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Conduct an emissions audit

Conduct an emissions audit

Unit of competency
National Code
MSS015012A
State Code
D7741
TGA Status
Replaced
DTWD Status
Replaced
Current Release Number
1.00
Current Release Date
18/07/2011
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State Implementation and Classification
Approved Date
12/06/2014
Field of Education
050999 - Environmental Studies, N.e.c.
Original Release Date
12/06/2014
Nominal Hours
40
Description
This unit of competency covers conducting an audit of emissions related to product or process in an organisation, or part or all of the value chain.
Notes
Elements and Performance Criteria
1 Identify all sources and uses of materials in process
  • 1.1 Identify all sources of materials external to the site
  • 1.2 Identify all sources of materials within the site, where appropriate
  • 1.3 Identify all uses of materials by the process overall
  • 1.4 Identify all uses of materials by each process unit
2 Calculate theoretical use of the materials
  • 2.1 Calculate theoretical net consumption of material for each process unit
  • 2.2 Calculate overall material balance for process/site
  • 2.3 Evaluate the need for material consumption by process and units within the process compared to alternative processes/units
3 Measure actual use of materials
  • 3.1 Determine actual net material consumption for overall process/site
  • 3.2 Determine actual net material consumption for each process unit
  • 3.3 Calculate difference between theoretical and actual material consumption by unit and overall
  • 3.4 Identify actual emissions by each process unit
4 Develop strategies for reducing emissions
  • 4.1 Rank units by difference between theoretical and actual material consumption
  • 4.2 Rank units by actual material consumption
  • 4.3 Develop strategies to reduce material consumption
5 Prepare a recommendation for an emissions reduction strategy
  • 5.1 Consult with key stakeholders
  • 5.2 Identify strategies required to meet regulatory or similar requirements
  • 5.3 Rank strategies by benefit/cost ratio
  • 5.4 Short-list preferred emission reduction strategies
  • 5.5 Prepare recommendation for reducing emissions
Emissions
Emissions refers to:
the difference between material entering a process and product leaving the process
Materials
Materials include:
materials directly used and also materials which comprise components which are used
materials/resources which may be consumed to make a physical product
materials which may be consumed in delivering a service (e.g. fuel, energy and other consumables)
Theoretical consumption
Theoretical consumptions includes:
consideration of the relevant physics, chemistry and biology of the process to determine theoretical yield as well as assuming zero defective product
Net consumption
Net consumptions refers to:
the difference between materials consumed and produced, where relevant
Overview of assessment
A person who demonstrates competency in this unit must be able to conduct an emissions audit, including use of material balancing techniques and preparation of recommendations for emission reduction.
Critical aspects for assessment and evidence required to demonstrate competency in this unit
Assessors must be satisfied that the candidate can competently and consistently apply the skills covered in this unit of competency in new and different situations and contexts. Critical aspects of assessment and evidence include:
defining appropriate boundaries for the sustainability emissions audit
conducting material balance analyses for a site or value chain
identifying high emissions units/areas
undertaking benefit/cost ratio analyses
ensuring improvement strategies proposed reflect stakeholder needs and regulatory environment.
Context of and specific resources for assessment
This unit of competency is to be assessed in the workplace or a simulated workplace environment.
Assessment should emphasise a workplace context and procedures found in the candidate’s workplace.
This unit of competency may be assessed with other relevant units addressing sustainability at the enterprise level or other units requiring the exercise of the skills and knowledge covered by this unit.
The competencies covered by this unit would be demonstrated by an individual working alone or as part of a team.
Method of assessment
In all cases, practical assessment should be supported by questions to assess underpinning knowledge and those aspects of competency which are difficult to assess directly.
Where applicable, reasonable adjustment must be made to work environments and training situations to accommodate ethnicity, age, gender, demographics and disability.
The language, literacy and numeracy demands of assessment should not be greater than those required to undertake the unit of competency in a work-like environment.
Guidance information for assessment
Replaced By
State Code National Code Title Type
BAL11 MSS015012 Conduct an emissions audit Unit of competency