BSBSUS201A

Participate in environmentally
sustainable work practices
THEORY ASSESSMENT ANSWERS
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First published: 2014

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TABLE OF CONTENTS

Instructions to Assessors 4
Prepare for the theory assessment 4
Customising the assessment 4
Work Health and Safety 4
Carrying out the assessment 4
Completing the assessment 5
Assessor Qualifications 5
Expiry status of assessment 5
Resources required 5
Theory Pre-Assessment 6
Questions with Answers 7
1. Identify current resource use 7
2. Comply with environmental regulations 9
3. Seek opportunities to improve resource efficiency 11
Theory Assessment Summary 12
Assessment Outcome 13

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INSTRUCTIONS TO ASSESSORS

To prepare for assessment of this unit of competency, assessors should refer to the RII Assessment Materials
Overview Guide. This guide includes directions on how to conduct an assessment for Recognition of Prior Learning
(RPL).

Prepare for the theory assessment

•• Ensure date, time, place, employee, assessment instrument and any tools/equipment are arranged.
•• Ensure the environment is adequate for delivery of assessment, eg by computer, pen-and-paper or orally.
•• The assessment questions have been drafted for easy conversion into a computer-based questionnaire.
•• Where English or computer literacy is an issue for the employee, the employee can be offered support eg an oral
assessment can be conducted.
•• The theory assessment has been drafted as a bank of assessment questions from which a suitable set of
sample questions should be chosen for any one assessment.
•• When a sample of assessment questions is chosen from the complete bank of items, ensure the items have
been suitably selected (eg all areas of the job role have sufficient sample questions included; all sections of the
assessment have representative questions included) and the assessment form is finalised for the employee to
use (whether in computer, pen-and-paper or oral format). Issues of question selection and coverage are decided
according to site policy.
•• Gather relevant site standards and procedures from the appropriate authorised company personnel.
•• Explain what is required of the employee. Both employee and assessor must confirm the employee’s readiness
for assessment. It is recommended that the theory assessment is completed before the practical assessment.
•• Advise the employee of performance requirements for “Competent” performance, according to site policy.
Customising the assessment
The assessment questions should be customised to reflect site-specific:
•• risks and hazards
•• equipment and machinery
•• processes and procedures, including reporting and recording procedures
•• standards and requirements
Work Health and Safety
•• Ensure all personnel have completed an area-specific induction prior to assessment commencing.
•• Site, area and statutory safety requirements must be observed at all times.
•• All Personal Protective Equipment (PPE) appropriate to the area the assessment is being carried out in, is to be
worn at all times.
Carrying out the assessment
•• Gather evidence of the employee’s learning using this theory assessment tool.
•• Questions may be asked of the assessor during the assessment on any concerns relating to the assessment
process and/or to clarify questions.
•• To gain overall competency in the unit, both the theory and practical assessment criteria must be met. All
questions must be answered correctly, unless otherwise stated in the assessment instrument or unless site
policy has other specific requirements for “Competent” performance.

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Completing the assessment
•• Prior to the theory assessment, the Theory Pre-Assessment form should be completed by the employee and
assessor. The right of appeal under the company fair treatment policy (or equivalent) should be explained.
•• All sections of the assessment must be completed with an ink pen for a paper or oral assessment, or on a
suitable computer as demonstrated by the assessor.
•• On completion of this assessment the employee should sign the Theory Assessment Summary.
•• Communicate to employee any feedback comments.
Assessor Qualifications
Assessors must have the following:
•• Certificate IV in Training and Assessment, or equivalent.
•• Industry competence equal to, or in excess of, this unit of competency.
•• Relevant industry experience, or work with individuals with relevant industry experience.
Expiry status of assessment
Verification of competence (eg re-assessment) determined by site requirements.
Resources required
Theory Assessment Tool in relevant format i.e. paper or computerised, with a suitable number and range of
questions selected from the item bank where appropriate. As a general guideline, between 10 and 25 items is
usually appropriate for a theory assessment (to be determined by site policy).

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THEORY PRE-ASSESSMENT

Assessment process explained to the employee ( if Yes).

Any appeal relating to the outcome of the assessment or the way in which the assessment
was conducted shall be made through the company’s fair treatment policy as explained to
the employee ( if Yes).

