Assessment 2 – Coversheet

Students: Please fill out this cover sheet clearly and accurately. Make sure you have kept
a copy of your work.

Student and Submission Details

Student
Student ID
Name

Unit Code BSBSUS511 Develop workplace policies Date of

and Name and procedures for sustainability submission

STUDENT DECLARATION
I declare that
þ This assessment is my own work.
þ None of this work has been completed by any other person.
þ I have not cheated or plagiarised the work or colluded with any other student/s.
þ I have correctly referenced all resources and reference texts throughout these
assessment tasks.
þ I understand that if I am found to be in breach of policy, disciplinary action may be
taken against me.

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Assessor to complete

Assessment 2 Assessment Result Date Type Of Submission

□ C (Competent)
☐ First submission
□ NYC (Not Yet
Assessment 2 ☐ First re-submission
Competent)
(Workplace project
□NA (Not ☐ Second re-
submission
Assessed)

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 Assessment 2 – Workplace Project Assessment
This assessment meets the folowing performance
criteria:

Performance Criteria

1. Prepare workplace sustainability 1.1 Establish scope and

objectives of workplace
policies
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 2.1 Present workplace

sustainability policies and
sustainability policies
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 3.1 Document outcomes and

provide feedback to key
workplace sustainability policies
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 assessment meets the folowing performance

Evidence:

Perormance evidence

 develop and implement workplace policies and procedures for

sustainability on at least one occasion, including:

 implementing sustainability policy and procedures into wider

organisational policies and procedures
 consulting and communicating with relevant stakeholders to
generate engagement with sustainability policy
development, implementation and continuous improvement

This assessment meets the folowing Foundation Skills:

Foundation Skills

 Interprets and uses mathematical equations to

Numeracy
calculate numerical information relating to time
durations and costs

Oral  Presents information and seeks advice using

language appropriate to audience
communicati
 Participates in discussions using listening and
on
questioning to elicit the views of others and to
clarify or confirm understanding

 Identifies, analyses and evaluates complex textual

Reading
information to determine legislative and regulatory
requirements, trends and outcomes

 Researches, plans and prepares documentation

Writing
using format and language appropriate to context,
organisational requirements and audience
  Develops, monitors and modifies organisational
Initiative and
policies and procedures according to legislative
enterprise
requirements and organisation goals

Teamwork  Selects and uses appropriate conventions and

protocols when communicating with internal and
external stakeholders to seek or share information
 Plays a lead role in consulting and negotiating
positive outcomes with a range of stakeholders

Planning and Plans, organises and implements work activities of

self and others that ensure compliance with
organising
organisational policies and procedures, and
legislative requirements
 Sequences and schedules complex activities,
monitors implementation, and manages relevant
communication
 Uses systematic, analytical processes in relatively
complex, situations, setting goals, gathering
relevant information, and identifying and evaluating
options against agreed criteria
 Evaluates outcomes of decisions to identify
opportunities for improvement
 kplace Project Assessment
Project Overview
This workplace project assessment requires you to develop at least one
sustainability policy and procedures in your workplace, and implement it on
at least one occasion.
This assessment is divided into nine tasks:
 Task 1: Policy Scope Statement
 Task 2: Sustainability Policy and Procedures
 Task 3: Workplace Sustainability Policy Presentation
 Task 4: Sustainability Policy Implementation Plan
 Task 5: Resource Acquisition Log
 Task 6: Sustainability Policy Communication Plan
 Task 7: Implement Policy and Track for Improvements
 Task 8: Policy Implementation Outcomes
 Task 9: Modify Sustainability Policy
This project requires you to complete the assessment tasks in a real workplace, or in
an environment with conditions similar to that of a workplace.
Each task comes with a set of instructions. You are to follow and perform these
instructions while being observed by the assessor and/or submit any required
documentation.
Before starting this assessment, your assessor will discuss with you these tasks,
including instructions and guidance for satisfactorily completing them.
You are required to:
 Complete the tasks within the time allowed, as scheduled in-class roll.
 Scope workplace and compliance requirements to plan for the development of
a workplace sustainability policy.
 Develop at least one sustainability policy and procedures in the workplace.
 Present and implement the developed sustainability policy and procedures in
the workplace on at least one occasion.
 Monitor the implementation of the workplace sustainability policy using
appropriate recording systems.
 Identify trends in the implementation of the workplace sustainability policy to
support continuous improvement processes.
 Modify sustainability policy and procedures to include areas of improvement.

