August 2010

1. Sustainability and Training Packages Business Skills Victoria www.bsv.org.au Presentation Anna Henderson August 2010 ahenderson@bsv.org.au

2. Source: Swinburne Centre of Sustainability

3. What is sustainability all about? How have attitudes and our needs changed?

4. Sustainability ‘Development that meets the needs of the present without compromising the ability of future generations to meet their own needs.’ Our Common Future, World Commission on Environment and Development (the Brundtland Commission) 1987. OR The concept of ‘sustainability’ proposes a balance between biophysical, economic, social and political systems in development. (Fien 2001) OR Enough – for all forever African Delegate to Johannesburg (Rio+10) - 2002

5. Business and Asset Management -1980s Tangibles Financials 83% Investments Assets Balance sheet Shareholders Profit & Loss Waterline Intangibles NGOs Regulators 17% Stakeholders Reputation Competitors Customers Communities 5 Source: Swinburne Centre of Sustainability

6. Business Sustainability - today Financialtargets Tangibles Financials 21% Investments Assets Shareholders Waterline Company Values Government Stakeholders Regulators Banks Reputation Insurancecompanies Employees Competitors NGOs 79% Themedia Customers Communities 6 Source: Swinburne Centre of Sustainability

7. The emerging opportunities for Vocational Education and Training ‘The development of practical skills which promote sustainability in the workplace will be vital for employers of the future and for the wider community…’ • Vocational education and training allow the integration sustainability into vocational education and training. • Education through action learning, group learning and problem-solving. http://www.ncver.edu.au/publications/1718.html NCVER Report World wide, education is regarded as the key to changing behaviour

8. The Role sustainability in VET • Embed sustainable units in VET policy, practice and Training Packages • Utilise customisation guidelines within Training Packages to utilise sustainable units .

9. Industry Skills Councils’ Response • Industry specific – environmental sustainability must be approached in a manner that is specific to the needs of the job and industry within which the employee works. • Appropriately timed – environmental sustainability skill needs will emerge in an incremental way at different rates from industry to industry. • Adds value - workforce skill requirements to support environmental sustainability objectives must be carefully assessed to determine the need for new skills and the appropriateness of existing skills. Environmental Sustainability: An Industry Response May 2009

10. Greening Existing Units – e.g. Drive Light Rigid Vehicle Element 1 Drive the light rigid vehicle 1.1 The light rigid vehicle is started, steered, manouvered, positioned and stopped in accordance with traffic regulations and manufacturers instructions 1.2 Engine power is managed to ensure efficiency and performance and to minimise engine and transmission damage 1.3 Driving hazards are identified and/or anticipated and avoided or controlled through defensive driving 1.4 The light rigid vehicle is driven in reverse, maintaining visibility and achieving accurate positioning 1.5 The light rigid vehicle is parked, shut down and secured in accordance with manufacturers specifications, traffic regulations and workplace procedures 1.6 Appropriate procedures are followed in the event of a driving emergency Element 2 Monitor traffic and road conditions 2.1 The most efficient route of travel is taken through monitoring and anticipation of traffic flows and conditions, road standards and other factors likely to cause delays or route deviations

11. Introducing new industry specific green units • Introducing industry specific units at qualification level that address the following: • Prepare for environmentally sustainable work practices • Participate in environmentally sustainable work practices • Implement and monitor environmentally sustainable work practices • Develop workplace policy and procedures for sustainability

12. Incorporating environmental sustainability in qualifications’ ‘employability skills’

13. Industry Examples in Transport and Logistics • TNT has recently purchased 30 hybrid vehicles. Efficiencies are monitored to demonstrate return on investment, thereby justifying purchases. Environmental sustainability is reinforced by via staff training and changing driving culture – new vehicles are issued to drivers who perform well as a reward for applying eco-efficient driving practices. • As part of Wettenhalls commitment to ‘Keep Moving Forward’, they have developed their own rigorous environmental strategy, which identifies key issues and opportunities across the entire Group. The purchase of an LNG powered truck is an example of this strategy. • In attempt to reduce their impact on the environment, TOLL IPEC is turning its attention to alternative fuels that will reduce carbon emissions. TOLL IPEC vehicles are progressively being upgraded to Euro 4 standards that meet strict environmental standards. Understanding the difference between pollutants and carbon emissions, TOLL IPEC use ‘blue clean emissions’ but are also experimenting with electric energy sources and Compressed Natural Gas (CNG).

