Elements and Performance Criteria

RANGE STATEMENT
The range statement relates to the unit of competency as a whole. It allows for different work environments and situations that may affect performance. Bold italicised wording, if used in the performance criteria, is detailed below. Essential operating conditions that may be present with training and assessment (depending on the work situation, needs of the candidate, accessibility of the item, and local industry and regional contexts) may also be included.
Projects may include:
advanced meter infrastructure (AMI)
alternative energy cellular base station sites
equipment upgrades
introduction of new technology
passive optical network (PON) technology for fibre to the premises (FTTP)
smart grid partnerships
software upgrade.
Stakeholders may include:
competitors
customers
employees
investors
media
regulators
society.
ICT equipment may include:
data storage
firewall
multiplexer
printer
router
server
switch
telephone system
workstation.
Energy audit may refer to:
AS/NZ 3598:2000:
Level 1 consumption benchmark
Level 2 preliminary assessment
Level 3 economic analysis.
Agreed standard may include:
AS/NZ 3598:2000 (or latest revision)
BS EN 16001:2009 Energy Management Systems
ISO 14001:2004 Environment.
Short term technology solutions may include:
energy efficient hardware
hibernation of:
hard drive
LCD monitor
workstation
multifunction devices
remote energy management
replacing desktop PCs with thin clients
server virtualisation
use of videoconference technology.
Sustainable management principles may include:
audit waste management procedures
improving the energy efficiency of ICT network equipment:
reducing the need for air conditioning
shutting down equipment during low demand
supply chain:
driving ethical values through the supply chain
engaging supplier's involvement in emissions reporting and continual improvement
engaging suppliers who provide information on energy consumption and product lifecycles
influencing suppliers to provide energy efficient products and services
procurement strategies:
assessment of suppliers' environmental policies and procedures
lowering of energy consumption or environmental impact of replacement products or services
managing the environmental impacts of electrical and electronic equipment
use of energy consumption and environmental impact as criteria in the process of awarding contracts.
Key performance indicators (KPIs) may include:
kg CO2 emitted per floor area occupied in permanent buildings
kg CO2 emissions from company car fleet
percentage of timber used in construction from well managed, sustainable sources
percentage volume of material from sustainable sources
reduction of quantity (in 1000's kg) of ozone depleting gases used in air-conditioning equipment.
Energy usage may include:
a percentage of overall energy use in this project
individual equipment
location.
Detailed report may include:
details of energy efficiency improvements
energy consumption records
energy saving practices and financial returns
energy use in graphical form
executive summary with recommendations
implementation costs
payback periods
review process
timelines.
Benchmarks may include:
AccountAbility AA1000 Assurance Standard (2008)
BSI BenchMark
Carbon Disclosure Project (CDP)
Dow Jones Sustainability Index (DJSI)
Global Reporting Initiative (GRI) G3 guidelines (telecommunications sector supplement).

EVIDENCE GUIDE
The evidence guide provides advice on assessment and must be read in conjunction with the performance criteria, required skills and knowledge, range statement and the Assessment Guidelines for the Training Package.
Overview of assessment

Critical aspects for assessment and evidence required to demonstrate competency in this unit
Evidence of the ability to:
plan and integrate sustainability into ICT projects by devising strategies to conserve resources
analyse energy audit data on enterprise resource consumption
develop and monitor policies for review and improvements, benchmarking against industry best practice and attempting new approaches continuously over time.
Context of and specific resources for assessment
Assessment must ensure:
sites on which planning, design and integration of sustainability may be carried out
relevant legislation, standards, guidelines, reports and equipment specifications and drawings
range of workplace documentation, personnel, information and resources:
compliance obligations
organisational plans
work responsibilities.
Method of assessment
A range of assessment methods should be used to assess practical skills and knowledge. The following examples are appropriate for this unit:
direct observation of the candidate analysing energy audit data
review of policy developed and procedural documentation completed by the candidate outlining the approach taken
review of implementation strategy, plans and work plans completed by the candidate
evaluation of methods used to involve stakeholders in policy development, implementation and review.
Guidance information for assessment
Holistic assessment with other units relevant to the industry sector, workplace and job role is recommended, for example:
ICTPMG6033A Develop project management plan
ICTPMG6034A Prepare a detailed design brief
ICTTEN6206A Produce an ICT network architecture design.

Aboriginal people and other people from a non-English speaking background may have second language issues.

Access must be provided to appropriate learning and assessment support when required.

Assessment processes and techniques must be culturally appropriate, and appropriate to the oral communication skill level, and language and literacy capacity of the candidate and the work being performed.

In all cases where practical assessment is used it will be combined with targeted questioning to assess required knowledge. Questioning techniques should not require language, literacy and numeracy skills beyond those required in this unit of competency.

Where applicable, physical resources should include equipment modified for people with special needs.