Forms and Templates

Generic forms and templates are provided in the project tasks, unless otherwise
specified. These can be accessed from the following link:
BSBSUS511 Forms and Templates
Username: albrightlearner
Password: albright@123
Review these forms and templates with your assessor before starting the task.
Task 1: Policy Scope Statement

ASSESSMENT INSTRUCTIONS

This task will require you to write a policy scope statement that you will use to
develop a sustainability policy for your workplace/organisation.
Use the Policy Scope Statement template provided at the Bounce Fitness
site.
To complete this task, you must:
 Obtain information that you need to identify the scope and objectives of
the workplace sustainability policy you will develop.
This will require you to access and research information relevant to
sustainability, including:
o Federal and/or state/territory legislation, regulation, or best
practice related to environmental protection and corporate
sustainability actions
o Sustainability initiatives based on industry or workplace
standards, guidelines, and approaches
o Corporate sustainability goals, such as:
 Minimising resource use
 Resource efficiency
 Waste minimisation/waste reduction
 Consult with at least three relevant stakeholders of the organisation to
gain their input in the development of the workplace sustainability
policy.
Relevant stakeholders can be individuals or groups directly impacted
by the policy you will develop. They must be involved throughout the
development, implementation and monitoring process of the workplace
sustainability policy you will develop.
 Analyse the information gathered from your research and consultation
with stakeholders to plan the scope and the objectives of the workplace
sustainability policy you will develop.
 Write a policy scope statement for the workplace sustainability policy
and procedures you will develop for this assessment.
Use the Policy Scope Statement template provided at the Bounce Fitness site.
Submit the completed policy scope statement to your assessor. Include any
supplementary documents/sources used to create the policy scope statement, such
as:
 Organisational documents such as business plans or similar, with relevant
objectives and practices for sustainability
 Printed or online sources relevant to sustainability issues, practices, or
requirements, including government websites
You must also submit evidence of communication/consultation with at least three
relevant stakeholders of the organisation on their input about the workplace
sustainability policy.
Evidence must be at least one of the following:
 Email correspondence
 Meeting minutes
 Video recording of the meeting conducted with the stakeholders

POLICY SCOPE STATEMENT

Learner Name

Workplace/Organisation

State/Territory

Date Prepared

Proposed Policy Title

POLICY BACKGROUND

Reason for Policy

Development

Organisational System

Organisational
Procedures

Sustainability Issue/s in
the Organisational
System/Procedures

DETAILS OF THE POLICY

Policy Statement
Purpose of Policy

Target Timeframes

Resources Required for

Implementation

Cost of Implementation

List all stakeholders who need to be consulted when developing, implementing,

and reviewing the continuous improvement of this policy.

Write the name, job role/position, and organisation/department of each

stakeholder.
Stakeholders to Consult

LEGISLATIVE AND REGULATORY CONTEXT

LEGISLATIVE CONTEXT

Identify at least one legislation relevant to corporate sustainability, as applicable

Relevant Corporate to your workplace, and the policy you will develop.
Sustainability
Legislation
Jurisdiction ¨ Federal ¨ State/territory-based

Legislative Requirements

Outline requirements under the legislation identified as applicable to the policy you will develop. Add more
rows as necessary.

a.

b.

c.

REGULATORY CONTEXT

Identify at least one environmental regulation relevant to the policy you will
Relevant Sustainability develop.
Regulations

Jurisdiction ¨ Federal ¨ State/territory-based

Regulatory Requirements

Outline requirements under the regulations identified as applicable to the policy you will develop. Add more
rows as necessary.

a.

b.

c.

SOURCE LOG
Log all sources of information accessed to plan each of the policies you will develop. At least two of the sources
logged must be based on a written source.

Email evidence
Task 2: Sustainability Policy and Procedures

ASSESSMENT INSTRUCTIONS

This task will require you to develop at least one workplace sustainability
policy and procedures. This must be based on the policy scope statement you
completed from Workplace Project Task 2.
You are also required to implement the new policy into the
workplace/organisation’s wider organisational policies and procedures.
Use your workplace/organisation’s standard policies and procedures template
to complete this task, or use the generic Policy and Procedures template
provided at the Bounce Fitness site.
To complete this task, you must:
 Review and analyse the information obtained from your research and
consultation from the relevant stakeholders of the organisation.
 Develop the sustainability policy and procedures according to your
organisation’s processes for developing policies and procedures.
Organisation’s processes will include:
o Using your organisation’s standard template and format, where
possible
o Conducting consultations with relevant stakeholders at various
stages of policy writing
o Tracking changes following insights from consultations
o Seeking approvals prior to finalising the policy and procedures
document
Consult with your workplace supervisor and your assessor first to assist
you in identifying these processes.
The workplace sustainability policy you will develop must include the
following:
o Scope and objectives established from the policy scope
statement
o Activities to be undertaken by all stakeholders of the organisation
in the implementation of the sustainability policy and procedures
o Continuous improvement processes and recording systems to be
used for monitoring the policy implementation
 Implement the new sustainability policy and procedures document into the
wider organisational policies and procedures through any of the following:
o Adding the new policy and procedures into the workplace/organisation’s
staff handbook
o Publishing the new policy and procedures into the
 workplace/organisation’s company website/intranet site
Review the template you will use to complete this task. If you are using a template
from your workplace/organisation, discuss with your assessor to ensure that the
template covers all requirements that apply to this task. Otherwise, use the generic
Policy and Procedures template provided at the Bounce Fitness site.
Submit the following to your assessor:
 Workplace sustainability policy and procedures document
 At least one of the following as evidence of implementing the new policy and
procedures into the wider organisational policies and procedures
o Copy of the updated staff handbook

o Link/copy of policy posted on the organisation’s website/intranet site

Submit copies of at least two organisation processes you referred to develop the
policies and procedures as supplementary evidence. Evidence can include:
 Staff handbook
 Documented copy of the organisation’s departmental processes, e.g. published
in the company website or intranet site

POLICY AND PROCEDURES

Learner Name

Workplace/Organisation

State/Territory

Date Prepared

POLICY INFORMATION

Policy Number/
Reference (If applicable)

Policy Title

Date Approved

Date of Policy
Commencement

Version No. and History

Date of Next Review

Approval Authority

Legislative and Regulatory Context

Outline all legislation and regulations relevant to the policy you are developing.

Policy Statement

Scope of the Policy

Purpose of the Policy

Definition of Terms

List and define terms, acronyms, or jargons used in this policy and procedures which your target audience
needs to clarify, e.g. ‘Waste minimisation refers to processes and practices aimed at reducing the waste
produced by the organisation.’

KEY ROLES AND RESPONSIBILITIES

Outline and define the roles of key personnel involved in the implementation of this policy, including their
specific responsibilities.

[Role of key personnel]

Name of the person, roles

[Outline of responsibilities]

PROCEDURES

GENERAL PROCEDURES

Outline the activities that your organisation will undertake to implement the policy. If there’s more than one
set of procedures, organise them into headings.

Step by step on how to follw the procedure for sustanability.

MEASURES OF SUCCESS/KEY PERFORMANCE INDICATORS

Provide details of how your organisation will measure the success of your policy implementation. Indicate
the key performance indicators corresponding to the goals and objectives of the policy, e.g. 30% reduction in
paper use per year.

RECORDKEEPING REQUIREMENTS
In this section:

 Outline the recording systems you will use to track the successful implementation of your
organisation’s policy;

 Identify the key personnel from the organisation responsible for monitoring each recording system;
and

 Describe how each recording system will be used, and the frequency when each system will be used
to monitor the implementation.

Include in this section any relevant reports that your organisation will use to track the performance of the
policy implementation.

