Application
This unit describes the skills and knowledge required to effectively measure current resource use and carry out improvements, including reducing the negative environmental impact of work practices.
It applies to individuals, working under supervision or guidance, who are required to follow workplace procedures and instructions, and work in an environmentally sustainable manner within scope of competency, authority and own level of responsibility.
No licensing, legislative or certification requirements apply to this unit at the time of publication.
Elements and Performance Criteria
ELEMENT | PERFORMANCE CRITERIA |
Elements describe the essential outcomes. | Performance criteria describe the performance needed to demonstrate achievement of the element. |
1. Identify current resource use | 1.1 Identify workplace environmental and resource efficiency issues 1.2 Identify resources used in own work role 1.3 Document and measure current usage of resources using appropriate techniques 1.4 Record and file documentation measuring current usage, using technology (such as software systems) where applicable 1.5 Identify and report workplace environmental hazards to appropriate personnel |
2. Comply with environmental regulations | 2.1 Follow workplace procedures to ensure compliance 2.2 Report breaches or potential breaches to appropriate personnel |
3. Seek opportunities to improve resource efficiency | 3.1 Follow organisational plans to improve environmental practices and resource efficiency 3.2 Work as part of a team, where relevant, to identify possible areas for improvements to work practices in own work area 3.3 Make suggestions for improvements to workplace practices in own work area |
Foundation Skills
This section describes language, literacy, numeracy and employment skills incorporated in the performance criteria that are required for competent performance.
Skill | Performance Criteria | Description |
Reading | 1.1, 1.3, 2.1, 3.1 | Recognises and interprets textual information to establish job requirements from relevant information |
Writing | 1.3, 1.4, 1.5, 2.2 | Completes documents using required formats |
Oral Communication | 1.5, 2.2, 3.3 | Articulates ideas clearly and uses simple and relevant language to identify and report issues to designated person |
Numeracy | 1.3 | Calculates basic metric measurements to determine resource usage |
Navigate the world of work | 2.1 | Understands and adheres to legal and regulatory responsibilities related to own work |
Interact with others | 1.5, 2.2, 3.2, 3.3 | Selects and uses appropriate conventions and protocols when communicating with co-workers in range of work contexts Collaborates and cooperates with others to achieve joint outcomes |
Get the work done | 1.1-1.4, 3.1, 3.3 | Implements actions as per plan, taking some responsibility for sequencing and timing of tasks Uses main features and functions of digital tools to complete work tasks and access information Analyses current practices to identify opportunities for improvement. |
Sectors
Industry Capability – Sustainability