This unit describes the skills and knowledge required to prepare, implement and monitor sustainability plans for the workplace.

The unit applies to individuals who lead a work group or have responsibility over a specific workplace area. These individuals work in a sustainable manner within their scope of competency, authority and own level of responsibility.

'Sustainability' in this unit refers to a broad approach that focuses on the minimisation of an organisation’s social, economic and environmental impact, as well as proactive value creation in these areas.