Unit of Competency Mapping – Information for Teachers/Assessors – Information for Learners

ICTSUS804 Mapping and Delivery Guide
Use ICT to improve sustainability outcomes

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Issue Date: May 2024


Qualification -
Unit of Competency ICTSUS804 - Use ICT to improve sustainability outcomes
Description
Employability Skills
Learning Outcomes and Application This unit describes the skills and knowledge required to use ICT tools and technologies to improve sustainability outcomes for a range of industries through monitoring and reporting on greenhouse gas emissions.It applies to individuals with a high level of autonomy who are excellent communicators with telecommunications and systems skills and management abilities.No licensing, legislative or certification requirements apply to this unit at the time of publication.
Duration and Setting X weeks, nominally xx hours, delivered in a classroom/online/blended learning setting.

Gather evidence to demonstrate consistent performance in conditions that are safe and replicate the workplace. Noise levels, production flow, interruptions and time variances must be typical of those experienced in the Telecommunications – Sustainability industry and include access to:

relevant reports, legislation, regulations and standards

suitable hardware, software, resources and equipment

internet connection with suitable bandwidth

relevant documentation including manufacturers’ technical specifications.

Assessors must satisfy NVR/AQTF assessor requirements.
Prerequisites/co-requisites
Competency Field
Development and validation strategy and guide for assessors and learners Student Learning Resources Handouts
Activities 		Slides
PPT 		Assessment 1 Assessment 2 Assessment 3 Assessment 4
Elements of Competency Performance Criteria              
Element: Design and manage a sustainability audit
  • Use audit tool that reflects criteria of benchmark, nature of risks, relevant information and data types, evaluation of performance and legislative requirements
  • Define scope, objectives and benchmarks for audit in consultation with relevant stakeholders
  • Document requirements for audit resources, timing, schedule and responsibilities consistent with industry best practice and relevant standards
  • Ensure collection strategies are objective and systematic, and that information and data is valid and reliable
  • Report outcomes clearly and concisely, including benefits to be achieved by adoption of audit recommendations
       
Element: Monitor energy consumption and emissions
  • Analyse requirements of National Greenhouse and Energy Reporting System (NGERS) and other relevant legislation and industry standards in relation to a range of industries and needs of specific organisations
  • Identify links with functional areas and environmental management systems to ensure comprehensive information and data collection
  • Determine hardware and software required for collecting, collating, analysing and reporting emissions-related information and data
  • Factor requirement for an external audit into the monitoring proposal
  • Critically evaluate energy consumption and emissions data
  • Develop improvement strategies based on review of data
  • Use industry best practice as quality benchmark
       
Element: Develop ICT solutions to improve sustainability outcomes
  • Research and analyse mitigation and adaptation strategies appropriate for a range of industries
  • Benchmark and document performance expectations in consultation with relevant stakeholders
  • Develop and document technical specifications including hardware, software, networking, interface and security and hazard management requirements
  • Determine timelines, resources and costs for implementation and ongoing monitoring and maintenance
  • Analyse impact of ICT solution in relation to performance benchmarks
  • Analyse opportunities and develop recommendations to improve sustainability of enterprise products, services and processes
  • Present report for client sign-off
       


Evidence Required

List the assessment methods to be used and the context and resources required for assessment. Copy and paste the relevant sections from the evidence guide below and then re-write these in plain English.

ELEMENT

PERFORMANCE CRITERIA

Elements describe the essential outcomes.

Performance criteria describe the performance needed to demonstrate achievement of the element.

1. Design and manage a sustainability audit

1.1 Use audit tool that reflects criteria of benchmark, nature of risks, relevant information and data types, evaluation of performance and legislative requirements

1.2 Define scope, objectives and benchmarks for audit in consultation with relevant stakeholders

1.3 Document requirements for audit resources, timing, schedule and responsibilities consistent with industry best practice and relevant standards

1.4 Ensure collection strategies are objective and systematic, and that information and data is valid and reliable

1.5 Report outcomes clearly and concisely, including benefits to be achieved by adoption of audit recommendations

2. Monitor energy consumption and emissions

2.1 Analyse requirements of National Greenhouse and Energy Reporting System (NGERS) and other relevant legislation and industry standards in relation to a range of industries and needs of specific organisations

2.2 Identify links with functional areas and environmental management systems to ensure comprehensive information and data collection

2.3 Determine hardware and software required for collecting, collating, analysing and reporting emissions-related information and data

2.4 Factor requirement for an external audit into the monitoring proposal

2.5 Critically evaluate energy consumption and emissions data

2.6 Develop improvement strategies based on review of data

2.7 Use industry best practice as quality benchmark

3. Develop ICT solutions to improve sustainability outcomes

3.1 Research and analyse mitigation and adaptation strategies appropriate for a range of industries

3.2 Benchmark and document performance expectations in consultation with relevant stakeholders

3.3 Develop and document technical specifications including hardware, software, networking, interface and security and hazard management requirements

3.4 Determine timelines, resources and costs for implementation and ongoing monitoring and maintenance

3.5 Analyse impact of ICT solution in relation to performance benchmarks

3.6 Analyse opportunities and develop recommendations to improve sustainability of enterprise products, services and processes

3.7 Present report for client sign-off

Evidence of the ability to:

audit and critically analyse patterns of energy use

develop monitoring and reporting systems that comply with regulatory requirements

develop a workable implementation strategy

formulate solutions to improve sustainability outcomes

develop benchmarks for reviewing and improving performance.

