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ELEMENT 

PERFORMANCE CRITERIA 

Elements describe the essential outcomes.

Performance criteria describe the performance needed to demonstrate achievement of the element.

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

Skill 

Performance 

Criteria 

Description 

Reading

1.1, 1.2, 4.2, 4.3

• Identifies, analyses and evaluates complex textual information to determine legislative and regulatory requirements, trends and outcomes

Writing

1.2-1.7, 2.1, 2.2, 3.1, 3.3, 4.1, 4.3, 4.4

• Researches, plans and prepares documentation using format and language appropriate to context, organisational requirements and audience

Oral Communication

1.2, 1.3, 2.1, 2.2, 3.1, 4.1

• Presents information and seeks advice using language appropriate to audience
• Participates in discussions using listening and questioning to elicit the views of others and to clarify or confirm understanding

Numeracy

1.5, 4.3

• Interprets and uses mathematical equations to calculate numerical information relating to time durations and costs

Navigate the world of work

1.1-1.6, 3.1, 4.4

• Develops, monitors and modifies organisational policies and procedures in accordance with legislative requirements and organisation goals

Interact with others

1.2, 1.3, 2.1, 2.2, 3.1, 3.3, 4.1, 4.3

• Selects and uses appropriate conventions and protocols when communicating with internal and external stakeholders to seek or share information
• Plays a lead role in consulting and negotiating positive outcomes with a range of stakeholders

Get the work done

1.2, 1.4-1.7, 2.3, 2.4, 3.1, 3.2, 3.3, 3.5, 3.6, 4.1, 4.3, 4.4

• Plans, organises and implements work activities of self and others that ensure compliance with organisational policies and procedures, and legislative requirements
• Sequences and schedules complex activities, monitors implementation, and manages relevant communication
• Uses systematic, analytical processes in relatively complex, situations, setting goals, gathering relevant information, and identifying and evaluating options against agreed criteria
• Evaluates outcomes of decisions to identify opportunities for improvement

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Comments 

Equivalence status 

BSBSUS501 Develop workplace policy and procedures for sustainability

BSBSUS501A Develop workplace policy and procedures for sustainability

Updated to meet Standards for Training Packages

Minor edits to clarify performance criteria

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Release 

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Release 1

This version first released with BSB Business Services Training Package Version 1.0.