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MSS50118 Diploma of Sustainable Operations Student Assessment Guide: BSBSUS511 Develop workplace policies and procedures for sustainability Student Assessment Guide: BSBSUS511 Develop workplace policies and procedures for sustainability Copyright 2021  Australian College of Business Intelligence All rights reserved Version: 21.0 Date Modified: June 2021 No part of this publication may be reproduced, stored in a retrieval system or transmitted in any form or by any means, electronic, mechanical, photocopying, recording or otherwise without the prior written permission of Australian College of Business Intelligence. Disclaimer: The Australian College of Business Intelligence does not invite reliance upon, nor accept responsibility for, the information it provides. The Australian College of Business Intelligence makes every effort to provide a high-quality service. However, neither the Australian College of Business Intelligence, nor the providers of data, gives any guarantees, undertakings or warranties concerning the accuracy, completeness or up-to-date nature of the information provided. Users should confirm information from another source if it is of sufficient importance for them to do so. Contents 1. Assessment Information4 A. Purpose of assessment4 B. What you are required to do4 C. Competencies being assessed4 D. Important resources for completing this assessment6 E. A note on plagiarism and referencing7 F. Instructions for completing this assessment7 2. Assessment Coversheet8 3. Assessment Questions9 A. Task A - Demonstrate knowledge of sustainability policies and procedures9 B. Task B - Create workplace sustainability policies15 C. Task C - Implement workplace sustainability policies19 D. Task D - Review workplace sustainability policies22 4. Student Self Checklist29 1. Assessment Information A. Purpose of assessment This assessment will develop your skills and knowledge required to develop and implement workplace sustainability policies and to modify the policy to suit changed circumstances. B. What you are required to do For this assessment, you are required to complete 4 tasks: · Task A – Demonstrate knowledge of sustainability policies and procedures · Task B – Create workplace sustainability policies · Task C – Implement workplace sustainability policies · Task D – Review workplace sustainability policies All tasks of this assessment require you to use the provided case study information relating to the fictional company Grow Management Consultants. C. Competencies being assessed Elements To achieve competency in this unit you must demonstrate your ability to: 1. Prepare workplace sustainability policies 2. Implement workplace sustainability policies 3. Review implementation of workplace sustainability policies Performance Evidence Evidence of the ability to: · Develop and implement workplace policies and procedures for sustainability on at least one occasion, including: · Implementing sustainability policy and procedures into wider organisational policies and procedures · Consulting and communicating with relevant stakeholders to generate engagement with sustainability policy development, implementation and continuous improvement. Knowledge Evidence You must demonstrate knowledge of: · Australian and international standards relating to corporate sustainability · Environmental and sustainability legislation, regulations and codes of practice applicable to organisation · Internal and external sources of information and their use in planning and developing organisational sustainability policies and procedures · Elements required for the development of organisational sustainability policies and processes including: · Agreed outcomes of the policy and procedures · Policy timeframes and costs · Performance indicators · Activities to be undertaken · Assigned responsibilities · Record keeping, review and improvement processes · Common sustainability issues with organisational systems and procedures · Typical barriers to implementing policies and procedures in an organisation and possible strategies to address them For further information on the competencies of this unit, please refer to: · https://training.gov.au/Training/Details/BSBSUS511 D. Important resources for completing this assessment To complete this assessment, please refer to the following resources provided on Moodle: · BSBSUS511 Develop workplace policies and procedures for sustainability learner guide · BSBSUS511 Observation Checklist · BSBSUS511 Marking Guide · BSBSUS511 Case study folder · BSBSUS511 Legislation and standards folder · Additional student assessment information E. A note on plagiarism and referencing Plagiarism is a form of theft where the work, ideas, inventions etc. of other people are presented as your own. When quoting or paraphrasing from a source such as the Internet, the source must be recognised. If you are quoting a source, make sure to acknowledge this by including “quotation marks” around the relevant words/sentences or ideas. Note the source at the point at which it is included within your assessment, such as by using a citation. Then list the full details of the source in a ‘references’ section at the end of your assessment. All sources used for your assessment should be detailed in a ‘references’ section. It is advisable to never copy another person’s work. F. Instructions for completing this assessment Answer the questions below using the spaces provided: · Answer all parts of each question · Use your own words and give examples wherever possible · The quality of your answer is more important than how long it is · Enter your answers in this document You may use various sources of information to inform your answers, including your resources provided by ACBI, books, and online sources. You must acknowledge and cite your sources. Submission via Moodle Please refer to the “Instructions for Submitting Your Assessment” found within the unit course page on Moodle. NOTE: Please take care to follow all instructions listed. Assessments uploaded with a draft status on Moodle may not be graded. 