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Learner Assessment Tasks
BSBSUS501 Develop workplace policy and procedures for sustainability
Table of Contents
Table of Contents    2
Assessment Information    3
Assessment Instructions    5
Student Assessment Agreement    6
Assessment Task 1 Cover Sheet    7
Assessment Task 1: Written Questions    8
Assessment Task 1 Instructions    10
Assessment Task 1 Checklist    12
Assessment Task 2 Cover Sheet    13
Assessment Task 2: Sustainability Policy and Procedure Project    14
Assessment Task 2 Instructions    16
Assessment Task 2 Checklist    21
Assessment Task 3 Cover Sheet    24
Assessment Task 3: Sustainability policy and procedures presentation    25
Assessment Task 3 Instructions    26
Assessment Task 3 Checklist    27
Assessment Task 4 Cover Sheet    28
Assessment Task 4: Sustainability Implementation project    29
Assessment Task 4 Instructions    30
Assessment Task 4 Checklist    32
Assessment Task 5 Cover Sheet    33
Assessment Task 5: Sustainability policy and procedures review project    34
Assessment Task 5 Instructions    36
Assessment Task 5 Checklist    38
Assessment Information
The assessment tasks for BSBSUS501 Develop workplace policy and procedures for sustainability are included in this Student Assessment Tasks booklet and outlined in the assessment plan below.
To be assessed as competent for this unit, you must complete all of the assessment tasks with satisfactory.
Assessment Plan
    Assessment Task
    Assessment Task Summary
    1. Written questions
    You are required to correctly answer all written questions.
    2. Develop sustainability policy project
    You are required to research and develop a briefing report prior to developing a sustainability policy for a case study organisation. You are also required to consult with stakeholders and develop a sustainability policy and procedure, as well as an action plan for implementation.
    3. Sustainability policy and procedures presentation project
    You are required to present the sustainability policy and procedure to staff, as well as implement continuous improvements and establish a system for recording continuous improvements.
    4. Sustainability implementation project
    You are required to implement sustainability initiatives for Grow Management Consultants including conducting a sustainability inspection and developing a memo to encourage sustainable practices based on the sustainability inspection.
    5. Sustainability policy evaluation project
    You are required to analyse sustainability data, report on results, recommend improvements and update the sustainability policy and procedure.
Assessment Preparation
Please read through this assessment thoroughly before beginning any tasks. Ask your assessor for clarification if you have any questions at all.
When you have read and understood this unit’s assessment tasks, print out the Student Assessment Agreement. Fill it out, sign it, and hand it to your assessor, who will countersign it and then keep it on file.
Keep a copy of all of your work, as the work submitted to your assessor will not be returned to you.
Assessment appeals
If you do not agree with an assessment decision, you can make an assessment appeal as per RSB assessment appeals process.
You have the right to appeal the outcome of assessment decisions if you feel you have been dealt with unfairly or have other appropriate grounds for an appeal.
Naming electronic documents
It is important that you name the documents that you create for this Assessment Task in a logical manner.
Each should include:
Course identification code
Assessment Task number
Document title (if appropriate)
Student name
Date it was created
For example, BSBSUS501 AT2 Action Plan Joan Smith 20/10/18
Additional Resources
You will be provided with the following resources before you begin each Assessment Task.
Assessment Task 2
· Action Plan Template
· Briefing Report Template
· Policy and Procedures Template
Assessment Task 4
· Usage Record Template
Assessment Task 5
· Survey Results
· Sustainability Implementation Report Template
Assessment Instructions
Each assessment task in this booklet consists of the following:
Assessment Task Cover Sheet
This must be filled out, signed and submitted together with your assessment responses.
If you are submitting hardcopy, the Cover Sheet should be the first page of each task’s submission.
If you are submitting electronically, print out the cover sheet, fill it out and sign it, then scan this and submit the file.
The Assessment Task Cover Sheet will be returned to you with the outcome of the assessment, which will be satisfactory (S) or not satisfactory (NS). If your work has been assessed as being not satisfactory, your assessor will include written feedback in the Assessment Task Cover Sheet giving reasons why. Your assessor will also discuss this verbally with you and provide advice on re-assessment opportunities as per
RSB re-assessment policy.
Depending on the task, this may include
resubmitting incorrect answers to questions (such as short answer questions and case studies)
resubmitting part or all of a project, depending on how the error impacts on the total outcome of the task
redoing a role play after being provided with appropriate feedback about your performance
being observed a second (or third time) undertaking any tasks/activities that were not satisfactorily completed the first time, after being provided with appropriate feedback.
Assessment Task Information
This gives you:
a summary of the assessment task
information on the resources to be used
submission requirements
re-submission opportunities if required
Assessment Task Instructions
These give questions to answer or tasks which are to be completed.
Your answers need to be typed up using software as indicated in the Assessment Task Instructions.
Copy and paste each task’s instructions into a new document and use this as the basis for your assessment task submission. Include this document’s header and footer.
If you are submitting electronically, give the document a file name that includes the unit identification number, the task number, your name and the date.
Checklist
This will be used by your assessor to mark your assessment. Read through this as part of your preparation before beginning the assessment task. It will give you a good idea of what your assessor will be looking for when marking your responses.
Student Assessment Agreement
Make sure you read through the assessments in this booklet before you fill out and sign the agreement below.
If there is anything that you are unsure of, consult your assessor prior to signing this agreement.
Have you read the assessment requirements for this unit?     Yes     No
Do you understand the requirements of the assessments for this unit?      Yes     No
Do you agree to the way in which you are being assessed?      Yes     No
Do you have any specific needs that should be considered?      Yes     No
If so, explain these in the space below.
Do you understand your rights to re-assessment?      Yes     No
Do you understand your right to appeal the decisions made in an assessment?      Yes     No
    Student name
    
    Student number
    
    Student signature
    
    Date
    
    Assessor name
    
    Assessor signature
    
    Date
    
Assessment Task 1 Cover Sheet
Student Declaration
To be filled out and submitted with assessment responses
I declare that this task is all my own work and I have not cheated or plagiarised the work or colluded with any other student(s).
I understand that if I If I am found to have plagiarised, cheated or colluded, action will be taken against me according to the process explained to me.
I have correctly referenced all resources and reference texts throughout these assessment tasks.
    Student name
    
    Student ID number
    
    Student signature
    
    Date
    
Assessor declaration
I hereby certify that this student has been assessed by me and that the assessment has been carried out according to the required assessment procedures.
    Assessor name
    
    Assessor signature
    
    Date
    
    Assessment outcome
    S
    NS
    DNS
    Resubmission Y N
Note: S – Satisfactory, NS – Not satisfactory, DNS – Did not submit
Feedback
Student result response
My performance in this assessment task has been discussed and explained to me.
I would like to appeal this assessment decision.
    Student signature
    
    Date
    
A copy of this page must be supplied to the office and kept in the student’s file with the evidence.
Assessment Task 1: Written Questions
Task summary
This is an open book test, to be completed in the classroom.
A time limit of 1 hour to answer the questions is provided.
You need to answer all of the written questions correctly.
Your answers must be word processed and sent to the assessor as an email attachment. 
Required
Access to textbooks/other learning materials
Computer and Microsoft Office
Access to the internet
Submit
Answers to all questions
Assessment criteria
All questions must be answered correctly in order for you to be assessed as having completed the task with satisfactory.
Re-submission opportunities
You will be provided feedback on your performance by the Assessor. The feedback will indicate if you have satisfactorily addressed the requirements of each part of this task.
If any parts of the task are not satisfactorily completed, the assessor will explain why, and provide you written feedback along with guidance on what you must undertake to demonstrate satisfactory performance. Re-assessment attempt(s) will be arranged at a later time and date.
You have the right to appeal the outcome of assessment decisions if you feel that you have been dealt with unfairly or have other appropriate grounds for an appeal.
You are encouraged to consult with the assessor prior to attempting this task if you do not understand any part of this task or if you have any learning issues or needs that may hinder you when attempting any part of the assessment.
Written answer question guidance
The following written questions use a range of “instructional words” such as “identify” or “explain”, which tell you how you should answer the question. Use the definitions below to assist you to provide the type of response expected.
Note that the following guidance is the minimum level of response required.
Analyse – when a question asks you to analyse something, you should do so in detail, and identify important points and key features. Generally, you are expected to write a response one or two paragraphs long.
Compare – when a question asks you to compare something, you will need to show how two or more things are similar, ensuring that you also indicate the relevance of the consequences. Generally, you are expected to write a response one or two paragraphs long.
Contrast – when a question asks you to contrast something, you will need to show how two or more things are different, ensuring you indicate the relevance or the consequences. Generally, you are expected to write a response one or two paragraphs long.
Discuss – when a question asks you to discuss something, you are required to point out important issues or features and express some form of critical judgement. Generally, you are expected to write a response one or two paragraphs long.
Describe – when a question asks you to describe something, you should state the most noticeable qualities or features. Generally, you are expected to write a response two or three sentences long.
Evaluate – when a question asks you to evaluate something, you should put forward arguments for and against something. Generally, you are expected to write a response one or two paragraphs long.
Examine – when a question asks you to examine something, this is similar to “analyse”, where you should provide a detailed response with key points and features and provide critical analysis. Generally, you are expected to write a response one or two paragraphs long.
Explain – when a question asks you to explain something, you should make clear how or why something happened or the way it is. Generally, you are expected to write a response two or three sentences long.
Identify – when a question asks you to identify something, this means that you are asked to briefly describe the required information. Generally, you are expected to write a response two or three sentences long.
List – when a question asks you to list something, this means that you are asked to briefly state information in a list format.