TYPE OF RECORD PERSON RESPONSIBLE HOW THIS WILL BE USED

Digital, that is accessed

through computer
applications

Manual or paper-based

Add more rows as necessary

CONTINUOUS IMPROVEMENT

MONITORING AND REVIEW

Outline the procedures on how your organisation will monitor the implementation of the policy to identify
trends, outcomes and areas for improvements in the policy.

TRIGGERS FOR CONTINUOUS IMPROVEMENT

Outline potential reasons that could trigger a need for change/modification in this policy.

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REPORTING REQUIREMENTS

Outline how the outcomes of the policy implementation will be communicated to external and internal
stakeholders of the organisation. Include in your outline the target timeframes for reporting.

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Task 3: Workplace Sustainability Policy Presentation

ASSESSMENT INSTRUCTIONS

Your assessor will observe you as you present to key stakeholders the sustainability
policy and procedures you developed for the workplace/organisation.
You will be assessed on your practical skills to:
 Discuss all information covered in the new sustainability policy and procedures
to key stakeholders of the workplace/organisation, including:
o Implementation processes
o Continuous improvement processes
 Clarify understanding of key stakeholders about the new policy through
listening and questioning
After completing this task, submit any of the following written presentation materials
that you used to discuss the sustainability policy and procedures:
 PowerPoint presentation
 Handouts
 Copy of updated staff handbook
 Link/copy of posts on the organisation’s website/intranet site
It is recommended to have your assessor review first the presentation material will
you used before presenting with the key stakeholders to ensure that all information is
covered.

Submit and powerpoint based on the develop policy.

Task 4: Sustainability Policy Implementation Plan

 ASSESSMENT INSTRUCTIONS

This task will require you to develop an implementation plan that the organisation will
use to carry out at least one activity from the new workplace sustainability policy and
procedures.
Use the generic Sustainability Policy Implementation Plan template provided at
the Bounce Fitness site.
To complete this task, you must:
 Identify the following in the implementation plan:
o At least one activity to be undertaken from the general procedures of
the policy and procedures you developed
o Key personnel responsible for the implementation of this activity
This includes the individual identified in the policy and procedures
document whom you will be working with to monitor implementation of
the policy in the workplace.
o Resources required to implement the activity, including where to access
or obtain each resource
o Target timeframes for implementation
o Target outcome after implementation
Leave the ‘Status Update’ column and the ‘Areas of Improvement’ section
blank. These will be accomplished during the implementation of the activity.
 Confirm participation of the key personnel involved in the implementation of
these action items, for the purpose of this assessment.
Use the generic Sustainability Policy Implementation Plan template provided at
the Bounce Fitness site.
Submit the partially completed sustainability policy implementation plan to your
assessor.

SUSTAINABILITY POLICY IMPLEMENTATION PLAN

Learner Name

Workplace/Organisation

State/Territory

Target
Activity Resources Timeframes for
Personnel Required Implementation Target Outcomes
Include specific Status
tasks on how to Responsibl Include where to Include specific
After
Update
undertake this e obtain or access milestones to Implementation
activity. the resource. achieve per
timeframe.
Areas of Improvement

Identify areas of improvement in the policy based on the actual outcomes of the implementation.

i.

ii.

Task 5: Resource Acquisition Log

ASSESSMENT INSTRUCTIONS

This task will require you to prepare a resource acquisition log that you will
use to obtain or access all resources you will use to implement the
sustainability policy in your workplace/organisation.
This task can be completed before or during the policy implementation in
Workplace Project Task 7.
Use the Resource Acquisition Log provided at the Bounce Fitness site.
To complete this task, you must:
 Outline all resources required to implement the activity from the
sustainability policy
Refer to the Sustainability Policy Implementation Plan from Workplace
Project Task 4.
 Obtain/access each resource required. In the resource acquisition log,
describe how you obtained/accessed each resource. Specify the date
when each resource was obtained/acquired.
 Prepare supplementary evidence to demonstrate how and when you
obtained/accessed each resource.
For example, if your workplace/organisation purchased new
materials/resources to implement the policy, you must submit copies of
purchase receipts showing dates within the implementation date, or
email correspondences confirming that you arranged for these new
materials/resources to be purchased.
 Have your supervisor/assessor sign off the resource acquisition log to
confirm that you obtained/accessed each resource.

