Course Title: Conduct environmental audits
Part B: Course Detail
Teaching Period: Term2 2020
Course Code: OHTH5941C
Course Title: Conduct environmental audits
School: 650T Vocational Business Education
Campus: City Campus
Program: C5369 - Diploma of Logistics
Course Contact: Sam Menai
Course Contact Phone: +61 3 9925 8805
Course Contact Email: sam.menai@rmit.edu.au
Name and Contact Details of All Other Relevant Staff
Nominal Hours: 80
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 conduct an environmental audit in accordance with relevant environmental protection regulatory requirements, standards, codes of practice and workplace procedures.
It includes preparing and conducting an environmental audit, scheduling an internal audit, documenting the findings and reporting on the results.
Work is carried out under general guidance on progress and outcomes. It requires discretion and judgement for self and others in planning and using resources, services and processes to achieve required outcomes.
The unit applies to those with responsibility for resource coordination and allocation, who lead individuals or teams.
National Codes, Titles, Elements and Performance Criteria
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TLIU5006 Conduct environmental audits |
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1 Prepare for environmental audit |
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2 Schedule environmental internal audit |
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3 Conduct environmental audit and document findings |
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4 Report environmental audit results |
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Learning Outcomes
This course is structured to provide students with the optimum learning experience in order to demonstrate the skills and knowledge required to conduct an environmental audit in accordance with relevant environmental protection regulatory requirements, standards, codes of practice and workplace procedures.
Details of Learning Activities
A range of learning activities are planned for this course including self-paced and collaborative classroom based activities.
The collaborative classroom based activities will include group discussion, group problem solving activities and opportunities to practice your skills in a simulated/real workplace environment.
We expect you to participate and contribute in all scheduled learning activities.
Teaching Schedule
This course is co-delivered and co-assessed with EMPL7097C Develop Sustainable Workplace Procedures
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.
The Teaching Schedule for this course is as follows but please note that it is subject to change.
Course Schedule: Conduct Environmental Auditing & Sustainability | |||||
Week starting |
Topic |
Readings and Activities |
Assessment |
Unit(s) of Competency |
Elements and Performance Criteria |
Week 1 06/07/2020 |
Introduction to course schedules |
Reading: Class notes Activity:
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Prepare for environmental audit |
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Week 2 13/7/2020 |
Conduct Environmental Auditing |
Reading: Class notes Activity: Preparation for assessment 1
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Prepare for environmental audit |
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Week 3 20/07/2020 |
Conduct Environmental Auditing -Cause & Effects |
Reading: Learner Guide http://www.iso14001.com.au/index.html Activity: Class Activity - Review Q5 - 8 in detail AT1 of 2 Review Gantt Chart as a planning and project management tool |
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Schedule internal audit |
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Week 4 27/07/2020 |
Conduct Environmental Auditing -Dangerous Goods |
Reading: Class Notes Activity: Investigate Dangerous Goods, cause & Effect Chart, Pareto Analysis , PDCA Tool, Class exercise X 2 |
Conduct environmental audit and document findings |
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Week 5 03/08/2020 |
Conduct Environmental Auditing/Sustainability - Introduction Sustainability |
Reading: Class Notes Activity: Class activity: Review from previous week Industrial revolution review in light of Technical Revolution revolution occurring today Start Sustainability studies Conduct Assessment Task (AT) 1 of 3 review
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Reminder: Assessment 1: Conduct Environmental Auditing / Sustainability assessment due next Friday - 5.00 pm of this week |
Report environmental audit results |
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Week 6 10/08/2020 |
Conduct Environmental Auditing / Sustainability -Transport placard
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Reading: Class Notes Class activity: Sustainability in the T&L industry
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Assessment 1: Conduct Environmental Auditing / Sustainability assessment deadline has been extended to next Friday - 5.00 pm of next week |
Report environmental audit results |
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Week 7 17/08/2020 |
Conduct Environmental Auditing / Sustainability Distribution Hubs |
Reading: class Notes: Sustainability in the T&L industry Class activity: Formal introduction to Sustainability assessment Document and the requirement for writing a policy for the T&L industry. Discuss and learn about Distribution Hubs and the Hub and Spoke process in Australia and throughout the world. |
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. Develop workplace sustainability policy |
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Week 8 24/08/2020 |
Conduct Environmental Auditing / Sustainability -Policy implementation |
Reading: Class Notes - week 8- 10 Activity: 3 Students are to provide a information on their progress towards meeting the time frame in week 15, the research they have undertaken to date, the documents they have reviewed.. Policy implementation Strategies for continuous improvement
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Communicate workplace sustainability policy |
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31/08/2020 - 04/09/2020
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Mid semester break |
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Week 9 07/09/2020 |
Conduct Environmental Auditing / Sustainability -Policy implementation |
Reading: Learner Guide
Activity: Class activities and notes supplied to students via Canvas
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Implement workplace sustainability policy |
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Week 10 14/09/2020 |
Conduct Environmental Auditing / Sustainability -Policy implementation |
Reading: Class notes 8 -10 Activity: as above
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Class Activity : Conduct Environment Auditing / Sustainability
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Implement workplace sustainability policy |
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Week 11 21/09/2020 |
Conduct Environmental Auditing / Sustainability |
Reading: Learner Guide Activity: Class activity / notes Gantt Chart review & development Strategies for continuous Improvement Life Cycle Management Review and development Training Requirements (TNA) Record Keeping requirements and processes |
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Review workplace sustainability policy implementation |
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Week 12 28/09/2020 |
Conduct Environmental Auditing / Sustainability
- Sustainability policy - Communication - Assigning responsibilities -Staff Training Requirements
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Reading: Class notes Week 12 Class Activity: Sustainability Application of Gantt Charts and Life Cycle charts in the T&L industry in detail Sustainability policy requirements defined Policy Communication requirements and processes Assigning responsibilities Staff Training Requirements - Brief review of leadership styles & theory - Situational Leadership, Emotional Intelligence
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Review workplace sustainability policy implementation |
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Week 13 05/10/2020 |
Conduct Environmental Auditing / Sustainability |
Reading: Class Notes - Week 13 & 14 Class Activity: Sustainability theory and links with environmental management and ethical business behaviour Triple Bottom Line Transport Statistics |
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Review workplace sustainability policy implementation |
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Week 14 - 12/10/2020
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Conduct Environmental Auditing / Sustainability -review of major points for assessment -Project Management |
Reading: Class activity week 13 -14 Activity: review of major points for assessment - Policy definition and application Gantt Chart and Project Management Life Cycle planning and uses TNA
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Week 15 - 19/10/2020 |
Conduct Environmental Auditing / Sustainability |
Reading: Class notes - Week 14 & 15 Activity: as above Working on assessments
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Assessment 2: Sustainability Proposal Due: 5.00 pm on the Friday of this week |
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Week 16 - 26/10/2020
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Feedback & reesubmits |
Reading: Activity: Student assistance with late assessments
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Assessment marking and student assistance if required |
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Week 17 04/11/2020 |
Final re-submits |
Resubmits Due |
Student communication and mark assessment resubmits |
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Learning Resources
Prescribed Texts
References
Other Resources
Overview of Assessment
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 precautions and required action to minimise, control or eliminate hazards that may exist during work activities
- applying relevant legislation and workplace procedures
- communicating effectively with others when conducting an environmental audit
- completing documentation related to conducting an environmental audit
- interpreting and following operational instructions and prioritising work
- modifying activities to cater for variations in workplace contexts and environment
- monitoring work activities in terms of planned schedule
- operating electronic communications equipment to required protocol
- planning and organising environmental audit activities
- providing leadership and working collaboratively with others when conducting an environmental audit
- reading and interpreting instructions, technical data, regulatory requirements and workplace policies and procedures relevant to conducting an environmental audit
- reporting and/or rectifying identified problems promptly, in accordance with regulatory requirements and workplace procedures
- selecting and applying appropriate technology, information systems and procedures
- working systematically with required attention to detail without injury to self or others, or damage to goods or equipment.
Knowledge Evidence
You are required to provide evidence of the following:
- application of relevant Australian standards and associated certification requirements
- audit procedures and compliance implementation strategies
- environmental risk management and control procedures
- environmental safety regulatory and guidance material
- equipment applications, capacities, configurations, safety hazards and control
- hazards that may exist when conducting an environmental audit and ways of controlling the risks involved
- operation of workplace in relation to potential environmental risks and control/prevention measures
- problems that may occur when conducting an environmental audit and action to be taken to report or resolve these problems
- relevant work health and safety(WHS)/occupational health and safety (OHS) and environmental protection procedures and regulations, including the Australian Dangerous Goods (ADG) Code where applicable
- relevant workplace documentation procedures
- resource availability including the competencies of individuals in the team/group
- workplace business policies and plans including procedures for identifying non-compliance and best practice
- workplace processes for conducting an environmental audit.
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-delivered and co-assessed with EMPL7097C Develop Sustainable Workplace Procedures
There are two assessment tasks for this delivery. In order to be deemed competent in both courses you are required to successfully complete all two assessments tasks.
Assessment Task 1 – Compliance Case Study
Date and time due: Week 5 in class
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.
Assessment Task 2 – Individual Sustainability Proposal for the Logistics industry
Date handed out: Week 1
Date and time due: Week 15 (Friday 25 October at 5:00pm)
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.
Assessment Matrix
The assessment matrix that maps all the assessment is available on CANVAS. Mapping
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 the Assessment task document that includes a declaration and statement of authorship.
- Each page of your assessment should include a footer with your name, student number, the title of the assessment, unit code and title and page numbers.
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: https://www.rmit.edu.au/students/student-essentials/assessment-and-exams/assessment/extensions-of-time-for-submission-of-assessable-work
Where an extension of greater than seven days is needed, you must apply for Special Consideration. You must submit your application within five working days after your assessment date or due date.
More Information: https://www.rmit.edu.au/students/student-essentials/assessment-and-exams/assessment/special-consideration
Re-submissions (VE Programs):
If you are found to be unsuccessful (Not satisfactory/Unsatisfactory) in a Course Assessment Task 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.
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:
Final Results
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.
The following grades are available for this course:
CA |
Competency Achieved |
NYC |
Not Yet Competent |
DNS |
Did Not Submit for Assessment |
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