Required skills

analytical skills to

compare and evaluate effective technical solutions involving integration of sustainability

interpret technical specifications and related sustainability documentation

communication skills to

adjust communication to suit different audiences

liaise with customers to outline sustainability strategy benefits and how they can be incorporated into the project within specified timeframes

negotiate approvals and contract arrangements with suppliers and contractors

respond effectively to diversity

to consult on and validate policy

work as a member of a team

literacy skills to

document technical requirements and procedures

evaluate complex and formal documents such as policy and legislation

prepare written reports requiring precise expression language and structures suited to the intended audience

numeracy skills to

analyse and confirm capacity requirements

calculate budget requirements and limitations

determine workforce requirements

estimate CO emissions

organisational skills to arrange relevant documentation and approvals

planning and organisational skills to

set out project requirements and priorities

make site access and equipment delivery arrangements

problem solving skills to account for unexpected variations to requirements and to effectively manage different points of view and dissenting stakeholders

research skills to

research and present information

gain and maintain relevant and current technical product knowledge

technical skills to integrate sustainability into a technical project

Required knowledge

best practice approaches relevant to own work area

environmental or sustainability legislation regulations and codes of practice applicable to industry and organisation

equal employment opportunity equity and diversity principles and OHS safety implications of policy being developed

estimated CO emissions

ICT power consumption calculations

policy development processes and practices

power consumption audit methodology

principles practices and available tools and techniques of sustainability management relevant to the telecommunications industry

quality assurance systems relevant to own organisation

relevant industry competence

relevant organisational polices procedures and protocols

systems and procedures to aid in the achievement of workplace sustainability

The evidence guide provides advice on assessment and must be read in conjunction with the performance criteria required skills and knowledge range statement and the Assessment Guidelines for the Training Package

Overview of assessment

Critical aspects for assessment and evidence required to demonstrate competency in this unit

Evidence of the ability to

plan and integrate sustainability into ICT projects by devising strategies to conserve resources

analyse energy audit data on enterprise resource consumption

develop and monitor policies for review and improvements benchmarking against industry best practice and attempting new approaches continuously over time

Context of and specific resources for assessment

Assessment must ensure

sites on which planning design and integration of sustainability may be carried out

relevant legislation standards guidelines reports and equipment specifications and drawings

range of workplace documentation personnel information and resources

compliance obligations

organisational plans

work responsibilities

Method of assessment

A range of assessment methods should be used to assess practical skills and knowledge The following examples are appropriate for this unit

direct observation of the candidate analysing energy audit data

review of policy developed and procedural documentation completed by the candidate outlining the approach taken

review of implementation strategy plans and work plans completed by the candidate

evaluation of methods used to involve stakeholders in policy development implementation and review

Guidance information for assessment

Holistic assessment with other units relevant to the industry sector workplace and job role is recommended for example

ICTPMGA Develop project management plan

ICTPMG6033A Develop project management plan

ICTPMGA Prepare a detailed design brief

ICTPMG6034A Prepare a detailed design brief

ICTTENA Produce an ICT network architecture design

ICTTEN6206A Produce an ICT network architecture design.

Aboriginal people and other people from a nonEnglish speaking background may have second language issues

Access must be provided to appropriate learning and assessment support when required

Assessment processes and techniques must be culturally appropriate and appropriate to the oral communication skill level and language and literacy capacity of the candidate and the work being performed

In all cases where practical assessment is used it will be combined with targeted questioning to assess required knowledge Questioning techniques should not require language literacy and numeracy skills beyond those required in this unit of competency

Where applicable physical resources should include equipment modified for people with special needs

Projects may include:

Stakeholders may include:

ICT equipment may include:

Energy audit may refer to:

Agreed standard may include:

Short term technology solutions may include:

Sustainable management principles may include:

Key performance indicators (KPIs) may include:

Energy usage may include:

Detailed report may include:

Benchmarks may include: