The evidence guide provides advice on assessment and must be read in conjunction with the performance criteria, required knowledge and skills, the range statement and the assessment guidelines for this Training Package.

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

The evidence required to demonstrate competency in this unit must be relevant to and satisfy all of the requirements of the elements and performance criteria of this unit and include demonstration of:

developing professional relationships with stakeholders

identifying reasons for environmentally sustainable work practices

identifying transport and logistics environmentally sustainable work practices

complying with OH&S standards

Context of and specific resources for assessment

Performance is demonstrated consistently over a period of time and in a suitable range of contexts

Resources for assessment include:

a range of relevant exercises, case studies and/or other simulated practical and knowledge assessment, and/or

access to an appropriate range of relevant operational situations in the workplace

In both real and simulated environments, access is required to:

relevant and appropriate materials and equipment, and

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

Method of assessment

As a minimum, assessment of knowledge must be conducted through appropriate written/oral tests

Practical assessment must occur:

through activities in an appropriately simulated environment, and/or

in an appropriate range of situations in the workplace

REQUIRED KNOWLEDGE AND SKILLS

This describes the essential knowledge and skills and their level required for this unit.

Required knowledge:

Environmental issues relating to:

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

workplace/site

Occupational health and safety (OH&S) requirements relating to:

OH&S hierarchy of control

Service requirements for transport and logistics, including:

company requirements and structure

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

cleaning and maintenance of equipment

selection of equipment

operation of equipment

resource efficiency processes

transport and logistics environmental options and best practices

supply chain procedures

other relevant enterprise policies, procedures and protocols

duty of care

Principles, practices and available tools and techniques of sustainability management relevant to the transport and logistics context, such as :

the correct use of equipment according to environmental protection regulations and guidelines

techniques for minimising fuel/materials consumption

Required skills:

Interpersonal skills to:

work in a team environment

Oral communication skills, including:

questioning

listening

liaison

Reading skills to interpret:

work requirements or material safety data sheets (MSDSs)

Self-management skills to:

identify hazard and risks

prioritise learning and duties

Written communication skills for:

recording information

Ability to relate to people from a range of social, cultural and ethnic backgrounds and physical and mental abilities

The range statement relates to the unit of competency as a whole. It allows for different work environments and situations that may affect performance.

Environmental and resource efficiency issues may include:

minimisation of environmental risks and maximisation of opportunities to improve business environmental performance and to promote more efficient production and consumption of natural resources, for example by:

minimisation of pollution, through sound equipment operating techniques

minimisation of waste through effective storage and recycling

efficient energy use, seeking alternative sources of energy

Legislation and national standards may include:

Australian standards

award and enterprise agreements

licensing arrangements

relevant codes of practice

relevant commonwealth, state and territory legislation which affects organisational operation:

environmental issues

industrial relations

OH&S

Industry procedures may include:

carbon training emissions policy

environmental management strategy

lean management techniques

resource recovery

OH&S requirements may include:

understanding of company OH&S guidelines such as:

appropriate personal protective equipment and clothing

Reasons for environmental sustainability action may include:

biodiversity and environmental impacts

greenhouse gas emissions

resource scarcity

non-renewable resource use

pollution:

air

land

hazardous materials

waste

water

Appropriate transport and logistics or warehousing environmentally sustainable work practices may include:

preventing and minimising risks and maximising opportunities such as:

minimise usage of fuel or use alternative forms of energy where appropriate

reducing emissions of greenhouse gases

reducing use of non-renewable resources

improving energy efficiency

increasing use of renewable, recyclable, reusable and recoverable resources