Kim Grossman
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Kim Grossman
Short Course Assessment Booklet 1
Sustainability Procedures
ASSESSMENT TASKS
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o These assessment tasks are designed to demonstrate competency against the
requirements as stated in the unit(s) of competency from the respective unit of competency documents. The requirements are outlined in the participant guide. These documents are available from training.gov.au or upon request to HIA.
o Unless otherwise noted, all assessment tasks are open book.
What do I have to do to be marked competent?
3.1 3.16
4.1 4.6
Short Answer Questions
Sustainability Project & Report
AT3
AT4
Assessment Booklet 2 contains the following summative Assessment Tasks:
Feedback on your completion of these tasks will assist you in identifying areas where you may
need to continue to develop skills and knowledge prior to completing the Assessment Tasks in
Booklet 2.
1.1 1.16
2.1 2.8
Written Questions
Verbal Questions
AT1
AT2
Assessment Booklet 1 contains the following summative Assessment Tasks:
There are four Assessment Tasks to be completed satisfactorily by the participant in order
to be deemed competent in this unit of competency:
The assessment is provided in Assessment Booklet 1 and Assessment Booklet 2. Both
Assessment Booklets should be given to the participants at the commencement of the short course so that they are aware of the assessment expectations.
Assessment Instructions
Assessment for this unit/unit cluster is presented in two (2) Assessment Booklets. The following instructions apply to both Assessment Booklet 1 and Assessment Booklet 2
Region:
Trainer Name:
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Participant ID:
Course Start Date:
Participant Name:
Develop workplace policies and procedures for sustainability
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Sustainability Procedures
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How do I submit my assessment tasks?
A maximum of two re-submissions will be allowed before the participant will be required to attend
further training. Any further training required may incur additional costs to the participant.
Where re-submissions have been requested, the final date for completion of the unit or cluster of
units will be extended. The extra time allowed will be negotiated between the participant and trainer/assessor.
o Incorrect, insufficient or missing answers to questions
oProject tasks are incorrect or incomplete or do not address the requirements of the project
In the following situations a participant will be given the opportunity to re-submit their assessment:
What happens if I dont get it right?
o All responses provided by the participant will be assessed by a qualified assessor with
current industry expertise.
o Feedback on each completed assessment task will be provided by the assessor.
How will I know if Ive done it right?
o Assessment Task 1 is to be submitted at the conclusion of the final training session for
this short course. It is a supervised assessment and work must be completed individually.
oAssessment Task 2 will be conducted no later than 14 days from the final training session.
oAssessment Tasks 3 to 4 must be submitted no later than 28 days from the final training session.
oIf additional time is required for submission, this may be negotiated by contacting the training co-ordinator no less than 3 days before the final submission date.
How much time will I be given to complete these assessments?
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Specific requirements for individual tasks are provided at the beginning of each
assessment task.
All assessment tasks must be completed satisfactorily:
All questions must be answered correctly.
All project tasks must be completed.
All responses, unless specified, should refer to the legal requirements in your State or
Territory.
HIA has a strict policy about submitting work that is not the participants own work (plagiarism). Please refer to the HIA Participant Handbook for further information about the HIA Cheating and Plagiarism Policy.
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Where do I submit my assessment tasks?
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Assessment Task 4 (and subsequent assessment tasks) may be completed and
submitted in one of the following ways:
Separate written document.
Electronic submission (MS Word, MS Excel or Adobe PDF format only). Assessment Task 4 (and subsequent assessment tasks) will contain external documents that must all be submitted at the same time in one of the following ways:
Bound.
Corner-stapled.
In a plastic sleeve, envelope or folder.
Secured with a rubber band.
Each response must be clearly labelled with the task number it is responding to. All pages must be clearly labelled with a page number.
The cover sheet provided for Assessment Task 4 must be completed and attached to all assessment documentation.
If your work includes a CD, clearly label the disk with your name and the short course name. Place it in a sealed plastic pocket, attached to the cover sheet.
Prior to sending any assessment work, make and keep a copy of your work as HIA will not accept responsibility for work lost in transmission.
Assessment Task 4 (and subsequent assessment tasks) Project Tasks
Each answer must be clearly labelled with the relevant question number.
Each page must be clearly labelled with a page number.