You assessor will discuss these resources with you, and the criteria outlined in this
form prior to this assessment.
Use the generic Resource Acquisition Log provided at the Bounce Fitness site.
Submit the completed resource acquisition log to your assessor.
In addition, you must submit evidence to demonstrate how and when you
obtained/accessed each resource, as reflected in your responses in the resource
acquisition log.

RESOURCE ACQUISITION LOG

Learner Name
Workplace/Organisation

State/Territory

Resource Required

Refer to list of resources How Resource was Evidence Supervisor/Assessor

Date
outlined in the Obtained/Accessed Submitted Sign of
Implementation Plan.

i. Leave it empty

ii.

iii.

Supervisor/Assessor Declaration

By signing here, I confirm that I have observed the learner source the resources outlined in this log, to be
used for the implementation of the sustainability policy and procedures within the workplace/organisation.

I confirm that the information recorded on this form is true and accurately reflects the learner’s submission
for this task.

Supervisor/Assessor’s
signature

Job role/Position in the

Organisation

Supervisor/Assessor’s
name

Date signed

Task 6: Sustainability Policy Communication Plan

ASSESSMENT INSTRUCTIONS

This task requires you to create a communication plan that will be used to
support the implementation of the new policy in the workplace. This will be
used with the sustainability policy implementation plan from Workplace
Project Task 4.
Use the generic Communication Plan template provided at the Bounce
Fitness site.
To complete this task, you must:
 Identify the following in the communication plan:
o At least one activity to be undertaken as identified in the
implementation plan
o Stakeholders (individuals or groups) affected by the
implementation of the selected activity
This must be based on the scope of the policy.
o Key personnel responsible for the implementation of this activity
o Information to be communicated to stakeholders to successfully
implement the activity
o Communication method to be used
o Frequency of communication
Leave the ‘Status Update’ column blank. This will be accomplished
during the implementation of the activity.
 Consult with the key personnel to confirm details of the implementation
plan and the draft communication plan.
Use the generic Communication Plan template provided at the Bounce Fitness site.
Submit the partially completed communication plan to your assessor.
You must also submit evidence of consultation with the key personnel to confirm
details of the implementation plan and the draft communication plan.
Evidence must be at least one of the following:
 Email correspondence
 Meeting minutes
 Video recording of the meeting conducted with the key personnel
COMMUNICATION PLAN

Learner Name

Workplace/Organisation

State/Territory

Information to
be
Personnel Communicated Communication
Afected Frequenc Status
Action Items Responsibl Include specific
Method to be
Stakeholders y Update
e details on what Used
you will
communicate.

Eamil evidence

Task 7: Implement Policy and Track for Improvements

ASSESSMENT INSTRUCTIONS

This task requires you to:

 Implement the sustainability policy in your workplace based on your
implementation plan; and
 Monitor areas of improvement from the policy using established
recording systems.
You must also accomplish here the implementation plan and communication
plan completed in the previous tasks.
To complete this task, you must:
  Prepare at least two recording systems that you will use for this task.
Recordings systems to be used can be:
oExisting from your workplace/organisation
oDocuments or templates you will create as identified in your
sustainability policy and procedures document from Workplace
Project Task 2.
 Communicate action items to key personnel involved in the policy
implementation.
 Implement the sustainability activity identified in your implementation
plan.
 Use the recording systems created to monitor at least two instances
when the sustainability activity was implemented.
Each recording system must show dates/timelines when the activity
was implemented and monitored.
 Record the following in information as part of tracking improvements:
o Result of the implementation done against the target KPI in the
implementation plan
o Areas of improvement in the policy based on the actual
outcomes of the implementation.
Review the template you will use to complete this task. Discuss with your assessor to
ensure that the template covers all requirements that apply to this task.
Submit the following to your assessor:
 At least two recording systems used to monitor implementation
 Sustainability policy implementation plan with status update
 Communication plan with status update
In addition, you must submit the following as evidence of implementation of the
sustainability policy in your workplace. This can include:
 Evidence of communication/consultation to key personnel and/or stakeholders
 Relevant reports accessed to track the logs with the recording systems (e.g.
electricity or water bill, purchase receipts)
 Copies of instructions provided to relevant stakeholders on how to implement
the specific action item (e.g. instructions for recycling office paper)
Evidence you will submit must be relevant to the sustainability activity implemented.

