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 | Develop sustainability strategy | 1.1 | Examine existing organisation vision and strategy for impact on sustainability, including any currently identified sustainability goals and objectives. |
| 1.2 | Identify external sustainability best practice. |
| 1.3 | Examine current operations for economic, social and environmental factors relevant to sustainability for the organisation. |
| 1.4 | Liaise with relevant stakeholders. |
| 1.5 | Develop appropriate sustainability vision and goals. |
| 1.6 | Develop sustainability strategy. |
| 1.7 | Obtain required approvals. |
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2 | Examine proposals for sustainability improvement | 2.1 | Communicate sustainability strategy and request improvement proposals. |
| 2.2 | Examine fit of proposals with sustainability strategy. |
| 2.3 | Determine possible synergies between proposals. |
| 2.4 | Have proposals modified to achieve better strategic outcomes, as appropriate. |
| 2.5 | Facilitate the development of integrated implementation plans for selected proposals. |
| 2.6 | Facilitate the provision of resources required for implementation. |
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3 | Facilitate implementation of selected proposals | 3.1 | Ensure appropriate project plans have been developed. |
| 3.2 | Ensure appropriate metrics are identified and will be collected. |
| 3.3 | Facilitate any necessary capability development. |
| 3.4 | Organise for appropriate controls and feedback. |
| 3.5 | Ensure appropriate improvement processes are implemented. |
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4 | Lead periodic review of sustainability improvements | 4.1 | Ensure appropriate data is available. |
| 4.2 | Convene appropriate review process. |
| 4.3 | Validate current strategy. |
| 4.4 | Validate current tactics. |
| 4.5 | Review progress and impacts of current projects. |
| 4.6 | Develop required changes. |
| 4.7 | Facilitate implementation of required changes. |
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5 | Communicate with relevant stakeholders | 5.1 | Identify what communications are required and to whom. |
| 5.2 | Prepare appropriate communications. |
| 5.3 | Communicate as appropriate. |
| 5.4 | 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:
lead the development of sustainability strategy
facilitate the implementation of sustainability improvements
review the progress towards goals and the fit with external forces
communicate strategic intent as appropriate.
Must provide evidence that demonstrates sufficient knowledge to interact with relevant personnel and be able to lead the deployment of sustainable strategy including knowledge of:
process and changes which occur at each step in selected value chain
principles of sustainability
causes of adverse social, economic and ecological impacts and methods of controlling/reducing them
principles of strategy deployment/hoshin kanri
development of vision, mission and strategy
root cause analysis
hierarchy of hazard control and its application to sustainability hazards
sustainability hierarchy
project management principles and the management of multiple related projects
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 the deployment of sustainable strategy is undertaken 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.