List the assessment methods to be used and the context and resources required for assessment. Copy and paste the relevant sections from the evidence guide below and then re-write these in plain English.
Elements describe the essential outcomes. | Performance criteria describe the performance needed to demonstrate achievement of the element. |
1 | Evaluate the work or process area | 1.1 | Identify the boundaries of the process or work area to be evaluated. |
| 1.2 | Identify all process steps within this area. |
| 1.3 | Identify the change which occurs at each step. |
| 1.4 | Define sustainability interactions at each step. |
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2 | Determine sustainability issues for the work or process area | 2.1 | Identify sustainability goals of enterprise as they relate to the process or work area. |
| 2.2 | Identify environmental sensitivities at each step in the process or work area. |
| 2.3 | Identify other sustainability issues at each step in the selected portion of the value chain. |
| 2.4 | Short-list high priority sustainability issues. |
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3 | Analyse sustainability issues for the work or process area | 3.1 | Determine root cause of each short-listed sustainability issue. |
| 3.2 | Determine possible solutions to root causes. |
| 3.3 | Estimate resources required for solutions and alternative mitigation strategies. |
| 3.4 | Rank possible solutions strategies by desirability. |
| 3.5 | Recommend preferred solutions in accordance with organisational procedures and protocols. |
relevant to and satisfy the requirements of the elements and performance criteria and include the ability, for one or more work or process areas, to:
identify steps in the process and portion of manufacturing value chain
determine ecological and sustainability impacts of processes
determine root causes of impacts
evaluate solution and mitigation strategies.
Must provide evidence that demonstrates knowledge relevant to their job role sufficient to fulfil their job role independently, including:
process mapping with regard to sustainability
process and changes which occur within the process
environmental impacts of materials and energy used/emitted
environmental sensitivities of all areas impacted by the work/process area (and related areas where impact spreads beyond immediate area, e.g. by loss of containment)
root cause analysis and problem solving
mitigation strategies as relevant to work/process area
simple benefit/cost analyses techniques
sustainability issues relevant to the work/process area
standards and regulations relevant to work/process area.
The unit should be assessed holistically and the judgement of competence shall be based on a holistic assessment of the evidence.
The collection of performance evidence is best done from a report and/or folio of evidence drawn from:
a single project which provides sufficient evidence of the requirements of all the elements and performance criteria
multiple smaller projects which together provide sufficient evidence of the requirements of all the elements and performance criteria.
A third party report, or similar, may be needed to testify to the work done by the individual, particularly when the project has been done as part of a project team.
Assessment should use a real project where the overall sustainability impact of processes undertaken in a work area is established and recommendations for mitigating negative sustainability impacts are made in an operational workplace.
Knowledge evidence may be collected concurrently with performance evidence or through an independent process such as workbooks, written assessments or interviews (provided a record is kept).
Assessment processes and techniques must be appropriate to the language, literacy and numeracy requirements of the work being performed and the needs of the candidate.
Conditions for assessment must include access to all tools, equipment, materials and documentation required including relevant workplace procedures, product and manufacturing specifications associated with this unit.
Foundation skills are integral to competent performance of the unit and should not be assessed separately.
Assessors must satisfy the assessor competency requirements that are in place at the time of the assessment as set by the VET regulator.
The assessor must demonstrate both technical competency and currency.
Technical competence can be demonstrated through:
relevant VET or other qualification/Statement of Attainment AND/OR
relevant workplace experience
Currency can be demonstrated through:
performing the competency being assessed as part of current employment OR
having consulted with an organisation providing relevant environmental monitoring, management or technology services about performing the competency being assessed within the last twelve months.