Google Links

Follow the links below to find material targeted to the unit's elements, performance criteria, required skills and knowledge

Elements and Performance Criteria

1. Develop workplace environmental sustainability policy
2. Scope of policy is defined
3. Stakeholders are identified and consulted as a key component of the policy development process
4. Strategies for minimising resource use, reducing toxic material and hazardous chemical use, and employing life cycle management approaches at all work stages are included in the policy
5. Recommendations are made for policy options based on likely effectiveness, timeframes and cost
6. Organisational commitment to environmental sustainability as an integral part of business planning and as a business opportunity is reflected in policy developed
7. Appropriate methods of implementation are agreed
8. Communicate the policy
9. Policy, including its expected outcomes, is promoted to key stakeholders
10. Those involved in implementing the policy are informed of outcomes expected and activities to be undertaken, and responsibilities are assigned accordingly
11. Implement the policy
12. Procedures to implement the policy are developed and communicated
13. Resource efficiency continuous improvement strategies are implemented
14. Provision for staff training to incorporate resource efficiency procedures is made
15. Record systems for tracking continuous improvement in environmental sustainability approaches are established and responsibilities are assigned accordingly
16. Review policy implementation
17. Outcomes are documented and feedback is provided to key personnel and stakeholders
18. Success or otherwise of policy is investigated
19. Records are monitored to identify trends that may require remedial action and are used to promote continuous improvement of performance
20. Policy and/or procedures are modified as required to ensure required improvements are made

Range Statement

Range is restricted to essential operating conditions and any other variables essential to the work environment.

Non-essential conditions can be found in the Companion Volume Implementation Guide.

---

Performance Evidence

Evidence required to demonstrate competence in this unit must be relevant to and satisfy all of the requirements of the elements and performance criteria on at least one occasion and include:

applying change management techniques applying quality assurance practices applying strategic and complex problem solving techniques communicating effectively verbally and in writing conducting feasibility studies developing strategies for eco driving and energy efficiency solutions developing, implementing, communicating and validating organisational environmental sustainability policy developing and applying diagnostic techniques developing performance measures for: correct use of equipment and vehicles minimising fuel consumption equipment and vehicle maintenance and servicing reading and interpreting complex and formal documents researching, planning and evaluating environmental and energy efficiency requirements managing risk planning and organising work thinking strategically using emergency and personal protective equipment using information technology and a range of computer software programs to manage and store information working in a team writing precise and comprehensive reports for different audiences.

---

Knowledge Evidence

Evidence required to demonstrate competence in this unit must be relevant to and satisfy all of the requirements of the elements and performance criteria and include knowledge of:

environmental issues relating to: life cycle of products: re-new, re-use and recycle relevant environmental regulations renewable energy environmental organisational policies, procedures and protocols environmental sustainability policy management strategy features: contract requirements energy efficiency systems and procedures internal and external audits training and monitoring of personnel performance following training waste prevention and minimisation environmental education marketing principles and stakeholder identification strategies recycling requirements quality assurance systems and best practice models reviewing effectiveness of new procedures and processes targets for carbon emissions reduction, cleaner production and lean management work and supply chain procedures policy development processes and practices relevant legislative and regulatory requirements, and codes of practice work health and safety (WHS)/occupational health and safety (OHS) requirements relating to: dangerous goods and hazardous substances WHS/OHS hierarchy of control.

---