The cover sheet provided for Assessment Task 3 must be completed and attached.
Assessment Task 3 Short Answer Questions
o Assessment Task 3 is to be completed and submitted in one of the following ways:
Answers written in Assessment Booklet 2 provided.
Answers written in a separate document and hard copy sent via post/fax or electronic copy sent via email.
If submitted electronically the format must be one of the following: MS Word, MS Excel or Adobe PDF.
If submitted separately:
Assessment Task 2 Verbal Questions
oThe participant is not required to submit any documentation for Assessment Task 2 as this assessment task is conducted and results recorded by the trainer/assessor.
Assessment Task 1 Written Questions
o Assessment Booklet 1 is to be submitted to the trainer/assessor at the completion of
Assessment Task 1.
o The Participant Declaration must be read and signed prior to commencing any
assessment tasks.
Short Course Assessment Booklet 1
Sustainability Procedures
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o Your Sustainability Procedures Participant Guide.
o The internet.
o Your companys policies and procedures book or appropriate case study documents
such as Boral or Thiess.
o Electronic Calculator handout
Assessment Resources Required
To complete these assessments, you will need:
o Where the participant does not agree with an assessment decision they are able to
lodge and appeal. Please refer to the HIA Participant Handbook for further information about the HIA Assessment Appeals Policy.
What if I dont agree with the assessors decision?
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o Assessments can be posted or dropped into the regional office (please check the HIA
Participant Handbook for addresses).
o Assessments can be emailed to the regional email address:
Short Course Assessment Booklet 1
Sustainability Procedures
SUSTAINABILITY PROCEDURES SHORT COURSE
Kim Grossman
Assessor Name
Participant name (First Name, Family Name)
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Date
Participants signature
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I agree to keep a copy of my Assessment Booklet after submission which can be produced if the
original is lost, damaged or in case of a dispute.
I have been given fair notice of the date, time and venue for this assessment and that I am
ready for assessment.
I understand that the work must be my own and no part of it will be copied from any other participants work or from any other source, except where I have made reference to researched material.
I have read the information on Cheating and Plagiarism Policy in the HIA Participant Handbook and agree to the conditions as stated.
I understand my right to appeal the assessment decision as explained in the HIA Participant
Handbook.
The purpose and procedures of this assessment have been clearly explained to me.
I have discussed with my trainer/assessor any special needs that I have in relation to this assessment and I understand the options for Reasonable Adjustment as explained in the HIA Participant Handbook.
I declare that:
PARTICIPANT DECLARATION:
Please complete and check all shaded sections before submitting.
Ensure this cover sheet is securely attached to your submission of work.
Develop workplace policies and procedures for sustainability
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PARTICIPANT DECLARATION FOR SUBMISSION OF WORK FOR ASSESSMENT
Short Course Assessment Sustainability ProceduAssessment Task 1 Written Questions
ASSESSMENT TASK 1 WRITTEN QUESTIONS
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o You will be provided feedback on your answers during Assessment Task 2.
o As a guide this assessment task should take approximately 30 minutes.
o The assessment must be submitted to the trainer immediately on completion.
o You must not collaborate with other participants to complete this assessment.
o The answers are to be recorded in this assessment booklet.
Questions 1.1 to 1.16 are a short answer questions relating to Sustainability Procedures
that will be completed at the end of the last session of scheduled attendance for the course.
Participant Instructions
Assessment Booklet 1
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Name the top three by volume.
There are 6 Kyoto protocol Greenhouse Gases.
1.2.
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Explain the difference between the Greenhouse effect and the enhanced Greenhouse
effect.
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What are the 6 Rs of Sustainability?
1.4.
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Give two examples of legislation that would affect sustainability in the construction
industry.
1.3.
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Name five things that would be included in your companys Carbon Footprint.
1.6.
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What is the definition of a Carbon Footprint?
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Explain what ISO 14001 is and how it can assist your business.
1.8.
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What federal government standard provides the framework for judging energy efficiency
when building new homes?
1.7.
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NABERS is a rating system for the environmental performance of existing buildings, what
does the rating take into consideration?
1.10.
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What is lifecycle thinking?
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What is Green Star?
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How will an HIA GreenSmart house aid sustainability?
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Why would you include a sustainability covenant in a contract with a supplier?
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How should you write a sustainability action plan?
