Modification History
ISC upgrade - formatting corrections only
Unit Descriptor
Unit descriptor |
This unit of competency specifies the outcomes required to develop and support team members to build their understanding of and commitment to the principles and practices associated with sustainability. The unit describes the skills and knowledge required to support businesses in adopting sustainable practices and policies that go beyond meeting mandated requirements to harnessing opportunities. The ability to lead and motivate a team and to develop and use coaching, mentoring and learning strategies that bring about organisational and cultural change are required. No licensing, legislative, regulatory or certification requirements apply to this unit at the time of publication. |
Application of the Unit
Application of the unit |
This unit of competency supports individuals responsible for leading team members in a business committed to economic, social and environmental sustainability. |
Licensing/Regulatory Information
Refer to Unit Descriptor
Pre-Requisites
Prerequisite units |
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Employability Skills Information
Employability skills |
This unit contains employability skills. |
Elements and Performance Criteria Pre-Content
Elements describe the essential outcomes of a unit of competency. |
Performance criteria describe the performance needed to demonstrate achievement of the element. Where bold italicised text is used, further information is detailed in the required skills and knowledge section and the range statement. Assessment of performance is to be consistent with the evidence guide. |
Elements and Performance Criteria
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PERFORMANCE CRITERIA |
1 . Support the building of skills to reflect sustainability principles . |
1.1 Purpose, benefits and practices of sustainability are researched and analysed. 1.2 Government policies and incentives regarding the implementation of sustainable business practices are accessed and reviewed. 1.3 Current organisational strategies, policies and procedures regarding the implementation of sustainable practices are accessed and reviewed. 1.4 Information is gathered on existing staff skills, knowledge and behaviours in relation to sustainability, and gaps are identified, within organisational policies and guidelines. 1.5 Contribution is made to the development and documentation of a strategy to build required staff skills and understanding of the purpose, benefits and practices of sustainability. |
2 . Support the implementation of sustainable practices . |
2.1 Organisational goals and objectives related to sustainability are communicated to staff. 2.2 Individuals and teams are provided with guidance to establish goals, responsibilities and performance indicators related to sustainability, within organisational policies and guidelines. 2.3 Support is provided to individuals and teams to enhance performance and achievement of organisation's goals, including effective implementation of sustainability processes, policies and procedures. 2.4 Performance is managed in line with organisational and legal requirements. |
3 . Lead the team effectively . |
3.1 Updates on the organisation's plans and approach to the implementation of sustainability processes are communicated to staff using effective and open communication channels. 3.2 Staff are coached and mentored to develop understanding of sustainability issues and improve the implementation and performance of workplace processes. 3.3 Effective strategies to facilitate team growth and increase motivation are developed, trialled and implemented. 3.4 Outcomes of sustainability initiatives in the workplace are communicated and effective performance is recognised and supported within organisational policies and guidelines. |
4 . Contribute to staff development needs . |
4.1 Current and future staff development needs related to sustainability are identified and documented within organisational policies and guidelines. 4.2 Staff members are provided with opportunities to develop skills and knowledge related to sustainability. 4.3 Training and development needs of staff are accounted for in relevant budgets and operational plans. |
Required Skills and Knowledge
REQUIRED SKILLS AND KNOWLEDGE |
This section describes the skills and knowledge required for this unit. |
Required skills |
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Required knowledge |
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Evidence Guide
EVIDENCE GUIDE |
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The evidence guide provides advice on assessment and must be read in conjunction with the performance criteria, required skills and knowledge, range statement and the Assessment Guidelines for the Training Package. |
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Overview of assessment |
This unit of competency could be assessed by observing at least two instances of the implementation and monitoring of integrated economic, social and environmental sustainability policies and procedures in an organisation. |
Critical aspects for assessment and evidence required to demonstrate competency in this unit |
A person who demonstrates competency in this unit must be able to provide evidence of the required skills and knowledge specified in this unit. In particular the person should demonstrate the ability to:
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Context of and specific resources for assessment |
Assessment of essential underpinning knowledge may be conducted in an off-site context. It is to comply with relevant regulatory or Australian standards' requirements. Resource implications for assessment include access to:
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Method of assessment |
Assessment methods must:
This unit could be assessed on its own or in combination with other units relevant to the job function. |
Guidance information for assessment |
Reasonable adjustments for people with disabilities must be made to assessment processes where required. This could include access to modified equipment and other physical resources, and the provision of appropriate assessment support. Assessment processes and techniques should as far as is practical take into account the language, literacy and numeracy capacity of the candidate in relation to the competency being assessed. |
Range Statement
RANGE STATEMENT |
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The range statement relates to the unit of competency as a whole. It allows for different work environments and situations that may affect performance. Bold italicised wording, if used in the performance criteria, is detailed below. Essential operating conditions that may be present with training and assessment (depending on the work situation, needs of the candidate, accessibility of the item, and local industry and regional contexts) may also be included. |
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Sustainability is broadly defined as having three separate but inter-related components with characteristics including: |
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Research data may be sourced from: |
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Gaps in the skills, knowledge and behaviours of staff: |
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Performance indicators may include: |
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Motivation of staff may be understood by reference to theories, including: |
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Opportunities for skill development may include: |
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Unit Sector(s)
Unit sector |
Common |
Competency field
Competency field |