Modification History
Not applicable.
Description
This qualification provides the skills and knowledge required to work in a technical, supervisory or operational role in sustainability in an organisation and/or it’s value chain (e.g. suppliers of goods or services, or customers). The qualification has been developed with manufacturing operations as a focus. However, because of the range of organisations in a typical manufacturing value chain it may also be applied to other types of organisations.
The qualification packaging has been developed on an assumption that competency will be developed through a combination of on and off-the-job learning strategies.
Job roles/employment outcomes
The MSS50111 Diploma of Sustainability specifies the competencies required for employment in job roles related to assisting organisations to improve sustainability and to meet their obligations under sustainability related regulatory arrangements, government or similar incentives, or other initiatives that apply to their operations.
Employment outcomes related to this qualification may include specialist roles, such as a sustainability manager, or the qualification can provide specialist sustainability competencies to technical, supervisory or operational employees.
Application
This qualification provides sustainability skills that can be applied inside an organisation and its value chain. Examples include:
- manufacturing enterprises
- organisations in a value chain, such as:
- suppliers
- customers
- distributors, warehouses, transport suppliers and other logistics support organisations
- professional service suppliers to manufacturing, for example, legal, engineering, accounting and auditing suppliers
- sustainability consulting enterprises.
Pathways Information
Pathways into the qualification
This qualification has no formal entry requirement due to the wide variety of sustainability applications in industry. However, most enterprises will expect technical skills relevant to their operations or equivalent vocational experience and for this reason the qualification is unlikely to be suitable for direct entry from school.
Pathways from the qualification
Further training pathways from this qualification include the MSS70111 Vocational Graduate Certificate in Sustainable Operations.
Additional qualification advice
This qualification provides the skills needed to measure current sustainability performance and to establish processes for improved sustainability performance within organisations. It complements but does not duplicate qualifications supplying technical skills related to engineering, chemical, environmental and other technical analyses that may be needed for improving sustainability. Where these skills are required appropriate qualifications from other Training Packages, such as the MEM05 Metal and Engineering, PMA08 Chemical, Hydrocarbons and Refining and MSA07 Manufacturing Training Packages, should be considered.
Licensing/Regulatory Information
There are no specific licences that relate to this qualification.
Entry Requirements
This qualification has no formal entry requirement due to the wide variety of sustainability applications in industry.
Employability Skills Summary
The following table contains a summary of the employability skills as identified by industry for this qualification. This table should be interpreted in conjunction with the detailed requirements of each unit of competency packaged in this qualification. The outcomes described here are broad industry requirements that reflect skill requirements for this level. |
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Employability Skill |
Industry/enterprise requirements for this qualification include: |
Communication |
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Teamwork |
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Problem solving |
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Initiative and enterprise |
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Planning and organising |
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Self-management |
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Learning |
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Technology |
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Packaging Rules
To be awarded the MSS50111 Diploma of Sustainable Operations, competency must be achieved in twenty (20) units of competency.
- six (6) core units of competency
- fourteen (14) elective units of competency, as specified below.
Note: Units with prerequisites are marked with an asterisk. Refer to the unit for details.
Core units of competency
- Complete the following six (6) units of competency.
Unit code |
Unit title |
P |
MSS015001A |
Measure and report carbon footprint |
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MSS015002A |
Develop strategies for more sustainable use of resources |
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MSS015007A |
Develop a business case for sustainability improvements |
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MSS015008A |
Develop strategic sustainability plans |
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MSS015009A |
Implement sustainability plans |
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MSACMT671A |
Develop and manage sustainable environmental practices |
Elective units of competency
- Complete fourteen (14) units of competency, made up of:
- a minimum of seven (7) units from Group A
- a minimum of three (3) units from Group B
- the balance of units, to a maximum of four (4), may be selected from:
- Group A or B units, not previously selected
- Group C elective units, listed below.
