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Evidence Guide: LMFFDT4004A - Assess environmental impact of a design

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LMFFDT4004A - Assess environmental impact of a design

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

Assess raw sources of material

  1. Applicable OHS, legislative and organisational requirements relevant to assessing the environmental impact of a design are verified and complied with
  2. Design brief is reviewed, confirmed and clarified with appropriate personnel
  3. Communication with others to complete assessment is established and maintained
  4. Materials are assessed from their source taking account of where they derived from, their processing techniques and energy used to obtain them
  5. Materials are assessed for their ecological and environmental impact
  6. Materials are assessed for their availability and sustainability
Applicable OHS, legislative and organisational requirements relevant to assessing the environmental impact of a design are verified and complied with

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Design brief is reviewed, confirmed and clarified with appropriate personnel

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Communication with others to complete assessment is established and maintained

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Materials are assessed from their source taking account of where they derived from, their processing techniques and energy used to obtain them

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Materials are assessed for their ecological and environmental impact

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Materials are assessed for their availability and sustainability

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Assess the environmental impact of the design

  1. User needs and desires are assessed and documented
  2. Material choice and use as stated in the specifications is audited and assessed
  3. Product lifecycle analysis is evaluated and longevity determined
  4. Intended manufacturing processes including assembly and finishing are assessed for their impact on the environment
  5. Final documentation outlining the full analysis of the designs impact on the environment is compiled and produced as a report
User needs and desires are assessed and documented

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Material choice and use as stated in the specifications is audited and assessed

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Product lifecycle analysis is evaluated and longevity determined

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Intended manufacturing processes including assembly and finishing are assessed for their impact on the environment

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Final documentation outlining the full analysis of the designs impact on the environment is compiled and produced as a report

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Assess the manufacturing process

  1. Production timeline is assessed and energy use measured
  2. Supply of raw materials for production is analysed and wastage estimated
  3. Manufacturing process is assessed for equipment and assembly method energy usage and waste
  4. Component production is analysed to measure energy use and waste
  5. Finishing requirements are assessed for toxic waste levels and energy usage
  6. Packaging, despatch and transport arrangements are analysed to measure energy usage
  7. Final documentation outlining the full analysis of the manufacturing impact on the environment is compiled and produced as a report
Production timeline is assessed and energy use measured

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Supply of raw materials for production is analysed and wastage estimated

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Manufacturing process is assessed for equipment and assembly method energy usage and waste

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Component production is analysed to measure energy use and waste

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Finishing requirements are assessed for toxic waste levels and energy usage

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Packaging, despatch and transport arrangements are analysed to measure energy usage

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Final documentation outlining the full analysis of the manufacturing impact on the environment is compiled and produced as a report

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Assess product potential for recycling

  1. Ability for all components of product to be recycled are assessed
  2. Non-recyclable components are identified and potential alternatives determined
  3. Impact of non-recyclable components on environment is assessed
  4. Recycling potential of the product is reported in documentation
Ability for all components of product to be recycled are assessed

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Non-recyclable components are identified and potential alternatives determined

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Impact of non-recyclable components on environment is assessed

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Recycling potential of the product is reported in documentation

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Assessed

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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, the Range Statement and the Assessment Guidelines for the relevant Training Package.

Overview of assessment

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

Effectively assess the environmental impact of a design from its raw source through manufacture to its end use and disposal and recording of the impact study outcomes

Effectively measure the impact of design upon the environment

Effectively produce a report on the impact study outcomes of a product

Comply with legislation, regulations, standards, codes of practice and established safe practices and procedures for assessing the environmental impact of a design

Communicate effectively and work safely with others in the work area

Context of, and specific resources for assessment

The application of competency is to be assessed in the workplace or simulated workplace

Assessment is to occur under standard and authorised work practices, safety requirements and environmental constraints

Assessment of essential underpinning knowledge, other than confirmatory questions, will usually be conducted in an off-site context

Assessment is to comply with relevant regulatory or Australian Standards requirements

The following resources should be made available:

workplace location or simulated workplace

materials and equipment relevant to assessing the environmental impact of a design

specifications and work instructions

Method of assessment

Assessment must satisfy the endorsed assessment guidelines of the Furnishing Industry Training Package

Assessment methods must confirm consistency and accuracy of performance (over time and in a range of workplace relevant contexts) together with application of underpinning knowledge

Assessment methods must be by direct observation of tasks and include questioning on underpinning knowledge to ensure its correct interpretation and application

Assessment may be applied under project related conditions (real or simulated) and require evidence of process

Assessment must confirm a reasonable inference that competency is able not only to be satisfied under the particular circumstance, but is able to be transferred to other circumstances

Assessment may be in conjunction with assessment of other units of competency

Guidance information for assessment

Required Skills and Knowledge

Required skills

collect, organise and understand information related to environmental impact of materials, processes and products

communicate ideas, information and research findings

prepare evaluation documentation

apply analysis techniques to determine environmental issues

recognise and respond to circumstances outside instructions or personal competence

plan activities covering the choice of evaluation method, the preparation and layout of the information

plan assessment within given task parameters

accept responsibility for given tasks

set, monitor and satisfy personal work goals

satisfy the competency requirements for the job

maintain current knowledge of materials and processes used in product production

maintain current knowledge of environmental standards

seek learning opportunities

use the workplace technology related to electronic communication and documenting and presenting information.