Employee / Trainee Assessor

Employee/Trainee name: (Print) Assessor name: (Print)

Employee/Trainee comments: Assessor comments:

I fully understand the assessment Theory assessment sighted

and appeals process. and checked as Competent.

Signature: Signature:

Date: Date:

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QUESTIONS WITH ANSWERS

1. Identify current resource use Answer  if Competent

1. Material usage, energy usage and water usage should be
monitored so that ____________.

C
A Costs are minimised
B They are accounted for
C Resources are used efficiently
2. Which of the following are techniques that can be used to
document and measure resource usage?

1. Examining and documenting resources in work area

2. Invoices from suppliers 1, 2, 3, 4, 5
3. Making observations of resource usage
4. Measuring resource usage under different conditions
5. Reports from other parties involved in the process of
identifying and implementing improvements
3. What should you do if, while working, you notice an oil spill?

B
A Notify appropriate personnel at the end of your shift
B Immediately notify the appropriate personnel
4. Which one is an example of an environmental problem that
needs to be addressed?

A Waste D
B Noise
C Dust
D All of the above
5. Which one is not an example of a potential environmental
issue on a worksite?

A Fatigue management
A
B Soil conservation
C Cleaner production
D Hazardous materials management, storage and
disposal
6. Topsoil management is important in preventing
contamination.
B
A True
B False

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1. Identify current resource use Answer  if Competent
7. What if visible smoke appears from the machinery you are
working on?

A Continue working until the end of your shift

C
B Notify your supervisor
C Immediately stop what you are doing, turn off the
machinery and notify your supervisor
D Inform colleagues around your work area
8. Loss and damage control systems take into account personal
injuries and loss and damage of equipment and materials.
A
A True
B False

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2. Comply with environmental regulations Answer  if Competent
9. Australia’s main Commonwealth legislation that covers the
environment is the Environment Protection and ____________
Act 1999

A Biodiversity C

B Conservation
C Biodiversity Conservation
D None of the above
10. It is compulsory to comply with relevant environmental laws,
by-laws and regulations.
A
A True
B False
11. Work instructions do not include:

A The tools/equipment needed

D
B The task
C The steps to take
D The cost of the work task
12. What if you notice a breach or potential breach of
environmental regulations?

A Inform a colleague C
B Take no further action
C Notify the appropriate personnel
D None of the above
13. In each state and territory there is legislation, regulations and
standards that require an employer to protect human health
and the natural environment.
A

A True
B False
14. The Environmental Management System (EMS) works out the
potential impacts of the development and ways of reducing
them.
B

A True
B False

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2. Comply with environmental regulations Answer  if Competent
15. Environmental Risk Management helps keep the
environmental risk to acceptable levels.
A
A True
B False

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3. Seek opportunities to improve resource efficiency Answer  if Competent
16. Work plans are important to

A Minimise waste
D
B Increase efficiency of resources
C Implement an environmental management framework
D All of the above
17. Developing an Environment Management System (EMS) is the
best way of working out potential impacts and finding ways to
reduce these impacts on the environment.
A

A True
B False
18. Work plans do not have to be strictly followed.

B
A True
B False
19. A successful outcome/benefit of good environmental
management is environmentally sustainable work practices.
A
A True
B False
20. Which of the following would improve resource efficiency?

1. Improving energy efficiency

1, 3
2. Reduce risk of fatigue
3. Reduce use of non-renewable resources
4. Improve fitness levels
21. What are the three approaches that can be taken to manage
water in order to minimise waste?

1. Monitor water level / usage 1, 2, 4

2. Keeping a rain water supply
3. Dispose of water in a dam
4. Develop a water management strategy

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THEORY ASSESSMENT SUMMARY

Theory assessment summary

Competent Not Competent
Note: refer to mapping document if required

1. Identify current resource use

2. Comply with environmental regulations

3. Seek opportunities to improve resource efficiency

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ASSESSMENT OUTCOME

Competent

Not Competent

Employee / Trainee Assessor

Employee/Trainee name: (Print) Assessor name: (Print)

Employee/Trainee comments: Assessor comments:

Signature: Signature:

Date: Date:

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