requirement

realistic tasks or simulated tasks covering the mandatory task requirements

relevant specifications and work instructions

support materials appropriate to activity

workplace instructions relating to safe work practices and addressing hazards and emergencies

material safety data sheets

research resources including industryrelated systems information

Reasonable adjustments for people with disabilities must be made to assessment processes where required This could include access to modified equipment and other physical resources and the provision of appropriate assessment support

Method of assessment

Assessment methods must

satisfy the endorsed Assessment Guidelines of the Construction Plumbing and Services Training Package

include direct observation of tasks in real or simulated work conditions with questioning to confirm the ability to consistently identify and correctly interpret the essential underpinning knowledge required for practical application

reinforce the integration of employability skills with workplace tasks and job roles

confirm that competency is verified and able to be transferred to other circumstances and environments

Validity and sufficiency of evidence requires that

competency will need to be demonstrated over a period of time reflecting the scope of the role and the practical requirements of the workplace

where the assessment is part of a structured learning experience the evidence collected must relate to a number of performances assessed at different points in time and separated by further learning and practice with a decision on competency only taken at the point when the assessor has complete confidence in the persons demonstrated ability and applied knowledge

all assessment that is part of a structured learning experience must include a combination of direct indirect and supplementary evidence

Assessment processes and techniques should as far as is practical take into account the language literacy and numeracy capacity of the candidate in relation to the competency being assessed

Supplementary evidence of competency may be obtained from relevant authenticated documentation from third parties such as existing supervisors team leaders or specialist training staff

Compliance includes:

Environmental and resource efficiency includes:

Stakeholders, key personnel and specialists (individuals and groups) both within and external to the organisation who have direct or indirect interest in the organisation's conduct, actions, products and services, include:

Purchasing strategies include:

Techniques and tools include:

Suggestions include: