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Elements and Performance Criteria

  1. Evaluate the work or process area
  2. Determine sustainability issues for the work or process area
  3. Analyse sustainability issues for the work or process area

Range Statement

This field allows for different work environments and conditions that may affect performance. Essential operating conditions that may be present (depending on the work situation, needs of the candidate, accessibility of the item, and local industry and regional contexts) are included.

Interactions with the environment include one or more of

drawing physical resources from the environment

releasing materials to the environment (e.g. emissions)

drawing energy from/releasing energy to the environment.

Environmental sensitivities include one or more of

fragile areas, rare or threatened species

heritage or cultural sensitivity issues

hazardous emissions

regulated emissions or other regulatory issues

community perceptions or other issues

other issues, such as those identified in AS/NZS ISO 14001 Environmental Management Standards (or its authorised replacement or other relevant standard).

Priority rankings include one or more of

issues of high impact and high probability of occurrence

issues aligned to organisations strategic direction

issues related to regulatory requirements.

Determine includes one or more of

developing solutions within the scope of skill

discussing issues with relevant experts to develop a solution

undertaking research (literature or physical) within the scope of skill to develop a solution.

Sustainability improvements include reduction in use of one or more of

energy

water

raw materials

emissions

embedded carbon in transport, storage, rework and errors, inefficient processes and design, and general facility efficiencies.

Sustainability related issues include one or more of

current and future availability of raw materials

current and future availability of energy

extent and type of waste generation and disposal

efficiency of process in terms of consumption of materials and energy regarded as in short supply or which are regarded as environmentally sensitive

the extent to which the production process, product and waste affects the environment

relationship with the local and broader community (e.g. effect of operations on aesthetic appearance, preservation of heritage, proximity to schools, religious facilities, and impact on local residents and infrastructure)

extent of regulatory oversight and extent and cost of compliance

AS/NZS ISO 14001 Environmental Management Standards (or its authorised replacement or other relevant standard)

consumer demand for more sustainable products and processes

ethical supply chain.

Desirability ranking includes one or more of

direct dollar benefit/cost

customer benefit

stakeholder perception:

shareholders

employees

community

financial community

life cycle improvements

compliance with regulations

company sustainability strategy and strategic plans

company commitment to covenants and initiatives

availability of incentives.

Knowledge Evidence

Must provide evidence that demonstrates knowledge relevant to their job role sufficient to fulfil their job role independently, including:

process mapping with regard to sustainability

process and changes which occur within the process

environmental impacts of materials and energy used/emitted

environmental sensitivities of all areas impacted by the work/process area (and related areas where impact spreads beyond immediate area, e.g. by loss of containment)

root cause analysis and problem solving

mitigation strategies as relevant to work/process area

simple benefit/cost analyses techniques

sustainability issues relevant to the work/process area

standards and regulations relevant to work/process area.