Elements and Performance Criteria

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.
Scope of sustainability policy may include:
addressing sustainability initiatives through reference to standards, guidelines and approaches, such as:
ISO 14001 Environment Management Systems
ecological footprint assessment
global reporting initiatives
life cycle analyses
product stewardship
triple bottom line reporting
integrated approach to sustainability, which includes:
environmental, economic and social aspects, or focus on each individual aspect
investigation of particular business and market context of industry or organisation
parts of organisation to which policy is to apply, including:
whole enterprise
one site
one work area
combination of these.
Relevant environmental and sustainability legislation, standards and codes of practice may include:
5 or 6 star energy rating standards
Green Star environmental rating system
environmental health legislation
environmental protection legislation
industry codes of practice
ISO 14001 Environment Management Systems
OHS legislation
relevant Australian standards.
Stakeholders may include:
customers
employees at all levels of organisation
individuals and groups inside and outside organisation who have direct interest in organisation’s conduct, actions, products and services, including:
regulators
suppliers.
Strategies may include:
application of industry codes, standards and protocols, including ecoCLEAN
awareness raising among stakeholders
promotional activities
training of staff in principles and techniques of sustainability.

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
This unit of competency could be assessed by observing at least two instances of development and implementation of integrated sustainability policies and procedures in an organisation.
The review of the policy after implementation will also need to be evidenced.
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:
play a key role in the development of organisational policies and show that the developed policies comply with legislative requirements
use methodology to involve stakeholders in policy development, implementation and review
implement plans and work plans
present policies and procedural documentation that outline approach taken
implement a strategy that has been devised, implemented and reviewed showing a measurable improvement and using the chosen benchmark indicators.
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:
relevant legislation, standards and guidelines
reports from other parties involved in developing and implementing policy
workplace documentation and personnel
some access to an actual workplace, however part of the assessment may be through:
simulated project-based activity
scenarios, case studies and role plays
actual participation in sustainability work practices and processes.
Method of assessment
Assessment methods must:
satisfy the endorsed Assessment Guidelines of the Property Services Training Package
include direct observation of tasks in real or simulated work conditions, with questioning to confirm the ability to consistently identify and correctly interpret the essential underpinning knowledge required for practical application
reinforce the integration of employability skills with workplace tasks and job roles
confirm that competency is verified and able to be transferred to other circumstances and environments.
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.