Modification History
Not applicable.
Unit Descriptor
Unit descriptor |
This unit specifies the outcomes required to assess the environmental impact of a design, recording its energy consumption, waste and material sustainability. |
Application of the Unit
Application of the unit |
This unit supports the attainment of skills and knowledge required for assessing design sustainability at all stages of production, product use and disposal or recycling. These skills and knowledge are to be used within the scope of the individual's job and authority. This unit requires employability skills in planning and organising and problem solving in order to assess environmental impact at all stages of production, use and disposal. Communication skills are used to interpret information and complete documentation. Initiative and enterprise is required to make judgement about environmental impact based on information. |
Licensing/Regulatory Information
Not applicable.
Pre-Requisites
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Employability Skills Information
Employability skills |
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 required performance needed to demonstrate achievement of the element. Where bold italicised text is used, further information is detailed in the required skills and knowledge and/or the range statement. Assessment of performance is to be consistent with the Evidence Guide. |
Elements and Performance Criteria
ELEMENT |
PERFORMANCE CRITERIA |
1. Assess raw sources of material |
1.1. Applicable OHS , legislative and organisational requirements relevant to assessing the environmental impact of a design are verified and complied with 1.2. Design brief is reviewed, confirmed and clarified with appropriate personnel 1.3. Communication with others to complete assessment is established and maintained 1.4. Materials are assessed from their source taking account of where they derived from, their processing techniques and energy used to obtain them 1.5. Materials are assessed for their ecological and environmental impact 1.6. Materials are assessed for their availability and sustainability |
2. Assess the environmental impact of the design |
2.1. User needs and desires are assessed and documented 2.2. Material choice and use as stated in the specifications is audited and assessed 2.3. Product lifecycle analysis is evaluated and longevity determined 2.4. Intended manufacturing processes including assembly and finishing are assessed for their impact on the environment 2.5. Final documentation outlining the full analysis of the designs impact on the environment is compiled and produced as a report |
3. Assess the manufacturing process |
3.1. Production timeline is assessed and energy use measured 3.2. Supply of raw materials for production is analysed and wastage estimated 3.3. Manufacturing process is assessed for equipment and assembly method energy usage and waste 3.4. Component production is analysed to measure energy use and waste 3.5. Finishing requirements are assessed for toxic waste levels and energy usage 3.6. Packaging , despatch and transport arrangements are analysed to measure energy usage 3.7. Final documentation outlining the full analysis of the manufacturing impact on the environment is compiled and produced as a report |
4. Assess product potential for recycling |
4.1. Ability for all components of product to be recycled are assessed 4.2. Non-recyclable components are identified and potential alternatives determined 4.3. Impact of non-recyclable components on environment is assessed 4.4. Recycling potential of the product is reported in documentation |
Required Skills and Knowledge
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
EVIDENCE GUIDE |
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The Evidence Guide provides advice on assessment and must be read in conjunction with the Performance Criteria, Required Skills and Knowledge, the Range Statement and the Assessment Guidelines for the relevant Training Package. |
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Overview of assessment |
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Critical aspects for assessment and evidence required to demonstrate competency in this unit |
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Context of , and specific resources for assessment |
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Method of assessment |
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Guidance information for assessment |
Range Statement
RANGE STATEMENT |
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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 in the Performance Criteria is detailed below. Add any 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. |
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OHS requirements |
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Legislative requirements |
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Organisational requirements |
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Design brief |
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Appropriate personnel |
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Communication |
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Material |
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Sources |
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Energy |
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Ecological and environmental impact |
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Sustainability |
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Documentation |
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Product lifecycle |
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Manufacturing process |
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Assembly methods |
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Finishing |
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Wastage |
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Equipment |
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Components |
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Packaging and despatch |
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Transport |
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Unit Sector(s)
Unit sector |
Furniture design and technology. |
Competency field
Competency field |
Co-requisite units
Co-requisite units |
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