Student Instructions This unit describes the performance outcomes, skills and knowledge required to develop and implement a workplace sustainability policy, including the modification of the policy to suit changed circumstances. To achieve competency the following assessment tasks must be successfully completed in the time allocated with the essential resources. Your trainer/assessor will give you the due date to submit the assessments and provide you with feedback after assessing your work. Refer to the table below for the summary of assessment tasks for this unit: Assessment Task Assessment Type Notes Number 1 Questioning To be completed by the due date provided by the trainer/assessor 2 Report To be completed by the due date provided by the trainer/assessor 3 Project To be completed by the due date provided by the trainer/assessor 1. Students may need to spend some hours outside the class hours without supervision to complete the assessments 2. All assessment tasks must be satisfactory to achieve competency in the unit 3. All the units of competency must be deemed competent to complete the qualification and obtain a certificate 4. The assessment requirement for this unit are presented clearly in the Unit of Competency located at https://training.gov.au/Training/Details/BSBSUS501 5. In the student assessment, you must be able to: o Answer all questions o Complete all assessment tasks within the required timeframe o Complete all assessments tasks to a satisfactory standard 6. The following resources are required for this assessment:  access to an actual workplace or simulated environment  computer with internet access  Access to word processing, spreadsheet and PowerPoint software  access to relevant legislation/standards/guidelines  access to a range of workplace documentation and personnel, information and resources (such as compliance obligations, organisational plans, work responsibilities)  access to reports from other parties involved in the development and implementation of policy BSBSUS501– Student Assessment Version 1.1 – May 2016 Southern Cross Education Institute 5 Reasonable adjustment For information on reasonable adjustment please refer to the student handbook located at: http://scei.edu.au/?page_id=45 Record of assessment outcome After all of the assessment evidence has been gathered from the assessment tasks for this unit/cluster of units of competency the Record of Assessment stating your result will be completed. Information for the student If you do not understand any part of the unit or the assessments you are required to undertake, please talk with your trainer/assessor. It is important that you understand all of the aspects of the learning and assessment process that you will be undertaking. This will make it easier for you to learn and be successful in your studies. BSBSUS501– Student Assessment Version 1.1 – May 2016 Southern Cross Education Institute 6 Assessment Task 1 – Questioning Instructions for completion     DUE DATE You are required to answer all questions in Assessment Task 1 – Questioning Responses to the questions may be typed Use of correct grammar and spelling is required to demonstrate foundational skills Use of APA referencing must be used where original sources other than your own have been used – to avoid plagiarism  Write your name, student ID, the assessment task and the name of the unit of competency on each piece of paper you attach to this assessment document  Submit to your trainer/assessor by the due date The trainer/assessor will inform you of the due date  The due date for this task is _____________________________ 1. What is the purpose of a workplace sustainability policy and what does it entail? 2. Outline three (3) environmental or sustainability legislation, regulations and codes of practice applicable to an organisation of your choice. Identify internal and external sources of information and explain how they can be used to plan and develop the organisation’s sustainability policy 3. What is an environmental management system (EMS)? 4. Provide an example of a typical procedure to review the implementation of workplace sustainability policy in an organisation. 5. Outline typical barriers to implementing policies and procedures in an organisation and possible strategies to address them. BSBSUS501– Student Assessment Version 1.1 – May 2016 Southern Cross Education Institute 7 Assessment Task 2 – Report Instructions for completion        DUE DATE  Read the report details below and follow the instructions All parts of the report must be successfully completed The report must be submitted to the trainer/assessor for marking by the due date Report is to be typed (not hand written) Use of correct grammar and spelling is required to demonstrate foundational skills Use of APA referencing must be used where original sources other than your own have been used – to avoid plagiarism Write your name, student ID, the assessment task and the name of the unit of competency on each piece of paper you submit for assessment The trainer/assessor will inform you of the due date The due date for this task is _____________________________ Report One Access and read the Environmental Sustainability Executive Strategy Brief from Microsoft located at http://download.microsoft.com/download/8/7/0/870A1F3A-EAF9-4B92-92D52E422A12C02A/Strategy_Brief_Environmental_Sustainability.pdf. Write a report that addresses the following points. 1. Summarise the main areas of Microsoft’s workplace sustainability policies – ensure that you mention the strategies used by the Microsoft to reduce the environmental impact. 2. What are the policies of Microsoft that shows sustainability is an important area in business development? 3. How is Microsoft planning to monitor the carbon emissions and environmental condition? 4. What communication procedure did Microsoft use to reduce environmental impacts? 5. List one or two strategies of how Microsoft’s current sustainability policy could be improved. BSBSUS501– Student Assessment Version 1.1 – May 2016 Southern Cross Education Institute 8 Assessment Task 3 – Project Instructions for completion Due Date      Read the project outlined below and follow the instructions All parts of the project must be completed Project must be submitted to the trainer/assessor for marking by the due date Project is to be typed (not hand written) Use of correct grammar and spelling is required to demonstrate foundational skills  Use of APA referencing must be used where original sources other than your own have been used – to avoid plagiarism  Write your name, student ID, the assessment task and the name of the unit of competency on each piece of paper you submit for assessment The trainer/assessor will provide a date and time for this assessment The due date is _____________________________ Information  You are required to work in a group of three (3) for this project.  There are five (5) parts to this project.  The total length of this project is approximately 2000 words.  Refer to your trainer/assessor for further information.  