BSBSUS211 Participate In Sustainable Work :
Unit Assessment Pack (UAP) – Cover Sheet
Student and Trainer/Assessor Details
Student ID | |
Student name | |
Trainer/Assessor name |
Course and Unit Details
Course code | |
Course name | |
Unit code | BSBSUS211 |
Unit name | Participate in sustainable work practices |
Assessment Submission Method
☐ By hand to trainer/assessor | ☐ By email to trainer/assessor | ☐ Online submission via Learning Management System (LMS) |
☐ By Australia Post to RTO | ☐ Any other method _________________________________________________ (Please mention here) |
Student Declaration
I certify that the work submitted for this assessment pack is my own. I have clearly referenced any sources used in my submission. I understand that a false declaration is a form of malpractice. I have kept a copy of this assessment pack and all relevant notes, attachments, and reference material that I used in the production of the assessment pack;For the purposes of assessment, I give the Trainer/Assessor of this assessment the permission to: Reproduce this assessment and provide a copy to another member of staff; and Take steps to authenticate the assessment, including communicating a copy of this assessment to a checking service (which may retain a copy of the assessment on its database for future plagiarism checking). Student signature Date |
Assessment Plan
To demonstrate competence in this unit, the student must be assessed as satisfactory in each of the following assessment tasks.
Evidence recorded | Evidence Type/ Method of assessment | Sufficient evidence recorded/Outcome | ||
Unit Assessment Task 1 | Unit Knowledge Test (UKT) | S / NS (First Attempt) S / NS (Second Attempt) | ||
Unit Assessment Task 2 | Unit Project (UP) | S / NS (First Attempt) S / NS (Second Attempt) | ||
Final result | C ☐ NYC ☐ | Date assessed | ||
Trainer/Assessor Signature | ||||
Unit information pack
The student and Trainer/Assessor must read and understand all the information in the unit information pack before completing the unit assessment pack. |
UAT 1 – Unit Knowledge Test (UKT) |
Pre-assessment checklist
Purpose
The pre-assessment checklist helps students determine if they are ready for assessment. The Trainer/Assessor must review the checklist with the student before the student attempts the assessment task. If any items of the checklist are incomplete or not clear to the student, the Trainer/Assessor must provide relevant information to the student to ensure they understand the requirements of the assessment task. The student must ensure they are ready for the assessment task before undertaking it.
Information for students
- Please make sure you have completed the necessary prior learning before attempting this assessment.
- Please make sure your Trainer/Assessor has clearly explained the assessment process and tasks to be completed.
- Please make sure you understand what evidence is required to be collected and how.
- Please make sure you know your rights and the complaints and appeal process.
- Please make sure you discuss any special needs or reasonable adjustments to be considered during the assessment (refer to the Reasonable Adjustments Strategy Matrix and negotiate these with your Trainer/Assessor).
- Please make sure that you have access to a computer and the internet (if you prefer to type the answers).
- Please ensure that you have all the required resources needed to complete this Unit Assessment Task (UAT).
- Due date of this assessment task is according to your timetable.
- In exceptional (compelling and compassionate) circumstances, an extension to submit an assessment can be granted by the Trainer/Assessor.
- Evidence of the compelling and compassionate circumstances must be provided together with your request for an extension to submit your assessment work.
- Request for an extension to submit your assessment work must be made before the due date of this assessment task.
Reasonable adjustments
- If a student has requested a reasonable adjustment, then complete the reasonable adjustment form included in the unit information pack.
Student declaration
- I confirm that the Trainer/Assessor has provided all the information related to the assessment task as included in the information for the student section and I am ready for the assessment.
Student signature | Date | |||||
Assessment task instructions | ||||||
- Questions
Instructions provided to the student:
Assessment task description:
- This is the first (1) unit of assessment task that the student must successfully complete to be deemed competent in this unit of competency.
- The Unit Knowledge Test is comprised of fifteen (15) questions.
- Student must respond to all the questions and submit them to the Trainer/Assessor.
- Student must answer all questions to the required level, e.g. provide the number of points, to be deemed satisfactory in this task.
- Trainer/Assessor is required to provide feedback within two weeks and notify students when results are available.
Applicable conditions:
- This knowledge test is untimed and is conducted as an open book test (this means student can refer to textbooks during the test).
- Student must read and respond to all questions.
- Student may handwrite/use computers to answer the questions.
