CANDIDATE RESOURCE & ASSESSMENT BSBSUS501A

1 DEVELOP WORKPLACE POLICY AND PROCEDURES FOR SUSTAINABILITYCANDIDATE RESOURCE & ASSESSMENT BSBSUS501 APrecision Group (Australia) Pty Ltd9 Koppen Tce, Cairns, QLD, 4870 Email: Precision Group (Australia) Pty LtdBSBSUS501 ADevelop Workplace Policy and Procedures for sustainability ISBN: 978-1-74238-Copyright NoticeNo part of this book may be reproduced in any form or by any means, electronic or mechanical, including photocopying or recording, or by an information retrieval system without written permission from Precision Group (Australia) Pty Ltd. Legal action may be taken against any person who infringes their copyright through unauthorised terms are subject to the conditions prescribed under the Australian Copyright Act for Educational PurposesThe Australian Copyright Act 1968 allows 10% of this book to be copied by any educational institute for educational purposes, provided that the institute (or the body that administers it) has given a remuneration notice to the Copyright Agency Limited (CAL) under the Act.

2 For more information, email or visit for other contact Group has made a great effort to ensure that this material is free from error or omissions. However, you should conduct your own enquiries and seek professional advice before relying on any fact, statement or matter contained in this book. Precision Group (Australia) Pty Ltd is not responsible for any injury, loss or damage as a result of material included or omitted from this material. Information in this module is current at the time of RESOURCE BSBSUS501A Develop Work place Polic y and Procedures for sustainability Precision Group (Australia) Pty LtdTable of Contents 2 Legend3 Qualification Pathways4 Qualification Rules5 Introduction7 BSBSUS501A /01 Develop Workplace sustainability Policy Key Points Define scope of sustainability policy Gather information from a range of sources to plan and develop policy Identify and consult stakeholders as a key component of the policy development process 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 Make recommendations for policy options based on likely effectiveness.

3 Timeframes and cost Develop policy that reflects the organisation s commitment to sustainability as an integral part of business planning and as a business opportunity Agree to appropriate methods of implementation23 True or False Quiz25 BSBSUS501A /02 Communicate Workplace sustainability Policy Key Points Promote workplace sustainability policy, including its expected outcome to key stakeholders Inform those involved in implementing the policy as to outcomes expected, activities to be undertaken and responsibilities assigned31 True or False Quiz33 BSBSUS501A /03 Implement Workplace sustainability Policy Key Points Develop and communicate procedures to help implement workplace sustainability policy Implement strategies for continuous improvement in RESOURCE efficiency Establish and assign responsibility to use recording systems for tracking continuous improvements in sustainability approaches43 True or False Quiz2 CANDIDATE RESOURCE BSBSUS501A Develop Work place Polic y and Procedures for sustainability Precision Group (Australia) Pty LtdLegendThis symbol indicates the beginning of new content.

4 The bold title matches the content of the competency and they will help you to find the section to reference for your ASSESSMENT activities. Activity: Whenever you see this symbol, there is an activity to carry out which has been designed to help reinforce the learning about the topic and take some symbol is used at the end of a section to indicate the summary key points of the previous symbol is used to indicate an answer to the CANDIDATE s questions or notes to assist the considered risk taking in your grey others will follow you!45 BSBSUS501A /04 Review Workplace sustainability Policy Implementation Key Points Document outcomes and provide feedback to key personnel and stakeholders Investigate successes or otherwise of policy Monitor records to identify trends that may require remedial action and use to promote continuous improvement of performance Modify policy and or procedures as required to ensure improvements are made55 True or False Quiz56 Summary57 Bibliography59 ASSESSMENT Pack3 CANDIDATE RESOURCE BSBSUS501A Develop Work place Polic y and Procedures for sustainability Precision Group (Australia) Pty Ltd There are always two choices.

