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BSBSUS501 Develop workplace policy and procedures for sustainability

Develop policy

Performance objective
In this assessment task, you will need to demonstrate the skills required to review and develop policies.

You will need to consult with the business manager to developa sustainability policy that is consistent with organisational approaches to sustainability and complies with legislative and regulatory requirements.

Assessment description
You have been hired as the new environment officer at Tiny Opera Company. You will need to review the Tiny Opera Company case study including their sustainability policy. Youneed to determine the shortfalls between the sustainability approach and the practices required of Tiny Opera Company and develop the sustainability policy to reflect those requirements.

You will need to present draft policy documents to the Business Manager (your assessor) to agree on the final policy document.

Procedure
1. Review the case study information provided and determine all legislative and regulatory documents that describe compliance requirements for this company.
2. Research best practice models used by theatres and performance spaces.
3. Develop three options for the direction and focus of the policy and consider the likely effectiveness, timeframe and cost of implementing the option. Write summaries of each option to present in your consultation with the Business Manager (your assessor).
4. Meet with the Business Manager (your assessor) to consult on the policy options and decide on the preferred option.
5. Draft a sustainability policy for Tiny Opera Company based on your research, the company information provided and your consultation session. Ensure that you:
a. specify the scope of the policy (who it applies to, relevant standards and legislation)
b. outline Tiny Opera Company's commitment to the policy
c. address areas of sustainability that Tiny Opera Company specifically wants to focus on.
6. Meet with Business Manager (your assessor) to discuss:
a. typical barriers to sustainability policy implementation and possible strategies to address barriers
b. the process you are taking to develop the policy
c. the draft policy and gain approval for your draft.
7. Update your draft policy according to agreements that you made in consultation with the Business Manager.
8. Collate your research into legislation and best practice models and the sustainability policy you have developed into an interim report that includes:
a. an outline of the environmental and sustainability legislation that applies to Tiny Opera Company
b. an explanation of how you developed a sustainability policy that reflects Tiny Opera Company's commitment to sustainability
c. strategies for promoting awareness of the sustainability policy
d. strategies for maximising the impact of the policy (training, marketing, stakeholder engagement).
9. Submit the report, and the final version of the sustainability policy, to your assessor. Ensure you keep copies for your records.

Specifications
You must provide:
• three policy option summaries
• draft sustainability policy
• an interim report that includes:
? an outline of the environmental and sustainability legislation that applies to Tiny Opera Company
? an explanation of how you developed a sustainability policy that reflects Tiny Opera Company's commitment to sustainability
? strategies for promoting awareness of the sustainability policy
? strategies for maximising the impact of the policy (training, marketing, stakeholder engagement)
• final version of the sustainability policy.
Your assessor will be looking for:
• reading skills to interpret documents to determine legislative requirements
• writing skills to prepare documents appropriate to the context and audience
• oral communication skills to:
? present information and seek advice using questioning and listening skills
? use appropriate conventions when communicating with stakeholders
• numeracy skills related to timeframe and costs of policy options
• work skills to:
? modify policies and procedures
? lead consultation with stakeholders
? plan work activities of yourself and others
? systematically gather information, set goals and evaluate options
• knowledge of applicable environmental or sustainability legislation
• knowledge of sources of information that can be used to plan and develop the organisation's sustainability policy
• knowledge of policy development processes and practices.

Case study - Tiny opera Company

Attachment:- Develop workplace policy and procedures for sustainability.rar