2. Assessment Coversheet Candidate Name: Student ID: Contact Number: Email: Trainer / Assessor Name: Qualification: MSS50118 Diploma of Sustainable Operations Unit of Competency: BSBSUS511 Develop workplace policies and procedures for sustainability Assessment Tasks: ☐ A. Demonstrate knowledge of sustainability policies and procedures ☐ B. Create workplace sustainability policies ☐ C. Implement workplace sustainability policies ☐ D. Review workplace sustainability policies Due Date: Date Submitted: Declaration: I have read and understood the following information at the beginning of this assessment guide (please tick): ☐ Assessment information ☐ Submitting assessments ☐ Plagiarism and referencing I declare this assessment is my own work and where the work is of others, I have fully referenced that material. Name (please print): Candidate signature: Date: 3. Assessment Questions A. Task A - Demonstrate knowledge of sustainability policies and procedures A1. Describe the role that quality systems like ISO and Australian Standards can play in supporting corporate sustainability. Answer in 40-80 words. Write your answer here A2. Outline the purpose and scope of the following environmental legislation, regulations and standards. Answer in 100-200 words. Legislation/Regulations/Standard Purpose and scope Environment Protection and Biodiversity Conservation Act 1999 (EPBC Act) Write your answer here Environment Protection and Biodiversity Conservation (EPBC) Act Regulations Write your answer here National Greenhouse and Energy Reporting Scheme Write your answer here Australian Packaging Covenant voluntary code of practice Write your answer here Australian Ecolabel Program voluntary code of practice Write your answer here A3. Identify at least one internal and one external information source that can be used to plan and develop a company’s sustainability policy. For each source, explain how it can be used. Answer in 40-80 words. Write your answer here A4. Describe the key steps in developing a workplace sustainability policy. Answer in 40-80 words. Write your answer here A5. Outline at least two common barriers to implementing policies and procedures in an organization. Then describe strategies that can be used to address each of the barriers you identify. Answer in 80-160 words. Write your answer here B. Task B - Create workplace sustainability policies Instructions You are a team leader at Grow Management Consultants. Grow Management Consultants sees sustainability as an important area of its business, and one it can improve upon. The Operations Manager at Grow Management Consultants has tasked you with creating new sustainability policies for the company. Read the case study provided in the “2 – Case study” folder provided on Moodle. Then answer the questions below. B1. To prepare for writing Grow Management Consultants’ new sustainability policies, you are to analyse: a) Grow Management Consultants’ current business practices and how sustainable these are b) How Grow Management Consultants could improve their approach to sustainability Answer in 80-160 words. Write your answer here B2. You now need to create new sustainability policies and procedures for Grow Management Consultants. When creating these, make sure you include continuous improvement and implementation processes. NOTE: Refer to page 20 of the “BSBSUS511 Develop workplace policies and procedures for sustainability learner guide” provided on Moodle to see examples of sustainability policies and procedures that can inform your answer. Use the table below to create your sustainability policies and procedures. Answer in 150-300 words. Sustainability Policy and Procedures 1 Name: Write the name of your policy and procedures here Purpose statement: Explain the main reason for the policy and the issue it is designed to manage here Procedures: NOTE: Procedures will contain enough detail to enable action, so the procedure is supported and applied. If there are consequences relating to not following a procedure, these must be stated clearly in this section. Procedure title Responsibility Write your answer here Write your answer here Write your answer here Write your answer here Write your answer here Write your answer here Sustainability Policy and Procedures 2 Name: Write the name of your policy and procedures here Purpose statement: Explain the main reason for the policy and the issue it is designed to manage here Procedures: NOTE: Procedures will contain enough detail to enable action, so the procedure is supported and applied. If there are consequences relating to not following a procedure, these must be stated clearly in this section. Procedure title Responsibility Write your answer here Write your answer here Write your answer here Write your answer here Write your answer here Write your answer here C. Task C - Implement workplace sustainability policies Instructions Task C continues on from Task B. Now you have created sustainability policies, you need to share them with stakeholders and plan for their implementation. NOTE: Ensure you have read the case study provided in the “2 – Case study” folder provided on Moodle. Then answer the question below. C1. Now you have created the new sustainability policy and procedures, you need to share it with stakeholders. Set up a meeting with: · You, acting as a team leader at Grow Management Consultants · At least two stakeholders, as role played by other students in your unit NOTE: Your Trainer will observe your meeting and complete and observation checklist. Use the meeting to: · Present the new sustainability policies · Describe how the policies can be implemented · Gain feedback from the stakeholders on the policy and its implementation After your meeting, record notes of what was discussed. Answer in 40-80 words. Meeting notes: Write your answer here C2. Begin the implementation of the new sustainability policies by developing an action plan. Ensure your action
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MSS50118 Diploma of Sustainable Operations
Student Assessment Guide: BSBSUS511 Develop workplace
policies and procedures for sustainability
Student
Assessment Guide:
BSBSUS511 Develop workplace policies and procedures for sustainability
Copyright 2021
 Australian College of Business Intelligence
All rights reserved
Version: 21.0
Date Modified: June 2021
No part of this publication may be reproduced, stored in a retrieval system or transmitted in any form or by any means, electronic, mechanical, photocopying, recording or otherwise without the prior written permission of Australian College of Business Intelligence.
Disclaimer:
The Australian College of Business Intelligence does not invite reliance upon, nor accept responsibility for, the info
rmation it provides. The Australian College of Business Intelligence makes every effort to provide a high-quality service. However, neither the Australian College of Business Intelligence, nor the providers of data, gives any guarantees, undertakings or warranties concerning the accuracy, completeness or up-to-date nature of the information provided. Users should confirm information from another source if it is of sufficient importance for them to do so.
Contents
1. Assessment Information    4
A. Purpose of assessment    4
B. What you are required to do    4
C. Competencies being assessed    4
D. Important resources for completing this assessment    6
E. A note on plagiarism and referencing    7
F. Instructions for completing this assessment    7
2. Assessment Coversheet    8
3. Assessment Questions    9
A. Task A - Demonstrate knowledge of sustainability policies and procedures    9
B. Task B - Create workplace sustainability policies    15
C. Task C - Implement workplace sustainability policies    19
D. Task D - Review workplace sustainability policies    22
4. Student Self Checklist    29
    
