Elements and Performance Criteria

The range statement adds definition to the unit by elaborating critical or significant aspects of the performance requirements of the unit. The range statement establishes the range of indicative meanings or applications of these requirements in different operating contexts and conditions. The specific aspects which require elaboration are identified by the use of italics in the performance criteria.

Environmental and resource efficiency issues may include:
minimisation of environmental risks and maximisation of opportunities to:
improve business environmental performance
promote more efficient production and consumption of natural resources.
This may be achieved for example by:
minimising waste by implementing the waste management hierarchy
efficient energy and water use
seeking alternative sources of energy
efficient feeding practices with aquacultured stock.

Appropriate techniques may include:
examination of invoices from suppliers to compare per unit cost of product or service
measurement of resource consumption under a range of conditions
examination of relevant information and data, for example:
labelling of contents
place of origin and manufacture
efficiency rating tables.

Environmental hazards may include:
by-catch
poorly maintained machinery and equipment
waste and debris, for example from netting and fishing tackle, and oil and fuel containers
fish mortalities and organic waste
excessive feeding.

Compliance may include meeting the requirements of:
International Convention for the Prevention of Pollution from Ships (MARPOL)
federal, state and territory environmental legislation such as:
Environment Protection and Biodiversity Conservation Act 1999
Environment Protection and Biodiversity Conservation Regulations 2000
state and territory environmental protection authorities and agencies
local government by-laws and regulations, including regional land and water management plans
third party standards such as the ISO 14000 series and those of the Marine Stewardship Council.

Enterprise plans may include:
environmental management system
documented policies and procedures
work plans, including those relating to minimising waste, increasing the efficiency of water use and improving water quality.

Suggestions may include ideas that help to:
prevent and minimise risks
maximise opportunities, such as the use of solar or other alternative forms of energy where appropriate
reduce emissions of greenhouse gases
improve energy efficiency
increase the use of renewable, recyclable, re-usable and recoverable resources.

The evidence guide provides advice to inform and support appropriate assessment of this unit. It contains an overview of the assessment requirements followed by identification of specific aspects of evidence that will need to be addressed in determining competence. The evidence guide is an integral part of the unit and should be read and interpreted in conjunction with the other components of competency.

Assessment must reflect the endorsed Assessment Guidelines of the Seafood Industry Training Package into which this unit is being imported.

Overview of assessment requirements
A person who demonstrates competence in this unit must be able to provide evidence of the ability to follow workplace procedures according to instructions given, and to participate in the improvement of environmental and resource-efficient work practices at own level of responsibility. Evidence must be strictly relevant to the particular workplace role.

Products that could be used as evidence include:
reports of measurement of current resource use
lists of environmental hazards/risks, or opportunities for improvements and inefficiencies identified in the workplace.

Processes that could be used as evidence include:
approaches to the measurement of current resource use
the way in which advice is sought and suggestions for improvements are made.

Resource implications for assessment include access to:
appropriate workplace documentation and personnel by the assessee
reports from other parties involved in the process of identifying and implementing improvements
relevant legislation, standards and guidelines.

Validity and sufficiency of evidence requires that:
the individual applies improved resource efficiency approaches to own work area and can demonstrate outcomes.

Integrated competency assessment:
means that this unit could be assessed on its own or in combination with other units relevant to the job function.