Required skills

analytical skills to read and evaluate complex and formal documents such as legislation and technical reports

communication skills to consult with stakeholders and liaise with clients

literacy skills to prepare written reports and other documentation requiring precision of expression and language and structures suited to the intended audience

research skills to analyse and present information

technical skills to

conduct an ICT sustainability audit

quantify sustainability objectives targets achievements and measures

use relevant systems and procedures to aid in the achievement of emissions reduction

Required knowledge

auditing sustainability processes and practices

corporate social responsibility

development processes and practices

hazard identification and control

industry standards

legislation framework underpinning sustainability

principles practices and available tools and techniques of sustainability management relevant to a range of industries

relevant ISO standards

sustainability from a local national and international perspective

sustainability including ecological economic and social issues

technical performance measurement

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

audit and analyse patterns of energy use

develop monitoring and reporting systems that comply with regulatory requirements

develop a workable implementation strategy

formulate solutions using ICT to reduce emissions

develop benchmarks for reviewing and improving performance

Context of and specific resources for assessment

Assessment must ensure

relevant reports

government

Intergovernmental Panel on Climate Change IPCC

scientific

conference papers

vendor white papers

resources tools and networking equipment

suitable hardware and software

suitable bandwidth for internet connections

relevant legislation and regulations

manufacturers technical specifications

relevant ISO standards

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

direct observation of the candidate managing organisation sustainability

review of analyses plans and reports completed by the candidate

oral or written questioning to assess required knowledge

Guidance information for assessment

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

ICTSUSA Manage improvements in ICT sustainability

ICTSUS7236A Manage improvements in ICT sustainability.

Aboriginal people and other people from a nonEnglish speaking background may have second language issues

Access must be provided to appropriate learning and assessment support when required

Assessment processes and techniques must be culturally appropriate and appropriate to the oral communication skill level and language and literacy capacity of the candidate and the work being performed

In all cases where practical assessment is used it will be combined with targeted questioning to assess required knowledge Questioning techniques should not require language literacy and numeracy skills beyond those required in this unit of competency

Where applicable physical resources should include equipment modified for people with special needs

Stakeholders may include:

Audit tool may include:

Collection strategies may include:

Legislation may include:

Industries may include:

Hardware may include:

Software may include:

Best practice information may be found in:

Mitigation and adaptation strategies may include: