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BSBSUS201 - Participate in environmentally
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sustainable work practices
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Assessment information
This document represents the main assessment instrument for the unit of
Purpose competency BSBSUS201 - Participate in environmentally sustainable work
practices
This unit describes the skills and knowledge required to effectively measure
Unit description current resource use and carry out improvements, including reducing the
negative environmental impact of work practices.
Oral 1.5, 2.2, 3.3 Articulates ideas clearly and uses simple and
Communication relevant language to identify and report
issues to designated person
Assessors must ensure that students completely understand the assessment process
Completing the and various assessment tasks before undertaking the assessments. This assessment
assessments/Expe tool is structured in a way that each assessment task clearly outlines the:
ctations
• Instructions for completing the assessment task;
• Conditions in which the assessment must be conducted;
• Evidence that must be presented by the student; and
• Decision-making rules by which the evidence will be judged.
Every assessment task will require satisfactory completion in order for students to be
deemed Competent. The students will need to adhere to any guidelines on length
of answers required where stipulated. Please note, a paragraph is three or more
sentences.
Each assessment task has a section for the assessor recording the assessment
Assessment outcome as either ‘Satisfactory’ (S) or ‘Not Satisfactory’ (NS). Once the student
satisfactorily completes all assessment tasks, the assessor will complete the
assessment summary cover sheet and record either a “Competent” (C) or “Not
Competent” (NC) outcome.
When awarding any assessment result, assessors must ensure that feedback for the
student is recorded in the spaces provided after each assessment task and on the
record of assessment outcome.
The assessment methods that are used in this assessment tool are:
Summary of Assessment Method of
assessment Description
Task # Assessment
methods and
tasks 1 Questions You are required to answer 23 short answer
questions related to this unit.
2 Project Read the project requirements on identifying
sustainability issues and complete the tasks.This
task has 6 parts to it.
• You can seek clarification regarding the assessment required to be done.
Instructions: • You can ask for reasonable time from Assessor for preparation of project or
Assessment.
• You can seek information on additional reading material and reference for
completion of the assessments.
• If you have any special needs, you can seek assistance from Assessors
depending upon the nature of the need.
• You can seek assistance from assessor while using special diagnostic
equipment
• Review the observation checklist/decision making rules to know what is
expected of you. You may refer to the observation checklist for observation
based assessments at any stage prior to the commencement of your
assessment. You must not refer to this checklist whilst you are being assessed.
• Your assessor will also explain to you the observation process prior to the
assessment.
Each assessment task in this assessment tool outlines specific resources that the
Required
student must have access to as part of the assessment process. Assessors must
resources
ensure that students have appropriate access to these resources before any
assessment is conducted.
Please read the plagiarism policy available in your student handbook and to be
aware of the consequences and to understand your rights and responsibilities.
3. If a student has submitted all the tasks and successfully completed more than
50%* of the assessment tasks for a unit, they will be provided with specific
feedback and invited to re-submit their assessment.
4. If a student has submitted and not successfully completed more than 50%* of
the assessment tasks for a unit, they will be required to undertake the unit
again.
5. In the case of re-submission, the following actions shall occur:
• The student must apply for resubmission within one week of the result is
made available to him/her. This means that the student is responsible to
acknowledge that he/she has received the result and has been deemed
NC for the units of competency undertaken.
• Reassessment may need to be arranged every weekend on Saturday
evenings in order to minimize disruption.
6. If a student is assessed as “Not Competent’ after the resubmission, he or she
will be identified as a student-at-risk and an Academic Performance
Improvement (API) Plan will be created during an Intervention Strategy
Meeting between the Acumen’s Operations Manager, Trainer & Assessor and
student. The date for a third assessment will be nominated by the student in
consultation with Trainer & Assessor, but should be no longer than 1 month from
the previous re-submission date.
7. One re-submission is allowable per unit per student free of cost. Additional re-
submissions will be charged at $200.
If the student remains ‘Not Competent’ after a third re-submission, he or she will be
notified that this result is final and he or she will be unable to successfully complete
the course in which they are enrolled at this point.
* Due to the variance in the amount of work completed for each assessment task
in a unit, 50% will be determined by the number of assessment tasks submitted as
opposed to the amount of evidence submitted.
