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

MSS014002 Mapping and Delivery Guide
Evaluate sustainability impact of a work or process area

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Issue Date: May 2024


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Unit of Competency MSS014002 - Evaluate sustainability impact of a work or process area
Description
Employability Skills
Learning Outcomes and Application This unit of competency covers evaluating the impact on sustainability of a work or process area or a stage of production or logistics. This may be undertaken as a stand-alone evaluation or as part of an overall evaluation of an entire process or a value chain.This unit applies inside organisations and their value chains. It typically applies to only a portion of a value chain. The unit has been developed with manufacturing operations as a focus. However, because of the range of organisations in a typical manufacturing value chain it may also be applied to processes in non-manufacturing parts of organisations and other types of organisations.This unit applies to establishing the overall or broad sustainability impact of processes undertaken in a work area and making recommendations for mitigating negative sustainability impacts. The unit scope includes evaluating the impact on products made, services offered, and use of sites by an organisation or manufacturing value chain member, such as a contractor. This unit covers only that portion of the value chain which is totally within the boundaries of the selected work area. This unit applies to individuals with work area responsibilities, such as team leaders, maintenance staff, technicians and others who have some sustainability responsibility as part of their job.Environmental sensitivities referred to in this unit are at the issue level. The technical measurement of operational performance or measurement of emissions or other environmental impact is not covered by this unit.No licensing, legislative or certification requirements apply to this unit at the time of publication.
Duration and Setting X weeks, nominally xx hours, delivered in a classroom/online/blended learning setting.

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 overall sustainability impact of processes undertaken in a work area is established and recommendations for mitigating negative sustainability impacts are made in 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.
Prerequisites/co-requisites
Competency Field Sustainable operations
Development and validation strategy and guide for assessors and learners Student Learning Resources Handouts
Activities 		Slides
PPT 		Assessment 1 Assessment 2 Assessment 3 Assessment 4
Elements of Competency Performance Criteria              
Element: Evaluate the work or process area
  • Identify the boundaries of the process or work area to be evaluated.
  • Identify all process steps within this area.
  • Identify the change which occurs at each step.
  • Define sustainability interactions at each step.
       
Element: Determine sustainability issues for the work or process area
  • Identify sustainability goals of enterprise as they relate to the process or work area.
  • Identify environmental sensitivities at each step in the process or work area.
  • Identify other sustainability issues at each step in the selected portion of the value chain.
  • Short-list high priority sustainability issues.
       
Element: Analyse sustainability issues for the work or process area
  • Determine root cause of each short-listed sustainability issue.
  • Determine possible solutions to root causes.
  • Estimate resources required for solutions and alternative mitigation strategies.
  • Rank possible solutions strategies by desirability.
  • Recommend preferred solutions in accordance with organisational procedures and protocols.
       


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.

Elements describe the essential outcomes.

Performance criteria describe the performance needed to demonstrate achievement of the element.

1

Evaluate the work or process area

1.1

Identify the boundaries of the process or work area to be evaluated.

1.2

Identify all process steps within this area.

1.3

Identify the change which occurs at each step.

1.4

Define sustainability interactions at each step.

2

Determine sustainability issues for the work or process area

2.1

Identify sustainability goals of enterprise as they relate to the process or work area.

2.2

Identify environmental sensitivities at each step in the process or work area.

2.3

Identify other sustainability issues at each step in the selected portion of the value chain.

2.4

Short-list high priority sustainability issues.

3

Analyse sustainability issues for the work or process area

3.1

Determine root cause of each short-listed sustainability issue.

3.2

Determine possible solutions to root causes.

3.3

Estimate resources required for solutions and alternative mitigation strategies.

3.4

Rank possible solutions strategies by desirability.

3.5

Recommend preferred solutions in accordance with organisational procedures and protocols.

relevant to and satisfy the requirements of the elements and performance criteria and include the ability, for one or more work or process areas, to:

identify steps in the process and portion of manufacturing value chain

determine ecological and sustainability impacts of processes

determine root causes of impacts

evaluate solution and mitigation strategies.

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.

Submission Requirements

List each assessment task's title, type (eg project, observation/demonstration, essay, assignment, checklist) and due date here

Assessment task 1: [title]      Due date:

(add new lines for each of the assessment tasks)

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.

Elements describe the essential outcomes.

Performance criteria describe the performance needed to demonstrate achievement of the element.

1

Evaluate the work or process area

1.1

Identify the boundaries of the process or work area to be evaluated.

1.2

Identify all process steps within this area.

1.3

Identify the change which occurs at each step.

1.4

Define sustainability interactions at each step.

2

Determine sustainability issues for the work or process area

2.1

Identify sustainability goals of enterprise as they relate to the process or work area.

2.2

Identify environmental sensitivities at each step in the process or work area.

2.3

Identify other sustainability issues at each step in the selected portion of the value chain.

2.4

Short-list high priority sustainability issues.

3

Analyse sustainability issues for the work or process area

3.1

Determine root cause of each short-listed sustainability issue.

3.2

Determine possible solutions to root causes.

3.3

Estimate resources required for solutions and alternative mitigation strategies.

3.4

Rank possible solutions strategies by desirability.

3.5

Recommend preferred solutions in accordance with organisational procedures and protocols.

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.

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 the boundaries of the process or work area to be evaluated. 
Identify all process steps within this area. 
Identify the change which occurs at each step. 
Define sustainability interactions at each step. 
Identify sustainability goals of enterprise as they relate to the process or work area. 
Identify environmental sensitivities at each step in the process or work area. 
Identify other sustainability issues at each step in the selected portion of the value chain. 
Short-list high priority sustainability issues. 
Determine root cause of each short-listed sustainability issue. 
Determine possible solutions to root causes. 
Estimate resources required for solutions and alternative mitigation strategies. 
Rank possible solutions strategies by desirability. 
Recommend preferred solutions in accordance with organisational procedures and protocols. 

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