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 | Define/review the scope of metrics for social sustainability | 1.1 | Identify the organisation’s values, strategies and goals in social sustainability to define the purpose of monitoring social sustainability issues. |
| 1.2 | Consult with stakeholders to identify the social sustainability issues, impacts or sensitivities to be monitored. |
| 1.3 | Consult with stakeholders to identify the social sustainability goals to be quantified. |
| 1.4 | Identify relevant legislative/regulatory requirements. |
| 1.5 | Determine reporting requirements. |
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2 | Identify and evaluate options for quantifying the priority aspects of social sustainability | 2.1 | Source statistical assistance/advice if required. |
| 2.2 | Identify how existing approaches to quantifying social sustainability can be applied/adapted to be relevant to the goals. |
| 2.3 | Determine options for quantitative proxies and/or indicators relevant to the goals. |
| 2.4 | Evaluate options against the purpose and goals and select appropriate metrics. |
| 2.5 | Identify the benefits and limitations of the selected proxies and/or indicators for the goals and purpose. |
| 2.6 | Ensure adequate resources are available to implement the system. |
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3 | Implement/review the metrics system | 3.1 | Establish/review methods for data collection and analysis to fit the selected metrics. |
| 3.2 | Set parameters for implementing the selected metrics. |
| 3.3 | Provide tools and procedures for data collection and documentation. |
| 3.4 | Allocate tasks and responsibilities for data collection and analysis. |
| 3.5 | Identify the need for competency development to implement the system and take action. |
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4 | Review social sustainability data | 4.1 | Collate baseline and follow up data. |
| 4.2 | Review the data against the purpose and goals. |
| 4.3 | Identify the implications for social sustainability activities taking into account the limitations of the metrics used. |
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5 | Apply continuous improvement to the metrics system | 5.1 | Review the effectiveness of the metrics system in relation to the purpose and goals. |
| 5.2 | Identify current industry practices in metrics for social sustainability. |
| 5.3 | Engage stakeholders in providing feedback on the metrics system and identifying improvements. |
| 5.4 | Evaluate opportunities for improving the metrics system and recommend improvements. |
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6 | Communicate to support the metrics system | 6.1 | Identify stakeholders and their information needs. |
| 6.2 | Provide information targeted to stakeholder needs to support the development and implementation of the metrics system. |
| 6.3 | Record and report on the implications for social sustainability and the limitations of the metrics used. |
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 section/department, to:
establish/review processes for quantifying social sustainability to meet organisational goals
consult with and provide information to stakeholders to facilitate development and implementation of the metrics system
collect and interpret quantitative data on social sustainability
apply continuous improvement processes.
Must provide evidence that demonstrates sufficient knowledge to interact with relevant personnel and be able to establish/review metrics for social sustainability including knowledge of:
social sustainability issues
legislative/regulatory requirements that have social sustainability implications
voluntary codes and standards that have social sustainability implications
current industry practices, approaches, metrics and indicators that relate to social sustainability, such as social return on investment, social license to operate, corporate social responsibility, human capital and shared value
methods of quantification and quantitative estimating
the limitations of using proxies/indicators and estimations to quantify social sustainability
methods and tools for collecting social sustainability data.
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 aspects of social sustainability are to being measured and quantified 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.