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Please ensure you have answered each question before submitting your
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What procedures can you use to implement the sustainability policy?
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Give examples for the following levels of sustainability legislation and/or standards.
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AT1 Written Questions Submission 2
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AT1 Written Questions Submission 1
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ASSESSMENT TASK 2 VERBAL QUESTIONS
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The verbal questions can be found in the table on the following page and may be
copied in preparation for the assessment.
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The Assessor will record in this assessment booklet whether the verbal answers are in
line with the model answers and provide feedback at the completion of the assessment.
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You will be contacted no later than 14 days from the final training session.
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As a guide the assessment should take approximately 10 minutes.
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When answering these questions be clear and concise and remember that
communicating the information and ideas is most important. You do not need to use
jargon or fancy language to get your message across effectively.
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You will be asked a series of questions and required to provide verbal answers.
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The assessment task will be either face to face or telephone.
Questions 2.1 to 2.8 are verbal questions relating to Sustainability Procedures that
will be asked individually of each participant.
Participant Instructions
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Final Result
Assessor Feedback
Satisfactory
2.8 Why were the Green Plumbers set up by the industry association the Master Plumbers and
Mechanical Services Association of Australia?
Satisfactory
2.7 The Environment Protection Agency (EPA) has Stormwater Management Guidelines, how do
business impact stormwater?
Satisfactory
2.6 The Energy Efficiency Opportunities Bill is for large energy use businesses but why is energy use still important to SMEs?
Satisfactory
2.5 Describe two actions you could take to make your supply chain more sustainable.
Satisfactory
2.4 Briefly describe one reporting standard for sustainability.
Satisfactory
2.3 Briefly define the meaning of Best Practice and give an example relating to sustainability in the construction industry.
Satisfactory
2.2 Briefly explain what TBL is and how it related to Sustainability.
Satisfactory
2.1 Define Sustainability.
The participants response includes the minimum points as per the model answers
Tick if Satisfactory
AT2 Assessment Task 2 Verbal Questions
Participant Surname
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Assessment Booklet 2
Assessment Booklet 2 contains Assessment Tasks 3-4
Assessment Submission Cover Sheet
Sustainability Procedures
CPCSUS5001A Develop workplace policies and procedures for sustainability
Participant Name: Course Start Date:
Participant ID: Assessment Due Date:
Trainer Name: Kim Grossman Region:
FNQ
Assessment Booklet 2
Assessment Booklet 2 contains Assessment Tasks 3-4
Assessment Submission Cover Sheet
Assessment Task 4
Sustainability Policy & Report
Assessment Resources Required
To complete this assessment, you will need:
The Internet.
Your Sustainability Procedures Participant Guide.
Your companys policies and procedures book or appropriate case study documents such as Boral or Thiess
Electronic Calculator handout
4.0ASSESSMENT TASK 4 SUSTAINABILITY POLICY & REPORT
Participant Instructions
Tasks 4.1 to 4.6 are project tasks relating to Sustainability Procedures that are to be completed outside the learning delivery environment.
Research your companys or a company you have been involved with as a case study. Review and discuss the policies, procedures and global footprint, stating how you could reduce it. Develop recommendations for a sustainability policy in your workplace and write this policy.
Describe how you would communicate the policy to stakeholders and create one example of such a communication.
Write a set of procedures to implement your policy and document the methods you would use to track and monitor continuous improvement.
To review your policy, list the methods you would use to review the success of the policy and develop some KPIs and how they will be developed.
Prepare a report to provide feedback regarding the success of the policy and identify any aspect that needs revision to ensure continuous improvement.
Address all of the following tasks in your response.
Policies and Procedures Research (800 words minimum)
Many companies in the construction industry formally document their operational policies and procedures.
However some companies have operational processes that are not formally documented but everyone within the company follows.
Research policies and procedures documentation from your own business or a company you have been involved with. Where no documentation exists, analyse the operational process to identify requirements for policies and procedures.
Briefly outline the business or company you are researching including the type of business structure and size of the business, the industry it operates in and specific area of operation for the company within that industry.
Give an example of a policy from your own business or a company you have been involved with. Discuss in detail the purpose and desired outcomes of the policy. Where no policies exist in the case study business, provide an example of a policy that could be implemented into the business to improve business outcomes.
Give an example of a procedure from your own business or a company you have been involved with. This may be a formal documented procedure or may be a process that is generally followed but not formalised as a written procedure.
Discuss the difference between a policy and a procedure using you examples you have provided to help demonstrate the differences. Describe in detail what the purpose of each document is.
Provide details of any policies or procedures that this business or company has related to environmental management? If none exists, describe some work processes that the company undertakes where a procedure on environmental management would be applicable.
Note: Submission of the Class Handout Theiss policy documentation is not sufficient to address this assessment task.
Your companys global footprint (600 words minimum)
Source a Global Footprint Calculator from the internet. Use the calculator to calculate your workplaces global footprint. The link below or the Calculator Handout provided previously as an electronic resource can be used to complete this task.
http://www.myclimate.org/?gclid=CNecrcmt6sMCFUNvvAodQ6MApQDiscuss methods that could be used to reduce the companies footprint including providing examples of at least six steps that could be taken to improve?
List examples of stakeholders you would need to consult with to implement a reduction and what part each stakeholder would play in the outcomes?
Describe how you would deal with differing stakeholder viewpoints.
Using the information you have developed above, the next tasks require you to write a report for your company/case study. This report should be approximately 300-500 words in length and should be your own policy and procedure as applied to you own business or workplace.
Develop a Sustainability Policy
Describe your recommendations for a sustainability policy in your workplace. Cover likely effectiveness, timeframes and cost.
Write the sustainability policy in your workplace. Define the scope of the policy and the key stakeholders it will apply to, including what part they play in the policy.
Communicate (800 words minimum)
Describe the methods you recommend to communicate your policy to both internal and external stakeholders.
Create one example of a communication you could send to internal stakeholders. This could be a newsletter, email or a poster. Ensure you cover how those involved in implementing the policy will be informed.
Implement
From the policy above, write a set of procedures that will ensure improvement in resource efficiency or sustainability.
Document the methods you will use to track or monitor continuous improvement in Sustainability Procedures as well as version control.
Review the Policy and Procedure (500 words minimum)
List and describe the methods you will use to review the success of the sustainability policy and procedures.
Develop some KPIs that may be applicable and achievable. Detail these and how they will be measured.
Prepare a report to key personnel and stakeholders in whom you provide feedback to key personnel and stakeholders regarding the success of otherwise of the policy. You should include discussion of investigations you have undertaken to identify trends that may require remedial action.
Identify any aspect of sustainability policies and procedures that may require revision to comply with the organisations commitment to continuous improvement.
Please ensure you have completed each of the task requirements before submitting your assessment.
Participant Assessment Record Assessment Task 4
Participant Given Name Participant Other Names Participant Surname
AT4 Sustainability Policy & Report Submission 1 Tick Satisfactory or Not Satisfactory
All assessment tasks completed satisfactorily Satisfactory Not Satisfactory
Assessor Feedback
Assessor Name Assessor Signature Date
Kim Grossman AT4 Sustainability Policy & Report Submission 2 Tick Satisfactory or Not Satisfactory
All assessment tasks completed satisfactorily Satisfactory Not Satisfactory
Assessor Feedback
Assessor Name Assessor Signature Date
AT4 Sustainability Policy & Report Submission 3 Tick Satisfactory or Not Satisfactory
All assessment tasks completed satisfactorily Satisfactory Not Satisfactory
Assessor Feedback
Assessor Name Assessor Signature Date
Please complete this form only when the final mark has been deemed.
Assessment of Competency Records
Participant Given Name Participant Other Names Participant Surname
Assessment Task Summary Tick Satisfactory
AT1 Assessment Task 1 Written Questions Satisfactory
AT2 Assessment Task 2 Verbal Questions Satisfactory
AT3 Assessment Task 3 Short Answer Questions Satisfactory
AT4 Assessment Task 4 Sustainability Policy & Report Satisfactory
Assessor Declaration
In completing this assessment, we confirm that the participant has demonstrated all unit outcomes through consistent and repeated application of skills with competent performance in multiple instances over a period of time.
Evidence is confirmed as: Valid Sufficient Current Authentic
Assessment Result C, NC, CT, RPL-G, WD, WDNS
CPCSUS5001A Develop workplace policies and procedures for sustainability Assessor Name Assessor Signature Date
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