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 | Monitor external environment for sustainability related factors | 1.1 | Monitor relevant government legislation and regulation. |
| 1.2 | Monitor relevant government initiatives and programs. |
| 1.3 | Monitor customer expectations. |
| 1.4 | Monitor market trends and competitor actions. |
| 1.5 | Monitor expectations of communities impacted by organisation. |
| 1.6 | Identify factors which are relevant to the organisation. |
| 1.7 | Rank factors by significance. |
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2 | Develop alternative responses to external factors | 2.1 | Agree which factor or factors should be responded to now. |
| 2.2 | Determine minimum response required. |
| 2.3 | Compare impact of factors with organisation’s strategic direction. |
| 2.4 | Develop alternative responses which fit organisations strategic direction. |
| 2.5 | Analyse sustainability impacts for each practical response. |
| 2.6 | Consult relevant stakeholders. |
| 2.7 | Rank possible responses. |
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3 | Communicate with relevant stakeholders | 3.1 | Identify relevant stakeholders. |
| 3.2 | Determine stakeholder information needs and wants. |
| 3.3 | Analyse data which may be appropriate to communicate with stakeholders. |
| 3.4 | Prepare and disseminate information to stakeholders, as appropriate. |
| 3.5 | Negotiate solutions with stakeholders, as required. |
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4 | Prepare response for factor or factors | 4.1 | Agree on response to be progressed now. |
| 4.2 | Prepare business case for response. |
| 4.3 | Agree possible future action for other factors. |
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5 | Communicate required responses | 5.1 | Identify what communications are required and to whom. |
| 5.2 | Prepare appropriate reports and recommendations. |
| 5.3 | Pitch reports and recommendations, as appropriate. |
| 5.4 | Brief appropriate persons as required by determined responses. |
| 5.5 | Finalise appropriate recording. |
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:
recognise relevant external sustainability factors
develop appropriate responses to these external factors
determine which responses proceeds
communicate required responses.
Must provide evidence that demonstrates sufficient knowledge to interact with relevant personnel and be able to identify and respond to external sustainability factors including knowledge of:
process and changes which occur at each step in selected value chain
principles of sustainability
current actual and possible sources of external sustainability factors relevant to the organisation
possible responses for improving sustainability
root cause analysis
hierarchy of hazard control and its application to sustainability hazards
relevant legislation, regulation and protocols, government incentives and other initiatives
risk analysis and its application to sustainability risks.
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 factors that influence an organisation and its environment that relate to sustainability are scanned, identified and responded to, for the benefit of the organisation, 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.