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Elements and Performance Criteria

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

Required Skills

Required skills

Required skills for this unit are

effective management of different points of view and dissenting stakeholders

flexible communication skills to

enable clear and direct communication using questioning to identify and confirm requirements share information listen and understand

read and interpret complex and formal documents such as policy and legislation

suit different audiences and support information flow between various internal and external stakeholders using language and concepts appropriate to cultural differences

use and interpret nonverbal communication

written skills to prepare written reports requiring

precision of expression

language and structures suited to the intended audience

innovation and problem solving skills to

analyse problems

apply knowledge about policy to devise policies and procedures around environmental and water energy and resource efficiency and new technologies

identify improvements and customer service

research analyse and present information and techniques

respond to diversity including the ability to relate to different genders and people from a range of social cultural and ethnic backgrounds and with a range of physical and mental abilities

team work for consultation and validation of policies and procedures

technology skills for use of software systems communication and creating documents and reports

Required knowledge

Required knowledge for this unit is

benchmarking against best practice approaches and support for new approaches

knowledge of best practice approaches relevant to industry and work area

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

knowledge of policy development processes and practices and other relevant organisational policies procedures and protocols

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

quality assurance systems relevant to own organisation

relevant products technology systems and procedures to aid in the achievement of sustainability in the workplace including environmental and energy efficiency products technology issues systems and procedures specific to industry practice

sustainability principles and concepts

terms and conditions of employment including

equity and diversity principles

OHS implications of policy being developed

policies and procedures

work area responsibilities

worker supervisor and employer rights

understanding of how the business can contribute to environmental 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

This unit of competency could be assessed by developing policies and relevant procedures for implementing sustainable work practices on a construction project work site

This unit of competency can be assessed in the workplace or a close simulation of the workplace environment provided that simulated or projectbased assessment techniques fully replicate construction workplace conditions materials activities responsibilities and procedures

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

A person who demonstrates competency in this unit must be able to provide evidence of the ability to

develop enterprise policy for integrated sustainability ensuring that developed policies comply with legislative requirements and contain an implementation strategy that has been devised implemented and reviewed showing a measurable improvement using chosen benchmark indicators

review the policy after implementation

communicate with relevant stakeholders

develop and monitor policies

communicate with relevant internal and external stakeholders to discuss possible approaches to policy development and implementation and contribute to the resolution of disputes amongst them

gather information from a number of sources including regulatory sources relevant personnel and organisational specifications to plan and develop policies

plan the policy development process including meetings with stakeholders and key personnel

develop and monitor policies for analysing data on organisation resource consumption

use software systems for recording and filing documentation for measurement of current usage and using word processing and other basic software to

interpret charts flowcharts graphs and other visual data and information

report

Items that could be used as evidence include

inefficiencies or opportunities for improvements identified in the workplace

case studies

work documents from meetings or simulated activities

portfolios of evidence on policy processes including continuous improvement outcomes

new approaches improved continuously over time

Context of and specific resources for assessment

This competency is to be assessed using standard and authorised work practices safety requirements and environmental constraints

Assessment of essential underpinning knowledge will usually be conducted in an offsite context

Assessment is to comply with relevant regulatory or Australian standards requirements

Resource implications for assessment include

specifications of particular workplace roles and work area equipment systems organisational structures and documentation

documentation on resources used and hazards and compliance requirements for benchmarking and continuous improvement

Access to a range of information and resources for assessment as listed in the range statement such as compliance obligations organisational plans and work responsibilities

Reasonable adjustments for people with disabilities must be made to assessment processes where required This could include access to modified equipment and other physical resources and the provision of appropriate assessment support

Method of assessment

Assessment methods must

satisfy the endorsed Assessment Guidelines of the Construction Plumbing and Services Training Package

include direct observation of tasks in real or simulated work conditions with questioning to confirm the ability to consistently identify and correctly interpret the essential underpinning knowledge required for practical application

reinforce the integration of employability skills with workplace tasks and job roles

confirm that competency is verified and able to be transferred to other circumstances and environments

Validity and sufficiency of evidence requires that

competency will need to be demonstrated over a period of time reflecting the scope of the role and the practical requirements of the workplace

where the assessment is part of a structured learning experience the evidence collected must relate to a number of performances assessed at different points in time and separated by further learning and practice with a decision on competency only taken at the point when the assessor has complete confidence in the persons demonstrated ability and applied knowledge

all assessment that is part of a structured learning experience must include a combination of direct indirect and supplementary evidence

Assessment processes and techniques should as far as is practical take into account the language literacy and numeracy capacity of the candidate in relation to the competency being assessed

Supplementary evidence of competency may be obtained from relevant authenticated documentation from third parties such as existing supervisors team leaders or specialist training staff


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 sustainability policy includes:

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

federal government standards, including five-star rating for all new homes

ecological foot printing

Energy Efficiency Opportunities Bill

Victoria Stormwater Management Guidelines of Environment Protection Agency

global reporting initiative

green purchasing programs to purchase sustainable products

greenhouse challenge

approaches of industry associations, such as:

Housing Industry Association (HIA) GreenSmart

Australian Building Greenhouse Rating

green plumbers

Master Builders Association of Victoria Green Living, Leadership in Energy and Environmental Design (LEED), or Green Building Council of Australia (GBCA) Green Star environmental rating system

ISO 14001 Environmental Management Systems

lifecycle thinking

National Australian Building Environmental Rating Scheme (NABERS)

product stewardship

supply chain management to influence suppliers to take up sustainability approaches

sustainability action plans or frameworks

sustainability covenants and compacts

triple bottom line reporting

integrated approach to sustainability that includes environmental, economic and social aspects, or a narrower one to focus on each aspect individually

investigation of the particular business and market context of the industry or organisation

meeting relevant Acts, 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, Biodiversity Conservation Act, Building Code of Australia) and reporting breaches

levels include:

federal

industry

international

organisation

state and territory

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

site management.

Stakeholders include:

individuals and groups both within and external to the organisation that have direct or indirect interest in the organisation's conduct, actions, products and services, including:

clients

employees at all levels of the organisation

government

investors

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

local community

suppliers

other organisations.

Strategies include:

efficient use of resources, energy and water

environmental site management to minimise stormwater pollution

installation of efficient appliances, techniques and recommendations for consumer use and opportunities

maximising the use of recycled, renewable, reusable and reclaimed resource opportunities

preventing and minimising risks and maximising opportunities for business and stakeholders, such as:

promotional activities

purchasing of carbon credits or green power

raising awareness among stakeholders through product advice and user recommendations

reduce the consumption of non-renewable resources

reducing emissions of greenhouse gases

reducing or eliminating the use of hazardous and toxic materials

resource, water and energy audits included in quote or tender

training of staff in principles and techniques of sustainability

use of solar or renewable energies and water

waste treatment initiatives (materials and resources, water).