At a glance

Training product: MSMENV472 Implement and monitor environmentally sustainable work practices (Release 1), from the Manufacturing Training Package
Type: Single unit of competency. A unit is not an AQF qualification.
Outcome: Statement of Attainment
Unit fee: $310
Delivery: Online, self-paced
Provider: Delivered and assessed by CAQA, RTO 45459

About this unit

This unit of competency covers the skills and knowledge required to effectively analyse the workplace in relation to environmentally sustainable work practices, and to implement improvements and monitor their effectiveness.

This unit of competency applies to those who have responsibility for a specific area of work or who lead a work group or team. It addresses the knowledge, processes and techniques necessary to implement and monitor environmentally sustainable work practices, including the development of processes and tools.

It includes identifying areas for improvement, developing plans to make improvements, and implementing and monitoring improvements in environmental performance.

This unit of competency applies to all sectors of the manufacturing industry and members of its value chain. It may also be applied to all sections of an organisation, including office and warehouse. This unit will need to be appropriately contextualised as it is applied across an organisation and across different industry sectors.

This unit of competency applies to an individual working alone or as part of a team/work group and working in liaison with other shift team members and the control room operator, as appropriate.

No licensing, legislative or certification requirements apply to this unit at the time of publication.

Prerequisites

The training package sets no prerequisite unit for this unit.

Where this unit counts

Qualification: BSB40920 Certificate IV in Project Management Practice

Unit information: MSMENV472 Implement and monitor environmentally sustainable work practices, Release 1, training.gov.au. © Commonwealth of Australia.

What's included

Learning materialsLearner guides, online resources and activities for every unit, at no extra cost.

Trainer and assessor supportQualified trainers by phone, email and scheduled webinars throughout.

Two re-assessment attemptsUp to two re-assessment attempts per unit at no extra charge.

Statement of AttainmentNationally recognised, issued within 30 calendar days of completion.

Credit toward a qualificationUnits you complete count toward any qualification that includes them.

RPL and credit transferExisting skills and prior study can reduce what you need to complete.

No enrolment feeNo application or enrolment fee. The fee shown is the full fee.

Free pre-enrolment reviewLLN and digital literacy check, plus honest advice on suitability.

Statement of Attainment

When you are assessed as competent, CAQA issues a nationally recognised Statement of Attainment for MSMENV472 Implement and monitor environmentally sustainable work practices within 30 calendar days, provided all fees are paid and your USI is verified. The unit counts toward any qualification or skill set that includes it.

Taking two or more units that make up a skill set? Enrol in the skill set and the total is 10% less than enrolling in each unit separately.

Delivery and assessment

Modes of delivery	Online self-paced learning through the CAQA student portal, supported by scheduled trainer webinars, phone and email trainer support, and optional virtual classrooms. Workplace-based and blended arrangements are available by negotiation.
Location	Online, Australia-wide.
Commencement	Enrol any time. Intakes commence on the first Monday of every month.
Duration and amount of training	Self-paced. The amount of training for you is set out in your Pre-Enrolment Information Pack and confirmed in your Training Plan, based on the unit requirements and your existing skills and experience.
Assessment	Competency-based assessment including knowledge questions, projects, case studies and practical or workplace tasks, judged by qualified assessors against the unit's performance evidence, knowledge evidence and assessment conditions. Reasonable adjustment is available. Assessment conditions set by the training package The unit should be assessed holistically and the judgement of competence based on a holistic assessment of the evidence. The collection of performance evidence: should occur over a range of situations will typically include a supervisor/third-party report focusing on consistent performance and problem recognition and solving. A supervisor/third-party report must be prepared by someone who has a direct, relevant, current relationship with the person being assessed and who is in a position to form a judgement on workplace performance relevant to the unit of competency will typically include the use of appropriate tools, equipment and documents may use industry-based simulation for all or part of the unit particularly where safety, lack of opportunity or significant cost is an issue. Assessment should occur in operational workplace situations. Where this is not possible, or where personal safety or environmental damage are limiting factors, assessment must occur in a sufficiently rigorous simulated environment reflecting realistic operational workplace conditions. This must cover all aspects of workplace performance, including environment, task skills, task management skills, contingency management skills and job role environment skills. Assessment in a simulated environment should use evidence collected from one or more of: walk-throughs pilot plant operation demonstration of skills industry based case studies/scenarios ‘what ifs’. Knowledge evidence may be collected concurrently with performance evidence (provided a record is kept) or through an independent process, such as workbooks, written assessments or interviews (provided a record is kept). Assessment processes and techniques must be appropriate to the language, literacy and numeracy requirements of the work being performed and the needs of the candidate. Conditions for assessment must include access to all tools, equipment, materials and documentation required, including relevant workplace procedures, product and manufacturing specifications associated with this unit. The regulatory framework will be reflected in workplace policies and procedures and is not required to be independently assessed. Foundation skills are integral to competent performance of the unit and should not be assessed separately. As a minimum, assessors must satisfy the Standards for Registered Training Organisations 2015 assessor requirements.
Third-party arrangements	This unit is delivered and assessed directly by CAQA (RTO 45459). No third-party arrangements apply. If this changes, you will be told before you enrol.

Entry requirements

Who can enrol	Learners are recommended to be at least 18 years of age and to have language, literacy, numeracy and digital skills suited to the training. Every applicant completes a free pre-enrolment review (LLN and digital literacy), and we tell you honestly whether the training suits you.
Unique Student Identifier	You need a USI before we can issue your Statement of Attainment. It is free to create and we can help. About the USI.
What you need	A computer with webcam and microphone, reliable internet and a personal email address.

Fees, payment and refunds

Unit fee	$310 (fee-for-service), inclusive of learning materials, trainer support, assessment and up to two re-assessment attempts.
Enrolment fee	$0. No application or enrolment fee.
Other costs	No compulsory additional costs.
Payment options	Pay up to $1,500 upfront with the balance paid as your training is delivered, or use an interest-free payment plan. CAQA never holds more than $1,500 in fees for training not yet delivered.
Government funding	This unit is offered on a fee-for-service basis. VET Student Loans are not available for skill sets or single units. Contact us to check whether any government funding applies to you.
Cooling-off and refunds	Full refund within 10 business days of enrolment if training has not commenced. After commencement you pay only for training delivered; unspent prepaid fees are refunded under our Fees and Refunds policy, which also covers what happens if CAQA cannot deliver your training.

Support and recognition

Trainer and assessor support, LLN and study skills support, reasonable adjustment for disability or other needs, wellbeing referral and technical help with the student portal are available throughout. Student support and wellbeing.

If you already hold any of these units, or have the skills through work and life experience, you may not need to repeat training. CAQA offers recognition of prior learning (RPL) and credit transfer, and recognises Statements of Attainment and qualifications issued by any RTO. RPL and credit transfer.

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