Modification History
Revised unit
Unit updated and equivalent to CPPCMN4002A Implement and monitor environmentally sustainable work practices
Unit Descriptor
This unit of competency specifies the outcomes required to analyse the workplace effectively in relation to environmentally sustainable work practices, and to then implement improvements and monitor their effectiveness.
Application of the Unit
This unit of competency supports individuals responsible for a specific area of work or who lead a work group or team in a range of property services sectors and organisations. They operate within the scope of their defined roles and responsibilities.
The unit must be applied strictly according to relevant state or territory legislative and industry requirements.
Licensing/Regulatory Information
No licensing, legislative, regulatory or certification requirements apply to this unit at the time of endorsement..
Pre-Requisites
Not applicable.
Employability Skills Information
This unit contains employability skills.
Elements and Performance Criteria Pre-Content
Elements describe the essential outcomes of a unit of competency. |
Performance criteria describe the performance needed to demonstrate achievement of the element. Where bold italicised text is used, further information is detailed in the required skills and knowledge section and the range statement. Assessment of performance is to be consistent with the evidence guide. |
Elements and Performance Criteria
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Investigate current practices in relation to resource use. |
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Environmental regulations applying to organisation, work conducted on clients’ sites, and to the community at large, are identified. |
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Procedures for assessing compliance with environmental regulations are evaluated. |
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Information on environmental and resource efficiency systems and procedures is collected and provided to work group according to organisational policies and procedures. |
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Current resource use is measured and documented according to organisational policies and procedures. |
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Current purchasing strategies are analysed and documented. |
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Current work processes are analysed to access information and data and assist in identifying areas for improvement. |
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Set targets for improvements. |
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Input is sought from stakeholders, key personnel and specialists . |
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External sources of information and data are accessed as required. |
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Alternative solutions to workplace environmental issues are evaluated. |
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Efficiency targets are set. |
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Implement performance improvement strategies. |
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Techniques and tools are sourced to assist in achieving targets. |
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Continuous improvement strategies are applied to own area of responsibility, and ideas and possible solutions are communicated to work group and management. |
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Environmental and resource efficiency improvement plans for own work group are integrated into other operational activities and implemented. |
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Suggestions and ideas about environment and resource efficiency management are sought from stakeholders and acted upon according to organisational policies and procedures. |
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Costing strategies are implemented to fully value environmental assets. |
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Monitor performance |
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Outcomes are documented and reports on targets are communicated to key personnel and stakeholders. |
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Strategies and benchmark indicators are evaluated. |
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New targets are set and new tools and strategies investigated and applied. |
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Compliance with relevant legislative standards or codes is monitored and reported in accordance with formal requirements. |
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4.5 |
Successful strategies are promoted and, where possible, participants rewarded. |
Required Skills and Knowledge
This section describes the skills and knowledge required for this unit. |
Required skills |
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Required knowledge |
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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. |
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Overview of assessment |
This unit of competency could be assessed by observing at least two instances of implementation and monitoring of integrated environment and resource efficiency management policies and procedures in an organisation. |
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:
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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:
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Method of assessment |
Assessment methods must:
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. |
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. |
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Compliance includes: |
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Purchasing strategies may include: |
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Stakeholders, key personnel and specialists may include: |
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Techniques and tools may include: |
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Environmental and resource efficiency improvement plans may include: |
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Suggestions may include ideas that help to: |
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Unit Sector(s)
This unit of competency supports individuals responsible for a specific area of work or who lead a work group or team in a range of property services sectors and organisations. They operate within the scope of their defined roles and responsibilities.
The unit must be applied strictly according to relevant state or territory legislative and industry requirements.
Custom Content Section
Not applicable.