Qualification Outline
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Certificate IV in Sustainable Operations
Certificate IV in Sustainable Operations
MSS40118
BEA4
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 skills and knowledge required to identify, implement and report on sustainability related initiatives within a section of an enterprise, such as a defined work area, work team or stage of production. It may also apply to a small or medium enterprise. It applies to specialist roles, such as a sustainability officer or sustainability project assistant. The qualification also provides specialist sustainability competencies to technical, supervisory or operational employees who do not have whole of enterprise responsibilities. It includes assisting organisations to meet their obligations under sustainability related regulatory arrangements, government or similar incentives or other initiatives that apply to the employee’s area of operation.
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 = ten (10)- Three (3) core units
- Seven (7) elective units, consisting of.
- a minimum of three (3) 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 any endorsed Training Package or accredited course at Certificate IV 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 three (3) units must be completed.
| State Code | National Code | Title | Hours | Type |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| OAF86 | MSS014009 | Evaluate sustainability impact of a work or process area | 35 | Unit of competency |
| AWC68 | MSMENV472 | Implement and monitor environmentally sustainable work practices | 40 | Unit of competency |
| OAF54 | MSS014008 | Improve sustainability through readily implementable change | 40 | Unit of competency |
2. Group A Elective Units
Seven (7) electives must be completed, with at least three (3) units selected from the list below.
Please refer to the packaging rules for the full details of available options.
3. Group B Elective Units
A maximum of four (4) units may be completed.
Please refer to the packaging rules for the full details of available options.
Replaces
| State Code | National Code | Title | Type |
|---|---|---|---|
| BCU1 | MSS40116 | Certificate IV in Sustainable Operations | Qualification |
Replaced By
| State Code | National Code | Title | Type |
|---|---|---|---|
| BIS0 | MSS40122 | Certificate IV in Sustainable Operations | Qualification |
No information
Entry Requirements
This qualification has no formal entry requirement.