You are required to adhere to industry code of ethics in completing this project. Project overview Your group has been asked to develop a sustainability policy and procedure by the management of SCEI. Currently, SCEI has a large number of electrical equipment such as computers and printers to support the operations of the organisation. All of these equipment are switched on no matter whether they are in use or not. All the course materials were printed single-sided and materials for internal use were printed in colour. Most of the staff preferred to drive to the College, so the car park is always too full. SCEI is expanding its business rapidly. Considering the growing business needs, SCEI wants to come up with a new sustainability policy and procedure to minimise its environmental impact. For example, the College is considering installing low flush toilets in all of its bathrooms and air hand driers to replace paper towel dispensers. It is estimated that this will save the business a fortune in water consumption fees. In order to do so, SCEI is adopting several measures which include:  Space conservation  Recycling  Minimise energy consumption Part One You are required to develop a workplace sustainability policy and procedure for SCEI that complies with legislative requirements. Before developing the policy and procedure your group is required to create a 2000 word proposal which covers the following:  What is the scope of the sustainability policy and procedure?  What are the different sources where you can gather information to create the policy and procedure?  Who are the key stakeholders? BSBSUS501– Student Assessment Version 1.1 – May 2016 Southern Cross Education Institute 9      What strategies can be included in the policy and procedure to encourage stakeholders to use the resources efficiently? What are the recommendations for policy and procedure options with respect to effectiveness, timeframe and cost of the implementation of the policy and procedure? Benchmark indicators of industry best practice What are the suitable methods of implementation, including communication procedures? The strategies for monitoring continuous improvement in sustainability practices. Part Two Your group is required to present the proposal (from Part One) to the management of SCEI (trainer/assessor and class students). Before the presentation you are required to provide a copy of your proposal to the trainer/assessor. Your presentation should cover the following points:  Workplace sustainability policy and procedure and its impacts (e.g. expected positive and negative outcomes on stakeholders)  Steps involved in implementing the policy and procedure including communication procedures  Roles and responsibilities of stakeholders  Strategies for continuous improvement in sustainability practices Following the presentation you must gain feedback on your proposal:  from the audience of your presentation  from one of the managers (trainer/assessor) Once you have received feedback, you are required to review the proposal and make the appropriate changes. Your trainer/assessor must approve the proposal before you can continue to Part Three. Part Three Now your proposal has been approved, develop the policy and procedure that reflects the organisation’s commitment to sustainability as integral to its growth and development. Your policy and procedure must be meet a standard policy and procedure structure:  Policy and procedure title  Purpose  Scope  Definitions  Policy statements (policy headings, subheadings, statements)  Procedures (procedure headings, subheadings, procedural steps)  Legislative context  Related documents  Roles and Responsibilities BSBSUS501– Student Assessment Version 1.1 – May 2016 Southern Cross Education Institute 10 Part Four You are required to implement the policy and procedure that you developed in Part Three as per the implementation strategies described in the proposal. Based on the implementation process, you are required to answer the following questions.  What procedures did you undertake to implement the policy?  Discuss the methods used to communicate the policy and procedure to the key stakeholders.  How did you assign responsibilities to track the continuous improvement?  Outline the methods used to track/monitor continuous improvement in sustainability processes. Part Five You are required to review the implementation of the policy and procedure by:  Documenting the outcomes  Providing feedback to the key stakeholders  Describing the methods used to review the success of the sustainability policy and procedure  Monitoring the records to identify the areas that may require corrective action and be used to facilitate continuous improvement Based on the outcomes of the review, you are required to incorporate changes into the policy and procedure. Note You are required to use appropriate software and methods to assist in documentation and measurements. What to submit for assessment  Proposal (part one)  Presentation (part two)  Feedback (raw data) from the proposal presentation and paper (part two)  All versions (draft and final) of the proposal (parts one and two)  All versions (draft, final and improved) of the policy and procedure (parts three and five)  Implementation process (part four)  Review of the implementation of the policy and procedure (part five) BSBSUS501– Student Assessment Version 1.1 – May 2016 Southern Cross Education Institute 11 Microsoft : Environmental Sustainability Matt Kestian CTO Southwest The Environment is on the Agenda "Few challenges facing America -and the world -- are more urgent than combating climate change… And once I take office, you can be sure that the United States will once again engage vigorously in these [climate] negotiations, and … any governor who’s willing to promote clean energy will have a partner in the White House. Any company that’s willing to invest in clean energy will have an ally in Washington.“ Wangari Maathai 2004 Nobel Peace Prize YOU CAN SEE IT? But not always…. http://www.solcomhouse.com/images/LA-smog-2.jpg http://theevidencebehindglobalclimatchange.blogspot.com/ Issues and Opportunities • Energy Demands • Carbon Emissions • Global Impact • Software Solutions Our Commitment At Microsoft, we are committed to software and technology innovations that help people and organizations around the world improve the environment. Our goal is to reduce the impact of our operations and products, and to be a leader in environmental responsibility. How we think about the Challenge • 92,000 Employees • 1 Billion Customers, • 425,000 Partners Reduce the 2% of energy consumed by software driven devices Use software to address the larger challenge Partner with leading environmental organizations and experts Lead by example within our own organization Reduce, Manage & Rethink for Customer Impact Project 2 ° s Refurbished PC’s Emissions tracker Microsoft Software Microsoft Software Windows 7 Windows Server 2008 Baseline, monitor, react Dynamics SQL Server 2008 System Center Travel IT Data centers Microsoft Hohm Microsoft Software Office Communications Server Online services Office Summary • Microsoft is committed to reducing our impact on the planet, and to helping people and businesses improve the environment • We are focused on 3 primary areas: • Sustainable practices and stewardship • Leverage technology for positive impact • Partnering for global impact • 3 strategies for a sustainable IT environment: • Reduce energy demands • Manage energy and environmental footprint • Rethink business practices • There is a lot we can learn from each other – consider sharing your Environmental Sustainability story www.microsoft.com/environment https://www.microsoft.com/about/csr/environment/ https://www.microsoft.com/en-us/about/corporate-responsibility/planet
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