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:
maximising opportunities to improve business environmental performance
minimising environmental risks
promoting more efficient production and consumption of natural resources, for example minimising waste by participating in or using a waste management system
using resources efficiently such as material usage, energy usage (seeking alternative sources of energy or energy conservation) or efficient water usage
Appropriate techniques may include:
examining and documenting resources in work area
examining invoices from suppliers
examining relevant information and data
measuring resource usage under different conditions
reports from other parties involved in the process of identifying and implementing improvements
Compliance may include:
meeting relevant laws, by-laws and regulations or best practice to support compliance in environmental performance and sustainability at each level as required (such as Environmental Protection or Biodiversity Conservation Act):
international
commonwealth
state/territory
local government
industry
organisation
Organisational plans may include:
documented policies and procedures
work plans to minimise waste or to increase efficiency of resources such as a green office program, supply chain program for purchasing sustainable products or an environmental management framework
Suggestions may include ideas that help to:
improve energy efficiency
increase use of renewable, recyclable, reusable and recoverable resources
maximise opportunities such as use of solar power or other alternative forms of energy, where appropriate
prevent and minimise risks
reduce emissions of greenhouse gases
reduce use of non-renewable resources

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

Critical aspects for assessment and evidence required to demonstrate competency in this unit
Evidence of the following is essential:
accessing, interpreting and complying with a range of environment/sustainability legislation and procedural requirements relevant to daily responsibilities
accurately following organisational information to participate in and support an improved resource efficiency process and reporting as required
developing and/or using tools such as inspection checklists, to collect and measure relevant information on organisation resource consumption, within work role
identifying organisational improvements by applying efficient resource use to daily activities
knowledge of environmental and resource hazards/risks.
Context of and specific resources for assessment
Assessment must ensure:
access to an actual workplace or simulated environment
evidence is relevant to the particular workplace role, including work area, equipment, systems, and documentation
review of current work area directly relating to own work, to assess measurement of resources used, hazards and compliance
individual or team discussion about potential for increased resource efficiency within current work area
access to workplace documents, information and resources (such as compliance obligations, enterprise plans, work responsibilities).
Method of assessment
A range of assessment methods should be used t assess practical skills and knowledge. The following examples are appropriate for this unit:
direct questioning combined with review of portfolios of evidence and third party workplace reports of on-the-job performance by the candidate
observation of demonstrated techniques over time and in a range of situations
analysis of responses to case studies and scenarios
review of documentation measuring current resource usage
evaluation of techniques used to document and measure current usage of resources
review of identified and reported workplace environmental hazards
evidence of active participation in organisational plans to improve environmental practices and resource efficiency.
Guidance information for assessment
Holistic assessment with other units relevant to the industry sector, workplace and job role is recommended, for example:
BSBINN201A Contribute to workplace innovation
BSBSMB301A Investigate micro business opportunities
BSBWOR202A Organise and complete daily work activities.