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This version first released with BSB Business Services Training Package Version 2.0.

ELEMENT 

PERFORMANCE CRITERIA 

Elements describe the essential outcomes.

Performance criteria describe the performance needed to demonstrate achievement of the element.

1. Establish sources and uses of water

1.1 Identify all water sources

1.2 Identify how water is used

1.3 Determine whether water efficient practices are being used by comparing water source with usage

2. Assess water usage

2.1 Establish water usage over a specified time period

2.2 Establish reasons for unaccounted water

2.3 Estimate projected water usage for the same time period

2.4 Calculate difference between projected and actual usage

2.5 Establish reasons for difference between projected and actual usage

3. Identify water efficient practices

3.1 Consult with key stakeholders to determine areas where potable water could be replaced by alternative sources

3.2 Research alternative sources of potable water

3.3 Complete a cost-benefit analysis on using alternative sources of water

3.4 Research technology to reduce water consumption

3.5 Complete a cost-benefit analysis on implementing new technology to reduce water consumption

4. Recommend water efficient practices

4.1 Rank water efficiencies based on cost-benefit analyses results

4.2 Identify regulatory or organisational requirements in relation to water usage

4.3 Present final recommendations to key stakeholders

Skill 

Performance 

Criteria 

Description 

Reading

1.1-1.3, 2.1, 2.4, 3.2, 3.4, 4.2

• Reviews reported information to identify and evaluate existing processes
• Researches alternative strategies in line with organisational goals

Writing

3.2-3.5, 4.3

• Researches, plans and prepares documentation using format and language appropriate to context, organisational requirements and audience

Oral Communication

2.5, 3.1, 3.2, 3.4, 4.3

• Participates in discussions using listening and questioning to elicit the views of others and to clarify or confirm understanding
• Presents information and seeks advice using language appropriate to audience

Numeracy

1.3, 2.1, 2.4, 3.3, 3.5, 4.1

• Analyses numerical information to assess usage and quantities, ratios, time and costs using appropriate tools
• Uses calculations to compare and rank alternative processes

Navigate the world of work

4.2

• Develops, monitors and modifies organisational policies and procedures in accordance with legislative requirements and organisation goals

Interact with others

2.5, 3.1, 3.2, 3.4, 4.3

• Selects and uses appropriate conventions and protocols when communicating with internal and external stakeholders to seek or share information
• Plays a lead role in consulting and presenting positive outcomes with a range of stakeholders

Get the work done

1.1-1.3, 2.1-2.5, 3.1-3.5, 4.1, 4.2

• Plans, organises and implements own work activities
• Evaluates outcomes of existing processes to identify opportunities for improvement
• Uses systematic, analytical processes in relatively complex situations, setting goals, gathering relevant information, and identifying and evaluating options against organisational goals

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Comments 

Equivalence status 

BSBSUS405 Assess, monitor and reduce water use

Not applicable

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Release 

Comments 

Release 1

This version first released with BSB Business Services Training Package Version 2.0.