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Last Updated on April 17, 2023 by Ozlinks Education

Subject: Participate in environmentally sustainable work practices

This unit BSBSUS201 describes the skills and knowledge required to effectively measure current resource use and carry out improvements, including reducing the negative environmental impact of work practices.

It applies to individuals, working under supervision or guidance, who are required to follow workplace procedures and instructions, and work in an environmentally sustainable manner within scope of competency, authority, and own level of responsibility.

Elements and Performance Criteria.

Elements describe the essential outcomes. Performance criteria describe the performance needed to demonstrate achievement of the element.

1. Identify current resource use.

1.1 Identify workplace environmental and resource efficiency issues.

1.2 Identify resources used in own work role.

1.3 Document and measure current usage of resources using appropriate techniques.

1.4 Record and file documentation measuring current usage, using technology (such as software systems) where applicable.

1.5 Identify and report workplace environmental hazards to appropriate personnel.

2. Comply with environmental regulations.

2.1 Follow workplace procedures to ensure compliance.

2.2 Report breaches or potential breaches to appropriate personnel.

3. Seek opportunities to improve resource efficiency.

3.1 Follow organisational plans to improve environmental practices and resource efficiency.

3.2 Work as part of a team, where relevant, to identify possible areas for improvements to work practices in own work area.

3.3 Make suggestions for improvements to workplace practices in own work area.

Assessment Requirements.

Performance Evidence.

Evidence of the ability to:

• locate and interpret a range of environment/sustainability legislation and procedural requirements.
• participate in and support discussions for an improved resource efficiency process.
• identify, document and measure usage of resources.
• collaborate with team members on suggestions for improving workplace practices.

Knowledge Evidence.

To complete the unit requirements safely and effectively, the individual must:

• identify environmental and resource hazards/risks as well as environmental or sustainability legislation, regulations, and codes of practice applicable to own role.
• outline sustainability requirements in the workplace.
• identify reporting channels and procedures to report breaches and potential issues.
• identify where to find environmental and resource efficiency systems and procedures.