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Assess environmental impact of a design

Assess environmental impact of a design

Unit of competency
National Code
MSFFDT4004
State Code
WI285
TGA Status
Replaced
DTWD Status
Replaced
Current Release Number
1.00
Current Release Date
10/12/2013
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State Implementation and Classification
Approved Date
20/06/2014
Field of Education
050999 - Environmental Studies, N.e.c.
Original Release Date
20/06/2014
Nominal Hours
25
Description
This unit of competency covers assessing the environmental impact of a design and evaluating and recording its energy consumption, waste and material sustainability at all stages of production, product use and disposal or recycling. No licensing, legislative or certification requirements apply to this unit at the time of publication.
Notes
Elements and Performance Criteria
1 Assess raw sources of material
  • 1.1 Applicable work health and safety (WHS), legislative and organisational requirements relevant to assessing the environmental impact of a design are verified and complied with
  • 1.2 Design brief is reviewed, confirmed and clarified with appropriate personnel
  • 1.3 Communication with others to complete assessment is established and maintained
  • 1.4 Materials are assessed from their source taking account of where they derived from, their processing techniques and energy used to obtain them
  • 1.5 Materials are assessed for their ecological and environmental impact
  • 1.6 Materials are assessed for their availability and sustainability
2 Assess the environmental impact of the design
  • 2.1 User needs and desires are assessed and documented
  • 2.2 Material choice and use as stated in the specifications is audited and assessed
  • 2.3 Product lifecycle analysis is evaluated and longevity determined
  • 2.4 Intended manufacturing processes, including assembly and finishing, are assessed for their impact on the environment
  • 2.5 Final documentation outlining the design environmental impact
3 Assess the manufacturing process
  • 3.1 Production timeline is assessed and energy use measured
  • 3.2 Supply of raw materials for production is analysed and wastage estimated
  • 3.3 Manufacturing process is assessed for equipment and assembly method energy usage and waste
  • 3.4 Component production is analysed to measure energy use and waste
  • 3.5 Finishing requirements are assessed for toxic waste levels and energy usage
  • 3.6 Packaging, despatch and transport arrangements are analysed to measure energy usage
  • 3.7 Final documentation outlining the full analysis of the manufacturing impact on the environment is compiled and produced as a report
4 Assess product potential for recycling
  • 4.1 Ability for all components of product to be recycled are assessed
  • 4.2 Non-recyclable components are identified and potential alternatives determined
  • 4.3 Impact of non-recyclable components on environment is assessed
  • 4.4 Recycling potential of the product is reported in documentation
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Replaces
State Code National Code Title Type
WA372 LMFFDT4004A Assess environmental impact of a design Unit of competency
Replaced By
State Code National Code Title Type
ODZ59 MSFFDM5008 Evaluate design proposals and concepts Unit of competency