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.
Scope of sustainability policy may include:
an integrated approach to sustainability which includes environmental, economic and social aspects, or a narrower one to focus on each aspect individually
the parts of the enterprise to which it is to apply, including whether it is for the whole enterprise, one site, one work area or combinations of these
addressing sustainability initiatives through reference to standards, guidelines and approaches such as:
ISO 14001 Environmental Management Systems
Life Cycle Analyses
Global Reporting Initiative
Ecological Footprint Assessment
Triple Bottom Line reporting
Product Stewardship
Stakeholders may include:
individuals and groups both inside and outside the organisation that have some direct interest in the following aspects of the enterprise:
conduct
actions
products
services
individuals and groups both inside and outside the organisation that have some direct interest in the following aspects of the enterprise:
employees at all levels of the organisation
customers
suppliers
regulators
other organisations
Strategies may include:
awareness raising among stakeholders
training of staff in principles and techniques of sustainability
Sustainability policy may include:
air pollution
carbon emission
Business planning may include:
objectives pertaining to:
changes to processes and procedures
environmental issues
education and training
past and future reviews and audits
review strategies, including:
internal and external audits
monitoring statistics
monitoring personnel performance following training
undertaking quality control checks
reviewing effectiveness of new procedures and processes
formalising review strategies via re-planning
targets, such as:
carbon emissions reduction
cleaner production
lean management
waste minimisation
Resource efficiency for the transport industry may include:
the correct use of equipment and vehicles according to environmental protection regulations and guidelines
fuel consumption
maintenance and servicing, such as importance of correct tyre pressure

EVIDENCE GUIDE
The evidence guide provides advice on assessment and must be read in conjunction with the performance criteria, required knowledge and skills, the range statement and the assessment guidelines for this Training Package.
Critical aspects for assessment and evidence required to demonstrate competency in this unit
The evidence required to demonstrate competency in this unit must be relevant to and satisfy all of the requirements of the elements and performance criteria of this unit and include demonstration of:
developing organisational sustainability policy
communicating organisational sustainability policy
implementing and monitoring organisational sustainability policy
Context of and specific resources for assessment
Performance is demonstrated consistently over a period of time and in a suitable range of contexts
Resources for assessment include:
a range of relevant exercises, case studies and/or other simulated practical and knowledge assessment, and/or
access to an appropriate range of relevant operational situations in the workplace
In both real and simulated environments, access is required to:
relevant and appropriate materials and equipment, and
applicable documentation including workplace procedures, regulations, codes of practice and operation manuals
Method of assessment
As a minimum, assessment of knowledge must be conducted through appropriate written/oral tests
Practical assessment must occur:
through activities in an appropriately simulated environment, and/or
in an appropriate range of situations in the workplace