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BSBSUS511 Develop workplace policies and procedures for sustainability.

This unit describes the skills and knowledge required to develop and implement workplace sustainability policies and to modify the policy to suit changed circumstances.

The unit applies to individuals with managerial responsibilities who undertake work developing approaches to create, monitor and improve strategies and policies within workplaces. These individuals also engage with a range of relevant stakeholders and specialists.
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What you will learn 

In this short course you will be introduced to sustainability models and practices that allow companies benefit from transitioning to a circular business models.
Self-paced study focusing on the skills and knowledge required to develop and implement workplace sustainability policies and to modify the policy to suit changed circumstances.
This course applies to individuals with managerial responsibilities who undertake work developing approaches to create, monitor and improve strategies and policies within workplaces. These individuals also engage with a range of relevant stakeholders and specialists.
‘Sustainability’ in this unit refers to a broad approach that focuses on the minimisation of an organisation’s social, economic and environmental impact, as well as proactive value creation in these areas.

This fully digital, short course with a hands-on approach learning experience, introduces learners to innovative sustainability solutions.

Where can this course take me? 

After successfully completing this unit BSBSUS511, you will be able to apply and continue your study at Rhodes International College – Diploma of Leadership and Management.

How long does this course take? 

You will have access to this course for FOUR weeks, this should be a sufficient time frame to finish this course. After 4 weeks, if you have not finished the course and you wish to continue the course, you will need to repurchase to gain access again. 

Elements and Performance Criteria

1. Prepare workplace sustainability policies
  • 1.1 Establish scope and objectives of workplace sustainability policies
  • 1.2 Gather information for development of sustainability policies
  • 1.3 Analyse information and consultation insights
  • 1.4 Develop and document sustainability policies according to organisational processes
  • 1.5 Incorporate implementation and continuous improvement processes into sustainability policies


2. Implement workplace sustainability policies
  • 2.1 Present workplace sustainability policies and implementation processes to key stakeholders
  • 2.2 Identify and source resources required to implement sustainability policies
  • 2.3 Support implementation of workplace sustainability policies
  • 2.4 Track continuous improvements in sustainability approaches using recording systems


3. Review implementation of workplace sustainability policies
  • 3.1 Document outcomes and provide feedback to key personnel and stakeholders
  • 3.2 Identify trends requiring remedial action to promote continuous improvement of performance
  • 3.3 Modify sustainability policies to incorporate improvements
This Course is endorsed by: 

Women of Global Change 

Apt Creative Solutions Group Inc

U.S. Green Building Council (USGBC)

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