Required knowledge

State or Territory OHS legislation, regulations, standards and codes of practice relevant to assessing the environmental impact of a design

organisational and site standards, requirements, policies and procedures for assessing the environmental impact of a design

elements and principles of design

ergonomics and aesthetic values

types of tools and equipment and procedures for their safe use, operation and maintenance

characteristics of materials, products, sources and defects

energy consumption

forest management and sustainability

green house emissions

resource utilisation

waste and waste management

computer programs

product assembly techniques and equipment capabilities

sketching and drawing

procedures for the recording, reporting and maintenance of workplace records and information

appropriate mathematical procedures for estimation and measurement

environmental protection requirements

established communication channels and protocols

problem identification and resolution.

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 in the Performance Criteria is detailed below. Add any 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.

OHS requirements

are to be in accordance with Commonwealth, State or Territory legislation and regulations, organisational safety policies and procedures

requirements may include but not be limited to the use of personal protective equipment and clothing, fire fighting equipment, First Aid equipment, hazard and risk control and elimination of hazardous materials and substances, manual handling including lifting and carrying

Legislative requirements

are to be in accordance with applicable legislation from all levels of government that affect organisational operation

requirements may include but not be limited to award and enterprise agreements, industrial relations, Australian Standards, confidentiality and privacy, OHS, the environment, equal opportunity, anti-discrimination, relevant industry codes of practice, duty of care and heritage

Organisational requirements

may include but not be limited to legal, organisational and site guidelines, policies and procedures relating to own role and responsibility, quality assurance, procedural manuals, quality and continuous improvement processes and standards, OHS, emergency and evacuation, ethical standards, recording and reporting, access and equity principles and practices, equipment use, maintenance and storage, environmental management (waste disposal, recycling and re-use guidelines)

Design brief

is to include the aims, objectives, milestones for the design project, the point of reference for everyone, elements and principles of design and may include organisational or personal profiles, aims, target audience, budget, timeline, consultation requirements, colour requirements, image requirements and function

Appropriate personnel

may include but not be limited to trainers, supervisors, suppliers, clients, colleagues and managers

Communication

may include verbal and non-verbal language, constructive feedback, active listening, questioning to clarify and confirm understanding, use of positive, confident and cooperative language, use of language and concepts appropriate to individual social and cultural differences, control of tone of voice and body language

Material

may include but not be limited to native timber (native and imported), man-made timber products, plastic, metal, alloys, stones, glass, textiles, fibreglass, foam, cardboard, paper products or any other manipulable substance

Sources

may include but not be limited to the origin of the raw material including, the type and location wood was derived from, how and where it was processed, graph impact growth and available seasoning lead time, the mining source of metal or alloys and how these were processed, the formulas for the composition of plastics, the origin of textiles and how these were milled

Energy

is to include the measure of energy output in correlation to the cost to the environment in terms of electricity, gas or fossil fuel usage

Ecological and environmental impact

are to include but not be limited to how the use of raw materials effects the ecology and environment and how its continued use will affect the area it has been sourced from, energy consumption in achieving the material, green house gases created, waste levels, resource utilisation and transport effects. Similarly what impact will be felt by reducing or stopping material from the source

Sustainability

is to include the amount of resource widely available based on demand and its capacity to renew or be renewed.

Documentation

may include but not be limited to working notes, hand written records, typed information and reports

Product lifecycle

is the evolution of a product from its raw source, through its inception, development, manufacture, completion and time as a completed product until potential renewal

Manufacturing process

may include but not be limited to the methods by which the product will be produced, these steps usually entail working from working drawings and specifications, producing components utilising machine operations, assembly of the components and finishing techniques

Assembly methods

may include but not be limited to nailing, gluing, screwing, welding, pressing, sewing, bonding, jointing or connecting various materials

Finishing

may include but not be limited to paints, waxes, lacquers, stains, pigments, oils and plastic coatings

Wastage

may include wasting of valuable raw materials, wastage of energy to obtain the raw materials, wastage during the manufacturing process and how waste is or isn't managed after it is produced

Equipment

may include but not be limited to hand tools, static machinery, portable power tools and computer numerically controlled equipment

is to include procedures for lock out protecting operators and co-workers from accidental injury by isolating the machine from the power source

Components

may include but not be limited to the parts which make up the whole of a product. Each component is often requires some level of machining to result in the desire part

Packaging and despatch

may include but not be limited to wrapping in fabric, plastic wrapping, shrink wrapping, boxing, foam shells and despatch by mobile means

Transport

may include movement by truck, trailer, train, plane or ship