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

Evidence must show that knowledge has been acquired of safe working practices and developing strategies to address sustainability issues

All knowledge and skills detailed in this unit should be contextualised to current industry practices and technologies

KSEKA

Environmental and Sustainability strategies

Evidence shall show an understanding of greenhouse reduction strategies to an extent indicated by the following aspects

T Principles of sustainability encompassing

ways in which ecosystems moderate climate ways in which ecosystems purify and store water

ways in which ecosystems moderate climate.
ways in which ecosystems purify and store water.

ways in which ecosystems recycle waste

T Problems in a sustainable world encompassing

changes to Australian forest cover since white settlement and the resulting loss of ecosystem and human benefits

changes to Australias soils since white settlement and the resulting loss of ecosystem and human benefits

changes to Australias waterways since white settlement and the resulting loss of ecosystem and human benefits

place of environmental accounting in quantifying Australias environmental losses

limits to Australias population carrying capacity

T Sustainability principles encompassing

principles within sustainability including environmental accounting and economies full cost pricing triple bottom line ethic ecologically sustainable development greenhouse gas abatement energy efficiency resource and water use efficiency life cycle costing renewable energy substitution cleaner production waste minimisation reuse and recycling ecological footprint

T Addressing the problem of global warming encompassing

greenhouse gases and their sources and quantities that contribute to global warming

global warming impacts for Australia for and predicted by CSIRO modelling

requirements to achieve stable atmospheric concentrations of greenhouse gases

ecologically and economically sustainable methods for achieving these stable concentrations

T Greenhouse gas emissions profile encompassing

goals and principles of the National Greenhouse Strategy

what a greenhouse gas inventory is why it is required and the sectors to which it applies

uses to which the National Greenhouse Gas Inventory can be applied

T Understanding and communicating climate change and its impacts encompassing

the possible impact of climate change in Australia

techniques for improving the understanding of climate change

techniques for communicating to and educating the general public on greenhouse gas induced climate change

T Partnerships for greenhouse action encompassing

actions achievable by each level of government to implement the NGS

methods by which the community activity can be engaged in the reduction of greenhouse gas emissions

initiatives that can be undertaken by the private sector to reduce greenhouse gas emissions

advantages of international partnerships

emissions trading system

T Efficient and sustainable energy use and supply encompassing

techniques for reducing the greenhouse intensity of energy supply

types of renewable energy sources suitable for use in Australia

methods and technique for improving enduse efficiency

T Efficient transport and sustainable urban planning encompassing

how integrating land use and transport planning can assist the greenhouse problem

how each of the following can be used to mitigate greenhouse gas travel demand and traffic management strategies encouraging greater use of public transport walking and cycling freight and logistics systems improving vehicle fuel efficiency and fuel technologies

T Greenhouse sinks and sustainable land management encompassing

how enhancing greenhouse sinks and encouraging sustainable forestry and vegetation management can complement the AGS

how greenhouse gas emissions are obtained from agricultural production and describe techniques to mitigate the emissions

T Models of greenhouse best practice in industrial processes and waste management encompassing

types and methods of reducing greenhouse gas emissions from industry

methods of reducing methane emissions from waste treatment and disposal

T Adaptation to climate change encompassing

salient points in each of the key sectors that require analysis and the strategies required in the need for adaptation to climate change

This provides essential advice for assessment of the unit and must be read in conjunction with the performance criteria and the range statement of the unit and the Training Package Assessment Guidelines

The Evidence Guide forms an integral part of this unit It must be used in conjunction with all parts of this unit and performed in accordance with the Assessment Guidelines of this Training Package

Overview of Assessment

Longitudinal competency development approaches to assessment such as Profiling require data to be reliably gathered in a form that can be consistently interpreted over time This approach is best utilised in Apprenticeship programs and reduces assessment intervention It is the industrypreferred model for apprenticeships However where summative or final assessment is used it is to include the application of the competency in the normal work environment or at a minimum the application of the competency in a realistically simulated work environment In some circumstances assessment in part or full can occur outside the workplace However it must be in accordance with industry and regulatory policy