Outline – when a question asks you to outline something, this means giving only the main points. Generally, you are expected to write a response a few sentences long.
Summarise – when a question asks you to summarise something, this means (like “outline”) only giving the main points. Generally, you are expected to write a response a few sentences long.
Assessment Task 1 Instructions
Provide answers to all of the questions below:
1. Outline the Kyoto Protocol and Australia’s obligations under the Protocol, as well as its current targets and the adequacy of these targets.
Kyoto Protocol is an international treaty to reduce greenhouse gas emissions. It was adopted in Kyoto, Japan in 1997 and came into force in 2005. In the current period (Phase II- 2013-2020), Australia had a target of 99.5% of 1990 emission levels by 2020 (equivalent to 5% below 2000 emission levels by 2020). 30 June 2020 marked the end of Kyoto target in Australia and Australia has beaten the Kyoto target by up to 430 million tonnes or around 80% of full year’s emissions.
2. Outline the purpose and scope of the Asia-Pacific Partnership on Clean Development and Climate.
The Asia-Pacific Partnership on Clean Development and Climate was an initiative started in 2005 by Australia, Canada, China, India, South Korea and the United States.
Purpose: It aims at using energy efficient and cleaner technologies. It also aims at mitigating climate change without undermining economic development.
Scope: It extends to sectors covering aluminium, buildings and appliances, cement, cleaner fossil energy, coal mining, power generation, renewable energy and distributed generation, and steel.
3. Outline the purpose and scope of the Environment Protection and Biodiversity Conservation Act 1999 (EPBC Act).
Purpose:
· provide for the protection of the environment, especially matters of national environmental significance
· conserve Australia's biodiversity
· protect biodiversity internationally by controlling the international movement of wildlife
· provide a streamlined environmental assessment and approvals process where matters of national environmental significance are involved
· protect our world and national heritage
· promote ecologically sustainable development.
Scope: The EPBC Act affects individuals/groups/companies whose actions may have a considerable impact on a matter of national environmental importance. Thus it extends to:
· landowners
· developers
· industry
· farmers
· councils
· state and territory agencies
· Commonwealth agencies.
4. Outline the purpose and scope of the Environment Protection and Biodiversity Conservation (EPBC) Act Regulations.
Purpose: The purpose of the regulations is to give effect to the provisions of the EPBC Act.
Scope: The EPBC Act affects individuals/groups/companies whose actions may have a considerable impact on a matter of national environmental importance. Thus it extends to:
· landowners
· developers
· industry
· farmers
· councils
· state and territory agencies
· Commonwealth agencies.
5. Outline the purpose and scope of the National Greenhouse and Energy Reporting Scheme.
Purpose: It aims at reducing Australia's greenhouse gas emissions by providing a national framework for reporting and publishing company information about greenhouse gas emissions, energy production and consumption.
Scope: Controlling corporations, reporting transfer certificate holders and 22X reporters are required to report their last financial year's emissions and energy use by 31 October each year.
6. Outline the purpose and scope of the Australian Packaging Covenant voluntary code of practice.
Purpose: To reduce environmental impacts of packaging by fulfilling the following goals:
1. Design: optimise packaging to use limited resources efficiently and lessen environmental impact without compromising product quality and safety.
2. Recycling: efficiently collect and recycle packaging.
3. Demonstrate commitment by all signatories.
Scope: It applies to businesses in a supply chain that produce packaging or packaged products and have an annual turnover of $5 million or more.
7. Outline the purpose and scope of the Australian Ecolabel Program voluntary code of practice.
Purpose: It is a voluntary method of environmental performance certificate. It identifies products or services which have proved to be environmentally preferable within a specific category.
Scope: It applies to products and services sold in the Australian market and is currently not covered by an existing GECA standard.
8. Identify one internal information source and one external information source that can be used to plan and develop a company’s sustainability policy. For each source, explain how this source can be used to develop the sustainability policy.
Internal information source: study the supply chain and procurement process of the company to understand how the business is engaging with suppliers to promote sustainability.
External information source: Review the environmental legislations and rules to check compliance of the business with the set standards.
9. Explain the key steps in a policy development process.
a) Identify the need of the policy: A policy could be framed to make the business in compliance with the change in law or to create consistent...