Qualification Outline
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Diploma of Sustainable Operations
Diploma of Sustainable Operations
MSS50118
BEA3
Replaced
Replaced
National Endorsed, State Implementation and Classification
Releases
| Release Version | Release Date | TGA Status | DTWD Status |
|---|---|---|---|
| 4.00 | 21/04/2021 | Current | Approved |
| 3.00 | 30/07/2020 | Replaced | Approved |
| 2.00 | 25/06/2019 | Replaced | Approved |
| 1.00 | 22/10/2018 | Replaced | Approved |
Description
This qualification specifies the competencies required to work in a technical, supervisory or operational role in sustainability in an organisation.
This qualification provides the skills and knowledge needed to measure current sustainability performance and to establish processes for improved sustainability performance within organisations.
This qualification has no formal entry requirement due to the wide variety of sustainability applications in industry. However, most enterprises will expect technical skills relevant to their operations or equivalent vocational experience and for this reason the qualification is unlikely to be suitable for direct entry from school.
No licensing, legislative, regulatory or certification requirements apply to this qualification at the time of publication.
Schedule
Packaging Rules
Total number of units = twenty (20)- Five (5) core units
- Fifteen (15) elective units, consisting of:
- a minimum of seven (7) units from Group A
- a minimum of three (3) units from Group B
- the balance of units, to a maximum of five (5), may be selected from:
- Group A or B
- Group C
- up to four (4) units from any endorsed Training Package or accredited course at Diploma level - these units must be relevant to the work outcome.
Note: Units with prerequisites are marked with an asterisk*. Prerequisite units must be counted in the total number of units required for achievement of the qualification. Refer to individual units for details.
All electives chosen must contribute to a valid, industry-supported vocational outcome.
1. Core Units
All five (5) units must be completed.
| State Code | National Code | Title | Hours | Type |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| OAF07 | MSS015025 | Develop a business case for sustainability improvements | 50 | Unit of competency |
| OAF37 | MSS015026 | Develop strategic sustainability plans | 100 | Unit of competency |
| OAF53 | MSS015022 | Develop strategies for more sustainable use of resources | 70 | Unit of competency |
| OAF42 | MSS015027 | Implement sustainability plans | 50 | Unit of competency |
| OAF79 | MSS015021 | Measure and report carbon footprint of a product or product class | 80 | Unit of competency |
2. Group A Elective Units
Fifteen (15) electives must be completed, with at least seven (7) units selected from Group A.
Please refer to the packaging rules for the full details of available options.
3. Group B Elective Units
Fifteen (15) electives must be completed, with at least three (3) units selected from Group B.
Please refer to the packaging rules for the full details of available options.
4. Group C Elective Units
Up to five (5) units may be completed.
Please refer to the packaging rules for the full details of available options.
Replaces
| State Code | National Code | Title | Type |
|---|---|---|---|
| BCV6 | MSS50116 | Diploma of Sustainable Operations | Qualification |
Replaced By
| State Code | National Code | Title | Type |
|---|---|---|---|
| BIR3 | MSS50122 | Diploma of Sustainable Operations | Qualification |
No information
Entry Requirements
There are no entry requirements for this qualification.
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