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Develop workplace policy and procedures for sustainability

Develop workplace policy and procedures for sustainability

Unit of competency
National Code
BSBSUS501
State Code
AUI86
TGA Status
Replaced
DTWD Status
Replaced
Current Release Number
1.00
Current Release Date
25/03/2015
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State Implementation and Classification
Approved Date
15/09/2015
Field of Education
080301 - Business Management
Original Release Date
15/09/2015
Nominal Hours
50
Description
This unit describes the skills and knowledge required to develop and implement a workplace sustainability policy and to modify the policy to suit changed circumstances.It applies to individuals with managerial responsibilities who undertake work developing approaches to create, monitor and improve strategies and policies within workplaces and engage with a range of relevant stakeholders and specialists. No licensing, legislative or certification requirements apply to this unit at the time of publication.
Notes
Elements and Performance Criteria
1. Develop workplace sustainability policy
  • 1.1 Define scope of sustainability policy
  • 1.2 Gather information from a range of sources to plan and develop policy
  • 1.3 Identify and consult stakeholders as a key component of the policy development process
  • 1.4 Include appropriate strategies in policy at all stages of work for minimising resource use, reducing toxic material and hazardous chemical use and employing life cycle management approaches
  • 1.5 Make recommendations for policy options based on likely effectiveness, timeframes and cost
  • 1.6 Develop policy that reflects the organisation’s commitment to sustainability as an integral part of business planning and as a business opportunity
  • 1.7 Agree to appropriate methods of implementation, outcomes and performance indicators
2. Communicate workplace sustainability policy
  • 2.1 Promote workplace sustainability policy, including its expected outcome, to key stakeholders
  • 2.2 Inform those involved in implementing the policy about expected outcomes, activities to be undertaken and assigned responsibilities
3. Implement workplace sustainability policy
  • 3.1 Develop and communicate procedures to help implement workplace sustainability policy
  • 3.2 Implement strategies for continuous improvement in resource efficiency
  • 3.3 Establish and assign responsibility for recording systems to track continuous improvements in sustainability approaches
4. Review workplace sustainability policy implementation
  • 4.1 Document outcomes and provide feedback to key personnel and stakeholders
  • 4.2 Investigate successes or otherwise of policy
  • 4.3 Monitor records to identify trends that may require remedial action and use to promote continuous improvement of performance
  • 4.4 Modify policy and or procedures as required to ensure improvements are made
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Replaces
State Code National Code Title Type
D1023 BSBSUS501A Develop workplace policy and procedures for sustainability Unit of competency
Replaced By
State Code National Code Title Type
OCE07 BSBSUS511 Develop workplace policies and procedures for sustainability Unit of competency
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