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Assess, monitor and reduce water use

Assess, monitor and reduce water use

Unit of competency
National Code
BSBSUS405
State Code
AWF67
TGA Status
Replaced
DTWD Status
Replaced
Current Release Number
1.00
Current Release Date
14/01/2016
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State Implementation and Classification
Approved Date
05/07/2016
Field of Education
050999 - Environmental Studies, N.e.c.
Original Release Date
05/07/2016
Nominal Hours
35
Description
This unit describes the skills and knowledge required to recommend methods to reduce water usage as part of a strategy to improve the sustainability of operations within an organisation. It applies to individuals who are responsible for sustainability, 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.
Notes
Elements and Performance Criteria
1. Establish sources and uses of water
  • 1.1 Identify all water sources
  • 1.2 Identify how water is used
  • 1.3 Determine whether water efficient practices are being used by comparing water source with usage
2. Assess water usage
  • 2.1 Establish water usage over a specified time period
  • 2.2 Establish reasons for unaccounted water
  • 2.3 Estimate projected water usage for the same time period
  • 2.4 Calculate difference between projected and actual usage
  • 2.5 Establish reasons for difference between projected and actual usage
3. Identify water efficient practices
  • 3.1 Consult with key stakeholders to determine areas where potable water could be replaced by alternative sources
  • 3.2 Research alternative sources of potable water
  • 3.3 Complete a cost-benefit analysis on using alternative sources of water
  • 3.4 Research technology to reduce water consumption
  • 3.5 Complete a cost-benefit analysis on implementing new technology to reduce water consumption
4. Recommend water efficient practices
  • 4.1 Rank water efficiencies based on cost-benefit analyses results
  • 4.2 Identify regulatory or organisational requirements in relation to water usage
  • 4.3 Present final recommendations to key stakeholders
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Replaced By
State Code National Code Title Type
OCE13 BSBSUS411 Implement and monitor environmentally sustainable work practices Unit of competency
State Code National Code Title Type
AZJ9 BSB42315 Certificate IV in Environmental Management and Sustainability Qualification