This unit involves the skills and knowledge required to implement improvements and to monitor sustainable work practices, including developing processes and tools.

It includes investigating current practices in relation to resource usage, setting target improvements, implementing performance improvement strategies and monitoring performance.

It applies to those who have responsibility for a specific area of work or who lead a work group or team.

No licensing, legislative or certification requirements apply to this unit at the time of publication.

Elements describe the essential outcomes.

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

1

Investigate current practices in relation to resource usage

1.1

Environmental regulations applying to the organisation are identified

1.2

Procedures for assessing compliance with environmental regulations are assessed

1.3

Information on environmental and resource efficiency systems and procedures is collected and is provided to work group as required

1.4

Current resource usage of work group members and organisation within own area of responsibility, is measured and documented

1.5

Current purchasing strategies are analysed and documented

1.6

Current work processes are analysed to access information and data and assist in identifying areas for improvement

2

Set target improvements

2.1

Input is sought from stakeholders, relevant personnel and specialists

2.2

External sources of information and data are accessed as required

3

Implement performance improvement strategies

3.1

Techniques/tools are sourced to assist in achieving targets

3.2

Continuous improvement strategies are applied to own work area of responsibility, and ideas and possible solutions are communicated to work group and management

3.3

Work group environmental and resource efficiency improvement plans are integrated with other operational activities and implemented

3.4

Work group members are trained in new procedures to facilitate environmental and resource efficiency improvements as required

3.5

Suggestions and ideas about environmental and resource efficiency management are sought from stakeholders and acted upon where appropriate

3.6

Costing strategies are implemented to fully value environmental assets

4

Monitor performance

4.1

Outcomes are documented and feedback is provided to relevant personnel and stakeholders

4.2

Strategies are evaluated

4.3

New targets are set, and new tools and strategies are investigated and applied

4.4

Successful strategies are promoted and, where possible, participants are rewarded

Evidence required to demonstrate competence in this unit must be relevant to and satisfy all of the requirements of the elements and performance criteria on at least one occasion and include:

analysing effectiveness of approaches taken

applying change management techniques

applying quality assurance practices

communicating effectively when questioning, listening and liaising with others

identifying and minimising hazard and risks

identifying and measuring current resource use

implementing and monitoring organisational strategies to improve environmental practices and resource efficiency

organising work practices safely and efficiently

reading and interpreting organisational policy and environmental and energy efficiency requirements

setting targets to improve environmental practices and resource efficiency

solving complex problems

using emergency and personal protective equipment appropriately

using information technology and computer software to complete tasks

working in a team to consult on and validate policy

writing reports for a range of audiences that use precise expression, clear language and a logical structure.

Evidence required to demonstrate competence in this unit must be relevant to and satisfy all of the requirements of the elements and performance criteria and include knowledge of:

environmental issues relating to

life cycle of products: re-new, re-use and recycle

relevant environmental regulations

renewable energy

workplace/site

features required for an environmental management strategy:

contract requirements

energy efficiency systems and procedures

training outline

waste minimisation

waste prevention

work procedures

environmental education

past and future reviews and audits relating to environmental management

recycling requirements

internal and external audit

monitoring personnel performance following training

quality control checks relating to environmental management

review of effectiveness of new procedures and processes

targets, such as carbon emissions reduction, cleaner production, lean management

how to adjust communication to suit different audiences

how to work with different points of view and dissenting stakeholders

principles, practices and available sustainability management tools and techniques relevant to the transport and logistics industry context, such as

correct use of equipment and vehicles, in accordance with environmental protection regulations and guidelines

minimising fuel consumption

maintenance and servicing

service requirements for transport and logistics, including

organisational requirements and structure, including workplace communications channels and procedures

training staff

legislation, regulations and codes of practice applicable to specific transport and logistics management functions

quality assurance systems relevant to transport

transport and logistics options and best practices

supply chain procedures

relevant organisational policies, procedures and protocols

material recovery opportunities and market availability

market principles

stakeholder identification

planning and related approval processes

resource recovery infrastructure needs

relevant competency

duty of care.

As a minimum, assessors must satisfy applicable regulatory requirements, which include requirements in the Standards for Registered Training Organisations current at the time of assessment.

As a minimum, assessment must satisfy applicable regulatory requirements, which include requirements in the Standards for Registered Training Organisations current at the time of assessment.

Assessment must occur in workplace operational situations where it is appropriate to do so; where this is not appropriate, assessment must occur in simulated workplace operational situations that replicate workplace conditions.

Assessment processes and techniques must be appropriate to the language, literacy and numeracy requirements of the work being performed and the needs of the candidate.

Resources for assessment include:

a range of relevant exercises, case studies and/or simulations

relevant and appropriate materials, tools, equipment and personal protective equipment currently used in industry

applicable documentation including workplace procedures, regulations, codes of practice and operation manuals.

Range is restricted to essential operating conditions and any other variables essential to the work environment.

Non-essential conditions can be found in the Companion Volume Implementation Guide.