Elements describe the essential outcomes.

Performance criteria describe the performance needed to demonstrate achievement of the element. Where bold italicised text is used, further information is detailed in the range of conditions.

1.

Identify scope of sustainability policy.

1.1.

Company’s commitment to sustainability and sustainability objectives is identified and confirmed in consultation with required personnel.

1.2.

Existing internal policies and procedures  are identified and reviewed for relevance and impact on sustainability policy.

1.3.

Impact of requirements of environmental and sustainability legislation, standards and codes of practice  is reviewed to inform practices and policy development.

1.4.

Relevant stakeholders  are identified and consulted as a key component of policy development process.

2.

Develop sustainability policy.

2.1.

Strategies are developed and documented for minimising resource use and reducing toxic material and hazardous chemical use at all stages of work.

2.2.

Recommendations are made for policy options and benchmark indicators based on likely effectiveness, timeframes and cost.

2.3.

Policy is developed that reflects organisational commitment to sustainability.

3.

Communicate policy.

3.1.

Policy and its expected outcomes are promoted to key stakeholders.

3.2.

Those involved in implementing policy are informed of expected outcomes, activities to be undertaken, and assigned responsibilities.

4.

Develop sustainability procedures.

4.1.

Procedures to help implement policy are developed and documented, and communicated to required personnel.

4.2.

Staff coaching and training on sustainability expectations are conducted or arranged as required.

4.3.

Mechanisms for tracking resource usage and wastage are established and monitored.

4.4

Opportunities for continuous improvement in resource efficiency are identified and actioned.

5.

Review sustainability policy.

5.1.

Processes, including timeline for reviewing policy implementation, are documented and required personnel are briefed on roles and responsibilities.

5.2.

Data on resource usage and waste minimisation efforts over specified timeframes is collated, analysed and documented.

5.3.

Records are monitored to identify trends that may require remedial action, and used to promote continuous improvement of performance.

5.4.

Sustainability outcomes are reported according to company requirements.

5.5.

Policy and procedures are modified as required to ensure improvements are made.

This section describes the language, literacy, numeracy and employment skills essential to performance in this unit but not explicit in the performance criteria.

Skill 

Performance feature 

Learning skills to:

• identify and use reliable sources of information on requirements of environmental and sustainability legislation, standards and codes of practice
• apply previous knowledge of strategies to new work situations to increase sustainability.

Numeracy skills to:

• estimate and calculate numerical values, including costs and volumes associated with assessing strategies for reducing use of materials.

Oral communication skills to:

• engage, inform and gain information from stakeholders as part of consultation process
• communicate policy implementation strategies to stakeholders.

Reading skills to:

• interpret information on requirements of environmental and sustainability legislation, standards and codes of practice.

Writing skills to:

• prepare clear procedures to inform stakeholders of implementation strategies for sustainability policy.

This section specifies work environments and conditions that may affect performance. Essential operating conditions that may be present (depending on the work situation, needs of the candidate, accessibility of the item, and local industry and regional contexts) are included. Bold italicised wording, if used in the performance criteria, is detailed below.

Existing internal policies and procedures  must include review of at least two of the following policies:

• environmental
• health and safety
• procurement
• quality management
• waste management.

Environmental and sustainability legislation , standards and codes of practice  must include at least two of the following:

• energy rating standards
• environmental protection legislation
• ISO 14001 Environment Management Systems
• waste management legislation.

Stakeholders  must include at least two of the following:

• clients
• co-workers
• senior management
• suppliers.