5 Two paths to take. One is easy. And its only reward is that it s easy . Source UnknownThis unit of competency is provided to meet the requirements of BSB07 Business Services Training Package although it can be used in a range of different qualifications. The BSB07 Business Services Training Package does not state how a qualification is to be achieved. Rather, Registered Training Organisations are required to use the qualification rules to ensure the needs of the learner and business customer are met. This is to be achieved through the development of effective learning programs delivered in an order that meets the stated needs of nominated Candidates and business Pathways4 CANDIDATE RESOURCE BSBSUS501A Develop Work place Polic y and Procedures for sustainability Precision Group (Australia) Pty LtdQualification requirements include core and elective units.

6 The unit mix is determined by specific unit of competency requirements which are stated in the qualification description. Registered Training Organisations then work with learners and business customers to select elective units relevant to the work outcome, local industry requirements and the qualification vocational education qualifications must lead to a work outcome. BSB07 Business Services Training Package qualifications allow for Registered Training Organisations (RTOs) to vary programs to meet: Specific needs of a business or group of businesses. Skill needs of a locality or a particular industry application of business skills. Maximum employability of a group of students or an packaging a qualification elective units are to be selected from an equivalent level qualification unless otherwise Rules You re either part of the solution or part of the problem.

7 Eldridge Cleaver5 CANDIDATE RESOURCE BSBSUS501A Develop Work place Polic y and Procedures for sustainability Precision Group (Australia) Pty LtdIntroduction Whether as an individual, or as part of a group, real progress depends on entering whole-heartedly into the process and being motivated to make you a more deeply satisfiedhuman being. Source UnknownThis unit of competency is all about being able to develop and implement a sustainability policy in your workplace. It will help you with the skills you need to demonstrate competency for the unit BSBSUS501A Develop workplace policy and procedures for sustainability . This is one of the units that make up Diplomas in manual is broken up into four distinct sections. They are:1. Develop workplace sustainability policy2. Communicate workplace sustainability policy3.

8 Implement workplace sustainability policy4. Review workplace sustainability policy the conclusion of this training you will be asked to complete an ASSESSMENT Pack for this unit of competency. The information contained in this RESOURCE will assist you to complete this task. You will then have demonstrated your ability to establish, maintain and evaluate the organisation s environmental management strategies and processes in your relevant work RESOURCE BSBSUS501A Develop Work place Polic y and Procedures for sustainability Precision Group (Australia) Pty Ltd7 CANDIDATE RESOURCE BSBSUS501A Develop Work place Polic y and Procedures for sustainability Precision Group (Australia) Pty LtdKey Points Section 1 Your organisation s business plan should be developed in such a way that it reflects the organisation s policies and commitment to environmental sustainability as an integral part of business operations.

9 Ensure that continuous improvement policies and practices monitor and report on the environmental performance of the organisation. Your organisation s activities and products should be designed to minimise life cycle 1: Develop Workplace sustainability Policy8 CANDIDATE RESOURCE BSBSUS501A Develop Work place Polic y and Procedures for sustainability Precision Group (Australia) Pty LtdPar t 1: Develop Work place sustainability Polic yKey Points Section 1 continued The Financial and Human Resources for the operation of environmental systems must be identified, sought and provided as early as possible in system development. Changing trends and opportunities relevant to the organisation must be identified, analysed and taken into account at the planning stage. A sustainability Policy should outline the organisation s commitment to improving sustainability and provide general guidelines that can be used to meet this RESOURCE BSBSUS501A Develop Work place Polic y and Procedures for sustainability Precision Group (Australia) Pty LtdPar t 1: Develop Work place sustainability Polic ySustainability Management sustainability Management is the management of a company s activities that have an impact on the environment.

10 Its objectives are to conserve natural resources, limit emissions of pollutants, environmental hazards and create a safe workplace. These economic activities can have a significant impact on the environment: Extracting raw materials from the environment requires water and energy. Manufacturing processes including maintenance, transport and packaging create waste and consume energy. Supplying and services generate waste pollution and emissions. The majority of products end up rapidly as waste after utilisation. It is part of the overall management system to continually develop, implement, achieve, review and maintain the environmental policy including: Organisational structure and planning activities Responsibilities, practices, and procedures Processes and sustainability Management System (SMS) is built upon a set of environmental actions and management tools.