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Develop workplace policy and procedures for environment and sustainability

Develop workplace policy and procedures for environment and sustainability

Unit of competency
National Code
AHCWRK520
State Code
OFB31
TGA Status
Current
DTWD Status
Approved
Current Release Number
1.00
Current Release Date
24/01/2023
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State Implementation and Classification
Approved Date
09/06/2023
Field of Education
080301 - Business Management
Original Release Date
09/06/2023
Nominal Hours
90
Description
This unit of competency describes the skills and knowledge required to develop workplace policy and procedures for environment and sustainability.The unit applies to individuals who apply specialised skills and knowledge to develop workplace policy and procedures for environment and sustainability, take personal responsibility and exercise autonomy in undertaking complex work. They analyse and synthesise information and analyse, design and communicate solutions to sometimes complex problems.No licensing, legislative or certification requirements apply to this unit at the time of publication.
Notes
Elements and Performance Criteria
1. Develop workplace environment and sustainability policy
  • 1.1 Identify legislative, regulatory and industry requirements relating to environmental sustainability
  • 1.2 Define scope of environment and sustainability policy
  • 1.3 Gather information from a range of sources to plan and develop policy
  • 1.4 Identify and consult with stakeholders as a key component of the policy development process
  • 1.5 Include appropriate strategies in policy at all stages of work for minimising resource use and employing life cycle management approaches
  • 1.6 Identify and incorporate strategies to reduce hazardous material use where applicable
  • 1.7 Make recommendations for policy options based on likely effectiveness, timeframes and cost
  • 1.8 Develop policy that reflects the organisation's commitment to environment and sustainability work practices
  • 1.9 Select appropriate methods of implementation
2. Communicate workplace environment and sustainability policy
  • 2.1 Promote workplace environment and sustainability policy to key personnel and stakeholders
  • 2.2 Inform work team of policy changes and impact on their responsibilities
3. Implement workplace environment and sustainability procedures
  • 3.1 Develop and communicate workplace environment and sustainability procedures
  • 3.2 Establish recordkeeping systems for tracking environment and sustainability work practices
  • 3.3 Assign responsibility for maintaining recordkeeping system
4. Review workplace environment and sustainability policy implementation
  • 4.1 Investigate outcomes of policy
  • 4.2 Monitor records to identify trends that may require remedial action, and use to promote continuous improvement of performance
  • 4.3 Modify policy and procedures to incorporate improvements
  • 4.4 Document outcomes and provide feedback to key personnel and stakeholders
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Replaces
State Code National Code Title Type
BAN99 AHCWRK511 Develop workplace policy and procedures for sustainability Unit of competency