Methods chosen for a particular assessment will be influenced by various factors These include the extent of the assessment the most effective locations for the assessment activities to take place access to physical resources additional safety measures that may be required and the critical nature of the competencies being assessed

The critical safety issues inherent in working with electricity electrical equipment gas or any other hazardous substancematerial present a challenge for those determining competence Sources of evidence need to be rich in nature to minimise error in judgment

Activities associated with normal everyday work have a bearing on the decision as to how much and how detailed the data gathered will contribute to its richness Some skills are more critical to safety and operational requirements while the same skills may be more or less frequently practised These points are raised for the assessors to consider when choosing an assessment method and developing assessment instruments Sample assessment instruments are included for Assessors in the Assessment Guidelines of this Training Package

Critical aspects of evidence required to demonstrate competency in this unit

Before the critical aspects of evidence are considered all prerequisites must be met

Evidence for competence in this unit must be considered holistically Each element and associated performance criteria must be demonstrated on at least two occasions in accordance with the Assessment Guidelines UEE Evidence must also comprise

A representative body of work performance demonstrated within the timeframes typically expected of the discipline work function and industrial environment In particular this must incorporate evidence that shows a candidate is able to

Implement Occupational Health and Safety workplace procedures and practices including the use of risk control measures as specified in the performance criteria and range statement

Apply sustainable energy principles and practices as specified in the performance criteria and range statement

Demonstrate an understanding of the essential knowledge and associated skills as described in this unit It may be required by some jurisdictions that RTOs provide a percentile graded result for the purpose of regulatory or licensing requirements

Demonstrate an appropriate level of skills enabling employment

Conduct work observing the relevant Anti Discrimination legislation regulations polices and workplace procedures

Demonstrated consistent performance across a representative range of contexts from the prescribed items below

Develop strategies to address environmental and sustainability issues as described in and including

A

Understanding the extent of the energy problem

B

Forming effective strategies for solution development and implementation

C

Obtaining energy systemcomponent parameters specifications and performance requirements appropriate to each problem

D

Testing solutions to energy problems

E

Documenting instruction for implementation of solutions that incorporate risk control measure to be followed

F

Documenting justification of solutions implemented in accordance with professional standards

G

Dealing with unplanned events by drawing on essential knowledge and skills to provide appropriate solutions incorporated in a holistic assessment with the above listed items

Note

Successful completion of relevant vendor training may be used to contribute to evidence on which competency is deemed In these cases the alignment of outcomes of vendor training with performance criteria and critical aspects of evidence must be clearly identified

Context of and specific resources for assessment

This unit should be assessed as it relates to normal work practice using procedures information and resources typical of a workplace This should include

OHS policy and work procedures and instructions

Suitable work environment facilities equipment and materials to undertake actual work as prescribed by this unit

These should be part of the formal learningassessment environment

Note

Where simulation is considered a suitable strategy for assessment conditions must be authentic and as far as possible reproduce and replicate the workplace and be consistent with the approved industry simulation policy

The resources used for assessment should reflect current industry practices in relation to developing strategies to address environmental and sustainability issues

Method of assessment

This unit shall be assessed by methods given in Volume Part Assessment Guidelines

Note

Competent performance with inherent safe working practices is expected in the Industry to which this unit applies This requires assessment in a structured environment which is intended primarily for learningassessment and incorporates all necessary equipment and facilities for learners to develop and demonstrate the essential knowledge and skills described in this unit

Concurrent assessment and relationship with other units

There are no concurrent assessment recommendations for this unit

The critical aspects of occupational health and safety covered in unit UEENEEEA and other discipline specific occupational health and safety units shall be incorporated in relation to this unit

The critical aspects of occupational health and safety covered in unit UEENEEE101A and other discipline specific occupational health and safety units shall be incorporated in relation to this unit.