Implement and monitor environmentally sustainable work practices

Formats and tools

Unit Description
Reconstruct the unit from the xml and display it as an HTML page.
Assessment Tool
an assessor resource that builds a framework for writing an assessment tool
Assessment Template
generate a spreadsheet for marking this unit in a classroom environment. Put student names in the top row and check them off as they demonstrate competenece for each of the unit's elements and performance criteria.
Assessment Matrix
a slightly different format than the assessment template. A spreadsheet with unit names, elements and performance criteria in separate columns. Put assessment names in column headings to track which performance criteria each one covers. Good for ensuring that you've covered every one of the performance criteria with your assessment instrument (all assessement tools together).
Wiki Markup
mark up the unit in a wiki markup codes, ready to copy and paste into a wiki page. The output will work in most wikis but is designed to work particularly well as a Wikiversity learning project.
Evidence Guide
create an evidence guide for workplace assessment and RPL applicants
Competency Mapping Template
Unit of Competency Mapping – Information for Teachers/Assessors – Information for Learners. A template for developing assessments for a unit, which will help you to create valid, fair and reliable assessments for the unit, ready to give to trainers and students
Observation Checklist
create an observation checklist for workplace assessment and RPL applicants. This is similar to the evidence guide above, but a little shorter and friendlier on your printer. You will also need to create a seperate Assessor Marking Guide for guidelines on gathering evidence and a list of key points for each activity observed using the unit's range statement, required skills and evidence required (see the unit's html page for details)

Self Assessment Survey
A form for students to assess thier current skill levels against each of the unit's performance criteria. Cut and paste into a web document or print and distribute in hard copy.
Moodle Outcomes
Create a csv file of the unit's performance criteria to import into a moodle course as outcomes, ready to associate with each of your assignments. Here's a quick 'how to' for importing these into moodle 2.x
Registered Training Organisations
Trying to find someone to train or assess you? This link lists all the RTOs that are currently registered to deliver CPCSUS4001A, 'Implement and monitor environmentally sustainable work practices'.
Google Links
links to google searches, with filtering in place to maximise the usefulness of the returned results
Books
Reference books for 'Implement and monitor environmentally sustainable work practices' on fishpond.com.au. This online store has a huge range of books, pretty reasonable prices, free delivery in Australia *and* they give a small commission to ntisthis.com for every purchase, so go nuts :)


Elements and Performance Criteria

ELEMENT

PERFORMANCE CRITERIA

1. Investigate current practices in relation to resource usage.

1.1. Environmental regulations applying to the organisation are identified.

1.2. Procedures for ensuring compliance with environmental regulations are assessed.

1.3. Information on environmental and resource efficiency systems and procedures are collected, and where appropriate, provided to stakeholders, key personnel and specialists.

1.4. Current resource usage is measured and documented by members of the work group.

1.5. Current purchasing strategies are analysed and documented.

1.6. Current work processes and products are analysed to access information and data and to assist in identifying areas for improvement.

2. Set targets for improvement.

2.1. Input is sought from stakeholders, key personnel and specialists and shared with them as appropriate.

2.2. External sources of information and data are accessed as required.

2.3. Alternative solutions to work site environmental issues are evaluated.

2.4. Efficiency targets are set.

3. Implement performance improvement strategies.

3.1. Techniques and tools are sourced to assist in achieving targets.

3.2. Continuous improvement strategies are applied to work site, including ideas and possible solutions to communicate to stakeholders, key personnel and specialists.

3.3. Environmental and resource efficiency improvement plans for work site and clients are integrated with other operational activities and implemented.

3.4. Suggestions and ideas about environmental and resource efficiency management are sought from stakeholders, key personnel and specialists and shared with them to act on as appropriate.

3.5. Costing strategies are implemented to fully value environmental assets and are shared with stakeholders, key personnel and specialists as necessary.

4. Monitor performance.

4.1. Outcomes are documented and reports on targets are communicated to key personnel and stakeholders.

4.2. Strategies are evaluated.

4.3. New targets are set and new tools and strategies investigated and applied.

4.4. Successful strategies are promoted and, where possible, participants rewarded.


Qualifications and Skillsets

CPCSUS4001A appears in the following qualifications:

  • CPC40308 - Certificate IV in Building and Construction (Estimating)
  • CPC40708 - Certificate IV in Building and Construction (Trade Contracting)
  • CPC40808 - Certificate IV in Swimming Pool and Spa Building
  • CPC40408 - Certificate IV in Building and Construction (Sales)
  • CPC40208 - Certificate IV in Building and Construction (Contract Administration)
  • CPC40508 - Certificate IV in Building and Construction (Site Management)
  • CPC40611 - Certificate IV in Building and Construction (Specialist Trades)
  • CPC40110 - Certificate IV in Building and Construction (Building)
  • CPC40911 - Certificate IV in Plumbing and Services
  • CPC40308 - Certificate IV in Building and Construction (Estimating)
  • CPC40708 - Certificate IV in Building and Construction (Trade Contracting)
  • CPC40808 - Certificate IV in Swimming Pool and Spa Building
  • CPC40408 - Certificate IV in Building and Construction (Sales)
  • CPC40912 - Certificate IV in Plumbing and Service
  • CPC40208 - Certificate IV in Building and Construction (Contract Administration)
  • CPC40508 - Certificate IV in Building and Construction (Site Management)
  • CPC40611 - Certificate IV in Building and Construction (Specialist Trades)
  • CPC40110 - Certificate IV in Building and Construction (Building)
  • CPC40911 - Certificate IV in Plumbing and Services
  • FPI40310 - Certificate IV in Timber Truss and Frame Manufacture
  • FPI40410 - Certificate IV in Timber Truss and Frame Design
  • FPI40411 - Certificate IV in Timber Truss and Frame Design
  • FPI40311 - Certificate IV in Timber Truss and Frame Manufacture
  • ICT40713 - Certificate IV in Telecommunications Network Design
  • FWP40316 - Certificate IV in Timber Truss and Frame Manufacture
  • FWP40416 - Certificate IV in Timber Truss and Frame Design