We are required to retain a copy of your assessment and all other evidentiary
Assessment records. If you require a copy of this assessment submission please be sure to copy
records it prior to submitting it to us.
You must sign the student declaration confirming the authenticity of your submitted
Declaration
work, understanding the requirements to complete the assessment tasks and that
the assessment process including the provisions for re-submitting and academic
appeals were explained to you and that you understand these processes on the
assessment summary cover sheet. Acumen Education cannot assess any submitted
work until the declaration is received.
You must submit this completed assessment tool to your trainer on the due date.
Assessment
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process:
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Assessment 1
✔ Written Task S | NYS ✔
Part A: Observation S | NYS ✔
Part B - Project S | NYS ✔
Part C: Project S | NYS ✔
Assessment 2
Part D: Project S | NYS ✔
Part E: Role Play S | NYS ✔
Part F: Role-play S | NYS ✔
Final Assessment Result for this unit
(Student will be assessed as being
competent only upon satisfactory Competent Not Yet Competent (Comments)
✔
completion of all the above mentioned
assessments)
The Evidence provided is:
Valid Sufficient Authentic Current
Student Declaration:
I acknowledge that I understand the requirements to complete the assessment tasks. The assessment
process including the provisions for re-submitting and academic appeals were explained to me and I
understand these processes. I understand the consequences of plagiarism and confirm that this is my
own work and I have acknowledged or referenced all sources of information I have used for the purpose
of this assessment.
prabhjot kaur
Student’s Signature: Date: _______/_______/_______
Final feedback: Plagiarised Assessment.
Imroz Khan
Assessor: I declare that I have conducted a fair, valid,
Signature:
reliable and flexible assessment with this student, and I
have provided appropriate feedback.
Date: _______/_______/_______
Components
Feedback to Student
Please provide general feedback on the Student’s performance.
Assessor: I declare that I have conducted a fair, valid, reliable and flexible assessment with this student,
and I have provided appropriate feedback.
• This is the first of two assessment tasks you must complete satisfactorily to be deemed
competent in this unit.
• In this task, you must answer TWENTY THREEquestions that cover the knowledge
requirements of this unit.
• Read the Assessment description carefully.
• Assessment may be submitted in Microsoft Word format or may be handwritten.
• Clearly label your work with your name, unit code, unit title, Assessment Task and
respective Question number with the answer to all the documents and sheets that are
attached to your submission.
• Assessment may be completed in your own time and is due one week from the module
end date.
• Acknowledge clearly when and how you are drawing on the ideas or phrases of others.
• Consult your assessor when you are unsure about how to acknowledge the contributions of
others to your thought and writing.
• Read the Plagiarism policy and procedure carefully to understand the consequences that
you could face if your work is plagiarized.
• Seek clarification regarding the assessment required to be done, if you do not understand
the task.
• Ask for reasonable time from Assessor for preparation of project or Assessment.
• Seek information on additional reading material and reference for completion of the
assessments.
• Students with special needs can seek assistance from assessors depending upon the nature
of the need.
• Add your name, Student ID, unit code and assessment task number to all project work,
documents and sheets you attach to your submission.
• Submit this document along with your assessment work.
Written Questions
Questions
As an employee, what must you do if you find an environmental hazard in the work
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place? (in about 40-50 words)
must be reported to the appropriate manager. If the hazard can be remedied immediately, the manager should
take appropriate action in consultation with the Health and Safety Representative.
The Environment Protection Authority Victoria (EPA) Victorian body governs environmental sustainability in
Victoria. Victorian State Government legislation governs this.
You notice a trainee pouring dirty mop bucket water into a storm water drain outside
4 the kitchen door, what should you do? Why is this illegal under the EPA act? (In about
50 -60 words)
Open all doors and windows for ventilation. By law of EPA act you are obliged to ensure these pollutants do not
reach the ... kitchen, laundry, toilet and bathroom are connected to the sewer or to a septic tank or treatment
system. Outside the building there may be a sewer connection under a tap. Stormwater drainage flows through
outdoor drains into a pipe and Under the EPA act this is illegal because unlike the water that flows down the ...
This means that any pollution that gets washed into the storm drains go.
Physical hazards.
Biological hazards.