14. Industry Examples in Transport and Logistics • Linfox have a ‘Greenfox’ policy • Electricity savings: Linfox conducted electricity audits at 116 sites • Supply chain optimisation: examined their supply chain to find ways to reduce carbon emissions. • Aerodynamic vehicle design: develop aerodynamic features for vehicles and road transport equipment • Eco driving: driver training program that teaches ten eco-driving key techniques • Other initiatives: improved tyre technology, improved vehicle use, creating a green workplace culture, and the 25C Project. • http://www.linfox.com/Environment/What-we-are-doing.aspx

15. ‘Go-Green’ Australian Apprenticeships Project Objective A suite of Australian Apprenticeship Sample Training Programs, across industry for occupations that relate to the environment or sustainability.

16. ‘Here and Now’ The Go-Green Australian Apprenticeship project offers: • An attractive ‘here and now’ solution to industry sustainability via flexible use of existing Australian Training Package qualifications across industry. • A guide to the range of vocations to be considered when estimating future environmental vocational needs.

17. Lead by Example • Making Apprenticeship training more adaptable to industry. • ‘Ready to use’ examples of implementation methods for Australian Apprenticeships.

18. VET and the new and changing needs of green focused industries • Core Green (Environmental/Sustainable) Jobs: • Renewable energy invention, manufacturing, distribution and installation • Green Plumbers and new water saving infrastructure • Sustainable, water-smart farming and forestry • Green design, building construction • Jobs with Environmental/Sustainable Value Adding: • Mining workers who help save fuel or rehabilitate land • Office managers helping reduce energy waste • Chefs who choose locally grown, environmentally-friendly produce

19. Renewable Energy • Energy conversion technologies that depend on renewable resources -wind, solar, ocean and biomass. • Australia’s renewable energy industry provides about 15,000 jobs and has annual sales of almost $2 billion. Source: http://www.acfonline.org.au/uploads/res/Green_Gold_Rush_final.pdf

20. Energy Efficient Technologies • Used to reduce energy use in residential and commercial buildings, appliances and in industrial production systems. By 2030, this could create an additional 75,000 jobs in Australia. Source: http://www.acfonline.org.au/uploads/res/Green_Gold_Rush_final.pdf

21. Sustainable Water Systems • Focus on efficiency improvements and alternative treatment technologies in urban and rural environments. • The waster industry employs about 125,000 people in Australia and is valued at $18 billion. But less than 20% is focused on sustainable water efficiency systems. • Potentially 66,000 jobs in Australian companies will service this activity by 2030. Source: http://www.acfonline.org.au/uploads/res/Green_Gold_Rush_final.pdf

22. Go-Green Sample Training Program Occupation: Save Water Assistant Job Description: employees assist with minimising water usage by monitoring the operation of water purification plant, performing basic water sampling, collecting and controlling drainage run-off and operating and maintaining basic flow control and regulating devices. Qualification: NWP20107 Certificate II in Water Operations This qualification reflects the role of individuals who perform a range of mainly routine tasks using limited practical skills and fundamental operational knowledge in a defined context, working under supervision. Water Industry Operations NWP07 Training Package guidelines have been applied to create this occupational profile:

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24. Green Buildings • Green buildings reduction in energy, emissions, materials and water use through design, construction and operational practices. Includes new construction in the residential and commercial sectors, as well as to retrofitting and renovating the existing stock. • The green building sector could capture activity valued at more than $US80 billion and 230,000 jobs by 2030. Source: http://www.acfonline.org.au/uploads/res/Green_Gold_Rush_final.pdf

25. Go-Green Sample Training Program Occupation: Carpenter (Sustainable Practices) Job Description: Employees construct, erect, install, finish and repair wooden structures and fixtures on residential and commercial buildings using recyclable product where possible and focusing sustainable usage of resources. Materials used in the construction process include screws and nails. Qualification: CPC30208 Certificate III in Carpentry This qualification reflects the role of individuals who apply a broad range of operational competencies in varied contexts, using some discretion and judgement. They may provide technical advice and support to colleagues. The Construction, Plumbing and Services Integrated Framework CPC08 Training Package guidelines, with the incorporation of an environmental elective have been applied to create this occupational profile Completion of the general industry training program specified by the National Code of Practice for Induction Training for Construction Work (SAC 2006) is required before entering a construction work site. Achievement of unit CPCCOHS1001A covers this requirement.

