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Acknowledgments
Designed, researched and developed by the Manufacturing and Engineering Skills Advisory Board (MESAB) in partnership with Ideas That Work and Fran Haarsma Productions.
With special thanks to Carol Macreadie as developer of the Trainer’s Guide and project literacy consultant and Jana Scomazzon as the Quality Assurance Consultant for the Project.
Reference Group
Maree McEvoy Ideas That Work
Fran Haarsma Fran Haarsma Productions
Alex Bernhardt Manufacturing and Engineering Skills
Advisory Board (MESAB)
Tony Marshall Olex a Nexans company
Michael Taylor Australian Industry Group
Simon Arnold Davey Water Products
Dr. Jose R. Chavez National Centre for Sustainability
Swinburne University/TAFE
Archie Cowan Insights to Excellence
Enquiries about the resource
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Disclaimer:
Any negative practices shown in the DVD are dramatisations only and are not practised by the individuals or companies involved.
These resource materials are designed to be used as an initial reference only. They are not intended to be a comprehensive guide, or to apply to all situations. Learners/trainers should consider each individual situation, and consult appropriate additional references where required. Manufacturing and Engineering Skills Advisory Board (MESAB) accepts no responsibility for any loss or damage incurred as a result of anyone relying on these resource materials.
Contents
Introduction 1
Who is this resource for? 1
What is the purpose of the resource? 1
What Training Packages can the resource be used for? 2
What is in this resource? 3
How can you use this resource? 4
What is an appropriate LLN level for this training? 4
Overview of DVD content 6
1. Warm-up activity 8
2. The environment and you 9
3. Sustainability in the workplace 13
4. Introduction to case studies 20
5. Waste management 21
6. The 5 Rs 23
7. Energy 26
8. Water 28
9. Transport 30
10. Hazardous materials 32
11. Get the message out 34
12. Goals and targets 36
13. Why we do this 39
Appendix 1 - DVD script 41
Appendix 2 - Customising the resources 43
Appendix 3 - Identifying workers with LLN needs 47
Appendix 4 - LLN resource list 48
Appendix 5 – Other useful links 49
Appendix 6 - Session plan 50
Appendix 7 - How the DVD relates to the Unit of Competency 58
Appendix 8 - Unit of Competency 59
Trainer’s Guide Environmental Sustainability in Manufacturing
Introduction
Who is this resource for?
This resource is aimed at operator level employees in the manufacturing sector of industry. The material is relevant to all aspects of manufacturing including the office, warehouse and logistics.
The resource assumes that the enterprise supports the training and the trainer will have access to relevant workplace documents and processes. This will enable the trainer to contextualise the training materials and activities to the particular workplace and job roles of the learners.
The resource will assist learners, particularly those with Language, Literacy and Numeracy (LLN) difficulties to understand the concepts and language of Environmental Sustainability, and the relevance of these to their work.
What is the purpose of the resource?
This is a self-contained resource which provides an introduction to the language of sustainability and a range of environmentally sustainable manufacturing practices. Its purpose is:
§ To assist employees at operator level to achieve a level of understanding and familiarity with the concepts and terminology of sustainable manufacturing, sufficient to enable them to participate in discussion, further learning and action in the area.
§ To generate commitment to their own enterprise’s efforts to improve its environmentally sustainable practices.
The resource may be used to support delivery of the unit MSAENV272B Participate in environmentally sustainable work practices from the MSA07 Manufacturing Training Package, or it may be used as a stand alone resource without reference to the unit.
As many Training Packages have now incorporated the MSAENV272B Participate in environmentally sustainable work practices unit as a core in their qualifications, workers, apprentices and trainees from a range of different industries will benefit from this resource through their understanding of the need for environmental sustainability in their daily working life.
What Training Packages can the resource be used for?
The resource can be contextualised to support delivery of the unit MSAENV272B Participate in environmentally sustainable work practices at Certificate I, Certificate II and Certificate III levels from a number of Training Packages including:
§ MSA07 Manufacturing Training Package
(Core requirement in16 Qualifications)
§ MEM05 Metal and Engineering Training Package
(Core requirement in 9 Qualifications)
§ LMT07 Textile, Clothing and Footwear Training package
(Core requirement in 42 Qualifications)
§ MSL09 Laboratory Operations Training Package
(Core requirement in 3 Qualifications)
§ PMA08 Chemical Hydrocarbons and Refining Training Package
(Core requirement in 5 Qualifications)
§ PMB07 Plastics, Rubber and Cablemaking Training Package
(Core requirement in 3 Qualifications)
§ PMC10 Manufactured Mineral Products
(Core requirement in 5 Qualifications)
§ LMF02 Furnishing Training Package
(Core requirement in 40 Qualifications)
§ MEA07 Aeroskills Training Package
(Core requirement in 3 Qualifications)
§ FDF10 Food Processing Training package
(Core requirement in 12 Qualifications)
NOTE: This resource can also be used for pre-apprenticeship training as part of the VET in Schools program. For example the revised Victorian VET in Schools Certificate II in Engineering Technology will contain MSAENV272B Participate in environmentally sustainable work practices as a core unit.
What is in this resource?
The resource has three parts.
1. DVD
The DVD is divided into 12 segments.
Segments 1 - 2 provide a visual and aural explanation of the concepts underlying the move towards environmental sustainability in manufacturing.
Segments 3 - 12 are based on case studies from three Australian manufacturing enterprises:
§ Davey Water Products
§ Ferguson Plarre Bakeries
§ Yazaki Corporation (Australian Arrow).