Note: If a specific volume or frequency is not stated, then evidence must be provided at least once.

To complete the unit requirements safely and effectively, the individual must:

explain auditing sustainability processes and practices

discuss corporate social responsibility

describe development processes and practices

clarify hazard identification and control

explain industry standards

discuss the legislative framework underpinning sustainability

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

outline relevant international business and organisational standards

discuss sustainability from a local, national and international perspective

summarise sustainability including ecological, economic and social issues

discuss technical performance measurements.

Submission Requirements

List each assessment task's title, type (eg project, observation/demonstration, essay, assignment, checklist) and due date here

Assessment task 1: [title]      Due date:

(add new lines for each of the assessment tasks)

Assessment Tasks

Copy and paste from the following data to produce each assessment task. Write these in plain English and spell out how, when and where the task is to be carried out, under what conditions, and what resources are needed. Include guidelines about how well the candidate has to perform a task for it to be judged satisfactory.

ELEMENT

PERFORMANCE CRITERIA

Elements describe the essential outcomes.

Performance criteria describe the performance needed to demonstrate achievement of the element.

1. Design and manage a sustainability audit

1.1 Use audit tool that reflects criteria of benchmark, nature of risks, relevant information and data types, evaluation of performance and legislative requirements

1.2 Define scope, objectives and benchmarks for audit in consultation with relevant stakeholders

1.3 Document requirements for audit resources, timing, schedule and responsibilities consistent with industry best practice and relevant standards

1.4 Ensure collection strategies are objective and systematic, and that information and data is valid and reliable

1.5 Report outcomes clearly and concisely, including benefits to be achieved by adoption of audit recommendations

2. Monitor energy consumption and emissions

2.1 Analyse requirements of National Greenhouse and Energy Reporting System (NGERS) and other relevant legislation and industry standards in relation to a range of industries and needs of specific organisations

2.2 Identify links with functional areas and environmental management systems to ensure comprehensive information and data collection

2.3 Determine hardware and software required for collecting, collating, analysing and reporting emissions-related information and data

2.4 Factor requirement for an external audit into the monitoring proposal

2.5 Critically evaluate energy consumption and emissions data

2.6 Develop improvement strategies based on review of data

2.7 Use industry best practice as quality benchmark

3. Develop ICT solutions to improve sustainability outcomes

3.1 Research and analyse mitigation and adaptation strategies appropriate for a range of industries

3.2 Benchmark and document performance expectations in consultation with relevant stakeholders

3.3 Develop and document technical specifications including hardware, software, networking, interface and security and hazard management requirements

3.4 Determine timelines, resources and costs for implementation and ongoing monitoring and maintenance

3.5 Analyse impact of ICT solution in relation to performance benchmarks

3.6 Analyse opportunities and develop recommendations to improve sustainability of enterprise products, services and processes

3.7 Present report for client sign-off

Copy and paste from the following performance criteria to create an observation checklist for each task. When you have finished writing your assessment tool every one of these must have been addressed, preferably several times in a variety of contexts. To ensure this occurs download the assessment matrix for the unit; enter each assessment task as a column header and place check marks against each performance criteria that task addresses.

Observation Checklist

Tasks to be observed according to workplace/college/TAFE policy and procedures, relevant legislation and Codes of Practice Yes No Comments/feedback
Use audit tool that reflects criteria of benchmark, nature of risks, relevant information and data types, evaluation of performance and legislative requirements 
Define scope, objectives and benchmarks for audit in consultation with relevant stakeholders 
Document requirements for audit resources, timing, schedule and responsibilities consistent with industry best practice and relevant standards 
Ensure collection strategies are objective and systematic, and that information and data is valid and reliable 
Report outcomes clearly and concisely, including benefits to be achieved by adoption of audit recommendations 
Analyse requirements of National Greenhouse and Energy Reporting System (NGERS) and other relevant legislation and industry standards in relation to a range of industries and needs of specific organisations 
Identify links with functional areas and environmental management systems to ensure comprehensive information and data collection 
Determine hardware and software required for collecting, collating, analysing and reporting emissions-related information and data 
Factor requirement for an external audit into the monitoring proposal 
Critically evaluate energy consumption and emissions data 
Develop improvement strategies based on review of data 
Use industry best practice as quality benchmark 
Research and analyse mitigation and adaptation strategies appropriate for a range of industries 
Benchmark and document performance expectations in consultation with relevant stakeholders 
Develop and document technical specifications including hardware, software, networking, interface and security and hazard management requirements 
Determine timelines, resources and costs for implementation and ongoing monitoring and maintenance 
Analyse impact of ICT solution in relation to performance benchmarks 
Analyse opportunities and develop recommendations to improve sustainability of enterprise products, services and processes 
Present report for client sign-off 

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