Unit of Competency Mapping – Information for Teachers/Assessors – Information for Learners

SFIEMS501B Mapping and Delivery Guide
Develop workplace policy for sustainability

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Issue Date: May 2024


Qualification -
Unit of Competency SFIEMS501B - Develop workplace policy for sustainability
Description This unit of competency involves developing and implementing a workplace sustainability policy, including the modification of the policy to suit changed circumstances.No licensing, legislative, regulatory or certification requirements apply to this unit at the time of publication.
Employability Skills This unit contains employability skills.
Learning Outcomes and Application This unit addresses the knowledge, processes and techniques necessary to develop approaches to sustainability within seafood industry workplaces, including the development and implementation of policy. All enterprise or workplace procedures and activities are carried out according to relevant government regulations, licensing and other compliance requirements.
Duration and Setting X weeks, nominally xx hours, delivered in a classroom/online/blended learning setting.
Prerequisites/co-requisites
Competency Field
Development and validation strategy and guide for assessors and learners Student Learning Resources Handouts
Activities 		Slides
PPT 		Assessment 1 Assessment 2 Assessment 3 Assessment 4
Elements of Competency Performance Criteria              
Element: Develop workplace sustainability policy
  • Scope of sustainability policy is defined.
  • Information from a range of sources is gathered to plan and develop policy.
  • Stakeholders are identified and consulted as a key component of the policy development process.
  • Strategies for minimising the use of non-sustainable resources, reducing the use of toxic material and hazardous chemicals, and employing life cycle management approaches at all stages of work, are included in policy.
  • Recommendations are made for policy options based on likely effectiveness, timeframes and cost.
  • Policy is developed that reflects the organisation's commitment to sustainability as an integral part of the business planning and as a business opportunity.
  • Appropriate methods of implementation are agreed upon.
       
Element: Communicate the policy
  • The policy, including its expected outcomes, is promoted to key stakeholders.
  • Those involved in implementing the policy are informed as to outcomes expected, activities to be undertaken and responsibilities assigned.
       
Element: Implement the policy
  • Procedures to help implement the policy are developed and communicated.
  • Strategies for continuous improvement in resource efficiency are implemented.
  • Record systems for tracking continuous improvements in sustainability approaches are established and responsibilities assigned.
       
Element: Review policy implementation
  • Outcomes are documented and feedback is provided to key personnel and stakeholders.
  • Success or otherwise of policy is investigated.
  • Records are monitored to identify trends that may require remedial action and are used to promote continuous improvement of performance.
  • Policy and/or procedures are modified, as required, to ensure performance improvements.
       


Evidence Required

List the assessment methods to be used and the context and resources required for assessment. Copy and paste the relevant sections from the evidence guide below and then re-write these in plain English.

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 evidence required to demonstrate competence in this unit

Assessment must confirm:

the candidate's involvement as a key person in planning, developing and implementing organisational policy

that the developed policy complies with legislative requirements

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

communication 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 is to be conducted in a work environment, or simulated environment. Assessment must relate to the individual's work area or area of responsibility.

Resources must reflect a work context and may include:

access to an actual workplace or simulated environment

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

access to workplace documentation, personnel and resources, such as compliance obligations, organisational plans and work responsibilities

relevant legislation, standards and guidelines.

Method of assessment

The following assessment methods are suggested:

actual participation in sustainability work practices and processes

simulated project-based activity, scenarios, case studies and role-plays.

Guidance information for assessment

This unit may be assessed holistically with other units within a qualification.

Submission Requirements

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Assessment task 1: [title]      Due date:

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Assessment Tasks

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Required skills

adjusting communication to suit different audiences

consulting and validating policy with work group

facilitating teams

influencing others with accurate, researched argument

responding to diversity, including gender and disability.

Literacy and numeracy skills are used for:

preparing written reports requiring precision of expression, and language and structures suited to the intended audience

reading and evaluating complex and formal documents, such as policies and legislation

researching, analysing and presenting information.

Required knowledge

best practice approaches relevant to own workplace and seafood industry sector

equal employment opportunity, equity and diversity principles and occupational health and safety (OHS) implications of policy being developed

other relevant enterprise policies, procedures and protocols

policy development relating to environmental sustainability

principles, practices and available tools and techniques of sustainability management relevant to own seafood industry sector, including:

ecological foot printing

ecologically sustainable development (ESD) frameworks

global reporting initiatives

ISO 14001:2007 Environmental management systems

life cycle analyses

product stewardship

regulated and voluntary strategies developed to manage fishery sustainability, including aquacultural production

triple bottom line reporting

quality assurance systems relevant to own enterprise

relevant systems and procedures to aid in the achievement of sustainability in the workplace and seafood industry sector.

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.

Relevant government regulations, licensing and other compliance requirements may include:

biodiversity and genetically modified organisms

biosecurity, translocation and quarantine

Australian Quarantine Inspection Service (AQIS) and other import requirements

business or workplace operations, policies and practices

correct marketing names and labelling

ESD principles, environmental hazard identification, risk assessment and control

Fisheries or Aquaculture regulations, permits and licences

food safety, Hazard Analysis Critical Control Point (HACCP), hygiene and temperature control along chain of custody

health and welfare of aquatic animals

Indigenous land rights and cultural activities, including fishing by traditional methods

maritime and occupational diving operations, safety at sea and pollution control

OHS hazard identification, risk assessment and control.

Scope ofsustainability policy may include:

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

ISO 14001:2007 Environmental management systems

life cycle analyses

global reporting initiative

ecological foot printing

triple bottom line reporting

product stewardship

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

an investigation of the particular business and market context of the industry/enterprise

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

Sources may include:

organisational specifications

regulatory sources

relevant personnel.

Stakeholders may include:

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

community

customers

employees at all levels of the organisation

industry associations

industry development boards

politicians

regulators

suppliers.

Strategies may include:

awareness raising among stakeholders

promotional activities

training staff in the principles and techniques of sustainability.

Copy and paste from the following performance criteria to create an observation checklist for each task. When you have finished writing your assessment tool every one of these must have been addressed, preferably several times in a variety of contexts. To ensure this occurs download the assessment matrix for the unit; enter each assessment task as a column header and place check marks against each performance criteria that task addresses.

Observation Checklist

Tasks to be observed according to workplace/college/TAFE policy and procedures, relevant legislation and Codes of Practice Yes No Comments/feedback
Scope of sustainability policy is defined. 
Information from a range of sources is gathered to plan and develop policy. 
Stakeholders are identified and consulted as a key component of the policy development process. 
Strategies for minimising the use of non-sustainable resources, reducing the use of toxic material and hazardous chemicals, and employing life cycle management approaches at all stages of work, are included in policy. 
Recommendations are made for policy options based on likely effectiveness, timeframes and cost. 
Policy is developed that reflects the organisation's commitment to sustainability as an integral part of the business planning and as a business opportunity. 
Appropriate methods of implementation are agreed upon. 
The policy, including its expected outcomes, is promoted to key stakeholders. 
Those involved in implementing the policy are informed as to outcomes expected, activities to be undertaken and responsibilities assigned. 
Procedures to help implement the policy are developed and communicated. 
Strategies for continuous improvement in resource efficiency are implemented. 
Record systems for tracking continuous improvements in sustainability approaches are established and responsibilities assigned. 
Outcomes are documented and feedback is provided to key personnel and stakeholders. 
Success or otherwise of policy is investigated. 
Records are monitored to identify trends that may require remedial action and are used to promote continuous improvement of performance. 
Policy and/or procedures are modified, as required, to ensure performance improvements. 

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