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Evidence Guide: ICTSUS7235A - Use ICT to improve sustainability outcomes

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ICTSUS7235A - Use ICT to improve sustainability outcomes

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

Design and manage a sustainability audit

  1. Use an audit tool reflects criteria of benchmark, nature of risks, relevant information and data types, evaluation of performance and legislative requirement
  2. Define the scope, objectives and benchmarks for the audit in consultation with relevant stakeholders
  3. Use an audit tool to reflect criteria of benchmark, nature of risks, relevant information and data types, evaluation of performance and legislative requirement
  4. Document requirements for audit resources, timing, schedule and responsibilities consistent with industry best practice and relevant standards
  5. Ensure collection strategies are objective, systematic and that information and data is valid and reliable
  6. Report outcomes clearly and concisely, including benefits to be achieved by adoption of audit report recommendations
Use an audit tool reflects criteria of benchmark, nature of risks, relevant information and data types, evaluation of performance and legislative requirement

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

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Use an audit tool to reflect criteria of benchmark, nature of risks, relevant information and data types, evaluation of performance and legislative requirement

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

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

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

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Monitor energy consumption and emissions

  1. Analyse requirements of the National Greenhouse and Energy Reporting System (NGERS) and other relevant legislation and industry standards in relation to a range of industries and the needs of specific organisations
  2. Identify links with functional areas and environmental management systems to ensure comprehensive information and data collection
  3. Determine hardware and software required for collecting, collating, analysing and reporting emissions related information and data
  4. Factor requirement for an external audit into the monitoring proposal
  5. Critically evaluate energy consumption and emissions data
  6. Develop improvement strategies based on the review of data
  7. Use industry best practice as a quality benchmark
Analyse requirements of the National Greenhouse and Energy Reporting System (NGERS) and other relevant legislation and industry standards in relation to a range of industries and the needs of specific organisations

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

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

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Factor requirement for an external audit into the monitoring proposal

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Critically evaluate energy consumption and emissions data

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Develop improvement strategies based on the review of data

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Use industry best practice as a quality benchmark

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Develop ICT solutions to improve sustainability outcomes

  1. Research and analyse mitigation and adaptation strategies appropriate for a range of industries
  2. Benchmark and document performance expectations in consultation with relevant stakeholders
  3. Develop and document technical specifications including hardware, software, networking, interface and security requirements
  4. Determine timelines, resources and costs for implementation and ongoing monitoring and maintenance
  5. Analyse the impact of ICT solution in relation to performance benchmarks
  6. Analyse opportunities and develop recommendations to improve sustainability of enterprise products, services and processes
  7. Present report for client sign off
Research and analyse mitigation and adaptation strategies appropriate for a range of industries

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Benchmark and document performance expectations in consultation with relevant stakeholders

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

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

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Analyse the impact of ICT solution in relation to performance benchmarks

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

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Present report for client sign off

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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:

audit and analyse patterns of energy use

develop monitoring and reporting systems that comply with regulatory requirements

develop a workable implementation strategy

formulate solutions using ICT to reduce emissions

develop benchmarks for reviewing and improving performance.

Context of and specific resources for assessment

Assessment must ensure:

relevant reports:

government

Intergovernmental Panel on Climate Change (IPCC)

scientific

conference papers

vendor white papers

resources, tools and networking equipment

suitable hardware and software

suitable bandwidth for internet connections

relevant legislation and regulations

manufacturers' technical specifications

relevant ISO standards.

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:

direct observation of the candidate managing organisation sustainability

review of analyses, plans and reports completed by the candidate

oral or written questioning to assess required knowledge.

Guidance information for assessment

Holistic assessment with other units relevant to the industry sector, workplace and job role is recommended, for example:

ICTSUS7236A Manage improvements in ICT sustainability.

Aboriginal people and other people from a non-English speaking background may have second language issues.

Access must be provided to appropriate learning and assessment support when required.

Assessment processes and techniques must be culturally appropriate, and appropriate to the oral communication skill level, and language and literacy capacity of the candidate and the work being performed.

In all cases where practical assessment is used it will be combined with targeted questioning to assess required knowledge. Questioning techniques should not require language, literacy and numeracy skills beyond those required in this unit of competency.

Where applicable, physical resources should include equipment modified for people with special needs.

Required Skills and Knowledge

Required skills

analytical skills to read and evaluate complex and formal documents such as legislation and technical reports

communication skills to consult with stakeholders and liaise with clients

literacy skills to prepare written reports and other documentation requiring precision of expression and language and structures suited to the intended audience

research skills to analyse and present information

technical skills to:

conduct an ICT sustainability audit

quantify sustainability objectives, targets, achievements and measures

use relevant systems and procedures to aid in the achievement of emissions reduction

Required knowledge

auditing sustainability processes and practices

corporate social responsibility

development processes and practices

hazard identification and control

industry standards

legislation framework underpinning sustainability

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

relevant ISO standards

sustainability from a local, national and international perspective

sustainability including ecological, economic and social issues

technical performance measurement

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.

Stakeholders may include:

clients and customers

Federal Government

local government

management

non-government organisations (NGOs)

shareholders

staff

state government

suppliers.

Audit tool may include:

National Carbon Accounting System Data Viewer

National Carbon Accounting Toolbox.

Collection strategies may include:

electricity billing information

hardware sensor devices.

Legislation may include:

Australian Government White paper

Australian Government Green paper

Carbon Pollution Reduction Scheme (CPRS)

Emissions Trading Scheme (ETS).

Industries may include:

building

electricity

logistics

motor.

Hardware may include:

sensors

wireless sensor networks.

Software may include:

avoiding mass extinctions engine (AMEE)

carbon footprint calculators

logica carbon reporting software

online system for comprehensive activity reporting (OSCAR)

statistical analytic software (SAS) carbon reporting software

sustainability SCO2 (Software CO2).

Best practice information may be found in:

2020 Report

company case studies

vendor white papers.

Mitigation and adaptation strategies may include:

broadband or telepresence

carbon capture and storage (CCS)

geosequestration

household monitoring

monitoring sources of energy that produce CO2

remote workstation solutions

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