1. Assessment Information
A. Purpose of assessment
This assessment will develop your skills and knowledge required todevelop and implement workplace sustainability policies and to modify the policy to suit changed circumstances.
B. What you are required to do
For this assessment, you are required to complete 4 tasks:
· Task A – Demonstrate knowledge of sustainability policies and procedures
· Task B – Create workplace sustainability policies
· Task C – Implement workplace sustainability policies
· Task D – Review workplace sustainability policies
All tasks of this assessment require you to use the provided case study information relating to the fictional company Grow Management Consultants.
C. Competencies being assessed
Elements
To achieve competency in this unityou must demonstrate your ability to:
1. Prepare workplace sustainability policies
2. Implement workplace sustainability policies
3. Review implementation of workplace sustainability policies
Performance Evidence
Evidence of the ability to:
· Develop and implement workplace policies and procedures for sustainability on at least one occasion, including:
· Implementing sustainability policy and procedures into wider organisational policies and procedures
· Consulting and communicating with relevant stakeholders to generate engagement with sustainability policy development, implementation and continuous improvement.
Knowledge Evidence
You must demonstrate knowledge of:
· Australian and international standards relating to corporate sustainability
· Environmental and sustainability legislation, regulations and codes of practice applicable to organisation
· Internal and external sources of information and their use in planning and developing organisational sustainability policies and procedures
· Elements required for the development of organisational sustainability policies and processes including:
· Agreed outcomes of the policy and procedures
· Policy timeframes and costs
· Performance indicators
· Activities to be undertaken
· Assigned responsibilities
· Record keeping, review and improvement processes
· Common sustainability issues with organisational systems and procedures
· Typical barriers to implementing policies and procedures in an organisation and possible strategies to address them
For further information on the competencies of this unit, please refer to:
· https://training.gov.au/Training/Details/BSBSUS511
D. Important resources for completing this assessment
To complete this assessment, please refer to the following resources provided on Moodle:
· BSBSUS511 Develop workplace policies and procedures for sustainability learner guide
· BSBSUS511Observation Checklist
· BSBSUS511Marking Guide
· BSBSUS511 Case study folder
· BSBSUS511 Legislation and standardsfolder
· Additional student assessment information
E. A note on plagiarism and referencing
Plagiarism is a form of theft where the work, ideas, inventions etc. of other people are presented as your own.
When quoting or paraphrasing from a source such as the Internet, the source must be recognised. If you are quoting a source, make sure to acknowledge this by including “quotation marks” around the relevant words/sentences or ideas. Note the source at the point at which it is included within your assessment, such as by using a citation. Then list the full details of the source in a ‘references’ section at the end of your assessment.
All sources used for your assessment should be detailed in a ‘references’ section. It is advisable to never copy another person’s work.
F. Instructions for completing this assessment
Answer the questions below using the spaces provided:
· Answer all parts of each question
· Use your own words and give examples wherever possible
· The quality of your answer is more important than how long it is
· Enter your answers in this document
You may use various sources of information to inform your answers, including your resources provided by ACBI, books, and online sources. You must acknowledge and cite your sources.
Submission via Moodle
Please refer to the “Instructions for Submitting Your Assessment”found within the unit course page on Moodle.
NOTE: Please take care to follow all instructions listed. Assessments uploaded with a draft status on Moodle may not be graded.
2. Assessment Coversheet
    Candidate Name:
    
