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 sustainability information or advice requirements | 1.1 | Determine need for sustainability information dissemination. |
| 1.2 | Assess type and level of information required to be communicated. |
| 1.3 | Determine if information release is covered by special provisions. |
| 1.4 | Determine timing and distribution requirements for communication of information. |
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2 | Provide sustainability related information | 2.1 | Acquire or produce required information in an appropriate format. |
| 2.2 | Ensure documentation is accurate and information sources are suitable for ongoing reference. |
| 2.3 | Ensure information covers options for improving sustainability. |
| 2.4 | Provide relevant information through meetings or use of appropriate media. |
| 2.5 | Provide an opportunity for representatives to confirm understanding and seek clarification. |
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3 | Provide clarification on sustainability issues | 3.1 | Determine if assistance/advice is required from a specialist. |
| 3.2 | Undertake an inspection of site or equipment to clarify concern or issue if required. |
| 3.3 | Assist organisation or community representatives to interpret sustainability information. |
| 3.4 | Assist representatives to develop and implement sustainability improvement strategies. |
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 two or more groups and/or occasions, to:
conduct consultations with stakeholders who need sustainability information
match sustainability information need with commercial and regulatory requirements
present information at different levels of complexity and in different formats
analyse documentation for sustainability implications and information.
Must provide evidence that demonstrates sufficient knowledge to interact with relevant personnel and be able to explain and provide advice on sustainability issues and processes including knowledge of:
basic sustainability principles
value chain concepts
significant sustainability issues, including climate change, carbon pollution, waste generation and control
principles of energy and water conservation
precautionary principle
sustainability and environmental legal context
principles of biological and ecological diversity
methods of interpreting and presenting data
sources of relevant data and information in own organisation and from public sources
AS/NZS ISO 14001 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 representatives of the organisation, members of the organisation’s value chain, or community representatives are informed and educated about sustainability issues 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.