This unit of competency supports individuals working as team members, who operate within the scope of their defined roles and responsibilities.

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ELEMENT

PERFORMANCE CRITERIA

1. Identify current resource use.

1.1 Workplace's environment and resource efficiency issues are identified.

1.2 Resources used in own work role are identified.

1.3 Current use of resources is measured and documented using appropriate techniques.

1.4 Workplace environmental hazards are identified and reported to appropriate personnel.

2. Comply with environmental regulations.

2.1 Procedures are followed to ensure compliance.

2.2 Breaches or potential breaches are reported to appropriate personnel.

3. Contribute to improvement of resource efficiency.

3.1 Organisational plans to improve environmental practices and resource efficiency are followed.

3.2 Suggestions are made for improvements to workplace practices in own work area.

4. Understand resource efficiency issues and practices.

4.1 Organisation's policies and procedures regarding environment and resource efficiency issues are understood and communicated succinctly.

4.2 Opportunities for improved and sustainable use of resources are identified and communicated as appropriate to customer or workplace supervisor.

4.3 Benefits provided by organisation's approach to sustainable resource use and impact on work being performed are identified and communicated clearly and succinctly.

Required skills

interpersonal skills to relate to people from diverse backgrounds

language, literacy and numeracy skills for:

clarifying work requirements

communicating information about benefits and types of sustainability practices clearly and concisely verbally and in writing

documenting and reporting resource use

following instructions and procedures

interpreting workplace information

measuring resource use

Required knowledge

basic understanding of sustainability

environmental and resource hazards and risks, and inefficiencies associated with own workplace

legislation and regulations that apply to environmentally sustainable practices in own workplace

relevant environmental and resource efficiency systems and 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, range statement and the Assessment Guidelines for the Training Package.

Overview of assessment

This unit of competency could be assessed by observing at least two instances of following workplace procedures according to instructions and participating in improvement of environmental and resource efficient work practices at own level of responsibility.

Evidence must be strictly relevant to the particular workplace role.

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

A person who demonstrates competency in this unit must be able to provide evidence of the required skills and knowledge specified in this unit.

In particular the person should demonstrate the ability to:

apply improved resource efficiency approaches to own work area and demonstrate outcomes

communicate with customers and other stakeholders

list environmental hazards and risks, and inefficiencies and opportunities for improvements identified in the workplace

measure and report current resource use

contribute advice and suggestions for improvements.

Context of and specific resources for assessment

Assessment of essential underpinning knowledge may be conducted in an off-site context. It is to comply with relevant regulatory or Australian standards' requirements.

Resource implications for assessment include access to:

workplace documentation and personnel

relevant legislation, standards and guidelines

reports from other parties involved in the process of identifying and implementing improvements.

Method of assessment

Assessment methods must:

satisfy the endorsed Assessment Guidelines of the Property Services Training Package

include direct observation of tasks in real or simulated work conditions, with questioning to confirm the ability to consistently identify and correctly interpret the essential underpinning knowledge required for practical application

reinforce the integration of employability skills with workplace tasks and job roles

confirm that competency is verified and able to be transferred to other circumstances and environments

This unit could be assessed on its own or in combination with other units relevant to the job function.

Guidance information for assessment

Reasonable adjustments for people with disabilities must be made to assessment processes where required. This could include access to modified equipment and other physical resources, and the provision of appropriate assessment support.

Assessment processes and techniques should as far as is practical take into account the language, literacy and numeracy capacity of the candidate in relation to the competency being assessed.

The range statement relates to the unit of competency as a whole. It allows for different work environments and situations that may affect performance. Bold italicised wording, if used in the performance criteria, is detailed below. Essential operating conditions that may be present with training and assessment (depending on the work situation, needs of the candidate, accessibility of the item, and local industry and regional contexts) may also be included.

Environmental and resource efficiency issues may include:

application of industry codes and standards, including ecoCLEAN

measurements made under different conditions

minimisation of environmental risks and maximisation of opportunities to improve business environmental performance and to promote more efficient production and consumption of natural resources, for example by:

efficient energy use

efficient water use

minimising use of chemicals

minimising waste, through implementation of waste management hierarchy

seeking alternative sources of energy.

Appropriate techniques may include:

examination of invoices from suppliers

examination of relevant information and data

measurements made under different conditions.

Compliance includes:

meeting relevant federal, state and local government laws, by-laws and regulations, including application of energy rating/conservation systems, such as the Green Star environmental rating system.

Organisational plans may include work plans to:

increase efficiency of water use

minimise waste.

Suggestions may include ideas that help to:

improve energy efficiency

increase use of renewable, recyclable, re-usable and recoverable resources

prevent and minimise risks and maximise opportunities, such as use of solar or other alternative forms of energy where appropriate

reduce emissions of greenhouse gases

reduce use of non-renewable resources.

Benefits of efficient and sustainable use of resources to the customer will depend on the nature of the work being performed and will vary across industry sectors, but may include:

compliance with legislative and industry standards

improved environmental outcomes for the customers, or residents of the premises

reduced price due to:

lower cost for disposal of less toxic chemicals and other materials

lower input costs for consumables

sense of wellbeing by contributing to improved environmental outcomes.

Unit sector

Common

This unit contains employability skills.