This section introduces the 3 case studies and covers aspects of environmentally sustainable manufacturing, including:
§ Waste management
§ The 5 Rs
§ Energy
§ Water
§ Transport
§ Hazardous materials
§ Get the message out
§ Goals and targets
§ Why we do this.
A more detailed description of the DVD content is included on page 12 of this guide.
2. Trainer’s Guide
This includes:
§ Advice for the trainer on delivery strategies which may assist learners with LLN difficulties to get the most from the training.
§ Reproducible learner worksheets (which can be customised by the trainer).
For ease of customisation and printing, all the worksheets in this Guide are also included as individual Word documents in a folder called ‘Worksheets for printing’ on the CD.
§ A detailed session delivery plan (which can be customised by the trainer).
§ Hints on customising the resources.
§ Useful website links.
§ The DVD script and how the DVD relates to the unit MSAENV272B Participate in environmentally sustainable work practices.
3. PowerPoint
The PowerPoint can be used by the trainer in conjunction with the DVD to focus learners on key points and allow the trainer to expand on content which may be of interest to them e.g. the 5 Rs, and the Plan-Do-Check-Act cycle.
It can be customised to a particular enterprise, so that training can be made relevant to the specific context of the learners.
The PowerPoint slides could also be enlarged, printed, laminated and used as learning supports on the training room walls, if the trainer considers this useful.
How can you use this resource?
You should treat the resource as a toolbox of materials and choose what best suits your purpose and your learner group at a particular time.
The DVD segments 1 - 2 provide a visual and aural explanation of the concepts underlying the move towards environmental sustainability in manufacturing.
Segment 3 introduces the case studies then the following 4 -12 segments of the DVD do not need to be played consecutively as each is a self-contained topic. They can be used in any order or only a selection used, as your purposes dictate.
For example, you may use the resource, or parts of it, as one part of the delivery of the unit MSAENV272B Participate in environmentally sustainable work practices. Or you may use the resource, or parts of it, for the purposes described in the earlier section “What is the purpose of the resource?”
You should also use your judgement about the LLN skills of a particular group of learners to decide what kinds of LLN demands are appropriate for the training.
What is an appropriate LLN level for this training?
The LLN level of your training and assessment should be the same as the learners need to do their job, no higher.
The Unit of Competency MSAENV272B Participate in environmentally sustainable work practices gives some guidelines to the LLN skills required in the job, including the ability to:
§ report as required by procedures (speaking and writing)
§ complete required workplace forms/reports (reading and writing)
§ understand and follow procedures and instructions (reading and listening)
§ ask questions and seek clarifications relating to work requirements (speaking and listening)
§ interpret numeric workplace information, readings and measurements, and complete numeric components of workplace forms/reports (numeracy).
The unit guidelines state that assessment processes and techniques must be appropriate to the oracy, language and literacy capacity of the assessee and the work being performed. They recommend assessment methods for this unit focus on demonstration in the workplace, using targeted questioning (which may be oral), and by use of a suitable simulation and/or a range of case studies/scenarios.
With this in mind, you might choose to view a segment of the DVD and then:
§ Use mainly oral activities e.g. use the questions and activities as a basis for class Q&A and discussion to develop understanding.
OR
§ Facilitate learners to compose a group answer to questions, which you write on the board so learners can copy it down.
OR
§ Ask learners to work out written answers in pairs and report back to the group; then review the DVD chapter to confirm/ discuss/ share answers.
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Trainer’s Guide Environmental Sustainability in Manufacturing
Overview of DVD content
Segment / Title / Content /Segment 1 / The Environment and You / Through the use of photo stills, video and animation, this segment explains the concepts of greenhouse gas emissions, global warming, climate change and carbon footprint in an accessible and personal way.
Segment 2 / Sustainability in the Workplace / Through the use of photo stills, video and animation, this segment explains the concepts of sustainability, renewable and non-renewable resources in an accessible way. It also extends the context beyond the personal to the workplace.
Segment 3 / Introduction to the Case Studies / This segment introduces supervisors and operators from the three case study organisations. They discuss a range of reasons and motivations for following environmentally sustainable practices both at home and in the workplace.
Segment 4 / Waste Management / Supervisors and operators give examples of changes they have made to their waste management processes. Operators explain their reasons for supporting the practices.
Segment 5 / The 5 Rs / Supervisors and operators give examples of each 5 R type of waste minimisation process.
Segment 6 / Energy / Supervisors and operators give examples of a range of energy use reduction practices. Operators give examples of reducing energy use at home as well.
Segment 7 / Water / Supervisors and operators give examples of a range of water use reduction practices.
Segment 8 / Transport / Supervisors and operators give examples of a range of transport related environmental practices.
Segment 9 / Hazardous Materials / Supervisors and operators give examples of a range of environmental practices aimed at reducing use of hazardous materials.
Segment 10 / Get the Message Out / This segment is about raising awareness. Supervisors and operators give examples of different ways of sharing information about environmentally sustainable practices with others in their organisation.
Segment 11 / Goals and Targets / How can you know you’re improving? This segment relates to the Performance Criteria 1.3 Measure and record current usage of resources using appropriate techniques. Supervisors and operators give examples of different ways of monitoring and measuring the effectiveness of changed practices.
Segment 12 / Why We Do This / Supervisors and operators talk about some of the benefits of and motivations for environmentally sustainable practices both at work and at home – financial, environmental, building confidence in the enterprise, social and ethical - “doing the right thing”.
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