Chemical hazards
6 What should you do if you smell gas in a kitchen? Describe the action.
7 Who can you report environmental sustainability issues and hazards to in a kitchen?
You should report it immediately to your supervisor. You do not need to wait for an inspection team to come by
if environmental sustainability issues and hazards to in a kitchen.
Be sure to respond to feedback, and let them know that you're making changes based on their input. Updating
staff also help you think through how to structure programs, contests, outreach, etc. means that you'll need to
think about how you will measure and evaluate sustainability efforts from the start.
Name one EPA regulation and code of practice or guideline that is applicable to a
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cook’s role in Victoria.
Your workplace has a procedure in place that the dishwasher be turned on at the
15 end of every shift and any remaining dishes be washed. Provide 2 suggestions for
improvement.
1. Wash. In the first compartment, combine hot water and dish detergent.
2. Sanitize. Some facilities simply sanitize dishes with very hot water, but most add in a chemical sanitizer to
water in the third washing sink.
16 List three techniques you can use to measure current usage of resources.
List one example of technology or system you could use to monitor and record the
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energy efficiency of electrical appliances.
A smart meter-based system uses the digital systems in a smart meter to monitor what energy is being used.
What should you do with the information you obtain from monitoring usage? (20 – 30
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words)
(1) Remember the information you obtain and refer to it when making suggestions for improvement.
(2) Document and file the information according to work place procedure.
(3) Post the information on the staff notice board.
List four things you and your team members should look for when searching for
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opportunities for improving the environment.
b. List four ways in which they can address workplace environmental and resource efficiency issues.
? Choose renewable resources where possible.
? Use resources efficiently.
? Follow the waste management hierarchy.
efficient energy use.
efficient water use.
22 List five things you must comply with to ensure compliance with environmental
regulations.
1. Stay on track with changing laws and regulations. Compliant is not something your organization just is.
2. Ensure employees follow procedures.
3. Involve specialists. Especially small and growing organizations may unintentionally break laws.
4 Use the right software.
5. Schedule regular internal audits.
Once energy, water and waste usage have been analysed, the results should be
23 compared with Industry standards or best practice models. Provide 2 examples
where you could access information for benchmarks in tourism and hospitality
industry.
Improved Quality: Benchmarking helps organizations to continuously improve the quality of their products &
services
Cost efficiency: Benchmarking provides organization with valuable data on the last technology, and processes
followed in the business environment.
you could access information for benchmarks in tourism and hospitality industry from Society of Corporate
Compliance and Ethics Surveys and Compliance Vendors Surveys and Conference Presentations.
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Based on the Comments above Please Redo / Rewrite those particular answers and
resend your Completed Reassessment for correction
Feedback / Comments:
Plagiarised Assessment.
IK
Assessor Signature: Date: _______/_______/_______
Student Declaration:
I have read and agree with this assessment record.
prabhjot kaur
Student Signature: Date: _______/_______/____
ASSESSMENT 2 – Project
Instructions for Students:
• This is the second of two assessment tasks you must complete satisfactorily to be deemed
competent in this unit.
• In this task, you effectively measure current resource use and carry out improvements,
including reducing the negative environmental impact of work practices. There are 6parts
to this task and you must complete all parts.
o For Part A, you are required to conduct a sustainability audit of your training area
using sustainability audit checklist provided in Appendix – A. This task will be
conducted in acumen training kitchen.
o Part B, you are required to identify resources used in own work role assuming you are
a cook at Acumen restaurant. Position Description of a Cook is provided in
Appendix B in this regard. This task should be completed in your own time.
o For part C, you are required to measuring resource usage in Acumen kitchen and
maintaining resource usage log over a period of one week. This task will be
conducted in acumen training kitchen.
o In Part E, you are to participate in a Role Play to work as a team to identify possible
areas of improvements in Acumen kitchen.
o Part F requires you to conduct a meeting with the Executive Chef of Acumen
Restaurant and Report on compliance with environmental legislation and improving
resource efficiency.
o You are allowed 15 minutes each to complete the tasks in Part E and Part F.
• All the project work can be submitted either handwritten or as typed document, as a hard
copy only.
• Review other resources, tools, job aids that provide guidance related to the task you are
going to perform.
• Acknowledge clearly when and how you are drawing on the ideas or phrases of others.
