AHCCFP501 — Advise on carbon farming project planning and implementation

1 Define requisites for planning a carbon farming project

• 1.1Explain to client advice provided does not cover financial advice that requires an ASFL
• 1.2Describe phases for planning an approved carbon farming project
• 1.3Define equipment, specialist services and service providers required to plan and implement a project
• 1.4Specify the means of determining the project area for carbon storage and emissions avoidance methods
• 1.5Determine the need for and use of relevant measuring and modelling tools
• 1.6Assess the impact of differing crediting and reporting periods on project planning and implementation
• 1.7Determine the steps required to calculate the baseline and project emissions
• 1.8Outline the responsibilities of owning and managing an approved project

2 Determine requisites for implementing a project

• 2.1Detail the requirements and process for owning or managing a carbon project
• 2.2Define the requirements and process for applying for registration
• 2.3Outline methods of data collection for emissions avoidance and carbon storage projects
• 2.4Determine systems and procedures for accurately measuring and recording project emissions
• 2.5Specify procedures for maintaining records of procedures undertaken, and mitigation achieved
• 2.6Establish equipment maintenance and calibration requirements
• 2.7Detail project audit requirements and the providers of audit services

3 Provide information on applying for carbon credits

• 3.1Outline requirements for completing a carbon mitigation or offsets report
• 3.2Define steps involved in commissioning an audit report
• 3.3Specify the process for applying for carbon credits
• 3.4Provide information on the circumstances under which the fund regulator will issue carbon credits and their maintenance on the register

4 Provide information on project administration and implementation

• 4.1Explain project processes and administrative and compliance requirements
• 4.2Ensure responses to stakeholder enquiries are comprehensive, clear and delivered in the most appropriate form and within the agreed timeframe
• 4.3Ensure enquiries outside area of responsibility and knowledge are identified and assistance is sought, or the enquiry is referred onto a relevant expert
• 4.4Facilitate sourcing of AFSL approved advice

What does an assessment tool for AHCCFP501 need to cover?

To satisfy the Principles of Assessment and Rules of Evidence, an assessment for AHCCFP501 needs to address all 54 unit components: 4 elements with 23 performance criteria, 1 performance evidence requirements, 26 knowledge evidence requirements, and the foundation skills. A coverage matrix mapping each question and task to these components is what an auditor looks for.

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