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Evaluate sustainability impact of a process

Evaluate sustainability impact of a process

Unit of competency
National Code
MSS015015
State Code
BAL08
TGA Status
Replaced
DTWD Status
Replaced
Current Release Number
1.00
Current Release Date
22/06/2016
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State Implementation and Classification
Approved Date
08/08/2016
Field of Education
050999 - Environmental Studies, N.e.c.
Original Release Date
08/08/2016
Nominal Hours
80
Description
This unit of competency covers evaluating the impact on sustainability of an entire process (manufacturing, logistics, office or other process) or the product from such a process. It does not specifically address the regulatory requirements for an environmental impact statement.This unit applies to establishing the overall or broad sustainability impact of a process and making recommendations for mitigating negative sustainability impacts. It may apply to value chains beyond the boundary of an organisation, or the entire value chain within an organisation. The unit scope includes products made, services offered, and use of sites by an organisation or part or all of its value chain. This unit covers the application to substantial portions of value chains and may be beyond the boundaries of the organisation.Environmental sensitivities referred to in this unit are at the issue level. The technical measurement of operational performance or measurement of emissions or other environmental impact is not covered by this unit.A manager or technical specialist who has a major responsibility for sustainability as part of a broader work role would typically undertake this, or sustainability may be their primary work responsibility. The manager or technical specialist may undertake this alone or as part of a team.No licensing, legislative or certification requirements apply to this unit at the time of publication.
Notes
Elements and Performance Criteria
1 Evaluate the value chain for the selected process
  • 1.1 Select portion of the value chain for analysis.
  • 1.2 Identify process steps along the chain.
  • 1.3 Identify the change which occurs at each step.
  • 1.4 Define the interactions with the environment at each step.
2 Determine sustainability issues for the process
  • 2.1 Identify environmental sensitivities at each step in the value chain.
  • 2.2 Identify other sustainability issues at each step in the value chain.
  • 2.3 Short-list sustainability issues which will require action to mitigate or eliminate negative sustainability impacts.
3 Analyse sustainability issues for the process
  • 3.1 Determine root cause of each short-listed issue.
  • 3.2 Develop possible solutions to root causes.
  • 3.3 Develop alternative mitigation strategies where needed.
  • 3.4 Estimate resources required for solutions and alternative mitigation strategies.
  • 3.5 Rank possible solutions strategies by desirability.
  • 3.6 Produce and present report to stakeholders.
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Replaces
State Code National Code Title Type
D7744 MSS015015A Evaluate sustainability impact of a process Unit of competency
Replaced By
State Code National Code Title Type
OAF86 MSS014009 Evaluate sustainability impact of a work or process area Unit of competency