• Consult your assessor when you are unsure about how to acknowledge the contributions of
others to your thought and writing.
• Read the Plagiarism policy and procedure carefully to understand the consequences that
you could face if your work is plagiarized.
• Seek clarification regarding the assessment required to be done, if you do not understand
the task.
• Ask for reasonable time from Assessor for preparation of project or Assessment.
• Seek information on additional reading material and reference for completion of the
assessments.
• Students with special needs can seek assistance from assessors depending upon the nature
of the need.
• Add your name, Student ID, unit code and assessment task number to all project work,
documents and sheets you attach to your submission.
The assessor must ensure that the following resources are made available to students, for
assessment:
• documentation, information and resources related to workplace environmental and
resource efficiency issues
o Appendix A - Sustainability Audit Checklist
o Appendix B - Position Description – Cook
o Appendix C - Job Role Resource Usage Checklist
o Appendix D: Resource Usage Log Template
o Appendix E: Environmental Hazard Notification Form
o Appendix F: Acumen Restaurant Sustainability Policy Extract
Assessment 2 – PROJECT
Scenario
You are a cook at Acumen Restaurant in Melbourne. You have been tasked by the Chef (also
the owner) of the restaurant to conduct a sustainability audit of your kitchen operations.
Walk around your kitchenand identify three areas of environmental and resource inefficiency.
This assessment will be conducted in a simulated environment, in your training kitchen. Your
assessor will organise hazards for you to identify.
Did the student submit a Sustainability Audit Checklist that: Tick Yes/ No
Identifies three resource inefficiencies in simulated work environment
Yes
✔ No
Feedback / Comments:
Plagiarised Assessment.
Assessor Declaration:
I declare that I have conducted a fair, valid, reliable and flexible assessment with this student,
and I have provided appropriate feedback.
Assessor Name:
Imroz Khan
Read the position description for your role, given in Appendix B, and identify the resources
used in your own work role, in the Job Role Resource Usage Checklist in Appendix C.
Did the student submit a Job Role Resource Usage Checklist that: Tick Yes/ No
Identifies three tasks which are a routine part of the cook’s role, based
Yes
✔ No
on the position description in Appendix B
Identifies the renewable and non-renewable resources used to
Yes
✔ No
complete each task
Identifies at least twopolicies, procedures or legislation that must be
followed when performing each task Yes
✔ No
Feedback / Comments:
Plagiarised Assessment.
Assessor Declaration:
I declare that I have conducted a fair, valid, reliable and flexible assessment with this student,
and I have provided appropriate feedback.
IK
Assessor Signature: Date: _______/_______/_______
Scenario
As part of the sustainability audit of the Acumen Restaurant, you are required to prepare a
resource usage log as per the restaurant’s policy. You must collect the meter readings for
water and electricity for a week. This is a simulated task; and your assessor will guide you on
how to access the meters for these utilities.
Task
• Prepare a resource usage log based on the template provided in Appendix D. You
must create a spreadsheet or word document.
• Access the Acumen Training Kitchen and with the help of your assessor, document the
current usage of resources using appropriate techniques. You will need to take two
readings, one at the start of the week and one at the end of the week.
• Calculate the weekly usage as indicated in the log. You have been provided with a
sample reading and calculated usage.
Did the student submit a Resource Usage Log that: Tick Yes/ No
Logsreadings of the electricity meter, for two weeks
Yes
✔ No
Feedback / Comments:
Plagiarised Assessment.
Assessor Signature:
IK Date: _______/_______/_______
Feedback / Comments:
Plagiarised Assessment.
Assessor Declaration:
I declare that I have conducted a fair, valid, reliable and flexible assessment with this student,
and I have provided appropriate feedback.
Based on the results of your monitoring in Part A, B and C, you are to work as a team with other
staff to identify possible areas of improvements for the restaurant. During the group discussion,
you must:
discuss the issues you have identified and isolate two key areas of concern for
general workplace resource use efficiency
isolate one area of concern in the
seek inputs from your colleagues on how to address these two areas of concern
discuss and identify two ways to improve resource use efficiency.
You must follow your organisation’s sustainability policy (see extract provided in Appendix F) in
coming up with solutions to improve environmental practices and resource efficiency.
This is a role play. Your assessor will organise two of your classmates to play the roles of
yourcolleagues.