Same tamplate from task 4 with stutus update

SUSTAINABILITY POLICY IMPLEMENTATION PLAN

Learner Name

Workplace/Organisation

State/Territory
 Target
Activity Resources Timeframes for
Personnel Required Implementation Target Outcomes
Include specific Status
tasks on how to Responsibl Include where to Include specific
After
Update
undertake this e obtain or access milestones to Implementation
activity. the resource. achieve per
timeframe.


Areas of Improvement

Identify areas of improvement in the policy based on the actual outcomes of the implementation.

iii.

iv.

Email about policy implemeted

Task 8: Policy Implementation Outcomes

ASSESSMENT INSTRUCTIONS
This task requires you to communicate outcomes of sustainability policy
implementation to key personnel and stakeholders.
Prior to commencing this task:
 You must have completed Workplace Project Task 7; or
 Your organisation currently implements a sustainability policy and procedures
other than the policy you developed for this project assessment.
To complete this task, you must:
 Access and review the completed implementation plan and communication
plan from Workplace Project Task 7.
If you will complete this task based on your workplace/organisation’s
sustainability policy and procedures, access similar documents demonstrating
outcomes of policy implementation.
 Identify at least two trends from the outcomes that require immediate action
Trends are patterns that generally appear in the recorded data/information.
These can be qualitative or quantitative data, and can be identified by
reviewing the recording systems and relevant reports used to track the
policy’s KPIs.
 Communicate the outcomes of the policy implementation, and its trends to the
following:
o Key personnel identified in the policy and procedures
o At least two key stakeholders of the policy and procedures
In your communication, describe the potential action required as part of the
continuous improvement process.
Submit evidence of communication to the key personnel and stakeholders to your
assessor. This includes at least one of the following:
 Email correspondence
 Meeting minutes
 Video recording of meeting conducted with the key personnel and/or
stakeholders
 Link to the company website or intranet site where outcomes and trends are
posted*
 Business newsletters*
 Podcasts or video recordings discussing these outcomes and trends*
*Supplementary evidence to demonstrate that these were forwarded to the
key personnel and stakeholders must be submitted.
IMPORTANT!
If you are communicating outcomes and trends based on an existing workplace
sustainability policy and procedures from your organisation, you must submit copies
of documents used to identify the outcomes and trends.

Email evidence

Task 9: Modify Sustainability Policy

 ASSESSMENT INSTRUCTIONS

This task requires you to modify at least two areas of improvement in the workplace
sustainability policy.
Prior to commencing this task, you must:
 Have completed Workplace Project Task 2; or
 Have access to your organisation/workplace’s sustainability policy and
procedures other than the policy you developed for this assessment.
This must be the same policy and procedures accessed to complete Workplace
Project Task 7.
To complete this task, you must:
 Access and review the workplace sustainability policy that you have.
 Identify at least two areas of improvement in the policy.
o If you’re referring to the policy and procedures from this project
assessment, you can base your areas of improvement on any of the
following:
 Triggers for continuous improvement identified in the policy and
procedures document completed
 Areas of improvement identified from Workplace Project Task 7
o If you’re referring to the policy and procedures from your own
workplace, you can base your areas of improvement on any of the
following:
 Areas of improvement identified from Workplace Project Task 7
 Any other areas you find from the policy and procedures that
require modification
Modify the section in the sustainability policy and procedures document based on
your findings. Outline the modifications done using the version control section of your
policy and procedures document.
Submit the modified sustainability policy and procedures to your assessor.
IMPORTANT!
 If you are modifying the policy and procedures from your own
workplace/organisation, submit a copy of the existing policy and procedures
document as supplementary evidence.

Submit the modified sustainability policy and procedures to your assessor.The

modification you can write them in different fonot or color.