- Student must complete the task independently.
- No marks or grades are allocated for this assessment task. The outcome of the task will be Satisfactory or Not Satisfactory.
- Trainer /Assessor must assess student’s written skills and knowledge as he/she completes this assessment task.
- The Trainer/Assessor may ask the student relevant questions on this assessment task to ensure that this is his/her own work.
Resubmissions and reattempts:
- Where a student’s answers are deemed not satisfactory after the first attempt, a resubmission attempt will be allowed.
- Student may speak to their Trainer/Assessor if the student has any difficulty in completing this task and requires a reasonable adjustment (e.g., can be given as an oral assessment).
- For more information, please refer to the RTO Student Handbook.
Location:
- This assessment task may be completed in (tick the relevant box):
☐ Learning Management System | ☐ Classroom |
☐ Simulated learning environment | ☐ Workplace |
Other: ____________________________________ |
- Trainer/Assessor will provide the student with further information regarding the location for completing this assessment task.
Purpose of the assessment
The purpose of the assessment is to check knowledge relevant to the unit.
Instructions for answering written questions:
- Students must complete a written assessment consisting of a series of questions.
- It is expected from students to correctly answer all the questions.
- Answers must demonstrate an understanding and application of relevant concepts, critical thinking, and good writing skills.
- Students must respond to all questions for this assessment in a concise manner, providing only information that is relevant.
- Student must use non-discriminatory language. The language should not devalue, demean, or exclude individuals or groups on the basis of such attributes including gender, disability, culture, race, religion, sexual preference, age and/or any other basis. Gender inclusive language should be used.
- Assessors must not accept responses/answers that have been copied directly from other sources materials.
Resources required to complete the assessment task: |
- Learner guide
- PowerPoint presentation
- Unit Assessment Pack (UAP)
- Access to other learning materials such as textbooks
- ● Access to a computer, the Internet and word-processing system such as MS Word.
Question 1: List any three environmental and resource risks related to the business workplace. | Satisfactory response | |
Yes ☐ | No ☐ |
Question 2: List any three (3) environmental or sustainable codes of practice. | Satisfactory response | |
Yes ☐ | No ☐ |
Question 3: Write three environmental regulations related to the business workplace. | Satisfactory response | |
Yes ☐ | No ☐ |
Question 4: List three different ways to report an environmental hazard at the workplace. | Satisfactory response | |
Yes ☐ | No ☐ |
Question 5: Which of the following are the suitable persons to whom you may report breaches and potential breaches. Manager/Supervisor Health and safety officer a and bNone of the above | Satisfactory response | |
Yes ☐ | No ☐ |
Question 6: List any two procedures you may follow to report sustainability breaches and potential issues in the workplace. | Satisfactory response | |
Yes ☐ | No ☐ |
Question 7: List any three sustainability policies and procedures commonly followed in a business environment. | Satisfactory response | |
Yes ☐ | No ☐ |
Question 8: Answer the following questions. List any four international corporate social sustainability standards.List any two Australian corporate social sustainability standards. | Satisfactory response | |
a) Yes ☐ b) Yes ☐ | No ☐ No ☐ |
Question 9. Which of the following are workplace hazards? ChemicalBiologicalElectricalErgonomicAll of the above | Satisfactory response | |
Yes ☐ | No ☐ |
Question 10. What are the benefits of adopting sustainable practices in the workplace? Answer must be between 30 to 50 words. | Satisfactory response | |
Yes ☐ | No ☐ |
Question 11: From the below table, identify the environmental and resource efficiency issues. The inefficient use of power.Reuse the document folder.Do not recycle the paper.Recycle rainwater.Improper use of a computer.Energy-saving bulbs. | Satisfactory response | |
Yes ☐ | No ☐ |
Question 12: What steps will you follow to identify current resources usage in the workplace? List any four. Answer must be between 30-50 words. | Satisfactory response | |
Yes ☐ | No ☐ |
Question 13: Which of the following resource software’s you may use to record and file documents? MS WordMS ExcelGoogle driveHard driveAll of the above | Satisfactory response | |
Yes ☐ | No ☐ |
Question 14: Explain why you must follow workplace procedures to maintain compliance. Answers must be between 60-80 words. | Satisfactory response | |
Yes ☐ | No ☐ |
Question 15: Which of the following statements is/are true? a) Improvements to environmental sustainability come from innovative ideas from workers. b) Technology and innovation play a crucial role to improve sustainability. | Satisfactory response | |
Yes ☐ | No ☐ |
UAT 2 – Unit Project (UP) |
Pre-assessment checklist
Purpose
The pre-assessment checklist helps students determine if they are ready for assessment. The Trainer/Assessor must review the checklist with the student before the student attempts the assessment task. If any items of the checklist are incomplete or not clear to the student, the Trainer/Assessor must provide relevant information to the student to ensure they understand the requirements of the assessment task. The student must ensure they are ready for the assessment task before undertaking it.
