Qualification Outline

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Diploma of Sustainable Operations

Diploma of Sustainable Operations

Qualification
National Code:
MSS50122
State Code:
BIR3
TGA Status:
Current
DTWD Status:
Approved
National Endorsed, State Implementation and Classification
Field of Education
0803 - Business And Management
Original TGA Release Date
16/12/2022
Approved Date
03/05/2023
Stream of Study
Initial Vocational (3100 - 3600)
VET Act Classifier
C
Nominal Hours
930
Duration
3 Semesters
Current Release Number
1.00
Current Release Date
16/12/2022
VET Act Conditions
—
Releases
Release Version Release Date TGA Status DTWD Status
1.00 16/12/2022 Current Approved
Description

This qualification specifies the skills and knowledge required to measure current sustainability performance across an organisation and to establish processes for improved sustainability performance.
It applies to job roles with a focus on sustainability and a managerial or technician level of responsibility, authority and autonomy who will liaise with senior management and other stakeholders to drive and influence change across an organisation.
This qualification has no formal entry requirement due to the wide variety of sustainability applications in industry. However, most enterprises will expect the learner to hold operational or technical skills and experience in a vocational field, and the qualification is not recommended for direct entry from school.
No licensing, legislative or certification requirements apply to this qualification at the time of publication.

Schedule
Packaging Rules
Total number of units = sixteen (16)
- five (5) core units
- eleven (11) elective units, consisting of:
- a minimum of seven (7) units from Group A
- the balance of units, to a maximum of four (4), may be selected from:
- Group A
- Group B
- up to two (2) units from Group C or any endorsed Training Package qualification or accredited course at Diploma level.

All electives chosen must contribute to a valid, industry-supported vocational outcome.

Note: Prerequisite units must be counted in the total number of units required for achievement of the qualification. Refer to individual units on training.gov.au (TGA) for details.
1. Core Units

All five (5) units must be completed.

State Code National Code Title Hours Type
OER67 MSS015046 Develop a business case for sustainability improvements 55 Unit of competency
OEQ20 MSS015047 Develop strategic sustainability plans 90 Unit of competency
OER68 MSS015043 Develop strategies for more sustainable use of resources 80 Unit of competency
OEQ99 MSS015048 Implement sustainability plans 45 Unit of competency
OEQ71 MSS015042 Measure and report carbon footprint 85 Unit of competency
2. Group A Elective Units

A minimum of seven (7) units to be chosen from Group A.
Please refer to the packaging rules for the full details of available options.

State Code National Code Title Hours Type
OEQ96 MSS014018 Apply circularity design thinking to all work streams 55 Unit of competency
OER64 MSS015040 Conduct a sustainability energy audit 40 Unit of competency
OER39 MSS015049 Conduct a sustainable water use audit 35 Unit of competency
OEQ83 MSS015050 Conduct an emissions audit 35 Unit of competency
OER37 MSS015044 Design sustainable product or process 90 Unit of competency
OBV34 MSS405089 Develop a business case for improved energy management 55 Unit of competency
OER45 MSS015052 Develop regulated sustainability reports 60 Unit of competency
OER12 MSS015045 Develop required sustainability reports 90 Unit of competency
OBV32 MSS405087 Investigate energy management as a business issue 55 Unit of competency
OER70 MSS015054 Lead circular economy initiatives in the supply chain 70 Unit of competency
OBV33 MSS405088 Plan, implement and monitor energy management 60 Unit of competency
AXM27 PMASUP520 Review procedures to minimise environmental impact of process 40 Unit of competency
3. Group B Elective Units

The balance of units, to a maximum of four (4), may be selected from Group A and/or Group B.
Please refer to the packaging rules for the full details of available options.

State Code National Code Title Hours Type
OEQ91 MSS025031 Assess the environmental risk and impact of a project activity or process 80 Unit of competency
OEQ52 MSS025030 Assist with assessing site environmental indicators 160 Unit of competency
OEQ89 MSS405019 Develop a Balanced Scorecard 40 Unit of competency
OER14 MSS405065 Develop the application of enterprise control systems in an organisation 60 Unit of competency
AXO35 MSMENV672 Develop workplace policy and procedures for environmental sustainability 50 Unit of competency
OBR09 TLIX0009X Employ digital supply chain risk management practices 55 Unit of competency
OBR07 TLIX0011X Establish blockchain in supply chains 70 Unit of competency
OER58 MSS017023 Establish collaborative business arrangements 55 Unit of competency
OER16 MSS017022 Establish systemic supports for circularity 55 Unit of competency
OER11 MSS405076 Facilitate the development of a new product 70 Unit of competency
OEQ19 MSS405043 Implement improvement systems in an organisation 70 Unit of competency
OBR06 TLIX0012X Lead digital supply chain implementation 45 Unit of competency
OEQ72 MSS017020 Lead sustainability strategy deployment 100 Unit of competency
OBR04 TLIX0015X Manage fundamental aspects of supply chains 55 Unit of competency
OER69 MSS017021 Set strategic direction for circularity 70 Unit of competency
AWC15 MSMWHS200 Work safely 26 Unit of competency
4. Group C Elective Units

Up to two (2) units 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
OCE23 BSBSTR502 Facilitate continuous improvement 55 Unit of competency
OER63 MSS014019 Facilitate team engagement with sustainability 55 Unit of competency
OCE75 BSBPMG537 Manage project procurement 35 Unit of competency
OCE50 BSBPMG536 Manage project risk 40 Unit of competency
OCE74 BSBPMG538 Manage project stakeholder engagement 40 Unit of competency
OCD89 BSBTWK502 Manage team effectiveness 55 Unit of competency
OES39 MSS024027 Participate in environmental field work 125 Unit of competency
OCE84 BSBPMG430 Undertake project work 55 Unit of competency
AWC19 MSMSUP390 Use structured problem-solving tools 40 Unit of competency
Replaces
State Code National Code Title Type
BEA3 MSS50118 Diploma of Sustainable Operations Qualification
No information
Entry Requirements

Nil

Traineeships and Apprenticeships
No information