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Identify and respond to external sustainability factors for an organisation

Identify and respond to external sustainability factors for an organisation

Unit of competency
National Code
MSS017011
State Code
OAF33
TGA Status
Deleted
DTWD Status
Deleted
Current Release Number
1.00
Current Release Date
22/10/2018
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State Implementation and Classification
Approved Date
19/02/2019
Field of Education
080301 - Business Management
Original Release Date
19/02/2019
Nominal Hours
70
Description
This unit describes the skills and knowledge for the recognition of external sustainability related factors which influence an organisation and its environment; identifying those which require a response and then developing and communicating an appropriate response. The organisation’s environment, in the context of this unit, is considered to include the ecology it impacts, the economic impacts on the organisation and the social impacts of the organisation.This unit applies to an entire organisation, part of a large organisation, or part or all of a value chain.This unit applies to individuals or a team context and would typically be undertaken by a manager or senior technologist who has a significant sustainability responsibility work role.No licensing or certification requirements exist at the time of publication. Relevant legislation, industry standards and codes of practice within Australia must be applied.
Notes
Elements and Performance Criteria
1 Monitor external environment for sustainability related factors
  • 1.1 Monitor government legislation and regulation
  • 1.2 Monitor government initiatives and programs
  • 1.3 Monitor customer expectations
  • 1.4 Monitor market trends and competitor actions
  • 1.5 Monitor expectations of communities impacted by organisation
  • 1.6 Identify factors which are relevant to the organisation
  • 1.7 Rank factors by significance
2 Develop alternative responses to external factors
  • 2.1 Agree which factor or factors should be responded to now
  • 2.2 Determine minimum response required
  • 2.3 Compare impact of factors with organisation’s strategic direction
  • 2.4 Develop alternative responses which fit organisation’s strategic direction
  • 2.5 Analyse sustainability impacts for each practical response
  • 2.6 Identify and consult stakeholders
  • 2.7 Rank responses by preference
3 Communicate with stakeholders
  • 3.1 Determine stakeholder information needs and wants
  • 3.2 Analyse data which may be appropriate to communicate with stakeholders
  • 3.3 Prepare and disseminate information to stakeholders
  • 3.4 Negotiate solutions with stakeholders
4 Prepare response for factor or factors
  • 4.1 Agree on response to be progressed now
  • 4.2 Write business case for response
  • 4.3 Agree possible future action for other factors
5 Communicate required responses
  • 5.1 Identify what communications are required and to whom
  • 5.2 Prepare reports and recommendations
  • 5.3 Pitch reports and recommendations
  • 5.4 Brief appropriate persons as required by determined responses
  • 5.5 Finalise recording according to organisation requirements
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State Code National Code Title Type
BAL01 MSS017003 Identify and respond to external sustainability factors for an organisation Unit of competency