Information for students
- Please make sure you have completed the necessary prior learning before attempting this assessment.
- Please make sure your Trainer/Assessor has clearly explained the assessment process and tasks to be completed.
- Please make sure you understand what evidence is required to be collected and how.
- Please make sure you know your rights and the complaints and appeal process.
- Please make sure you discuss any special needs or reasonable adjustments to be considered during the assessment (refer to the Reasonable Adjustments Strategy Matrix and negotiate these with your Trainer/Assessor).
- Please make sure that you have access to a computer and the internet (if you prefer to type the answers).
- Please ensure that you have all the required resources needed to complete this Unit Assessment Task (UAT).
- Due date of this assessment task is according to your timetable.
- In exceptional (compelling and compassionate) circumstances, an extension to submit an assessment can be granted by the Trainer/Assessor.
- Evidence of the compelling and compassionate circumstances must be provided together with your request for an extension to submit your assessment work.
- Request for an extension to submit your assessment work must be made before the due date of this assessment task.
Reasonable adjustments
- If a student requires a reasonable adjustment, then complete the reasonable adjustment form included in the unit information pack.
Student declaration
- I confirm that the Trainer/Assessor has provided all the information related to the assessment task as included in the information for student section and I am ready for the assessment.
Student signature | Date |
Assessment task instructions |
- Unit Project
Instructions provided to the student:
- This is the second (2) unit assessment task that student has to successfully complete to be deemed competent in this unit of competency.
- • The student is required to complete three activities.
- Activity 1: Identify current resources use.
- Activity 2: Comply with environmental regulations.
- Activity 3: Seek opportunities to improve resource efficiency.
- The student must attempt all criteria to the required level, e.g., Assessment criteria mentioned in the performance checklist to be deemed satisfactory in this task.
Applicable conditions:
- • Activity 1 is untimed and conducted as an open book test (this means the student can refer to textbooks or other learner materials during the test).
- Activity 2 and 3 are timed.
- The student must complete the task independently.
- No marks or grades are allocated for this assessment task. The outcome of the task will be Satisfactory or Not Satisfactory.
- Trainer /Assessor must assess student’s practical skills, technique, and knowledge as he/she completes this assessment task.
- The Trainer/Assessor may ask the student relevant questions on this assessment task to ensure that this is his/her own work.
Resubmissions and reattempts:
- Where a student’s performance is deemed not satisfactory after the first attempt, a resubmission attempt will be allowed. Assessor must note any such submissions.
- Student may speak to their Trainer/Assessor if the student has any difficulty in completing this task and requires a reasonable adjustment (e.g., can be given as an oral assessment).
- For more information, please refer to the RTO Student Handbook.
Location:
- This assessment task may be completed in (tick the relevant box):
☐ Learning Management System | ☐ Classroom |
☐ Simulated learning environment | ☐ Workplace |
Other: ____________________________________ |
Purpose of the assessment:
- Purpose of this project is to check skills and knowledge related to performance criteria and performance evidence of the unit.
General Instructions for attempting the project:
- Student must complete all the activities of this assessment task.
- Answers must demonstrate an understanding and application of relevant concepts, critical thinking, and good writing skills.
- The student must complete all the provided templates (if any).
Resources required to complete the assessment task: |
- Access to learner guide and other learning materials.
