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 value chain for the selected process | 1.1 | Select portion of the value chain for analysis. |
| 1.2 | Identify process steps along the chain. |
| 1.3 | Identify the change which occurs at each step. |
| 1.4 | Define the interactions with the environment at each step. |
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2 | Determine sustainability issues for the process | 2.1 | Identify environmental sensitivities at each step in the value chain. |
| 2.2 | Identify other sustainability issues at each step in the value chain. |
| 2.3 | Short-list sustainability issues which will require action to mitigate or eliminate negative sustainability impacts. |
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3 | Analyse sustainability issues for the process | 3.1 | Determine root cause of each short-listed issue. |
| 3.2 | Develop possible solutions to root causes. |
| 3.3 | Develop alternative mitigation strategies where needed. |
| 3.4 | Estimate resources required for solutions and alternative mitigation strategies. |
| 3.5 | Rank possible solutions strategies by desirability. |
| 3.6 | Produce and present report to stakeholders. |
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 (1) or more processes/product families, 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 sufficient knowledge to interact with relevant personnel and be able to evaluate the impact on sustainability of an entire process/product including knowledge of:
value chain mapping and analysis 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 value chain (and related areas where impact spreads beyond immediate area, e.g. by loss of containment)
root cause analysis and problem solving
mitigation strategies
benefit/cost analyses techniques
methods of dealing with sustainability issues and the benefits arising from each
AS/NZS ISO 14000 Environmental Management Standards (or its authorised replacement or other relevant standard).
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 a process is established and recommendations for mitigating negative sustainability impacts are made 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.