Knowledge Skills in Sustainability
Industry Training and Support Resources
PHASE 3 of 3
During 2006-2008, NCS worked with a number of national Industry Skills Councils, as outlined below, to develop a range of resource materials to assist in the delivery of the customised industry units. This work focused on lifting the profile of sustainability and resource efficiency within industry and building a framework to assist capacity building for organisations and staff to achieve sustainable implementation and outcomes.
This phase consists of the following components:
- Developing training, learning and assessment guides
- Piloting training courses in industry*
- Reviewing effectiveness of pilot courses*
Construction and Property Services Industry Skills Council(General Construction & Plumbing Services)
Innovation and Business Skills Australia (Business Services)
Seafood Service Australia - Agri-Foods Industry Skills Council(Environmental Management)
Manufacturing Skills Australia(Manufacturing Services)
- Teacher / Mentor Guide (Resource Manual Part 2) (pdf 3513kb)
- Learner Guide (Resource Manual Part 3) (pdf 5212kb)
- Resource Toolkit (Resource Manual Part 4) (pdf 6979kb)
*All areas in this phase were undertaken by Seafood Services Australia and Manufacturing Skills Australia, but NCS was only involved in the development of the learning resources for those Councils.
Guideline Competency Standards for Sustainability
Click here to download the pdf 'Understanding the GCSS' and customisation advice including some sustainability terms.
To download the GCSS click on the following links:
- Participate in environmentally sustainable work practices Certificate II - III (Operator) (pdf 80kb)
- Implement and monitor environmentally sustainable work practices Certificate IV (Supervisor) (pdf 94kb)
- Develop workplace policy and procedures for sustainability Diploma, Advanced Diploma or Graduate Certificate (Manager or Executive) (pdf 91kb)
Sustainability Guideline Briefs
During this phase we developed industry guideline briefs to assist the range of consultants, training providers, customers and other stakeholders involved in developing and delivering these Training Packages (TPs). The briefs include an overview of the core elements and specific examples of sustainability in relation to the various sectors, including training opportunities. It also provides guidance on some of the available resources for training and assessment of workers in the business, construction and property sectors.
To download the industry specific brief, click on the appropriate one in red.
- Construction and Property Services Industry Skills Council Sustainability Guideline Brief (pdf 3828kb)
- Innovation and Business Skills Australia Sustainability Guideline Brief (pdf 4722kb)
- Manufacturing Skills Australia Guideline Brief (Resource Manual Part 1) (pdf 3369kb)
For further information click the following links:
