Course Title: Develop workplace policy and procedures for environmental sustainability
Part B: Course Detail
Teaching Period: Term2 2017
Course Code: EMPL7097C
Course Title: Develop workplace policy and procedures for environmental sustainability
School: 650T Vocational Business Education
Campus: City Campus
Program: C5369 - Diploma of Logistics
Course Contact: Suzanne Maugeri
Course Contact Phone: +61 3 9925 1466
Course Contact Email: suzanne.maugeri@rmit.edu.au
Name and Contact Details of All Other Relevant Staff
Nominal Hours: 50
Regardless of the mode of delivery, represent a guide to the relative teaching time and student effort required to successfully achieve a particular competency/module. This may include not only scheduled classes or workplace visits but also the amount of effort required to undertake, evaluate and complete all assessment requirements, including any non-classroom activities.
Pre-requisites and Co-requisites
None
Course Description
This unit involves the skills and knowledge required to develop and implement workplace environmental sustainability policy and procedures.
It includes developing, communicating and implementing a workplace environmental sustainability policy as well as reviewing and modifying this policy when circumstances change.
Environmental sustainability policy can involve an integrated approach to sustainability, which includes environmental, economic and social aspects, or a narrower one to focus on each aspect individually.
This unit applies to individuals who address the knowledge, processes and techniques necessary to develop approaches to environmental sustainability within workplaces, including the development and implementation of policy.
National Codes, Titles, Elements and Performance Criteria
National Element Code & Title: |
TLIU0001 Develop workplace policy and procedures for environmental sustainability |
Element: |
1 Develop workplace environmental sustainability policy |
Performance Criteria: |
1.1 Scope of policy is defined 1.2 Stakeholders are identified and consulted as a key component of the policy development process 1.3 Strategies for minimising resource use, reducing toxic material and hazardous chemical use, and employing life cycle management approaches at all work stages are included in the policy 1.4 Recommendations are made for policy options based on likely effectiveness, timeframes and cost 1.5 Organisational commitment to environmental sustainability as an integral part of business planning and as a business opportunity is reflected in policy developed 1.6 Appropriate methods of implementation are agreed |
Element: |
2 Communicate the policy |
Performance Criteria: |
2.1 Policy, including its expected outcomes, is promoted to key stakeholders 2.2 Those involved in implementing the policy are informed of outcomes expected and activities to be undertaken, and responsibilities are assigned accordingly |
Element: |
3 Implement the policy |
Performance Criteria: |
3.1 Procedures to implement the policy are developed and communicated 3.2 Resource efficiency continuous improvement strategies are implemented 3.3 Provision for staff training to incorporate resource efficiency procedures is made 3.4 Record systems for tracking continuous improvement in environmental sustainability approaches are established and responsibilities are assigned accordingly |
Element: |
4 Review policy implementation |
Performance Criteria: |
4.1 Outcomes are documented and feedback is provided to key personnel and stakeholders 4.2 Success or otherwise of policy is investigated 4.3 Records are monitored to identify trends that may require remedial action and are used to promote continuous improvement of performance 4.4 Policy and/or procedures are modified as required to ensure required improvements are made |
Learning Outcomes
This course is structured to provide students with the optimum learning experience in order to demonstrate the skills and knowledge required to develop and implement workplace environmental sustainability policy and procedures.
Details of Learning Activities
A range of in class activities, case studies and face to face delivery will provide a range of learning and teaching experiences for students.
Teaching Schedule
This course is co-delivered and co-assessed with OHTH5941C Conduct Environmental Audits
The Teaching Schedule for this course is as follows but please note that it is subject to change
Week Number |
Date |
Topic |
Assessment Week |
1 |
3 Jul 2017 |
Course / Unit Introduction |
|
2 |
10 July |
Introduction to Environmental Auditing and Sustainability |
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3 |
17 July |
Introduction to Environmental Management Standards |
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4 |
24 July |
Conducting Environmental Audits in the workplace |
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5 |
31 July |
Sustainability in the workplace – An Introduction to general principles |
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6 |
7 August |
Develop and Implement a Sustainability Policy |
|
7 |
14 August |
Develop and Implement a Sustainability Policy in relation to the T&L Industry |
Assessment 1 due |
8 |
21 August |
Sustainability Review and preparation for Assessment |
|
Semester break 28 August - 3 September |
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9 |
4 September |
Sustainability policy Implementation Processes |
|
10 |
11 September |
Sustainability policy Implementation Processes |
|
11 |
18 September |
Sustainability – Policy methods and Implementation across Industry |
|
12 |
25 September |
Policy Communication Methodology |
|
13 |
2 October |
Sustainability – Policy and Communication Methodology |
|
14 |
9 October |
Feedback and review |
Assessment 2 A |
15 |
16 October |
Reflective presentation |
Assessment 2 b |
16 |
23 October |
Feedback and Re-submits |
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The nominal hours associated with this are a guide only and represent the total teaching time and student effort required to successfully complete the course. This may include not only scheduled classes bit also the amount of effort required to undertake, evaluate and complete all assessment requirements, including any non-classroom activities.
Learning Resources
Prescribed Texts
References
Other Resources
Overview of Assessment
Assessment Methods
Assessment methods have been designed to measure achievement of the requirements in a flexible manner over a range of assessment tasks, for example:
- direct questioning combined with review of portfolios of evidence and third party workplace reports of on-the-job performance by the candidate
- review of final printed documents
- demonstration of techniques
- observation of presentations
- oral or written questioning to assess knowledge of software applications
You are advised that you are likely to be asked to personally demonstrate your assessment work to your teacher to ensure that the relevant competency standards are being met.
Performance Evidence
You will be required to provide evidence of the following skills:
- applying change management techniques
- applying quality assurance practices
- applying strategic and complex problem solving techniques
- communicating effectively verbally and in writing
- conducting feasibility studies
- developing strategies for eco driving and energy efficiency solutions
- developing, implementing, communicating and validating organisational environmental sustainability policy
- developing and applying diagnostic techniques
- developing performance measures for:
- correct use of equipment and vehicles
- minimising fuel consumption
- equipment and vehicle maintenance and servicing
- reading and interpreting complex and formal documents
- researching, planning and evaluating environmental and energy efficiency requirements
- managing risk
- planning and organising work
- thinking strategically
- using emergency and personal protective equipment
- using information technology and a range of computer software programs to manage and store information
- working in a team
- writing precise and comprehensive reports for different audiences.
Knowledge Evidence
You are required to provide evidence of the following:
- environmental issues relating to:
- life cycle of products: re-new, re-use and recycle
- relevant environmental regulations
- renewable energy
- environmental organisational policies, procedures and protocols
- environmental sustainability policy management strategy features:
- contract requirements
- energy efficiency systems and procedures
- internal and external audits
- training and monitoring of personnel performance following training
- waste prevention and minimisation
- environmental education
- marketing principles and stakeholder identification strategies
- recycling requirements
- quality assurance systems and best practice models
- reviewing effectiveness of new procedures and processes
- targets for carbon emissions reduction, cleaner production and lean management
- work and supply chain procedures
- policy development processes and practices
- relevant legislative and regulatory requirements, and codes of practice
- work health and safety (WHS)/occupational health and safety (OHS) requirements relating to:
- dangerous goods and hazardous substances
- WHS/OHS hierarchy of control.
Feedback
Feedback will be provided throughout the semester in class and/or online discussions. You are encouraged to ask and answer questions during class time and online sessions so that you can obtain feedback on your understanding of the concepts and issues being discussed. Finally, you can email or arrange an appointment with your teacher to gain more feedback on your progress.
You should take note of all feedback received and use this information to improve your learning outcomes and final performance in the course.
Assessment Tasks
This Course is co-assessed with OHTH5941C Conduct Environmental Audits
Assessment Task 1 – Compliance Case Study
Date handed out: Week 1
Date and time due: Week 7 in class
Group or Individual: Individual
Purpose: A key requirement for this unit is the ability to develop and plan information to the work team about auditing procedures. In many cases you will do this by actively participating in an auditing team or working on your own to conduct an environmental audit. This assessment is designed to assess your ability to do this.
Requirements: This assessment document covers both environmental auditing and Sustainability procedures and requires the student to write short answer replies to the question. There is no specific word limit for this assessment.
Details of Assessment:
This assessment contains 18 questions and requires short answer responses
Answers should be kept brief and the use of bullet point answers are permitted. Do not use one word answers as answers need to be put in context. This assessment will be done in class and the materials required for the assessment will be covered in class on a weekly basis, leading up to the assessment.
Completed assessments are to be submitted via blackboard turn it in. Students not in class for the assessment will have to 5.00pm the day of the class to submit to turnitin. Otherwise your assessment will be classed as late.
Assessment Task 2a – Written Report
Date handed out: Week 3
Date and time due: Week 14: Friday 5.00pm
Group or Individual: Individual or group
Purpose: A key requirement for this unit is the ability to collate information and prepare a written report. This report needs to address Auditing and Sustainability issues and a pro-former will be provided to you. It is a required work skill to be able to write and submit a report to management level staff, and this activity gives you the skills to be able to perform this task.
Requirements: This report needs to report on sustainability and environmental auditing issues in the Logistics Industry. A Case study reference will be provided as a reference for the student.
The word count of the assessment is 3000 words. The student is not expected to write all 3000 words. This word count can be made up of materials and research conducted throughout the class and can be pasted into the document. It can also contain relevant information from other classes conducted during the semester. Assessment criteria will be addressed in class and materials from class can be included in the final assessment.
Assessment Task 2 b– Reflective Report Presentation
Date handed out: Week 3
Date and time due: Week 15 in class.
Group or Individual: Individual or Group
Purpose: The presentation report is to review the feedback given during the class and on work submitted with the viewpoint of improvement and to share knowledge gained throughout the course and to bring together and summarise all the key learning outcomes for this competency. You will be required to share ideas and scenarios where you found the skills and knowledge can be applied for sustainable workplace practices and auditing practices.
