Course Title: Conduct environmental audits
Part B: Course Detail
Teaching Period: Term2 2021
Course Code: OHTH5941C
Course Title: Conduct environmental audits
School: 650T Vocational Business Education
Campus: City Campus
Program: C5399 - Diploma of Logistics
Course Contact: Annie Barry
Course Contact Phone: +61 3 9925 5493
Course Contact Email: Anahita.Barry@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
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 is co-delivered and co-assessed with EMPL7097C Develop Workplace Policies and Procedures for Environmental Sustainability TLIU0001.
The nominal hours associated with this are a guide only and represent the total teaching time and student effort required to successfully complete this course. This may include not only scheduled classes but also the amount of effort required to undertake, evaluate and complete all assessment requirements, including any non-classroom activities.
Course Schedule:Environment and Sustainability Management | ||
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Readings and Activities |
Assessment |
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Week 1 |
Introduction to course schedules Reading: Class notes Activity:
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Week 2 |
Conduct Environmental Auditing Reading: Class notes Activity: Preparation for assessment 1
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Week 3 |
Conduct Environmental Auditing -Cause & Effects Reading: Learner Guide http://www.iso14001.com.au/index.html Activity: Class Activity - Review Q5 - 8 in detail of Assessment Task 2 Review Gantt Chart as a planning and project management tool |
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Week 4 |
Conduct Environmental Auditing -Dangerous Goods Reading: Class Notes Activity: Investigate Dangerous Goods, cause & Effect Chart, Pareto Analysis , PDCA Tool, Class exercise X 2 |
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Week 5 |
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) 2 review |
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Week 6 |
Sustainability -Transport placard Reading: Class Notes Class activity: Sustainability in the T&L industry
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Assessment Task 1: Conduct an audit Due at the end of this week |
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Week 7 |
Conduct Environmental Auditing / Sustainability Distribution Hubs Reading: class Notes: Sustainability in the T&L industry Class Activity:
Breakout / Class Activity: identify three examples of waste that you have witnessed within a business |
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Mid semester break 30August - 5 September |
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Week 8 |
Sustainability -Policy implementation Learning Material: Class Notes - week 7/8
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Week 9 |
Conduct Environmental Auditing / Sustainability -Policy implementation Reading: Learner Guide
Activity: Class activities and notes supplied to students via Canvas |
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Week 10 |
Conduct Environmental Auditing / Sustainability -Policy implementation Reading: Class notes 8 -10 Activity: as above |
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Week 11
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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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Week 12 |
Conduct Environmental Auditing / Sustainability
- Sustainability policy - Communication - Assigning responsibilities -Staff Training Requirements 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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Week 13 |
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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Week 14 |
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 |
Conduct Environmental Auditing / Sustainability Reading: Class notes - Week 14 & 15 Activity: as above Working on assessments |
Assessment Task 2: Develop sustainable procedures for a warehouse. Due at the end of this week |
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Week 16 |
Feedback & resubmits Reading: all class notes review Activity: Student assistance with late assessments |
Assessment Task 3: Knowledge assessment. Due at the end of this week
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Week 17 |
Final re-submits Resubmits Due |
Student communication and assessment resubmits |
Learning Resources
Prescribed Texts
References
Other Resources
All learning resources are available on Canvas at this link.
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 Workplace Policies and Procedures for Environmental Sustainability.
There are three assessment tasks for this delivery. In order to be deemed competent in both courses you are required to successfully complete all three assessments tasks.
Assessment Task 1: Conduct an audit.
Due date Week 6
Purpose:
This assessment is a complex, highly detailed and this assessment will require substantial research on behalf of the
student. This assessment is based on a typical warehousing facility in the T&L Industry.
Assessment Task 2: Develop sustainable procedures for a warehouse.
Due date Week 15
Purpose:
Completing this project allows you to demonstrate your ability to apply the research into sustainable procedures for a workplace.
Assessment Task 3: Knowledge assessment.
Due date Week 16
Purpose:
This assessment is a short-answer knowledge assessment designed to assess your knowledge of conducting
environmental audits and procedures for environmental sustainability.
Assessment Matrix
The assessment matrix that maps all the assessments is available on CANVAS at this link.
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
Resubmissions
If you are found to be unsuccessful (Not satisfactory/Unsatisfactory) in a Course Assessment Task you will be allowed one resubmission. Your teacher will provide feedback regarding what you need to do to improve and will set a new deadline for the resubmission.
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 |
Other Information
All other information and teaching details are available on Canvas at this link.
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