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Elements and Performance Criteria

  1. Identify scope of sustainability policy.
  2. Develop sustainability policy.
  3. Communicate policy.
  4. Develop sustainability procedures.
  5. Review sustainability policy.

Range Statement

This section specifies work environments and conditions that may affect performance. Essential operating conditions that may be present (depending on the work situation, needs of the candidate, accessibility of the item, and local industry and regional contexts) are included. Bold italicised wording, if used in the performance criteria, is detailed below.

Existing internal policies and procedures must include review of at least two of the following policies:

environmental

health and safety

procurement

quality management

waste management.

Environmental and sustainability legislation, standards and codes of practice must include at least two of the following:

energy rating standards

environmental protection legislation

ISO 14001 Environment Management Systems

waste management legislation.

Stakeholders must include at least two of the following:

clients

co-workers

senior management

suppliers.


Performance Evidence

A person demonstrating competency in this unit must satisfy the requirements of the elements, performance criteria, foundation skills and range of conditions of this unit.

The person must also develop a sustainability policy and associated implementation procedures for a workplace, referencing legislation and standards applicable to the work function.

In doing the above work, the person must:

consult with stakeholders

develop an implementation strategy for the sustainability policy that includes:

methods for communicating the policy objectives

plans for training stakeholders

strategies for continuous improvement of policy

timeline and processes for reviewing implementation of the policy and incorporating improvements.


Knowledge Evidence

A person demonstrating competency in this unit must demonstrate knowledge of:

policy development processes and practices

key requirements of environmental and sustainability legislation, standards and codes of practice, including:

energy rating standards

environmental protection legislation

industry codes of practice relating to environmental sustainability

ISO 14001 Environment Management Systems

health and safety legislation and regulations

principles and practices of sustainability management

methods for implementing sustainability policies and procedures in the workplace, including communication techniques and processes.