Application
This unit describes the skills and knowledge required to effectively use rating tools to obtain a sustainability rating.
It applies to individuals who are responsible for implementing sustainability practices, either as their primary duty or as a part of a work role.
No licensing, legislative, regulatory 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. Prepare to implement sustainability rating tools | 1.1 Identify and interpret sustainability rating tools, categories and credits relevant to the organisation 1.2 Collect and organise required documentation for the rating tools and confirm methodology for their use 1.3 Access and interpret organisational and legislative requirements relevant to the use of rating tools 1.4 Identify and confirm requirements for the implementation of the rating tools and obtain approval to proceed |
2 Implement the sustainability rating tools | 2.1 Advise relevant stakeholders of the sustainability rating tools to be used 2.2 Apply the rating tools to gather data about sustainability credentials 2.3 Calculate sustainability rating using all relevant data according to rating tool methodology 2.4 Collate, organise and store data according to organisational and rating tool requirements |
3. Evaluate and communicate results | 3.1 Evaluate data to identify credits where scores meet, exceed or fall below organisational expectations 3.2 Prepare a report on implementation results, according to internal and external reporting procedures 3.3 Present findings and opportunities for future improvement to relevant stakeholders |
Evidence of Performance
Evidence of the ability to:
conduct research to identify sustainability rating tools and their implementation requirements
communicate with relevant stakeholders to obtain approval to proceed with implementation and provide ongoing information
gather data using sustainability rating tools according to specified methodology and organisational requirements
analyse data to prepare and present final report according to internal and external requirements.
Note: If a specific volume or frequency is not stated, then evidence must be provided at least once.
Evidence of Knowledge
To complete the unit requirements safely and effectively, the individual must:
list and describe sustainability rating tools applicable to the organisation
outline categories and credits used in the sustainability rating tools
explain methodologies for using sustainability rating tools
summarise the organisational and rating tool requirements for the storage of data
explain how sustainability rating tools relate to the organisation's environmental goals and objectives.
Assessment Conditions
Assessment must be conducted in a safe environment where evidence gathered demonstrates consistent performance of typical activities experienced in the sustainability field of work and include access to:
relevant sustainability rating documentation
case studies or, where possible, real situations
interaction with others.
Assessors of this unit must satisfy the requirements for assessors in applicable vocational education and training legislation, frameworks and/or standards.
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 | 1.1-1.4, 2.3, 3.1 | Identifies and interprets complex texts to determine tools aligned with organisational goals and legislative requirements |
Writing | 1.4, 2.1, 3.2, 3.3 | Researches, plans and prepares documentation using format and language appropriate to context, organisational requirements and audience |
Oral Communication | 1.4, 2.1, 3.3 | Presents information and seeks advice using language appropriate to audience Participates in discussions using listening and questioning to elicit the views of others and to clarify or confirm understanding |
Numeracy | 2.2-2.4, 3.1, 3.2 | Includes all relevant data within calculations to provide a complete analysis for implementation and ongoing tracking |
Navigate the world of work | 1.3, 2.4, 3.2 | Develops, monitors and modifies organisational policies and procedures in accordance with legislative requirements and organisation goals |
Interact with others | 1.4, 2.1, 3.3 | Selects and uses appropriate conventions and protocols when communicating with internal and external stakeholders to seek or share information Plays a lead role in presenting outcomes with a range of stakeholders |
Get the work done | 1.1-1.4, 2.2-2.4, 3.1, 3.2 | Uses systematic, analytical processes in relatively complex situations, setting goals, gathering relevant information, identifying and evaluating options Manages implementation and tracks outcomes against organisational goals Provides relevant communication and identifies opportunities for improvement |
Sectors
Sustainability