- Computer
- Internet
- MS Word
- Printer or e-printer
- • Unit Assessment Task
Scenario: |
Career Training is acknowledged as an industry training leader delivering nationally recognised and specialised courses. Career Training is a private registered training organisation (RTO) based in Geraldton, Western Australia with satellite offices in Broome, Derby and Perth. Registered training organisations (RTOs) are those training providers registered by ASQA (or, in some cases, a state regulator) to deliver vocational education and training (VET) services. RTOs are recognised as providers of quality-assured and nationally recognised training and qualifications. Only RTOs can: deliver nationally recognised courses and accredited Australian Qualifications Framework (AQF) VET qualifications,apply for Australian, state and territory funding to deliver vocational education and training. RTOs can offer qualifications at the following levels: Certificates I, II, III and IVDiplomaAdvanced DiplomaVocational Graduate CertificateVocational Graduate Diploma. Career Training students select from one of two study shifts (morning or afternoons) to undertake a study that is self-directed in nature or trainer-led and undertake their assessments. With the self-directed courses, trainers/assessors are on hand to handle student’s queries, while other courses are trainer-led. There are currently 450 students that attend the institute across a wide range of classrooms. Depending on their studies, students who require access to a computer are given access Windows 10 desktop machine and a word processor and other software applications to their studies plus access the internet. For self-directed classes, all learning materials are provided in print format, as are the assessments. Career training uses a mixture of laptops and desktop machines that all have Windows 10 and Microsoft Office 2016 installed. Resources register: Ten desktop computers 12 Laptops 1 server 3 printers Windows 10 operating system Computer lab Network room Career training environmental and resource efficiency issues: Staff do not turn off the computer after day finish. Excessive use of printing for all the business functions Do not reuse paper. Use old computers, and it consumes more electricity. Current usage of the resources: Electricity usage: Overall use – 3500 kWh per month. One computer usage (8 hours) – 0.1 kWh Server usage (24 hours) – 21 kWh One printer usage (8 hours) – 11 kWh Paper usage: Ten boxes of paper per week: Cost $500 Career training risk assessment and evaluation procedure Procedure Responsible person Identify the risk though the event, monitoring and internal review process Sustainability officer Review current legislation and policies and procedures Sustainability officer Define risk library – links for all the current legislation, Act and regulation, policies, procedures, past incidents and responses Sustainability officer with other delegate Identify risk owner – for each risk define an appropriate person to monitor and manage the risk Collage delegate Document all the identified risk Sustainability officer Revisit whole process annually Sustainability officer Environment sustainability policy and plan: Turn off the computer at the end of the day Think before you print the document Print double-sided and black-white copies Only print colour copy if required Use digital devices and technology to reduce the paper usage Use server with good energy rating Ensuring you make use of the toner cartridge recycling system available across the instituteBecoming familiar with the various conference technologies and ensuring you and your colleagues make use of these whenever possible in place of physical travel Career training follows the sustainability legislation, regulations and standards to promote the protection of the environment and natural resources. Environmental or sustainable codes of practice. Exploration Code of Practice: Environmental Management Exploration Code of Practice: Produced Water Management, Storage and Transfer Regulations: Environment Protection (Distribution of Landfill Levy) Regulations 2010Environment Protection (Fees) Regulations 2012Environment Protection (Vehicle Emissions) Regulations 2013Environment Protection (Scheduled Premises) Regulations 2017 Environmental protection laws The Environment (Protection) Act 1986The Forest (Conversation) Act 198 Australian standards AS 8003:2003 – Corporate governance- Corporate social responsibilityAS/NZS 3598:2014- Energy audit Career training has developed the policy framework documents which contain all the policies that need to be maintained by the RTO to meet the business standards. Your manager will provide you with all the relevant documents. Career training promotes sustainable work practices. You are working as a sustainability officer in the Carer training, and it is your core responsibility to make sure career staff and students maintain sustainability. You need to go through the scenario and research on the internet to complete the following activities. |
You need to read and understand the given scenario prior to start the activity.
Your task | Career training operational manager asked you (sustainability officer) to identify the resources usage and prepare a report. You need to prepare a report and include: Identify and write Career training environmental and resources efficiency issues. Discuss the advantages of practising sustainability.Identify and write resources used by the institute.Identify and write current equipment’s usage according to the given information in the scenario. Identify computer electricity usage for the whole month in kWh.Identify server and printer electricity usage for the whole month in kWh.Identify paper usage for the whole month.Identify environmental hazards/risks based on the information given in the scenario. Identify potential breaches that may happen related to resources usageResearch and identify important information related to environment/sustainability legislation applicable to Career training in Australia. |
You will be required to complete and/or attach. | You need to identify the resources usage and prepare a training resources use report. Your trainer will provide you with the template of the report. You need to do the research and go through the scenario to complete the template. Once the template is completed, you need to submit it to the trainer for assessment. |
Template: Career Training resources use report |
Identify and write Career training environmental and resources efficiency issues. |
Advantages of practising sustainability |
Identify and write resources used by the institute. |
Identify and write current equipment’s usage according to the given information in the scenario. Identify computer electricity usage for the whole month in kWh.Identify server and printer electricity usage for the whole month in kWh.Identify paper usage for the whole month. |
Identify environmental hazards/risks based on the information given in the scenario. |
Identify potential breaches that may happen related to resources usage |
Research and identify important information related to environment/sustainability legislation applicable in Australia related to the institute |
Activity 2: Comply with environmental regulations. |
This activity is a continuation from the previous activity.
