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Evidence Guide: AHCCFI502A - Assess the feasibility of a Carbon Farming Initiative project

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AHCCFI502A - Assess the feasibility of a Carbon Farming Initiative project

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

Identify the rights of the project proponent and the stakeholder

  1. The right of the project proponent to undertake the project on the proposed land is determined
  2. The rights to the land, project boundaries and if appropriate the applicable carbon sequestration right are determined, with legal advice sought where required
  3. All interest holders in the land are identified and their likely agreement to the project determined
  4. The ownership of carbon sequestration rights, if relevant, is determined
The right of the project proponent to undertake the project on the proposed land is determined

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The rights to the land, project boundaries and if appropriate the applicable carbon sequestration right are determined, with legal advice sought where required

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All interest holders in the land are identified and their likely agreement to the project determined

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The ownership of carbon sequestration rights, if relevant, is determined

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Identify the project and its eligibility

  1. The nature and scope of the project is confirmed
  2. Approved CFI methodologies are assessed to determine if one is applicable to the project
  3. Any negative impacts of the project are determined and checked against the CFI negative list
  4. Whether the project, or any part of it, is required by law is determined
  5. How the project is in accordance with relevant regional Natural Resource Management plans is determined
  6. The project is checked for compliance with an approved offset methodology
The nature and scope of the project is confirmed

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Approved CFI methodologies are assessed to determine if one is applicable to the project

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Any negative impacts of the project are determined and checked against the CFI negative list

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Whether the project, or any part of it, is required by law is determined

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How the project is in accordance with relevant regional Natural Resource Management plans is determined

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The project is checked for compliance with an approved offset methodology

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Identify the contractual arrangements for the project

  1. Contract parties are identified
  2. The responsibilities of owning and managing a CFI project are identified
  3. The managerial and governance structure of the project is determined and roles of the parties are clarified
  4. Responsibilities and obligations of the parties under relevant carbon farming legislation are identified
  5. Financial relationships between the parties are identified, including for transfer of carbon rights if relevant
Contract parties are identified

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The responsibilities of owning and managing a CFI project are identified

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The managerial and governance structure of the project is determined and roles of the parties are clarified

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Responsibilities and obligations of the parties under relevant carbon farming legislation are identified

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Financial relationships between the parties are identified, including for transfer of carbon rights if relevant

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Analyse the project

  1. Specialist technical advice is sought as required
  2. Operational capabilities to successfully implement the project are assessed
  3. Means of calculating the baseline and project emissions in accordance with the relevant methodology are established
  4. Frequency of data collection, monitoring, ratification and verification requirements are determined
  5. The impact of differing crediting and reporting periods on project feasibility is assessed
  6. Approvals and restrictions associated with project implementation are determined
  7. Timelines for the application, development, approval and implementation of the project are estimated
  8. Potential risks in the project cycle and mitigation strategies are identified and responsibility assigned between parties involved in the project
  9. Analysis of stakeholders and their expectations is undertaken.
  10. The scope for project design, planning and implementation is defined
Specialist technical advice is sought as required

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Operational capabilities to successfully implement the project are assessed

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Means of calculating the baseline and project emissions in accordance with the relevant methodology are established

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Frequency of data collection, monitoring, ratification and verification requirements are determined

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The impact of differing crediting and reporting periods on project feasibility is assessed

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Approvals and restrictions associated with project implementation are determined

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Timelines for the application, development, approval and implementation of the project are estimated

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Potential risks in the project cycle and mitigation strategies are identified and responsibility assigned between parties involved in the project

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Analysis of stakeholders and their expectations is undertaken.

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The scope for project design, planning and implementation is defined

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Evaluate project viability

  1. The distinction between administrative advice on CFI projects and advice about carbon credits that requires holding a financial services license is stated
  2. The impact of project location on the type of carbon credits generated, where relevant, is ascertained
  3. Funding requirements for the application, development and implementation of the project are calculated
  4. The potential abatement and short and long term returns are identified
  5. Capacity to complete project activities within timeframes is assessed
  6. Issues that impact on project business viability, including methods of valuing carbon credits, are assessed
  7. A business viability case for the project identifying the source and cost of project capital, long term project costs and revenue and non-carbon economic benefits of the project is developed
  8. Project feasibility is determined and advised in a written report to project proponent
The distinction between administrative advice on CFI projects and advice about carbon credits that requires holding a financial services license is stated

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The impact of project location on the type of carbon credits generated, where relevant, is ascertained

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Funding requirements for the application, development and implementation of the project are calculated

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The potential abatement and short and long term returns are identified

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Capacity to complete project activities within timeframes is assessed

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Issues that impact on project business viability, including methods of valuing carbon credits, are assessed

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A business viability case for the project identifying the source and cost of project capital, long term project costs and revenue and non-carbon economic benefits of the project is developed

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Project feasibility is determined and advised in a written report to project proponent

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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:

undertake background and preparatory work for a feasibility assessment

assess the feasibility of a CFI project for clients and land managers

develop a business viability case for a CFI project

Context of and specific resources for assessment

Assessment must be undertaken in the context of at least one approved sequestration methodology and one approved emissions avoidance methodology under the Carbon Farming Initiative.

Assessment resources must be developed to determine the candidate’s depth and breadth of knowledge of carbon farming project feasibility as well as their ability to evaluate a project’s feasibility.

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

administration and management skills to:

manage documents

manage time, including planning and prioritising work

coordinate work across a range of disciplines

communication skills to:

liaise with others, share information, seek advice and guidance

determine and confirm client requirements, using questioning and active listening as required

liaise with others, share information, listen and understand

language, literacy and numeracy skills to:

read and interpret documentation from a variety of sources

access, interpret and manage complex information

use internet to research information

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

complete documentation accurately

estimate costs

interpret and apply complex information, including legislation, regulations, and codes and standards

interpersonal skills to:

establish rapport with clients

liaise with other team members and specialists

relate to people from diverse backgrounds and people with diverse abilities

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

establish networks with relevant technical experts

research and evaluative skills to:

apply outcomes of research

access, interpret and manage complex information

Required knowledge

Knowledge of:

the Carbon Credits (Carbon Farming Initiative) Act 2011 and regulations, particularly provisions that impact on the ability to undertake the project and the cost and benefits of doing so, including:

eligible projects

land tenure requirements, including for freehold, leasehold and native title

carbon sequestration rights requirements

project requirements

participant requirements e.g. Recognised Offset Entity

reporting and auditing requirements

crediting (e.g. obtaining credits, and monitoring and enforcement)

details of relevant CFI methodologies that impact on the cost and benefits of undertaking a project including requirements for:

project eligibility

capital works and machinery

inputs including labour and resources

project establishment

ongoing maintenance, data collection, monitoring and reporting

calculation of baselines and project abatement

productivity or other benefits of undertaking a project in accordance with the relevant CFI methodologies and their monetary value

carbon farming project initiation and development:

project feasibility analysis

project application and approval process

administration and reporting requirements for the project

design, planning and implementation processes

the CFI negative list

the types of relevant requirements of regional Natural Resource Management Plans and how to assess them

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

legal and regulatory requirements relevant to the type of project, for example necessary permits and their costs

project design and implementation

risk management

principles of cost/benefit analysis

possible terms and conditions under a purchase and sales agreement including:

possible pricing mechanisms such as payment on delivery, spot, forward, upfront payment options, floor price, cap, fixed price, variable price

each contract party's obligations and responsibilities

delivery schedules

event of default

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

Contract parties include:

land managers

leaseholders

project developers

aggregators

others

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