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.
Environmental and resource efficiency issues may include:
application of industry codes and standards, including ecoCLEAN
measurements made under different conditions
minimisation of environmental risks and maximisation of opportunities to improve business environmental performance and to promote more efficient production and consumption of natural resources, for example by:
efficient energy use
efficient water use
minimising use of chemicals
minimising waste, through implementation of waste management hierarchy
seeking alternative sources of energy.
Appropriate techniques may include:
examination of invoices from suppliers
examination of relevant information and data
measurements made under different conditions.
Compliance includes:
meeting relevant federal, state and local government laws, by-laws and regulations, including application of energy rating/conservation systems, such as the Green Star environmental rating system.
Organisational plans may include work plans to:
increase efficiency of water use
minimise waste.
Suggestions may include ideas that help to:
improve energy efficiency
increase use of renewable, recyclable, re-usable and recoverable resources
prevent and minimise risks and maximise opportunities, such as use of solar or other alternative forms of energy where appropriate
reduce emissions of greenhouse gases
reduce use of non-renewable resources.
Benefits of efficient and sustainable use of resources to the customer will depend on the nature of the work being performed and will vary across industry sectors, but may include:
compliance with legislative and industry standards
improved environmental outcomes for the customers, or residents of the premises
reduced price due to:
lower cost for disposal of less toxic chemicals and other materials
lower input costs for consumables
sense of wellbeing by contributing to improved environmental outcomes.

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 observing at least two instances of following workplace procedures according to instructions and participating in improvement of environmental and resource efficient work practices at own level of responsibility.
Evidence must be strictly relevant to the particular workplace role.
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 required skills and knowledge specified in this unit.
In particular the person should demonstrate the ability to:
apply improved resource efficiency approaches to own work area and demonstrate outcomes
communicate with customers and other stakeholders
list environmental hazards and risks, and inefficiencies and opportunities for improvements identified in the workplace
measure and report current resource use
contribute advice and suggestions for improvements.
Context of and specific resources for assessment
Assessment of essential underpinning knowledge may be conducted in an off-site context. It is to comply with relevant regulatory or Australian standards' requirements.
Resource implications for assessment include access to:
workplace documentation and personnel
relevant legislation, standards and guidelines
reports from other parties involved in the process of identifying and implementing improvements.
Method of assessment
Assessment methods must:
satisfy the endorsed Assessment Guidelines of the Property 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
This unit could be assessed on its own or in combination with other units relevant to the job function.
Guidance information for assessment
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.
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.