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27. Waste and Recycling • The Australian recycling industry is valued at about $12-15 billion and employs almost 11,000 people directly and another 27,000 indirectly. • By 2030, Australia could be responsible for about $US37 billion of activity and 50,000 jobs. Source: http://www.acfonline.org.au/uploads/res/Green_Gold_Rush_final.pdf

28. Go-Green Sample Training Program Occupation: Resource Recovery Officer Job Description: employees work in waste management reducing the impacts of waste and unwanted resources on the environment. Duties may include waste recovery, educating clients, implementing, landfill rehabilitation plans, manually sorting waste and general administrative activities. Qualification: PRM30504 Certificate III in Asset Maintenance (Waste Management) This qualification reflects the role of individuals who apply a broad range of administrative competencies in varied work contexts, using some discretion and judgement. They may provide technical advice and support to a team. The Asset Maintenance PRM04 Training Package guidelines have been applied to create this occupational profile:

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30. New Jobs: Protection Technician • Monitors the levels of pollutants in the air, water and land. Helps clean up contaminated sites. • Source: http://www.boston.com/bostonworks

31. Go-Green Sample Training Program Occupation: Natural Land Management Operator Job Description: employees work as environmental specialists, supervising a work team involved in the maintenance and repair of land, parks and wildlife. Qualification: RTD30102 Certificate III in Conservation and Land Management This qualification reflects the role of individuals who apply a broad range of operational competencies in varied contexts, using some discretion and judgement. They may provide technical advice and support to colleagues. The Conservation and Land Management RTD02 Training Package guidelines have been applied to create this occupational profile:

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33. New Jobs: Financial Analyst specialising in Socially Responsible Investment • Analyses finances for businesses and individuals and makes recommendations for green investments – investing in environmentally and socially conscious companies. • Source: http://www.boston.com/bostonworks

34. Go-Green Sample Training Program Occupation: Sustainability Finance Officer Job Description: employees perform customer service roles that focus on sustainable financial investments. Employees also promote customer services, manage financial operations and monitor compliance in a team or branch office environment. Qualification: FNS40104 Certificate IV in Financial Services This qualification reflects the role of individuals who use well‑developed skills and a broad knowledge base in a wide variety of contexts. They apply solutions to a defined range of unpredictable problems, and analyse and evaluate information from a variety of sources. They may provide guidance to others with some limited responsibility for the output of others. The Financial Services FNS04 Training Package guidelines, with the incorporation of an environmental elective have been applied to create this occupational profile:

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36. The Challenge – Greening Old Jobs • Old jobs account for 70-80% of overall resource use and emissions. Employs around 3 million workers. As industries respond to ‘greening’ workers need training and up-skilling. • Source: http://www.actu.asn.au/Media/Speechesandopinions/SharanBurrowGreenJobsandGreenSkills.aspx.

37. Go-Green Sample Training Program Occupation: Legal Advisor’s Assistant on Environmental Issues Job Description: employees provide legal assistance, under direction on environmental issues. The position may be in a medium to large company advising on internal and external operational sustainability issues, or in a small company advising external clients. Employees blend general legal research with sustainability principles. Background work will include research and presenting of information. Qualification: BSA41207 Certificate IV in Legal Services This qualification reflects the role of individuals who use well‑developed skills and a broad knowledge base to provide support in a range of legal service settings. They apply solutions to a defined range of unpredictable problems, and analyse and evaluate information from a variety of sources. The Business Services BSB07 Training Package guidelines, with the incorporation of a sustainable elective have been applied to create this occupational profile:

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39. Next Steps • Introduce industry specific environmental sustainability units in Training Packages • Incorporate of relevant environmental sustainability concepts in qualification’ ‘employability skills’ • Promote Go-Green Australian Apprenticeships to industry.

40. 4 Groups • What training would be required for green jobs and to enable greening traditional jobs? • How should Training Packages be changed to incorporate environmental sustainability? • How can schools better prepare students for environmental sustainability? • What should trainers and career advisors be doing to encourage environmental sustainability?