You must discuss the issues with them and collaboratively identify possible areas for
improvements to work practices in order to reduce energy consumption.
Select what according to you are the two best solutions to improve work practices for
resources you have tracked.
Your assessor will record and assess your performance in the Role Play Observation Checklist
below.
Imroz Khan
Assessor Signature: Date: _______/_______/_______
Student Declaration:
I have read and agree with this assessment record.
• During this meeting, you should discuss the findings of the following:
o the environmental and resource use efficiency issues in the restaurant (Part A)
o the completed resource log (Part C) and any implications of impact on the
environment or breaches of environmental regulation, e.g. excessive water usage,
excessive electricity usage
o your discussion with the team including your suggestions for improvement to work
practices for identified gaps (Part E)
o at leastone tool you can use to improve resource use efficiency inyour own role(the
cook’s role, as identified in Part B), such as a log, checklist or goal setting.
This is a role play. Your assessor will play the role of the Executive Chef.
Your assessor will record and assess your work in the role play observation checklist for this task.
Imroz Khan
Assessor Signature: Date: _______/_______/_______
Student Declaration:
I have read and agree with this assessment record.
prabhjot kaur
Student Signature: Date: _______/_______/_______
Water leaks from the main supply 1)Slips, trips, and falls can To save water, instal water-saving taps with
throughout the day also be caused by leaks or an aerator or flow restrictor.
standing water.
2) there is a waste of water.
At work, there is more paper work. 1) Trees are being removed. reduce paper work
2) A tree is converted into a
piece of white printing paper
using energy.
Workers do not take public 1) wastage of natural Organize separate transportation for your
transportation. resources and energy. employees.
2) Enormous bills
POSITION DESCRIPTION
POSITION: Cook
KEY OBJECTIVES:
• To provide an efficient and cost effective food service to the establishment.
• To ensure a high standard of food preparation and presentation at all times, and that
and guests’ dinning requirements are met.
MAIN DUTIES:
• Assist in the planning and development of recipes and menus.
• When required, ensure stock is stored under the correct conditions.
• Participate in food preparation and cooking activities in the kitchen.
• Maintain a safe and hygienic working environment.
• Ensure food safety plan is implemented and correctly documented.
• Participate in cleaning, sanitising and disinfection of all kitchen areas daily.
• Complete all paperwork accurately, legibly and clearly.
GENERAL RESPONSIBILITIES:
• Work in accordance with the organisation’s WHS / OHS Policy.
• Make a proactive contribution to the management of WHS /OHS throughout the
organisation.
• Adhere to the organisation’s policies and management practices.
preparing food Food processors, for starters. 1) food composition, labelling, advertising, pricing,
2) Slicers and Cutters and availability.
3) Meat-processing machines. 2) A criterion for food safety.
4) components 3) Infrastructure assistance.
Ensure that stock 1)cleaning solution for the storage area 1) Proper food hygiene.
is appropriately 2) Apply sanitizer to the storage space. 2) regulatory and procedural requirements
stored. 3) correct storage location to avoid stock. 3) a review of the documents
Acumen Restaurant
Resource Usage Log
HAZARDIDENTIFIED:
Worker to Complete
Hazard and Corrective Action Recorded in Client Communication Book (If Applicable):
YES NO
prabhjot kaur
Signed: _ _Date: /_____/ Telephone:
OFFICEUSE: Human Resources: Date Person Reporting Contacted: / /
Notes:
Acumen Restaurant commits itself to minimising its impact on our environment through
• Providing a safe and healthful workplace;
• Having an environmentally sustainable aware culture, where responsibility is assigned
and understood;
• Being an environmentally responsible neighbour in our community;
• Conserving natural resources by reusing and recycling;
• Using, in our own operations, processes that do not adversely affect the environment;
• Ensuring the responsible use of energy throughout the organisation;
• Participating in efforts to improve environmental protection and understanding;
• Taking steps to improve environmental performance continually;
• Conducting rigorous audits, evaluations, and self-assessments of the implementation
of this policy;
• Enhancing awareness among our employees and customers – educating and
motivating them to act in an environmentally responsible manner
• Encouraging our employees to work collaboratively to arrive at solutions to use
resources in their own work roles most efficiently.