Skill set Outline
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SS6 Reduce sustainability risk
SS6 Reduce sustainability risk
Skill set
National Code
MSSSS00006
MSSSS00006
State Code
AC021
AC021
TGA Status
Replaced
Replaced
DTWD Status
Replaced
Replaced
National Endorsed, State Implementation and Classification
AQF Level
—
Field of Education
—
Skillset Type
National
Original TGA Release Date
06/02/2013
Current Release Date
22/06/2016
Current Release Number
2.00
Approved Date
22/12/2017
Nominal Hours
80
Duration
1 Semester
Releases
| Release Version | Release Date | TGA Status | DTWD Status |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2.00 | 22/06/2016 | Current | Approved |
| 1.00 | 06/02/2013 | Replaced | Replaced |
Description
This Skill Set provides the skills to analyse the sustainability risk caused by different steps in the process and/or different links in the value chain and then develop recommendations to reduce that risk. It is intended to build on technical or operational qualifications or equivalent vocational experience relevant to business operations.
Pathway Information
This unit can provide credit towards the MSS80116 Graduate Certificate in Sustainable Operations. The unit takes a broad view of sustainability risk; however, the risk posed by energy usage is typically significant and will emerge as a priority sustainability issue.
Licensing / Regulatory Information
Not applicable.
Target Group
This Skill Set will typically be undertaken by a technical person or a manager. It complements the Recommend energy improvements Skill Set which has a more mathematical approach and could be used develop data to drive the decision making required in this Skill Set.
Suggested words for statement of attainment
This competency from the MSS Sustainability Training Package meets the minimum industry requirements for reducing sustainability risk.
General notes
Schedule
| State Code | National Code | Title | Hours | Type |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| BAL03 | MSS017001 | Analyse and determine organisational risk areas in sustainability | 80 | Unit of competency |
Replaced By
| State Code | National Code | Title | Type |
|---|---|---|---|
| AD819 | MSSSS00013 | Reduce sustainability risk | Skill set |