Group A: Specialist sustainability elective units
Unit code |
Unit title |
P |
MSS014001A |
Improve sustainability through readily implementable change |
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MSS015003A |
Analyse product lifecycle for sustainability |
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MSS015004A |
Design sustainable product or process |
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MSS015005A |
Develop required sustainability reports |
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MSS015006A |
Report to Global Reporting Initiative guidelines |
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MSS015010A |
Conduct a sustainability water audit |
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MSS015011A |
Conduct a sustainability energy audit |
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MSS015012A |
Conduct an emissions audit |
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MSS015013A |
Conduct a sustainability related transport audit |
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MSS015014A |
Develop response to sustainability related regulation |
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MSS015015A |
Evaluate sustainability impact of a process |
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MSS015016A |
Implement and monitor reengineering for sustainability |
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MSS015017A |
Develop regulated sustainability reports |
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MSS015018A |
Inform and educate organisation and community representatives on sustainability issues |
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MSACMT670A |
Develop and manage sustainable energy practices |
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PMASUP520B |
Review procedures to minimise environmental impact of process |
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PMASUP620B |
Manage environmental management system |
Group B: Elective units
Unit code |
Unit title |
P |
MSS025001A |
Assist with assessing site environmental indicators |
* |
MSS025002A |
Assess the environmental risk or impact of a project activity or process |
* |
MSACMC610A |
Manage relationships with non-customer external organisations |
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MSACMC611A |
Manage people relationships |
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MSACMC612A |
Manage workplace learning |
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MSACMC613A |
Facilitate holistic culture improvement in a manufacturing enterprise |
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MSACMC614A |
Develop a communications strategy to support production |
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MSACMS600A |
Develop a competitive manufacturing system |
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MSACMS601A |
Analyse and map a value chain |
* |
MSACMS602A |
Manage a value chain |
* |
MSACMS603A |
Develop manufacturing related business plans |
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MSACMT452A |
Apply statistics to processes in manufacturing |
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MSACMT620A |
Develop quick changeover procedures |
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MSACMT621A |
Develop a Just in Time (JIT) system |
* |
MSACMT631A |
Undertake value analysis of product costs in terms of customer requirements |
* |
MSACMT632A |
Analyse cost implications of maintenance strategy |
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MSACMT640A |
Manage 5S system in a manufacturing environment |
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MSACMT641A |
Implement a continuous improvement system |
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MSACMT650A |
Determine and improve process capability |
* |
MSACMT660A |
Develop the application of enterprise systems in manufacturing |
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MSACMT661A |
Determine and establish information collection requirements and processes |
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MSACMT662A |
Develop a documentation control strategy for a manufacturing enterprise |
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MSACMT675A |
Facilitate the development of a new product |
* |
MSACMT681A |
Develop a proactive maintenance strategy |
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MSAENV672B |
Develop workplace policy and procedures for sustainability |
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MSAPMOHS510A |
Manage risk |
Group C: Elective units
Unit code |
Unit title |
P |
MSS024003A |
Apply an understanding of environmental principles to a site |
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MSACMC410A |
Lead change in a manufacturing environment |
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MSACMS400A |
Implement a competitive manufacturing system |
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MSACMT230A |
Apply cost factors to work practices |
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MSACMT260A |
Use planning software systems in manufacturing |
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MSACMT261A |
Use SCADA systems in manufacturing |
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MSACMT280A |
Undertake root cause analysis |
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MSACMT423A |
Monitor a manufacturing levelled pull system |
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MSACMT451A |
Mistake proof a production process |
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MSACMT453A |
Use six sigma techniques |
* |
MSACMT460A |
Facilitate the use of planning software systems in manufacturing |
* |
MSACMT481A |
Undertake proactive maintenance analyses |
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MSAPMSUP390A |
Use structured problem solving tools |
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A maximum of four (4) elective units may be selected from this Training Package, other endorsed Training Packages and accredited courses, where those units are available at Diploma level. Units chosen should be relevant to the workplace and would normally be drawn from the appropriate sector Training Package, or possibly the Business Services Training Package. |
Custom Content Section
Not applicable.