    Student ID:
    
    Contact Number:
    
    Email:
    
    Trainer / Assessor Name:
    
    Qualification:
    MSS50118 Diploma of Sustainable Operations
    Unit of Competency:
    BSBSUS511 Develop workplace policies and procedures for sustainability
    Assessment Tasks:
    ☐A. Demonstrate knowledge of sustainability policies and procedures
☐B. Create workplace sustainability policies
☐C. Implement workplace sustainability policies
☐D. Review workplace sustainability policies
    Due Date:
    
    Date Submitted:
    
    Declaration:
    I have read and understood the following information at the beginning of this assessment guide (please tick):
    
    ☐ Assessment information
☐ Submitting assessments
☐ Plagiarism and referencing
    
    I declare this assessment is my own work and where the work is of others, I have fully referenced that material.
    Name (please print):
    
    Candidate signature:
    
    Date:
    
3. Assessment Questions
A. Task A - Demonstrate knowledge of sustainability policies and procedures
    A1.Describe the role that quality systems like ISO and Australian Standards can play in supporting corporate sustainability.
Answer in 40-80 words.
    The role that quality systems like ISO and Australian Standards can play in supporting corporate sustainability is the efforts that should be made to meet the expectation and future needs of a customer and even maintain the leadership among the managers and...
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