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.
Scope of sustainability policy includes:
addressing sustainability initiatives through reference to standards, guidelines and approaches, such as
federal government standards, including five-star rating for all new homes
ecological foot printing
Energy Efficiency Opportunities Bill
Victoria Stormwater Management Guidelines of Environment Protection Agency
global reporting initiative
green purchasing programs to purchase sustainable products
greenhouse challenge
approaches of industry associations, such as:
Housing Industry Association (HIA) GreenSmart
Australian Building Greenhouse Rating
green plumbers
Master Builders Association of Victoria Green Living, Leadership in Energy and Environmental Design (LEED), or Green Building Council of Australia (GBCA) Green Star environmental rating system
ISO 14001 Environmental Management Systems
lifecycle thinking
National Australian Building Environmental Rating Scheme (NABERS)
product stewardship
supply chain management to influence suppliers to take up sustainability approaches
sustainability action plans or frameworks
sustainability covenants and compacts
triple bottom line reporting
integrated approach to sustainability that includes environmental, economic and social aspects, or a narrower one to focus on each aspect individually
investigation of the particular business and market context of the industry or organisation
meeting relevant Acts, laws, by-laws and regulations or best practice to support compliance in environmental performance and sustainability at each level as required (such as Environmental Protection, Biodiversity Conservation Act, Building Code of Australia) and reporting breaches
levels include:
federal
industry
international
organisation
state and territory
parts of the organisation to which it is to apply, including whether it is for the whole organisation, one site, one work area or combinations of these
site management.
Stakeholders include:
individuals and groups both within and external to the organisation that have direct or indirect interest in the organisation's conduct, actions, products and services, including:
clients
employees at all levels of the organisation
government
investors
key personnel within the organisation, and specialists outside it who may have particular technical expertise
local community
suppliers
other organisations.
Strategies include:
efficient use of resources, energy and water
environmental site management to minimise stormwater pollution
installation of efficient appliances, techniques and recommendations for consumer use and opportunities
maximising the use of recycled, renewable, reusable and reclaimed resource opportunities
preventing and minimising risks and maximising opportunities for business and stakeholders, such as:
promotional activities
purchasing of carbon credits or green power
raising awareness among stakeholders through product advice and user recommendations
reduce the consumption of non-renewable resources
reducing emissions of greenhouse gases
reducing or eliminating the use of hazardous and toxic materials
resource, water and energy audits included in quote or tender
training of staff in principles and techniques of sustainability
use of solar or renewable energies and water
waste treatment initiatives (materials and resources, water).

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
This unit of competency could be assessed by developing policies and relevant procedures for implementing sustainable work practices on a construction project work site.
This unit of competency can be assessed in the workplace or a close simulation of the workplace environment, provided that simulated or project-based assessment techniques fully replicate construction workplace conditions, materials, activities, responsibilities and procedures.
Critical aspects for assessment and evidence required to demonstrate competency in this unit
A person who demonstrates competency in this unit must be able to provide evidence of the ability to:
develop enterprise policy for integrated sustainability, ensuring that developed policies comply with legislative requirements, and contain an implementation strategy that has been devised, implemented and reviewed showing a measurable improvement using chosen benchmark indicators
review the policy after implementation
communicate with relevant stakeholders
develop and monitor policies
communicate with relevant internal and external stakeholders to discuss possible approaches to policy development and implementation, and contribute to the resolution of disputes amongst them
gather information from a number of sources (including regulatory sources, relevant personnel and organisational specifications) to plan and develop policies
plan the policy development process, including meetings with stakeholders and key personnel
develop and monitor policies for analysing data on organisation resource consumption
use software systems for recording and filing documentation for measurement of current usage, and using word processing and other basic software to:
interpret charts, flowcharts, graphs and other visual data and information
report.
Items that could be used as evidence include:
inefficiencies or opportunities for improvements identified in the workplace
case studies
work documents from meetings or simulated activities
portfolios of evidence on policy processes, including continuous improvement outcomes
new approaches improved continuously over time.
Context of and specific resources for assessment
This competency is to be assessed using standard and authorised work practices, safety requirements and environmental constraints.
Assessment of essential underpinning knowledge will usually be conducted in an off-site context.
Assessment is to comply with relevant regulatory or Australian standards' requirements.
Resource implications for assessment include:
specifications of particular workplace roles and work area, equipment, systems, organisational structures and documentation
documentation on resources used, and hazards and compliance requirements for benchmarking and continuous improvement.
Access to a range of information and resources for assessment as listed in the range statement (such as compliance obligations, organisational plans and work responsibilities).
Reasonable adjustments for people with disabilities must be made to assessment processes where required. This could include access to modified equipment and other physical resources, and the provision of appropriate assessment support.
Method of assessment
Assessment methods must:
satisfy the endorsed Assessment Guidelines of the Construction, Plumbing and Services Training Package
include direct observation of tasks in real or simulated work conditions, with questioning to confirm the ability to consistently identify and correctly interpret the essential underpinning knowledge required for practical application
reinforce the integration of employability skills with workplace tasks and job roles
confirm that competency is verified and able to be transferred to other circumstances and environments.
Validity and sufficiency of evidence requires that:
competency will need to be demonstrated over a period of time reflecting the scope of the role and the practical requirements of the workplace
where the assessment is part of a structured learning experience the evidence collected must relate to a number of performances assessed at different points in time and separated by further learning and practice, with a decision on competency only taken at the point when the assessor has complete confidence in the person's demonstrated ability and applied knowledge
all assessment that is part of a structured learning experience must include a combination of direct, indirect and supplementary evidence.
Assessment processes and techniques should as far as is practical take into account the language, literacy and numeracy capacity of the candidate in relation to the competency being assessed.
Supplementary evidence of competency may be obtained from relevant authenticated documentation from third parties, such as existing supervisors, team leaders or specialist training staff.