This section describes the essential skills and knowledge and their level required for this unit

The following skills must be assessed as part of this unit

ability to recognise procedures follow instructions and respond to change

communication skills to enable questions and seek clarification relating to environmentally sustainable work practices and to propose and report on suggested improvements to work practices that promote environmental sustainability

literacy and numeracy skills to interpret workplace policies plans and procedures that relate to use of resources and the organisations environmental sustainability practices

ability to relate to people from a range of social cultural and ethnic backgrounds and of varying physical and mental abilities

The following knowledge must be assessed as part of this unit

broad understanding of environmental sustainability and the means by which it can be implemented by organisations and individuals in the workplace

awareness of legislation and regulations imposed by relevant land management agencies and federal state or territory and local governments and their relevance to the particular industry sector and workplace

how to access industry codes of practice standards and accreditation scheme requirements and working knowledge of their contents and organisational compliance requirements

working knowledge of environmental and resource hazards risks and inefficiencies associated with the particular industry sector and workplace

relevant environmental and resourceefficiency systems and organisational procedures for own work area

reporting procedures

The evidence guide provides advice on assessment and must be read in conjunction with the performance criteria required skills and knowledge the range statement and the Assessment Guidelines for this TrainingPackage

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

Evidence of the following is essential

project or work activities that show candidates ability to identify and integrate environmentally sustainable principles into their work practices and to follow predetermined procedures

ability to participate in the improvement of environmental and resourceefficient work practices at own level of responsibility

knowledge of the principles of environmental sustainability and means by which they can be incorporated into the workplace

Context of and specific resources for assessment

Assessment must ensure

project or work activities that show candidates ability to participate in environmentally sustainable work practices within operationallyrealistic service industry environments and within the context of the particular industry sector and business type in which they are working or seeking work

access to current regulatory documents distributed by key federal state or territory and local government agencies such as plain English legislative publications

access to industry codes standards and accreditation scheme documentation that outline principles and practices for environmental sustainability and resourceefficient approaches

access to organisational policies and procedures that relate to resource usage measurement and reporting and general environmental sustainability practices

Methods of assessment

A range of assessment methods should be used to assess the practical skills and knowledge required to participate in environmentally sustainable work practices The following examples are appropriate for this unit

evaluation of written or verbal reports prepared by the candidate on resource use measurements of usage inefficiencies and suggestions for improvements

evaluation of checklists on workplace environmental hazards and risks completed by the candidate

project activities and problemsolving exercises to allow candidates to identify resource inefficiencies and environmental impacts and apply improved approaches to their own workplace operations

evaluation of written or verbal reports that outline suggested measures to reduce environmental impacts of the organisation

written and oral questioning or interview to assess knowledge of environmental regulatory requirements contents of industry codes of conduct and methods for reducing environmental impacts and improving environmental sustainability of operations

review of portfolios of evidence and thirdparty workplace reports of onthejob performance by the candidate

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

Assessing employability skills

Employability skills are integral to effective performance in the workplace and are broadly consistent across industry sectors How these skills are applied varies between occupations and qualifications due to the different work functions and contexts

Employability skills embedded in this unit should be assessed holistically with other relevant units that make up the skill set or qualification and in the context of the job role

Environmental and resource efficiency issues may include:

Appropriate techniques may include:

Compliance may include:

Enterprise plans may include:

Suggestions may include ideas that help to:

Workplace practices may involve: