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 | Identify all sources and uses of materials in process | 1.1 | Identify all sources of materials external to the site. |
| 1.2 | Identify all sources of materials within the site, where appropriate. |
| 1.3 | Identify all uses of materials by the process overall. |
| 1.4 | Identify all uses of materials by each process unit. |
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2 | Calculate theoretical use of the materials | 2.1 | Calculate theoretical net consumption of material for each process unit. |
| 2.2 | Calculate overall material balance for process/site. |
| 2.3 | Evaluate the need for material consumption by process and units within the process compared to alternative processes/units. |
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3 | Measure actual use of materials | 3.1 | Determine actual net material consumption for overall process/site. |
| 3.2 | Determine actual net material consumption for each process unit. |
| 3.3 | Calculate difference between theoretical and actual material consumption by unit and overall. |
| 3.4 | Identify actual emissions by each process unit. |
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4 | Develop strategies for reducing emissions | 4.1 | Rank units by difference between theoretical and actual material consumption. |
| 4.2 | Rank units by actual material consumption. |
| 4.3 | Develop strategies to reduce material consumption. |
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5 | Prepare a recommendation for an emissions reduction strategy | 5.1 | Consult with key stakeholders. |
| 5.2 | Identify strategies required to meet regulatory or similar requirements. |
| 5.3 | Rank strategies by benefit/cost ratio. |
| 5.4 | Short-list preferred emission reduction strategies. |
| 5.5 | Prepare recommendation for reducing emissions. |
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, for one or more products/processes or part/all of the value chain, to:
define appropriate boundaries for the sustainability emissions audit
conduct material balance analyses for a site or value chain
identify high emissions units/areas
undertake benefit/cost ratio analyses
ensure improvement strategies proposed reflect stakeholder needs and regulatory environment.
Must provide evidence that demonstrates sufficient knowledge to interact with relevant personnel and be able to conduct an audit of emissions including knowledge of:
nature of emissions
material balancing techniques for process and process steps (sometimes known as mass balancing)
methods of measuring actual process amount/flows
emission reduction strategies and methods along with costs, effectiveness and alternative disposal strategies caused
cost-benefit analysis
relevant legislation, regulations and protocols.
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 an audit of emissions is conducted 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.