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Diploma of Sustainable Operations
Diploma of Sustainable Operations
MSS50111
D552
Replaced
Replaced
National Endorsed, State Implementation and Classification
Releases
| Release Version | Release Date | TGA Status | DTWD Status |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1.00 | 18/07/2011 | Current | Approved |
Description
This qualification provides the skills and knowledge required to work in a technical, supervisory or operational role in sustainability in an organisation and/or it’s value chain (e.g. suppliers of goods or services, or customers). The qualification has been developed with manufacturing operations as a focus. However, because of the range of organisations in a typical manufacturing value chain it may also be applied to other types of organisations.
The qualification packaging has been developed on an assumption that competency will be developed through a combination of on and off-the-job learning strategies.
Job roles/employment outcomes
The MSS50111 Diploma of Sustainability specifies the competencies required for employment in job roles related to assisting organisations to improve sustainability and to meet their obligations under sustainability related regulatory arrangements, government or similar incentives, or other initiatives that apply to their operations.
Employment outcomes related to this qualification may include specialist roles, such as a sustainability manager, or the qualification can provide specialist sustainability competencies to technical, supervisory or operational employees.
Application
This qualification provides sustainability skills that can be applied inside an organisation and its value chain. Examples include:
manufacturing enterprises
organisations in a value chain, such as:
suppliers
customers
distributors, warehouses, transport suppliers and other logistics support organisations
professional service suppliers to manufacturing, for example, legal, engineering, accounting and auditing suppliers
sustainability consulting enterprises.
Schedule
Packaging Rules
To be awarded the MSS50111 Diploma of Sustainable Operations, competency must be achieved in twenty (20) units of competency.- six (6) core units of competency
- fourteen (14) elective units of competency, as specified.
Elective units of competency
Complete fourteen (14) units of competency, made up 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 four (4) , may be selected from:
- Group A or B units, not previously selected
- Group C elective units.
A maximum of four (4) elective units may be selected from this Training Package, other endorsed Training Packages and accredited courses, where those units are available at Diploma level. Units chosen should be relevant to the workplace and would normally be drawn from the appropriate sector Training Package, or possibly the Business Services Training Package.
1. Core Units
Six (6) units must be completed
| State Code | National Code | Title | Hours | Type |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| D7736 | MSS015007A | Develop a business case for sustainability improvements | 50 | Unit of competency |
| W9029 | MSACMT671A | Develop and manage sustainable environmental practices | 60 | Unit of competency |
| D7737 | MSS015008A | Develop strategic sustainability plans | 100 | Unit of competency |
| D7731 | MSS015002A | Develop strategies for more sustainable use of resources | 70 | Unit of competency |
| D7738 | MSS015009A | Implement sustainability plans | 50 | Unit of competency |
| D7730 | MSS015001A | Measure and report carbon footprint | 80 | Unit of competency |
2. Group A Specialist Sustainability Elective Units
A minimum of seven (7) units must be chosen from Group A.
Please refer to the packaging rules for the full details of available options.
3. Group B Elective Units
A minimum of three (3) units to be chosen from Group B.
Please refer to the packaging rules for the full details of available options.
4. Group C Elective Units
The balance of units, to a maximum of four (4) may be chosen from Group C.
Please refer to the packaging rules for the full details of available options.
| State Code | National Code | Title | Hours | Type |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| D7757 | MSS024003A | Apply an understanding of environmental principles to a site | 140 | Unit of competency |
| W8987 | MSACMT230A | Apply cost factors to work practices | 35 | Unit of competency |
| W9008 | MSACMT460A | Facilitate the use of planning software systems in manufacturing | 50 | Unit of competency |
| W8975 | MSACMS400A | Implement a competitive manufacturing system | 50 | Unit of competency |
| W8965 | MSACMC410A | Lead change in a manufacturing environment | 50 | Unit of competency |
| W9005 | MSACMT451A | Mistake proof a production process | 50 | Unit of competency |
| W9010 | MSACMT481A | Undertake proactive maintenance analyses | 50 | Unit of competency |
| W8996 | MSACMT280A | Undertake root cause analysis | 30 | Unit of competency |
| W8992 | MSACMT260A | Use planning software systems in manufacturing | 30 | Unit of competency |
| W8993 | MSACMT261A | Use SCADA systems in manufacturing | 30 | Unit of competency |
| W8303 | MSAPMSUP390A | Use structured problem solving tools | 40 | Unit of competency |
Replaced By
| State Code | National Code | Title | Type |
|---|---|---|---|
| J131 | MSS50112 | Diploma of Sustainable Operations | Qualification |
No information
Entry Requirements
This qualification has no formal entry requirement due to the wide variety of sustainability applications in industry.
Traineeships and Apprenticeships