Required skills

Specific skills are required to achieve the performance criteria in this unit particularly for the application in the various circumstances in which this unit may be applied This includes the ability to carry out the following as required to apply environmentally sustainable work practices

comply with all relevant legislation associated with job specifications and procedures

apply communication and problem solving skills to question seek clarification and make suggestions relating to work requirements and efficiency

apply communicationconsultation skills to support information flows

apply 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

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

apply technology skills to select and use technology appropriate for a task

Required knowledge

Specific knowledge is required to achieve the performance criteria of this unit particularly its application in a variety of circumstances in which the unit may be used This includes knowledge of the following as required apply environmentally sustainable work practices

change managementcontinuous improvement processes

best practice approaches relevant to own area of responsibility and industry

compliance requirements within work area for all relevant environmentalsustainability legislation regulations and codes of practice including resource hazardsrisks associated with work area job specifications and procedures

environmental and energy efficiency issues systems and procedures specific to industry practice

OHS issues and requirements

organisational structure and reporting channels and procedures

quality assurance systems relevant to own work area

sustainability in the workplace

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

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

The evidence required to demonstrate competency in this unit must be relevant to worksite operations and satisfy all of the requirements of the performance criteria required skills and knowledge and the range statement of this unit and include evidence of the following

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

knowledge of relevant compliance requirements within work area

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

planning and organising activities in relation to measuring current use and devising strategies to improve usage

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

This unit must be assessed in the context of the work environment Where personal safety or environmental damage are limiting factors assessment may occur in a simulated environment provided it is realistic and sufficiently rigorous to cover all aspects of workplace performance including task skills task management skills contingency management skills and job role environment skills

The assessment environment should not disadvantage the participant For example language literacy and numeracy demands of assessment should not be greater than those required on the job

Customisation of assessment and delivery environment to sensitively accommodate cultural diversity

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

Assessment of this competency requires typical resources normally used in the work environment Selection and use of resources for particular worksites may differ due to site circumstances

Where applicable physical resources should include equipment modified for people with disabilities

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

Method of assessment

This unit may be assessed in a holistic way with other units of competency

The assessment strategy for this unit must verify required knowledge and skill and practical application using more than one of the following assessment methods

written andor oral assessment of the candidates required knowledge

observed documented andor first hand testimonial evidence of the candidates

implementation of appropriate requirement procedures and techniques for the safe effective and efficient achievement of required outcomes

consistently achieving the required outcomes

first hand testimonial evidence of the candidates ability to participate in environmentally sustainable work practices

Guidance information for assessment

Consult the SkillsDMC User Guide for further information on assessment including access and equity issues

Compliance documentation may include:

Compliance may include:

Sources may include:

Stakeholders, key personnel and specialists may include:

Techniques and tools may include:

Environmental and resource efficiency improvement plans may include:

Suggestions may include ideas that help to: