Develop workplace policy and procedures for sustainability

Formats and tools

Unit Description
Reconstruct the unit from the xml and display it as an HTML page.
Assessment Tool
an assessor resource that builds a framework for writing an assessment tool
Assessment Template
generate a spreadsheet for marking this unit in a classroom environment. Put student names in the top row and check them off as they demonstrate competenece for each of the unit's elements and performance criteria.
Assessment Matrix
a slightly different format than the assessment template. A spreadsheet with unit names, elements and performance criteria in separate columns. Put assessment names in column headings to track which performance criteria each one covers. Good for ensuring that you've covered every one of the performance criteria with your assessment instrument (all assessement tools together).
Wiki Markup
mark up the unit in a wiki markup codes, ready to copy and paste into a wiki page. The output will work in most wikis but is designed to work particularly well as a Wikiversity learning project.
Evidence Guide
create an evidence guide for workplace assessment and RPL applicants
Competency Mapping Template
Unit of Competency Mapping – Information for Teachers/Assessors – Information for Learners. A template for developing assessments for a unit, which will help you to create valid, fair and reliable assessments for the unit, ready to give to trainers and students
Observation Checklist
create an observation checklist for workplace assessment and RPL applicants. This is similar to the evidence guide above, but a little shorter and friendlier on your printer. You will also need to create a seperate Assessor Marking Guide for guidelines on gathering evidence and a list of key points for each activity observed using the unit's range statement, required skills and evidence required (see the unit's html page for details)

Self Assessment Survey
A form for students to assess thier current skill levels against each of the unit's performance criteria. Cut and paste into a web document or print and distribute in hard copy.
Moodle Outcomes
Create a csv file of the unit's performance criteria to import into a moodle course as outcomes, ready to associate with each of your assignments. Here's a quick 'how to' for importing these into moodle 2.x
Registered Training Organisations
Trying to find someone to train or assess you? This link lists all the RTOs that are currently registered to deliver AHCWRK511, 'Develop workplace policy and procedures for sustainability'.
Google Links
links to google searches, with filtering in place to maximise the usefulness of the returned results
Books
Reference books for 'Develop workplace policy and procedures for sustainability' on fishpond.com.au. This online store has a huge range of books, pretty reasonable prices, free delivery in Australia *and* they give a small commission to ntisthis.com for every purchase, so go nuts :)


Elements and Performance Criteria

Element

Performance criteria

Elements describe the essential outcomes.

Performance criteria describe the performance needed to demonstrate achievement of the element.

1. Develop workplace sustainability policy

1.1 Define scope of sustainability policy

1.2 Gather information from a range of sources to plan and develop policy

1.3 Identify and consult stakeholders as a key component of the policy development process

1.4 Include appropriate strategies in policy at all stages of work for minimising resource use, reducing toxic material and hazardous chemical use, and employing life cycle management approaches

1.5 Make recommendations for policy options based on likely effectiveness, timeframes and cost

1.6 Develop policy that reflects the organisation's commitment to sustainability as an integral part of business planning and as a business opportunity

1.7 Agree to appropriate methods of implementation

1.8 Identify legislative, regulatory and industry requirements relating to environmental sustainability, employment conditions and work health and safety

2. Communicate workplace sustainability policy

2.1 Promote workplace sustainability policy, including its expected outcome to key stakeholders

2.2 Inform those involved in implementing the policy as to outcomes expected, activities to be undertaken and responsibilities assigned

3. Implement workplace sustainability policy

3.1 Develop and communicate procedures to help implement workplace sustainability policy

3.2 Implement strategies for continuous improvement in resource efficiency

3.3 Establish and assign responsibility to use recording systems for tracking continuous improvements in sustainability approaches

4. Review workplace sustainability policy implementation

4.1 Document outcomes and provide feedback to key personnel and stakeholders

4.2 Investigate successes or otherwise of policy

4.3 Monitor records to identify trends that may require remedial action and use to promote continuous improvement of performance

4.4 Modify policy and or procedures as required to ensure improvements are made


Qualifications and Skillsets

AHCWRK511 appears in the following qualifications:

  • AHC40812 - Certificate IV in Sports Turf Management
  • AHC50110 - Diploma of Agriculture
  • AHC50710 - Diploma of Parks and Gardens Management
  • AHC51110 - Diploma of Conservation and Land Management
  • AHC51310 - Diploma of Pest Management
  • AHC51610 - Diploma of Irrigation Management
  • AHC40810 - Certificate IV in Sports Turf Management
  • AHC51210 - Diploma of Community Coordination and Facilitation
  • AHC51410 - Diploma of Agribusiness Management
  • AHC50410 - Diploma of Horticulture
  • AHC60410 - Advanced Diploma of Conservation and Land Management
  • AHC50310 - Diploma of Production Horticulture
  • AHC51812 - Diploma of Organic Farming
  • AHC51116 - Diploma of Conservation and Land Management
  • AHC51816 - Diploma of Organic Farming
  • AHC50416 - Diploma of Horticulture
  • AHC60415 - Advanced Diploma of Conservation and Land Management
  • AHC50516 - Diploma of Arboriculture
  • AHC40816 - Certificate IV in Sports Turf Management
  • AHC50716 - Diploma of Parks and Gardens Management
  • AHC52116 - Diploma of Permaculture
  • AHC51616 - Diploma of Irrigation Management
  • AHC51216 - Diploma of Community Coordination and Facilitation
  • AHC51416 - Diploma of Agribusiness Management
  • AHC50116 - Diploma of Agriculture