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:

ICTPMG6033A Develop project management plan

ICTPMG6034A Prepare a detailed design brief

ICTTEN6206A Produce an ICT network architecture design.

Aboriginal people and other people from a non-English 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.

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 CO2 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 CO2 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 range statement relates to the unit of competency as a whole. It allows for different work environments and situations that may affect performance. Bold italicised wording, if used in the performance criteria, is detailed below. Essential operating conditions that may be present with training and assessment (depending on the work situation, needs of the candidate, accessibility of the item, and local industry and regional contexts) may also be included.

Projects may include:

advanced meter infrastructure (AMI)

alternative energy cellular base station sites

equipment upgrades

introduction of new technology

passive optical network (PON) technology for fibre to the premises (FTTP)

smart grid partnerships

software upgrade.

Stakeholders may include:

competitors

customers

employees

investors

media

regulators

society.

ICT equipment may include:

data storage

firewall

multiplexer

printer

router

server

switch

telephone system

workstation.

Energy audit may refer to:

AS/NZ 3598:2000:

Level 1 consumption benchmark

Level 2 preliminary assessment

Level 3 economic analysis.

Agreed standard may include:

AS/NZ 3598:2000 (or latest revision)

BS EN 16001:2009 Energy Management Systems

ISO 14001:2004 Environment.

Short term technology solutions may include:

energy efficient hardware

hibernation of:

hard drive

LCD monitor

workstation

multifunction devices

remote energy management

replacing desktop PCs with thin clients

server virtualisation

use of videoconference technology.

Sustainable management principles may include:

audit waste management procedures

improving the energy efficiency of ICT network equipment:

reducing the need for air conditioning

shutting down equipment during low demand

supply chain:

driving ethical values through the supply chain

engaging supplier's involvement in emissions reporting and continual improvement

engaging suppliers who provide information on energy consumption and product lifecycles

influencing suppliers to provide energy efficient products and services

procurement strategies:

assessment of suppliers' environmental policies and procedures

lowering of energy consumption or environmental impact of replacement products or services

managing the environmental impacts of electrical and electronic equipment

use of energy consumption and environmental impact as criteria in the process of awarding contracts.

Key performance indicators (KPIs) may include:

kg CO2 emitted per floor area occupied in permanent buildings

kg CO2 emissions from company car fleet

percentage of timber used in construction from well managed, sustainable sources

percentage volume of material from sustainable sources

reduction of quantity (in 1000's kg) of ozone depleting gases used in air-conditioning equipment.

Energy usage may include:

a percentage of overall energy use in this project

individual equipment

location.

Detailed report may include:

details of energy efficiency improvements

energy consumption records

energy saving practices and financial returns

energy use in graphical form

executive summary with recommendations

implementation costs

payback periods

review process

timelines.

Benchmarks may include:

AccountAbility AA1000 Assurance Standard (2008)

BSI BenchMark

Carbon Disclosure Project (CDP)

Dow Jones Sustainability Index (DJSI)

Global Reporting Initiative (GRI) G3 guidelines (telecommunications sector supplement).