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Elements and Performance Criteria

  1. Develop workplace sustainability policy
  2. Communicate workplace sustainability policy
  3. Implement workplace sustainability policy
  4. Review workplace sustainability policy implementation

Required Skills

Required skills

communication skills to adjust communication to suit different audiences to respond effectively to diversity to work as a member of a team to consult on and validate policy

literacy skills to read and evaluate complex and formal documents such as policy and legislation

problem skills to effectively manage different points of view and dissenting stakeholders

research analytical and writing skills to research analyse and present information to prepare written reports requiring precision of expression and language and structures suited to the intended audience

Required knowledge

best practice approaches relevant to own work area

environmental or sustainability legislation regulations and codes of practice applicable to industry and organisation

equal employment opportunity equity and diversity principles and occupational health and safety implications of policy being developed

policy development processes and practices

principles practices and available tools and techniques of sustainability management relevant to the particular industry context

quality assurance systems relevant to own organisation

relevant industry competency

relevant organisational polices procedures and protocols

relevant systems and procedures to aid in the achievement of workplace sustainability

Evidence Required

The Evidence Guide provides advice on assessment and must be read in conjunction with the performance criteria required skills and knowledge range statement and the Assessment Guidelines for the Training Package

Overview of assessment

Critical aspects for assessment and evidence required to demonstrate competency in this unit

Evidence of the following is essential

candidates involvement as a key person in planning developing and implementing organisational policy and that the developed policy complies with legislative requirements

implementation strategy as part of the policy that has been devised implemented and reviewed showing a measurable improvement utilising the chosen benchmark indicators

communicating with stakeholders to discuss possible approaches to policy development and implementation and contributing to the resolution of disputes among stakeholders

developing and monitoring policies for analysing data on enterprise resource consumption

using software systems for recording and filing documentation for measurement of current usage and using word processing and other basic software for interpreting charts flowcharts graphs and other visual data and information

reviewing and improving policies by identifying improvements and benchmarking against industry best practice and attempting new approaches continuously over time

Context of and specific resources for assessment

Assessment must ensure

access to an actual workplace or simulated environment

access to relevant legislationstandardsguidelines

access to a range of workplace documentation and personnel information and resources such as compliance obligations organisational plans work responsibilities

access to reports from other parties involved in the development and implementation of policy

evidence is collected over time involving both formative and summative assessment

evidence is relevant to the particular workplace role including work area equipment systems and documentation

Method of assessment

A range of assessment methods should be used to assess practical skills and knowledge The following examples are appropriate for this unit

direct questioning combined with review of portfolios of evidence and third party workplace reports of on the job performance by the candidate

response to case studies

review of policy developed and procedural documentation outlining the approach taken

review of implementation strategy plans and work plans

analysis of methods used to involve stakeholders in policy development implementation and review

analysis of inefficiencies or opportunities for improvements identified in the workplace

evaluation of participation in sustainability work practices and programs such as an environmental management framework

observation over time in relation to review of work area relating to policy and procedures being developed to assess measurement of resources used hazards and compliance

Guidance information for assessment

Holistic assessment with other units relevant to the industry sector workplace and job role is recommended for example

BSBATSIMA Contribute to the development and implementation of organisational policies

BSBATSIM419A Contribute to the development and implementation of organisational policies

BSBHRMA Manage recruitment selection and induction processes

BSBHRM506A Manage recruitment, selection and induction processes

BSBHRMB Manage human resources strategic planning

BSBHRM602B Manage human resources strategic planning

BSBINNA Build and sustain an innovative work environment

BSBINN502A Build and sustain an innovative work environment

BSBMGTA Manage operational plan

BSBMGT515A Manage operational plan

BSBMGTC Facilitate continuous improvement

BSBMGT516C Facilitate continuous improvement

BSBMGTC Manage innovation and continuous improvement

BSBMGT608C Manage innovation and continuous improvement

BSBMGTA Develop and implement strategic plans

BSBMGT616A Develop and implement strategic plans

BSBMGTA Develop and implement a business plan

BSBMGT617A Develop and implement a business plan

BSBRSKA Manage risk

BSBRSK501A Manage risk.


Range Statement

The range statement relates to the unit of competency as a whole. It allows for different work environments and situations that may affect performance. Bold italicised wording, if used in the performance criteria, is detailed below. Essential operating conditions that may be present with training and assessment (depending on the work situation, needs of the candidate, accessibility of the item, and local industry and regional contexts) may also be included.

Scope of workplace sustainability policy may include:

addressing sustainability initiatives through reference to standards, guidelines and approaches such as:

ecological foot printing

Energy Efficiency Opportunities Bill 2005l

Global Reporting Initiative

green office program

green purchasing

Greenhouse Challenge Plus (Australian government initiative)

ISO 14001:1996 Environmental management systems life cycle analyses

life cycle analyses

product stewardship

supply chain management

sustainability covenants/compacts

triple bottom line reporting

integrated approach to sustainability which includes environmental, economic and social aspects, or a specific approach that focuses on each aspect individually

investigating particular business and market context of the industry/organisation

meeting relevant laws, by laws and regulations or best practice to support compliance in environmental performance and sustainability at each level as required (such as Environmental Protection or Biodiversity Conservation Act):

international

commonwealth

state/territory

industry

organisation

parts of the organisation to which it is to apply, including whether it is for the whole organisation, one site, one work area or a combination of these.

Sources may include:

regulatory sources

relevant personnel

organisational specifications.

Stakeholders may include:

individuals and groups both inside and outside the organisation who have some direct interest in the organisation's conduct, actions, products and services, including:

customers

employees at all levels of the organisation

government

investors

local community

other organisations

regulators

suppliers

key personnel within the organisation and specialists outside the organisation who may have particular technical expertise.

Strategies may include:

promotional activities

raising awareness among stakeholders

training staff in sustainability principles and techniques.