Modification History
Not Applicable
Unit Descriptor
Unit descriptor |
This unit of competency specifies the outcomes required to plan sustainable business operations. The unit covers the skills and knowledge required to develop plans and strategies to ensure a business is successful in addressing factors that lead to economic, social and environmental sustainability. Planning skills and the ability to review sustainable policies and practices are important. Understanding resourcing implications and the ability to put in place appropriate measures of sustainability outcomes are also essential for success. 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 managing sustainability planning. |
Licensing/Regulatory Information
Refer to Unit Descriptor
Pre-Requisites
Prerequisite units |
Nil |
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. Inform the development of a plan for sustainability . |
1.1 Research into the aspects of sustainability is conducted and analysed. 1.2 Regulations applying to the sustainable operation of the business are identified. 1.3 Procedures for assessing compliance with sustainability regulations are evaluated. 1.4 Concepts of triple bottom line planning, budgeting and reporting are reviewed and used to inform the planning process. |
2 . Review current sustainable business practices . |
2.1 Current business planning is reviewed to identify aspects that reflect sustainable practices. 2.2 Sustainable practices and processes are reviewed and measured to assess current performance. 2.3 Alternative solutions for improved and sustainable operations are evaluated. |
3 . Prepare a business sustainability plan . |
3.1 Objectives and performance measures for the business sustainability plan are identified in consultation with organisation's key staff. 3.2 Market conditions and market potential are analysed to inform plan development. 3.3 Research and industry intelligence are collated and analysed to build understanding of customer and community needs and preferences. 3.4 Competitors' sustainable offerings and market position are identified and reviewed. 3.5 Costings of proposed strategies are determined and included using standard budgetary processes. 3.6 Impact of proposed strategies on the community and the reputation of the business is reviewed and considered in the planning process. 3.7 Environmental impact of the proposed strategies is identified and evaluated to ensure positive outcomes for the business, community and environment. 3.8 Business sustainability plan is prepared using standard organisational procedures and approved by appropriate senior staff. |
4 . Plan for implementation . |
4.1 Performance indicators relevant to the monitoring of plan performance are identified. 4.2 Team members involved in implementation of plan are briefed and ongoing communication channels are established. 4.3 Timelines and resources to support plan implementation are identified and sourced. |
Required Skills and Knowledge
REQUIRED SKILLS AND KNOWLEDGE |
This section describes the skills and knowledge required for this unit. |
Required skills |
resource use
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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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Research data may be sourced from: |
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Sustainability is broadly defined as having three separate but inter-related components with characteristics including: |
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Compliance includes: |
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Triple bottom line refers to: |
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Performance indicators may include: |
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Unit Sector(s)
Unit sector |
Common |
Competency field
Competency field |