Unit of Competency Mapping – Information for Teachers/Assessors – Information for Learners

AHCWRK209A Mapping and Delivery Guide
Participate in environmentally sustainable work practices

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Issue Date: March 2024


Qualification -
Unit of Competency AHCWRK209A - Participate in environmentally sustainable work practices
Description This unit covers the performance outcomes, skills and knowledge required to effectively measure current resource use and to carry out improvements including reducing the negative environmental impact of work practices. This unit requires the ability to access industry information, and applicable legislative and Occupational Health and Safety (OHS) guidelines.
Employability Skills This unit contains employability skills.
Learning Outcomes and Application This unit applies to operators/team members under supervision or guidance, who are required to follow workplace procedures and instructions, and to work in an environmentally sustainable manner. It covers efficient resource use; potential environmental hazards; regulatory compliance; improving environmental performance (within the scope of competency, authority and own level of responsibility). It addresses the knowledge, processes and techniques necessary to participate in environmentally sustainable work practices.
Duration and Setting X weeks, nominally xx hours, delivered in a classroom/online/blended learning setting.
Prerequisites/co-requisites
Competency Field
Development and validation strategy and guide for assessors and learners Student Learning Resources Handouts
Activities
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Assessment 1 Assessment 2 Assessment 3 Assessment 4
Elements of Competency Performance Criteria              
Element: Identify current resource use
  • Identify workplace environmental and resource efficiency issues.
  • Identify resources used in own work role.
  • Document and measure current usage of resources using appropriate techniques.
  • Record and file documentation measuring current usage, using technology (such as software systems) where applicable.
  • Identify and report workplace environmental hazards to appropriate personnel.
       
Element: Comply with environmental regulations
  • Follow workplace procedures to ensure compliance.
  • Report breaches or potential breaches to appropriate personnel.
       
Element: Seek opportunities to improve resource efficiency
  • Follow organisational plans to improve environmental practices and resource efficiency.
  • Work as part of a team, where relevant, to identify possible areas for improvements to work practices in own work area.
  • Make suggestions for improvements to workplace practices in own work area.
       


Evidence Required

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.

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

The evidence required to demonstrate competency in this unit must be relevant to workplace operations and satisfy holistically all of the requirements of the performance criteria and required skills and knowledge and include achievement of the following:

accessing, interpreting and complying with a range of environment/sustainability legislation and procedural requirements relevant to daily responsibilities

accurately following organisational information to participate in and support an improved resource efficiency process and reporting as required

developing and/or using tools such as inspection checklists, to collect and measure relevant information on organisation resource consumption, within work role

identifying organisational improvements by applying efficient resource use to daily activities

knowledge of environmental and resource hazards/risks.

Context of and specific resources for assessment

Competency requires the application of work practices under work conditions. Selection and use of resources for some worksites may differ due to the regional or enterprise circumstances.


Submission Requirements

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Assessment task 1: [title]      Due date:

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Assessment Tasks

Copy and paste from the following data to produce each assessment task. Write these in plain English and spell out how, when and where the task is to be carried out, under what conditions, and what resources are needed. Include guidelines about how well the candidate has to perform a task for it to be judged satisfactory.

Required skills

analytical skills to comply with all relevant legislation associated with job specifications and procedures

communication and problem-solving skills to question, seek clarification and make suggestions relating to work requirements and efficiency

communication and teamwork skills to recognise procedures; to follow instructions; to respond to change, such as current workplace environmental/sustainability frameworks; and to support team work and participation in a sustainable organisation

literacy, numeracy and technology skills to interpret workplace information in relation to work role, and to document and measure resource use

technology skills to select and use technology appropriate for a task

use interpersonal skills to relate to people from a range of social, cultural and ethnic backgrounds and with a range of physical and mental abilities.

Required knowledge

environmental and resource hazards/risks

environmental or sustainability legislation, regulations and codes of practice applicable to own work role

OHS issues and requirements

organisational structure, and reporting channels and procedures

relevant environmental and resource efficiency systems and procedures

sustainability in the workplace

terms and conditions of employment including policies and procedures, such as daily tasks, employee and employer rights, equal opportunity.

The range statement relates to the unit of competency as a whole.

Environmental and resource efficiency issues may include:

maximising opportunities to improve business environmental performance

minimising environmental risks

promoting more efficient production and consumption of natural resources, for example minimising waste by participating in or using a waste management system

using resources efficiently such as material usage, energy usage (seeking alternative sources of energy or energy conservation) or efficient water usage.

Appropriate techniques may include:

examining and documenting resources in work area

examining invoices from suppliers

examining relevant information and data

measuring resource usage under different conditions

reports from other parties involved in the process of identifying and implementing improvements.

Compliance may include:

meeting relevant laws, by-laws and regulations or best practice to support compliance in environmental performance and sustainability at each level as required (such as Environmental Protection or Biodiversity Conservation Act):

international

commonwealth

state/territory

local government

industry

organisation.

Copy and paste from the following performance criteria to create an observation checklist for each task. When you have finished writing your assessment tool every one of these must have been addressed, preferably several times in a variety of contexts. To ensure this occurs download the assessment matrix for the unit; enter each assessment task as a column header and place check marks against each performance criteria that task addresses.

Observation Checklist

Tasks to be observed according to workplace/college/TAFE policy and procedures, relevant legislation and Codes of Practice Yes No Comments/feedback
Identify workplace environmental and resource efficiency issues. 
Identify resources used in own work role. 
Document and measure current usage of resources using appropriate techniques. 
Record and file documentation measuring current usage, using technology (such as software systems) where applicable. 
Identify and report workplace environmental hazards to appropriate personnel. 
Follow workplace procedures to ensure compliance. 
Report breaches or potential breaches to appropriate personnel. 
Follow organisational plans to improve environmental practices and resource efficiency. 
Work as part of a team, where relevant, to identify possible areas for improvements to work practices in own work area. 
Make suggestions for improvements to workplace practices in own work area. 

Forms

Assessment Cover Sheet

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