BSBSUS211 - Assessment Task 1

BSBSUS211 Participate in sustainable work
practices
Assessment 1
Record of competency
Unit code and title BSBSUS211 Participate in sustainable work practices
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● I understand what is required to achieve competency in the above unit/s
● the work submitted for this assessment is my own work.
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Assessment Task 1
Knowledge questions
Learner instructions
Write your answers clearly in the spaces provided. All questions must be answered correctly, and
you must provide enough detail to demonstrate your knowledge. If you require more space to record
your response, attach a page clearly marked with your name and the unit title.
Your responses should be submitted in written format (or in another format as agreed with your
assessor) and must be in your own words. Your assessor will ensure that you have been provided
with all relevant documentation.
Assessment conditions
Skills in this unit must be demonstrated in a workplace or simulated environment where the
conditions are typical of those in a working environment in this industry.
This includes access to:
● documentation, information and resources on workplace environmental and resource
efficiency
● sustainability legislation, regulations and standards.
Required resources
For this assessment, learners will need access to:
● the internet.
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Questions
1. List three advantages of following sustainable work practices in the workplace.
Ans: -
1. Businesses are motivated to introduce sustainable work practices for two main
reasons – recycling and conserving resources leads to workplace efficiencies and
brings cost advantages in the form of reduced energy bills and office supplies
expenses. However, there are many advantages to adopting sustainable work
practices.
2. Consumer awareness of sustainability has increased significantly. More and more
consumers are demanding businesses incorporate sustainable and ethical work
practices and remain loyal to companies that do so.
3. Promoting sustainability in an organization can also increase innovation. When
processes are redesigned to reduce wastage or lower power consumption, this can
lead to improvements in other areas. For example, sustainable work practices can
make processes more efficient, which can enhance workplace safety and increase
staff productivity.
4. Use the internet to research the environmental legislation, Regulations and codes of practice
that your workplace or RTO must comply with. List one piece of legislation, one Regulation
and one code of practice below.
For Tasmania: -
Legislation: - Environmental Protection Act 1970.
(http://www.epa.tas.gov.au/policy/empca)
Regulation: - Environmental Protection (Distribution of landfill Levy) Regulations 2010
Codes of Practice: - Green Globe
5. List three policies and procedures related to sustainability in the workplace and briefly explain
the purpose of each.
Policies and procedures Purpose in the workplace
Recycling Most organisations now have policies and procedures

for recycling. This may relate to paper and metal, or it
may be broadened to include the recycling of mobile
phones and computer equipment.
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Energy Most organisations realise that cost savings that can be
made through efficient resource use. Some organisations
have procedures to ensure that lights are used
efficiently, and computers are shut down at the end of
the day.
Disposal The disposal of waste of all varieties is another

environmental management issue. Most organisations
have procedures that make sure that disposal of waste
complies with legislation and protects the environment.
This is particularly important when the waste is toxic or
hazardous.
6. Answer the following questions about Australian and international standards for corporate
sustainability.
a. What are national and international standards? List any two international standards and
Australian standards.
National and international standards: - They provide benchmarks and best practices for
organisations wishing to improve their processes in a way that is consistent throughout the
country or the world. Standards are developed by experts with extensive knowledge in their
respective subjects and industries. They offer a unified framework that can ensure all
organisations are able to meet the needs of customers and other stakeholders effectively.
1. ISO (administered by the
International Organization for Standardization)
 ISO 14001:2015
Environmental management systems
 ISO 26000:2010 Guidance on
social responsibility
1. AS/NZS 5911:2013 General
guidelines on the verification, validation, and assurance of environmental and
sustainability
b. List one international and one Australian standard related to corporate social
sustainability.
Name of standard
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International standard ISO 14001:2015 Environmental management systems
Australian standard AS/NZS 5911:2013 General guidelines on the verification,

validation, and assurance of environmental and sustainability
2. List two environmental or resource hazards in your workplace or RTO.
1. direct piping of waste that can

pollute waterways.
2. contamination of soil through
waste dumping
3. You have noticed an environmental hazard or potential issue in your workplace or RTO (for
example, a leaking sewerage pipe).
a. Who would you report it to? Provide their position/title.
To avoid further damage to the environment we should report to the authorised

person of Health and safety organisation.
b. How would you report the environmental hazard or potential issue?
Find out the person at your workplace who should be told about environmental hazards. It
may be the same person the incident report will go to, or someone else.
Briefly describe the procedure for reporting an environmental incident at your workplace or
place of study.
It is important to ensure that those who need to know at the workplace are informed of
potential hazards. This allows the appropriate action to be taken quickly to avoid further
damage to the environment. You may need to inform the person over the phone as well as
complete an incident report form.
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Comments, declaration and signature
Assessor comments
Assessor name
Assessor declaration I declare that all requirements in Assessment Task 1 have been satisfactorily
completed and verbally authenticated if required.
Assessor signature Date
Learner name Anjali Rani
Learner declaration I declare that I have been informed of and accept the results of this part of my
assessment.
Learner signature Anjali Rani Date 4/10/2021
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What are the advantages of following sustainable work practices in the workplace?

What are the advantages of following sustainable work practices in the workplace?

What legislation, regulations and standards relate to sustainability in Tasmania?

What legislation, regulations and standards relate to sustainability in Tasmania?

BSBSUS211 Participate in sustainable work

Learner declaration I declare that:

For assessor use only

Assessment evidence  Assessment Task 1  Satisfactory  Not Satisfactory

Feedback method  face-to-face  web-conference  writing/email

Learner declaration I declare that:

Policies and procedures Purpose in the workplace

Recycling Most organisations now have policies and procedures

Disposal The disposal of waste of all varieties is another

Australian standard AS/NZS 5911:2013 General guidelines on the verification,

2. List two environmental or resource hazards in your workplace or RTO.

1. direct piping of waste that can

To avoid further damage to the environment we should report to the authorised

b. How would you report the environmental hazard or potential issue?

Assessor signature Date

Learner name Anjali Rani

Learner signature Anjali Rani Date 4/10/2021

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