Requirements: Students are to prepare a presentation on their preparedness for the major assessment (assessment task2a). Students are to provide:
- An electronic copy of the presentation outline in a word document that is submitted to blackboard tab – Assignment Number 2. This document needs to contain information on the student’s progress towards meeting the time frame in week 15.
- A hard copy of this document with their Name and Student Number details on the front page.
- A schedule showing the student’s personal plan to meet the deadline. Students have the choice of making their own schedule or using the Gantt Chart template provided in blackboard
- A brief description of the research they have undertaken to date and an outline of the research planned for the future
- An outline of an idea or process where a lean or sustainable idea can add to the triple bottom line of a business. Examples of this may include:
- something like the loading yard example used in class where safety, budget, and productivity concerns were met by introducing time slots, single piece flow and infrastructure improvements
- A means of minimising the use of natural resources to generate power capacity for a business
- The adoption of new technology to minimise waste and improve productivity such as Email vs’ writing letters to people and using traditional postal services
- This assessment can include power point or other multi – media process but no more than 6 slides are to be used.
Assessment Matrix
Submission Requirements
You should:
- Ensure that you submit assessments on or before the due date
- Always retain a copy of your assessment tasks. (Hard copy and soft copy)
- When you submit work for assessment at RMIT University you need to use a cover sheet that includes a declaration and statement of authorship. You must complete, sign and submit a cover sheet with all work you submit for assessment, whether individual or group work. On the cover sheet you declare that the work you are presenting for assessment is your own work. An assignment cover sheet for submission of each assessment task is available on blackboard.
- Each page of your assessment should include footer with your name, student number, the title of the assessment, unit code and title and page numbers. For example, Julie Macpherson, s34567, Task 2 – Safety Induction Assessment, OHTH5872C Ensure a Safe Workplace, Page 1.
Late Submission Procedures
You are required to submit assessment items and/or ensure performance based assessment is completed by the due dates.
If you are prevented from submitting an assessment item on time, by circumstances outside your control, you may apply in advance to your teacher for an extension to the due date of up to seven calendar days.
More Information: http://www.rmit.edu.au/students/assessment/extension
Form to use: http://mams.rmit.edu.au/seca86tti4g4z.pdf
Where an extension of greater than seven days is needed, you must apply for special consideration.
Applications for special consideration must be submitted no later than two working days after the assessment task deadline or scheduled examination. More Information: http://www.rmit.edu.au/browse;ID=g43abm17hc9w (unresolved)
Form to use: http://mams.rmit.edu.au/8a5dgcaqvaes1.pdf
Re-submissions (VE Programs)
If you are found to be unsuccessful in a particular Course Assessment Task (or you do not submit/attend) you will be allowed one re-submission. Your teacher will provide feedback regarding what you need to do to improve and will set a new deadline for the re-submission.
If you are still not meeting the assessment requirements you must apply to your Program Manager in writing outlining the steps you will take to demonstrate competence in your course. Your submission will be considered by the Program Team and you will be advised of the outcome as soon as possible.
Grading & re-submissions
Re-submissions are not graded and do not contribute to your overall grade for the course.
Adjustments to Assessment
In certain circumstances students may be eligible for an assessment adjustment. For more information about the circumstances under which the assessment arrangements might be granted please access the following website:
More Information: http://rmit.edu.au/browse;ID=7usdbki1fjf31
Marking Guide (Competency)
You must demonstrate that you have all the required skills/knowledge/elements in the unit of competency you are studying.
You will receive feedback on each assessment task that will inform you about your progress and how well you are performing.
Marking Guide (Grading)
After achieving competency we then grade your performance in the unit and you will achieve one of the following grades:
Final Grades table
CHD Competent with High Distinction
CDI Competent with Distinction
CC Competent with Credit
CAG Competency Achieved – Graded
NYC Not Yet Competent
DNS Did Not Submit for assessment
Further information regarding the application of the grading criteria will be provided by your teacher.
Other Information
Academic Integrity
Plagiarism
Plagiarism is a form of cheating in assessment and may occur in oral, written or visual presentations. It is the presentation of the work, idea or creation of another person, without appropriate referencing, as though it is your own.
The penalties for cheating in assessment are severe, whether the cheating involves plagiarism, fabrication, falsification of data, copyright infringement or some other method. Penalties can include charges of academic misconduct, cancellation of results and exclusion from your course. It is also a disciplinary offence for you to allow your work to be plagiarised by another student.
Referencing
RMIT Business produce their own referencing guidelines entitled written reports and essays: guidelines for referencing and presentation in RMIT Business which all Business students should use.
RMIT Business referencing guidelines (RTF, 1,286 KB, 52 pages); A supporting Referencing website has been developed for the RMIT Business guidelines.You can find out more about Academic Integrity at RMIT’s Academic Integrity webpage.
Group Assessment
A number of your assessments will rely upon group work. This is a critical part of your program as in the workplace you will be regularly required to work in a team environment. Teamwork is also one of the key employability skills for this qualification.
The key to being successful in group work is getting to know your classmates and finding out what they want to achieve. You should seek to find a team which shares your key interests and drivers.
If you are facing issues with your group, the key is to resolve them quickly well before assessments are due. If you need to you can seek support from your teacher.
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