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Develop workplace policy and procedures for environmental sustainability

Develop workplace policy and procedures for environmental sustainability

Unit of competency
National Code
TLIU0001
State Code
AVH59
TGA Status
Replaced
DTWD Status
Replaced
Current Release Number
1.00
Current Release Date
19/10/2015
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State Implementation and Classification
Approved Date
23/02/2016
Field of Education
080301 - Business Management
Original Release Date
23/02/2016
Nominal Hours
45
Description
This unit involves the skills and knowledge required to develop and implement workplace environmental sustainability policy and procedures. It includes developing, communicating and implementing a workplace environmental sustainability policy as well as reviewing and modifying this policy when circumstances change. Environmental sustainably policy can involve an integrated approach to sustainability, which includes environmental, economic and social aspects, or a narrower one to focus on each aspect individually.This unit applies to individuals who address the knowledge, processes and techniques necessary to develop approaches to environmental sustainability within workplaces, including the development and implementation of policy.No licensing, legislative or certification requirements apply to this unit at the time of publication.
Notes
Elements and Performance Criteria
1 Develop workplace environmental sustainability policy
  • 1.1 Scope of policy is defined
  • 1.2 Stakeholders are identified and consulted as a key component of the policy development process
  • 1.3 Strategies for minimising resource use, reducing toxic material and hazardous chemical use, and employing life cycle management approaches at all work stages are included in the policy
  • 1.4 Recommendations are made for policy options based on likely effectiveness, timeframes and cost
  • 1.5 Organisational commitment to environmental sustainability as an integral part of business planning and as a business opportunity is reflected in policy developed
  • 1.6 Appropriate methods of implementation are agreed
2 Communicate the policy
  • 2.1 Policy, including its expected outcomes, is promoted to key stakeholders
  • 2.2 Those involved in implementing the policy are informed of outcomes expected and activities to be undertaken, and responsibilities are assigned accordingly
3 Implement the policy
  • 3.1 Procedures to implement the policy are developed and communicated
  • 3.2 Resource efficiency continuous improvement strategies are implemented
  • 3.3 Provision for staff training to incorporate resource efficiency procedures is made
  • 3.4 Record systems for tracking continuous improvement in environmental sustainability approaches are established and responsibilities are assigned accordingly
4 Review policy implementation
  • 4.1 Outcomes are documented and feedback is provided to key personnel and stakeholders
  • 4.2 Success or otherwise of policy is investigated
  • 4.3 Records are monitored to identify trends that may require remedial action and are used to promote continuous improvement of performance
  • 4.4 Policy and/or procedures are modified as required to ensure required improvements are made
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Replaces
State Code National Code Title Type
D5365 TLIU4010A Develop workplace policy and procedures for sustainability Unit of competency
Replaced By
State Code National Code Title Type
ODP37 TLIU0002 Implement and monitor workplace policy and procedures for environmental sustainability Unit of competency