Your task. | In this activity, your manager asked you (sustainability officer) to demonstrate the following sustainability practices to your team to encourage them to follow the given actions in their everyday routine. You need to demonstrate the following actions: You need to set up a workstation by following WHS policy (provided by your manager).You need to identify any two recycle products at your workplace and demonstrate its alternate use.You need to demonstrate the different ways to conserve the energy such as turning off lights when not in use, less use of printers, placing office plants. |
Resources required | Your trainer/assessor will provide you with the following resources to complete this activity: Computer including CPU, monitor and relevant cables. Computer desk or table Different types of products (you need to identify the recycle products from them)Lights, printers, plants |
You will be required to complete. | You need to demonstrate the above-mentioned sustainability practices to your team and encourage them to follow the given actions in their everyday routine. Your trainer will observe you while performing this activity and will complete the following checklist after the completion of the activity. |
Timeframe | You need to complete each demonstration within 15-20 minutes. |
Performance criteria checklist for unit assessment task: | |||
Trainer/ Assessor to complete | |||
Does the candidate meet the following criteria | Yes | No | Trainer/Assessor Comments |
Implementation of WHS policy: Set up a workstation by following WHS policy Made sure all-electric pieces of equipment are turned off before installation.All cables are connected properly and are not hazardous.Chair and table are positioned safely.Identified two recycle products Demonstrated the different ways to conserve the energy Turned off lights when not in useUsed office plantsUsed emails instead of printing papersCleaned the worksite after the completion of the taskCompleted the task in the given timeframe. |
Activity 3: Seek opportunities to improve resource efficiency |
This activity is in continuation of the previous activity
Your task. | In this activity, you need to conduct a meeting with the manager to discuss the report prepared in the activity one. You also need to discuss the environmental sustainability policy and plan. You will act as a sustainability officer and discuss the following points during the meeting: Report prepared in activity 1.Discuss the potential breaches that may happen related to resources usage. (Identified in activity 1)Discuss the Career training environment sustainability policy and plan and discuss how to improve environmental practices and resource efficiency.Discuss the improvements required in your work area. One of your classmates will act as a manager and participate in the discussion. |
You will be required to complete. | You need to conduct a meeting with manager and discuss the report prepared in activity one. You also need to complete the following meeting minutes template and write the discussion’s information. You need to submit the completed meeting minutes document to your assessor. Your trainer will observe your performance and complete the following performance checklist. |
Timeframe | You need to complete the meeting in 7-10 minutes. |
Meeting minute template | |||
Minutes of Meeting Meeting Objective: Attendees: Venue: Date: | |||
No | Points Discussed | Actions Suggested | Target Date |
Performance Criteria Checklist for unit assessment task: | |||
Trainer/ Assessor to complete | |||
Does the candidate meet the following criteria | Yes | No | Trainer/Assessor Comments |
Conduct a meeting: Discussed activity 1.Discussed the potential breaches related to resources usage.Discussed the Career training environment sustainability policy and plan.Turn off the computer at the end of the day Think before you print the document Print double-sided and black-white copies Only print colour copy if required Use digital devices and technology to reduce the paper usage Use server with good energy rating Ensuring you make use of the toner cartridge recycling system available across the instituteProvided suggestions to improve environmental practices and resource efficiency. Waste management assessmentConserve energyMake sure to keep waste out of drainDiscussed the improvements required in your work area.Lights need to be turned off after use.Use of non-hazardous cablesObtained feedback from the manager.Completed the given meeting minutes template.Completed the meeting in the given timeframe.Use active listening to understand the manager’s point of view.Allow other people to discuss the issues. |
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