Demonstrate environmental literacy unit of competency is among the seven basic competencies units offered in all the TVET level 6 qualification. The unit covers knowledge, skills and behaviors and also entails complying with workplace sustainable resource use, evaluating current practices in resource use, developing, and adhering to environmental protection principles. The significance of environmental literacy is to equip the learners with skills to create a sustainable and friendly environmental world for quality life for all.
The aspects of competency to be covered include control of environmental hazard, pollution, demonstrate sustainable resource use, evaluate current resource use practices and monitor activities on environmental protection according to the different environmental issues and based on management standards procedures. The basic resources required include workplace storage facilities, trash bags, cleaning materials and tools, PPE, manuals and references among others. The unit of competency comprises nine learning outcomes. Each of the learning outcome presents; learning activities that cover performance criteria statements, thus creating in trainees an opportunity to demonstrate knowledge and skills in the occupational standards and content in curriculum. The Information sheet provides; definition of key terms, content and illustration to guide in training. The competency may be assessed through written test, demonstrations, practical assignment, interview/oral questioning and case study. Self assessment is provided at the end of each learning outcome. Holistic assessment with other units relevant to the industry sector workplace and job role is recommended.
- Teacher: Mr Njugi