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Use ICT to improve sustainability outcomes

Use ICT to improve sustainability outcomes

Unit of competency
National Code
ICTSUS804
State Code
AUW70
TGA Status
Deleted
DTWD Status
Deleted
Current Release Number
1.00
Current Release Date
25/03/2015
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State Implementation and Classification
Approved Date
16/09/2015
Field of Education
080399 - Business And Management, N.e.c.
Original Release Date
16/09/2015
Nominal Hours
45
Description
This unit describes the skills and knowledge required to use ICT tools and technologies to improve sustainability outcomes for a range of industries through monitoring and reporting on greenhouse gas emissions.It applies to individuals with a high level of autonomy who are excellent communicators with telecommunications and systems skills and management abilities.No licensing, legislative or certification requirements apply to this unit at the time of publication.
Notes
Elements and Performance Criteria
1. Design and manage a sustainability audit
  • 1.1 Use audit tool that reflects criteria of benchmark, nature of risks, relevant information and data types, evaluation of performance and legislative requirements
  • 1.2 Define scope, objectives and benchmarks for audit in consultation with relevant stakeholders
  • 1.3 Document requirements for audit resources, timing, schedule and responsibilities consistent with industry best practice and relevant standards
  • 1.4 Ensure collection strategies are objective and systematic, and that information and data is valid and reliable
  • 1.5 Report outcomes clearly and concisely, including benefits to be achieved by adoption of audit recommendations
2. Monitor energy consumption and emissions
  • 2.1 Analyse requirements of National Greenhouse and Energy Reporting System (NGERS) and other relevant legislation and industry standards in relation to a range of industries and needs of specific organisations
  • 2.2 Identify links with functional areas and environmental management systems to ensure comprehensive information and data collection
  • 2.3 Determine hardware and software required for collecting, collating, analysing and reporting emissions-related information and data
  • 2.4 Factor requirement for an external audit into the monitoring proposal
  • 2.5 Critically evaluate energy consumption and emissions data
  • 2.6 Develop improvement strategies based on review of data
  • 2.7 Use industry best practice as quality benchmark
3. Develop ICT solutions to improve sustainability outcomes
  • 3.1 Research and analyse mitigation and adaptation strategies appropriate for a range of industries
  • 3.2 Benchmark and document performance expectations in consultation with relevant stakeholders
  • 3.3 Develop and document technical specifications including hardware, software, networking, interface and security and hazard management requirements
  • 3.4 Determine timelines, resources and costs for implementation and ongoing monitoring and maintenance
  • 3.5 Analyse impact of ICT solution in relation to performance benchmarks
  • 3.6 Analyse opportunities and develop recommendations to improve sustainability of enterprise products, services and processes
  • 3.7 Present report for client sign-off
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State Code National Code Title Type
D3426 ICTSUS7235A Use ICT to improve sustainability outcomes Unit of competency