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Evidence Guide: AHCCFI501A - Provide technical advice on the Carbon Farming Initiative

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AHCCFI501A - Provide technical advice on the Carbon Farming Initiative

What evidence can you provide to prove your understanding of each of the following citeria?

Develop knowledge about the Carbon Farming Initiative

  1. Information on the CFI is researched and maintained
  2. Knowledge of climate change science and markets as it relates to carbon farming is developed
  3. The distinction between carbon farming advice and advice about carbon credits that requires holding a financial services license is understood
Information on the CFI is researched and maintained

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Knowledge of climate change science and markets as it relates to carbon farming is developed

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The distinction between carbon farming advice and advice about carbon credits that requires holding a financial services license is understood

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Provide information to land managers

  1. Information compliant with carbon farming legislation is interpreted and presented to land managers
  2. Appropriate interpersonal skills are used to facilitate the exchange of information
  3. Work practices reflect sensitivity to land managers’ requirements, specific needs and cultural, family and individual differences
Information compliant with carbon farming legislation is interpreted and presented to land managers

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Appropriate interpersonal skills are used to facilitate the exchange of information

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Work practices reflect sensitivity to land managers’ requirements, specific needs and cultural, family and individual differences

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Stakeholder feedback is sought and evaluated

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Respond to land managers’ enquiries

  1. Enquirers’ needs are identified, analysed and clarified
  2. Response is comprehensive, clear and delivered in the most appropriate form and within the agreed timeframe
  3. Enquiries outside area of responsibility and knowledge are identified and assistance is sought or the enquiry is referred on to a relevant party
Enquirers’ needs are identified, analysed and clarified

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Response is comprehensive, clear and delivered in the most appropriate form and within the agreed timeframe

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Enquiries outside area of responsibility and knowledge are identified and assistance is sought or the enquiry is referred on to a relevant party

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Maintain a professional relationship with land managers

  1. Stakeholder requests and concerns are responded to positively, appropriately and consistently
  2. Confidentiality and discretion is maintained
  3. Discussions with land managers are handled in a professional manner
  4. Formal and informal networks at local, regional and state levels are established and maintained
Stakeholder requests and concerns are responded to positively, appropriately and consistently

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Confidentiality and discretion is maintained

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Discussions with land managers are handled in a professional manner

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Formal and informal networks at local, regional and state levels are established and maintained

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Instructions to Assessors

Evidence Guide

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

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

Evidence of the ability to:

Provide accurate and contemporary knowledge of the CFI

Research and maintain information on the CFI

Provide information and respond to land managers and others enquirers

Context of and specific resources for assessment

Assessment must be undertaken in the context of the Carbon Farming Initiative.

Assessment resources must be developed to determine the candidates' depth and breadth of knowledge of the CFI as well as their ability to provide accurate and up to date information to others in a professional manner.

Method of assessment

A range of assessment methods should be used to assess practical skills and knowledge. The following examples are appropriate for this unit:

observing processes and procedures in workplaces

oral or written questioning on required knowledge and skills

evaluating workplace documents and samples of work

simulated projects, scenarios or case studies

obtaining and validating third party references and reports

Guidance information for assessment

Assessment with other units relevant to the job role is recommended. The unit of competency can be assessed in the workplace or a simulated workplace environment.

Required Skills and Knowledge

Required skills

communication skills to:

liase with others and share information about the CFI

use language and concepts appropriate to cultural differences

determine and respond to client requests for information

provide presentations to individuals and groups on the CFI

language, literacy and numeracy skills to:

read and interpret CFI documentation and legislation

analyse information on CFI to ensure currency, accuracy and appropriateness to client needs

interpersonal skills to:

establish rapport with clients

relate to people from diverse backgrounds and people with diverse abilities

positively interact with clients, other stakeholders, including regulatory personnel and technical experts

establish networks with relevant technical experts

organising and time-management skills to:

sequence tasks

meet timelines

arrange meetings and visits to properties

Required knowledge

climate change science overview

the impacts of increased carbon emissions on climate

basic mitigation and adaptation principles

the carbon cycle and the land sector

the carbon cycle

the role of the land sector in the carbon cycle and Australia’s emissions profile

the role of different land sector industries and regions within the land sector’s emissions profile

the role of carbon as it relates to agricultural productivity

carbon pricing and markets and the domestic and international policy and legal framework overview

the Australian Carbon Pricing Mechanism and link with the CFI

voluntary markets and the National Carbon Offset Standard

the Securing a Clean Energy Future Plan, including the land sector measures

the Kyoto protocol and emerging post-Kyoto framework and Australia’s obligations - overview

CFI and the requirements of the Carbon Credits (Carbon Farming Initiative) Act 2011 and regulations relating to:

CFI scope, eligible activities and the types of carbon credits generated (Kyoto and non-Kyoto Australian Carbon Credit Units)

crediting periods

CFI offset integrity standards

additionality, the positive list and the common practice test

permanence and risk of reversal buffer, Carbon Maintenance Obligations

accounting for leakage

accounting for variability

conservative

international consistency and peer-reviewed

managing negative impacts

negative list

compliance with relevant laws, natural resource management plans

co-benefits

methodology requirements, methodology development and approval, including the role of the Domestic Offsets Integrity Committee

the role of the Clean Energy Regulator (CER)

project proponent requirements

become a Recognised Offsets Entity

creating and using an Australian National Register of Emissions Units account

project requirements

applying for an Eligible Offsets Project

implementing the project in accordance with the applicable approved offsets methodology

writing and submitting offsets reports and arrange audit reports

applying for a certificate of entitlement and receive credits

closing a project

varying a project

withdrawing a project from the CFI

relinquishing carbon credits

scheme oversight, institutions and governance

the Carbon Farming Initiative handbook

guidelines for submitting methodologies

approved methodologies for carbon sequestration and emissions avoidance - overview of approach and requirements

role of different service providers under the CFI, including advisors, project developers, project aggregators, CFI auditors and carbon brokers

circumstances when a financial services license is required to provide advice about carbon farming credits

carbon farming project initiation

project feasibility analysis

project application and approval process

design, planning and implementation processes

profiles of key stakeholder groups

responsibilities under consumer law, workplace health and safety, privacy legislation, codes of conduct

professional ethics

cultural protocols and perspectives of land managers from a range of cultural, social and religious backgrounds

Range Statement

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.

An approved offset methodology includes:

a methodology for which a determination has been made under the Carbon Credits (Carbon Farming Initiative) Act 2011.

Carbon service provider includes:

a person who provides advice about participation in or develops or manages a project under the Australian Government’s Carbon Farming Initiative.