Plan and prepare for business 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 SIRXMGT508, 'Plan and prepare for business sustainability'.
Google Links
links to google searches, with filtering in place to maximise the usefulness of the returned results
Books
Reference books for 'Plan and prepare for business 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 of a unit of competency.

Performance criteria describe the performance needed to demonstrate achievement of the element. Where bold italicised text is used, further information is detailed in the required skills and knowledge section and the range statement. Assessment of performance is to be consistent with the evidence guide.

1. Gather and analyse information.

1.1.Evaluate business processes to determine the scope and potential for integration of sustainability strategies.

1.2.Research appropriate sources of information relevant to integration of sustainability strategies into business processes.

1.3.Identify and consult with relevant staff and stakeholders to explore and identify sustainability options.

1.4.Identify and document constraints that may affect implementation of identified sustainability strategies.

2. Plan sustainability integration.

2.1.Develop achievable and cost-effective goals for integration of sustainability strategies in relation to organisational goals.

2.2.Establish critical success factors for successful implementation of identified sustainability strategies.

2.3.Prepare a cost-benefit analysis for introducing or improving business sustainability.

2.4.Consult with stakeholders to determine and validate sustainability strategies to be implemented.

3. Prepare implementation documentation.

3.1.Analyse and document implementation processes for validated sustainability strategies.

3.2.Consult and negotiate with relevant stakeholders to finalise processes and timeframes for implementation.

3.3.Prepare detailed report on implementation of sustainability strategies.


Qualifications and Skillsets

SIRXMGT508 appears in the following qualifications:

  • SIR50112 - Diploma of Retail Management