Elements and Performance Criteria

The range statement adds definition to the unit by elaborating critical or significant aspects of the performance requirements of the unit. The range statement establishes the range of indicative meanings or applications of these requirements in different operating contexts and conditions. The specific aspects which require elaboration are identified by the use of italics in the performance criteria.

Scope of sustainability policy may include:
an integrated approach to sustainability that includes environmental, economic and social aspects, or a narrower one to focus on each aspect individually
the parts of the enterprise to which the policy is to apply, including whether it is for the whole enterprise, one site, one work area or a combination of these
an investigation of the particular business and market context of the industry/enterprise
addressing sustainability initiatives through reference to standards, guidelines and approaches such as:
ISO 14001 Environmental Management
life cycle analyses
global reporting initiative
ecological footprinting
triple bottom line reporting
product stewardship.

Stakeholders may include:
individuals and groups both inside and outside the organisation that have some direct interest in the enterprise's conduct, actions, products and services, including:
employees at all levels of the organisation
customers
suppliers
community
regulators
politicians
industry associations
industry development boards.

Strategies may include:
awareness raising among stakeholders
training staff in the principles and techniques of sustainability
promotional activities.

The evidence guide provides advice to inform and support appropriate assessment of this unit. It contains an overview of the assessment requirements followed by identification of specific aspects of evidence that will need to be addressed in determining competence. The evidence guide is an integral part of the unit and should be read and interpreted in conjunction with the other components of competency.

Assessment must reflect the endorsed Assessment Guidelines of the Seafood Industry Training Package into which this unit is being imported.

Overview of assessment requirements
A person who demonstrates competence in this unit must be able to provide evidence of the ability to develop and implement integrated sustainability policies and procedures within an enterprise. The review of the policy after implementation will also need to be evidenced.

Products that could be used as evidence include:
policies, plans and procedural documentation outlining the approach taken
implementation and work plans.

Processes that could be used as evidence include:
the methods used to involve stakeholders, both in policy development and implementation and review.

Resource implications for assessment include access to:
workplace documentation and personnel
reports from other parties involved in the development and implementation of policy
relevant legislation, standards and guidelines.

Validity and sufficiency of evidence requires that:
evidence is collected over a period of time and includes both direct, indirect and supplementary forms of evidence
while there should be some access to an actual workplace, part of the assessment may be through simulated project-based activity, scenarios, case studies, role plays or actual participation in sustainability work practices and processes
the candidate has been a key person in the development of the enterprise policy and that the developed policy complies with legislative requirements; it should also contain an implementation strategy that has been devised, implemented and reviewed showing a measurable improvement utilising the chosen benchmark indicators.

Integrated competency assessment:
means that this unit could be assessed on its own or in combination with other units relevant to the job function.