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Develop workplace policy and procedures for sustainability

Develop workplace policy and procedures for sustainability

Unit of competency
National Code
PPMSUS510
State Code
AXH35
TGA Status
Deleted
DTWD Status
Deleted
Current Release Number
1.00
Current Release Date
06/05/2016
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State Implementation and Classification
Approved Date
25/08/2016
Field of Education
080301 - Business Management
Original Release Date
25/08/2016
Nominal Hours
90
Description
This unit of competency describes the outcomes required to identify, develop, devise and communicate workplace sustainability policies and procedures, including the modification of the policy and procedures to suit changed circumstances.The unit applies to supervisors, line and/or function managers who oversee and supervise operations in a pulp or paper manufacturing facility, to meet safety, quality and productivity requirements.Licensing, legislative, regulatory, or certification requirements apply to this unit in some states and territories at the time of publication and may differ according to jurisdiction.
Notes
Elements and Performance Criteria
1. Develop workplace sustainability policy and procedures
  • 1.1. Follow work order, productivity requirements, workplace health and safety (WHS) requirements, environmental sustainability and standard operating procedures (SOP) to develop policy.
  • 1.2. Define scope of sustainability policy.
  • 1.3. Identify and consult stakeholders as a key component of the policy and procedures development process.
  • 1.4. Consider strategies for minimising resource use, reducing toxic material and hazardous chemical use and the employment of life cycle management approaches at all stages of work.
  • 1.5. Make recommendations for policy options based on costs and benefits, likely effectiveness and timeframes.
  • 1.6. Develop policy that reflects the organisation's commitment to sustainability as an integral part of the business planning and as a business opportunity.
  • 1.7. Develop appropriate methods of implementation.
  • 1.8. Conduct stakeholder consultation on the draft policy and procedures and document and consider feedback.
  • 1.9. Develop final policies and procedures and circulate to stakeholders.
2. Seek endorsement of the policy and procedures from relevant decision makers
  • 2.1. Identify relevant decision makers and decision making forums relevant to sustainability policies and procedures.
  • 2.2. Develop accompanying submission, including stakeholder consultations for approval.
  • 2.3. Present policy, procedures and related documentation, including the supporting submission and communications plan, for approval.
  • 2.4. Make alterations to documents as required.
3. Communicate workplace sustainability policy
  • 3.1. Inform personnel implementing the policy, in line with the communications plan.
  • 3.2. Communicate workplace sustainability policy and procedures, in line with the endorsed communications plan.
4. Implement workplace sustainability policy
  • 4.1. Monitor and record policy outcomes to determine their effectiveness and identify trends that may require remedial action.
  • 4.2. Implement strategies for continuous improvement in resource efficiency.
5. Review workplace sustainability policy implementation
  • 5.1. Review policy outcomes and provide feedback, to appropriate personnel and stakeholders.
  • 5.2. Investigate success or otherwise of the policy.
  • 5.3. Consult stakeholders.
  • 5.4. Modify policy and procedures, as required and seek approval for modifications, to facilitate improvements.
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Replaces
State Code National Code Title Type
AUY50 FPPSUS510A Develop workplace policy and procedures for sustainability Unit of competency
State Code National Code Title Type
BAH3 PPM50116 Diploma of Pulp and Paper Process Management Qualification