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Plan and prepare for business sustainability
Plan and prepare for business sustainability
Unit of competency
National Code
SIRXMGT508
SIRXMGT508
State Code
WD977
WD977
TGA Status
Deleted
Deleted
DTWD Status
Deleted
Deleted
State Implementation and Classification
Approved Date
12/11/2012
Field of Education
080301 - Business Management
Original Release Date
12/11/2012
Nominal Hours
40
Description
This unit describes the performance outcomes, skills and knowledge required to identify suitable sustainability integration strategies for a retail business and to analyse and consult on strategies for their implementation. It also covers the preparation of an implementation plan for introducing or improving business sustainability.
Notes
Elements and Performance Criteria
1. Gather and analyse information.
- 1.1.Evaluate business processes to determine the scope and potential for integration of sustainability strategies.
- 1.2.Research appropriate sources of information relevant to integration of sustainability strategies into business processes.
- 1.3.Identify and consult with relevant staff and stakeholders to explore and identify sustainability options.
- 1.4.Identify and document constraints that may affect implementation of identified sustainability strategies.
2. Plan sustainability integration.
- 2.1.Develop achievable and cost-effective goals for integration of sustainability strategies in relation to organisational goals.
- 2.2.Establish critical success factors for successful implementation of identified sustainability strategies.
- 2.3.Prepare a cost-benefit analysis for introducing or improving business sustainability.
- 2.4.Consult with stakeholders to determine and validate sustainability strategies to be implemented.
3. Prepare implementation documentation.
- 3.1.Analyse and document implementation processes for validated sustainability strategies.
- 3.2.Consult and negotiate with relevant stakeholders to finalise processes and timeframes for implementation.
- 3.3.Prepare detailed report on implementation of sustainability strategies.
The range statement relates to the unit of competency as a whole. It allows for different work environments and situations that may affect performance. Bold italicised wording, if used in the performance criteria, is detailed below. Essential operating conditions that may be present with training and assessment (depending on the work situation, needs of the individual, accessibility of the item, and local industry and regional contexts) may also be included.
Sustainability strategies may include:
economic sustainability, such as cost-effective use of resources
environmental sustainability, such as:
carbon dioxide reduction
efficient use of resources
waste reduction
social sustainability, such as building community involvement.
Relevant staff and stakeholders may include:
contractors
customers
finance department
line managers
local community
sales teams.
Sustainability strategies may include:
economic sustainability, such as cost-effective use of resources
environmental sustainability, such as:
carbon dioxide reduction
efficient use of resources
waste reduction
social sustainability, such as building community involvement.
Relevant staff and stakeholders may include:
contractors
customers
finance department
line managers
local community
sales teams.
The evidence guide provides advice on assessment and must be read in conjunction with the performance criteria, required skills and knowledge, range statement and the Assessment Guidelines for the Training Package.
Critical aspects for assessment and evidence required to demonstrate competency in this unit
Evidence of the following is essential:
analyses and consults on the scope and potential for integration of sustainability strategies
prepares implementation plan for sustainability integration, including negotiating timeframes
prepares relevant documentation and reports.
Context of and specific resources for assessment
Assessment must ensure access to:
a retail work environment
relevant legislation, standards or guidelines
workplace documentation and personnel, information and resources, including:
compliance obligations
organisational plans
organisational finance data
organisational values and objectives
work responsibilities
reports from other parties involved in the development and implementation of business sustainability.
Method of assessment
A range of assessment methods should be used to assess practical skills and knowledge. The following examples are appropriate for this unit:
observation of performance in the workplace
a role play
customer feedback
answers to questions about specific skills and knowledge
review of portfolios of evidence and third-party workplace reports of on-the-job performance.
Guidance information for assessment
Holistic assessment with other units relevant to the industry sector, workplace and job role is recommended.
Critical aspects for assessment and evidence required to demonstrate competency in this unit
Evidence of the following is essential:
analyses and consults on the scope and potential for integration of sustainability strategies
prepares implementation plan for sustainability integration, including negotiating timeframes
prepares relevant documentation and reports.
Context of and specific resources for assessment
Assessment must ensure access to:
a retail work environment
relevant legislation, standards or guidelines
workplace documentation and personnel, information and resources, including:
compliance obligations
organisational plans
organisational finance data
organisational values and objectives
work responsibilities
reports from other parties involved in the development and implementation of business sustainability.
Method of assessment
A range of assessment methods should be used to assess practical skills and knowledge. The following examples are appropriate for this unit:
observation of performance in the workplace
a role play
customer feedback
answers to questions about specific skills and knowledge
review of portfolios of evidence and third-party workplace reports of on-the-job performance.
Guidance information for assessment
Holistic assessment with other units relevant to the industry sector, workplace and job role is recommended.
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| State Code | National Code | Title | Type |
|---|---|---|---|
| J151 | SIR50112 | Diploma of Retail Management | Qualification |