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Develop workplace policies and procedures for sustainability

Develop workplace policies and procedures for sustainability

Unit of competency
National Code
CPCSUS5001
State Code
OCM06
TGA Status
Current
DTWD Status
Approved
Current Release Number
3.00
Current Release Date
24/12/2024
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State Implementation and Classification
Approved Date
01/06/2021
Field of Education
080307 - Organisation Management
Original Release Date
01/06/2021
Nominal Hours
40
Description
This unit of competency specifies the skills and knowledge required to develop and implement organisational policies and procedures to continuously support resource efficiency and environmentally sustainable work practices. It includes sourcing and gathering information, including from regulatory sources and relevant stakeholders, to plan, develop and implement policies. This unit of competency applies to those with managerial responsibilities for identifying approaches to create strategies and develop, implement and review workplace policies and procedures for sustainability. The context of this unit applies to all industry sectors and sections within an organisation, including a worksite, designated work area, in transit and/or an office.Completion of the general construction induction training program specified by the model Code of Practice for Construction Work is required for any person who is to carry out construction work. Achievement of CPCWHS1001Prepare to work safely in the construction industry meets this requirement.No licensing, legislative or certification requirements apply to this unit at the time of publication.
Notes
Elements and Performance Criteria
1 Develop a workplace sustainability policy.
  • 1.1 Define the scope of sustainability policy.
  • 1.2 Identify and consult with key stakeholders to gather input and feedback as part of the policy development process.
  • 1.3 Compile information and strategies relating to essential sustainability objectives to structure policies and procedures.
  • 1.4 Make recommendations for policy options based on likely effectiveness, timeframes and cost.
  • 1.5 Develop policy that reflects an organisation's commitment to sustainability as an integral part of business planning and business opportunity.
  • 1.6 Agree on appropriate methods of implementation.
2 Communicate the policy.
  • 2.1 Promote the policy, including its expected outcome, to key stakeholders.
  • 2.2 Inform those involved in implementing the policy of responsibilities, activities to be undertaken and expected outcomes.
3 Implement and monitor the policy.
  • 3.1 Develop and communicate procedures to assist in the implementation of the policy.
  • 3.2 Implement continuous improvement strategies for resource efficiency.
  • 3.3 Establish record systems for tracking approaches to sustainability continuous improvements.
4 Review policy implementation.
  • 4.1 Document outcomes and provide feedback to key personnel and stakeholders.
  • 4.2 Investigate the success or otherwise of the policy.
  • 4.3 Monitor records to identify trends requiring remedial action and use information to promote continuous improvement of performance.
  • 4.4 Modify policies and procedures as required to ensure improvements are made and compliance is maintained.
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Replaces
State Code National Code Title Type
W9771 CPCSUS5001A Develop workplace policies and procedures for sustainability Unit of competency