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 | Determine current sustainability status of the organisation | 1.1 | Determine main organisational motivations and drivers for improved sustainability. |
| 1.2 | Determine current regulatory environment. |
| 1.3 | Determine current availability of data required for sustainability indicators. |
| 1.4 | Arrange for sustainability related audits if required. |
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2 | Identify priority areas for improvement | 2.1 | Identify strategic goals of the organisation and how these are impacted by sustainability. |
| 2.2 | Determine suggestions for major improvement. |
| 2.3 | Rank suggestions. |
| 2.4 | Short-list improvements to be progressed. |
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3 | Establish an appropriate project team | 3.1 | Arrange for a team leader to be allocated for each short-listed suggestion. |
| 3.2 | Ensure an appropriate project team is established for each suggestion. |
| 3.3 | Define expected outcomes and performance indicators for each suggestion. |
| 3.4 | Ensure appropriate project plans are developed. |
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4 | Design potential improvement | 4.1 | Arrange for project designs to be developed. |
| 4.2 | Ensure appropriate evaluation is undertaken of each project. |
| 4.3 | Select suggestions to be implemented. |
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5 | Develop strategic plan | 5.1 | Identify implications of strategic sustainability plan for the organisation. |
| 5.2 | Estimate implementation timelines. |
| 5.3 | Identify strategic approvals for implementation. |
| 5.4 | Identify required documentation. |
| 5.5 | Draft plan to guide proposal to sanction. |
Evidence required to demonstrate competence in this unit must be relevant to and satisfy the requirements of the elements and performance criteria and include the ability, across an organisation or department/section, to:
determine sustainability drivers of an organisation and its value chain
determine sustainability improvement options and rank by benefit/cost
develop sustainability project plans, including key performance indicators and timelines
integrate sustainability improvement plans with other goals and strategic directions of the organisation.
Must provide evidence that demonstrates sufficient knowledge to interact with relevant personnel and be able to take a strategic approach to sustainability including knowledge of:
strategic directions of the organisation
common strategic planning tools, such as SWOT analysis
methods of identifying possible sustainability improvements
cost-benefit determination processes
project planning and monitoring methods and principles
project, product and process design principles
evaluation methods
planning principles
AS/NZS ISO 14001 Environmental Management Standards (or its authorised replacement or other relevant standard)
relevant codes, schemes and legislation/regulation.
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 plans to transition an organisation to sustainability and/or to improve the sustainability of an organisation are developed for 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.