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Establish and maintain environmentally sustainable creative practice

Establish and maintain environmentally sustainable creative practice

Unit of competency
National Code
CUAPPR504
State Code
AWH21
TGA Status
Replaced
DTWD Status
Replaced
Current Release Number
1.00
Current Release Date
15/01/2016
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State Implementation and Classification
Approved Date
21/07/2016
Field of Education
050999 - Environmental Studies, N.e.c.
Original Release Date
21/07/2016
Nominal Hours
25
Description
This unit describes the skills and knowledge required to integrate environmentally sustainable approaches into creative art or design practice in order to reduce own ecological footprint across all areas of operation.It applies to individuals who work as artists or designers. Sustainability considerations apply both to activities within the practice and to the design of products and services that might be made, operated or used by others. The practitioner applies a self-directed approach to ensuring the sustainability of own creative practice.No licensing, legislative or certification conditions apply to this unit at the time of publication.
Notes
Elements and Performance Criteria
1. Evaluate environmental sustainability of current practice
  • 1.1 Assess source of materials used in current practice, taking account of their origin and abundance
  • 1.2 Investigate and evaluate resource use and sustainability issues in current practice
  • 1.3 Identify and evaluate relevant legislation, codes of practice, and national standards that impact on workplace sustainability to ensure compliance
  • 1.4 Analyse and address existing and potential environmental risks and hazards in the workplace
2. Use resources sustainably in own practice
  • 2.1 Use sustainable work practices across all areas of activity
  • 2.2 Explore use of alternative sources of materials, including recycled products where possible
  • 2.3 Source and use more sustainable approaches in work, including sustainable materials in preference to materials in short supply
  • 2.4 Maximise use of waste products arising from the creative process
  • 2.5 Monitor and measure use of resources in own practice on an ongoing basis, and make changes that reduce usage where practicable
3. Make sustainable design decisions
  • 3.1 Evaluate choice and use of materials in design briefs, whether generated by self or others
  • 3.2 Assess impact of user needs and preferences on sustainable design options
  • 3.3 Assess environmental impact of intended production processes
  • 3.4 Determine opportunities to enhance sustainability by asking pertinent questions
  • 3.5 Positively influence the sustainability of design process within scope of own responsibility
  • 3.6 Include explicit reference to sustainability issues in design and production documentation
4. Maintain currency of sustainability issues and options
  • 4.1 Maintain currency of specialised knowledge of sustainability issues relevant to own area of expertise
  • 4.2 Proactively identify sources of information and professional development to build own sustainability skills
  • 4.3 Integrate current and emerging ideas into own practice
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Replaces
State Code National Code Title Type
S7754 CUVPRP504A Establish and maintain environmentally sustainable creative practice Unit of competency
Replaced By
State Code National Code Title Type
ODH17 CUAPPR514 Establish and maintain environmentally sustainable creative practice Unit of competency