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Develop workplace policy and procedures for sustainability

Develop workplace policy and procedures for sustainability

Unit of competency
National Code
AHCWRK511
State Code
BAN99
TGA Status
Replaced
DTWD Status
Replaced
Current Release Number
1.00
Current Release Date
27/06/2016
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State Implementation and Classification
Approved Date
12/01/2017
Field of Education
080301 - Business Management
Original Release Date
12/01/2017
Nominal Hours
50
Description
This unit of competency describes the skills and knowledge required to develop workplace policy and procedures for sustainability.This unit applies to individuals who take personal responsibility and exercise autonomy in undertaking complex work. They demonstrate deep knowledge in a specific technical area and analyse, design and communicate solutions to sometimes complex problems.No occupational licensing, legislative or certification requirements are known to apply to this unit at the time of publication.
Notes
Elements and Performance Criteria
1. Develop workplace sustainability policy
  • 1.1 Define scope of sustainability policy
  • 1.2 Gather information from a range of sources to plan and develop policy
  • 1.3 Identify and consult stakeholders as a key component of the policy development process
  • 1.4 Include appropriate strategies in policy at all stages of work for minimising resource use, reducing toxic material and hazardous chemical use, and employing life cycle management approaches
  • 1.5 Make recommendations for policy options based on likely effectiveness, timeframes and cost
  • 1.6 Develop policy that reflects the organisation's commitment to sustainability as an integral part of business planning and as a business opportunity
  • 1.7 Agree to appropriate methods of implementation
  • 1.8 Identify legislative, regulatory and industry requirements relating to environmental sustainability, employment conditions and work health and safety
2. Communicate workplace sustainability policy
  • 2.1 Promote workplace sustainability policy, including its expected outcome to key stakeholders
  • 2.2 Inform those involved in implementing the policy as to outcomes expected, activities to be undertaken and responsibilities assigned
3. Implement workplace sustainability policy
  • 3.1 Develop and communicate procedures to help implement workplace sustainability policy
  • 3.2 Implement strategies for continuous improvement in resource efficiency
  • 3.3 Establish and assign responsibility to use recording systems for tracking continuous improvements in sustainability approaches
4. Review workplace sustainability policy implementation
  • 4.1 Document outcomes and provide feedback to key personnel and stakeholders
  • 4.2 Investigate successes or otherwise of policy
  • 4.3 Monitor records to identify trends that may require remedial action and use to promote continuous improvement of performance
  • 4.4 Modify policy and or procedures as required to ensure improvements are made
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Replaces
State Code National Code Title Type
D7332 AHCWRK511A Develop workplace policy and procedures for sustainability Unit of competency
Replaced By
State Code National Code Title Type
OFB31 AHCWRK520 Develop workplace policy and procedures for environment and sustainability Unit of competency