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Measure and report carbon footprint

Measure and report carbon footprint

Unit of competency
National Code
MSS015042
State Code
OEQ71
TGA Status
Current
DTWD Status
Approved
Current Release Number
1.00
Current Release Date
16/12/2022
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State Implementation and Classification
Approved Date
03/05/2023
Field of Education
050999 - Environmental Studies, N.e.c.
Original Release Date
03/05/2023
Nominal Hours
85
Description
This unit describes the skills and knowledge required to determine the carbon footprint of a section of a value chain and make recommendations for improvements.This unit applies to managers, operational or technical specialists or similar roles who are required to determine the carbon dioxide (CO2) equivalent tonnes and calculate the embodied carbon of a process, product or service to determine its ‘carbon footprint’ and problem-solve to identify improvement strategies. This unit applies to any organisation.No licensing or certification requirements exist at the time of publication. Relevant legislation, industry standards and codes of practice within Australia must be applied.
Notes
Elements and Performance Criteria
1. Map carbon sources and sinks along the value chain
  • 1.1 Select portion of value chain for analysis
  • 1.2 Identify process steps along portion of value chain
  • 1.3 Identify carbon-related change which occurs at each step
2. Determine nature and source for carbon emissions
  • 2.1 Determine carbon emissions from each step
  • 2.2 Determine source of each emission
  • 2.3 Identify measurements available for each emission and each source
3. Quantify carbon
  • 3.1 Quantify each emission
  • 3.2 Determine CO2 equivalent tonnes for each emission
  • 3.3 Determine total carbon embodied in process, product or service
4. Recommend strategies for reducing carbon footprint
  • 4.1 Short-list high carbon sources
  • 4.2 Determine root cause of emissions
  • 4.3 Identify relevant carbon sinks
  • 4.4 Investigate methods for reducing emissions
  • 4.5 Prepare recommendation for improvement
5. Report carbon footprint
  • 5.1 Identify purpose of report and key stakeholders
  • 5.2 Compile data, implications and recommendations
  • 5.3 Write report and communicate with stakeholders
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State Code National Code Title Type
OAF79 MSS015021 Measure and report carbon footprint of a product or product class Unit of competency