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Assessment Task 1: Industry

Research (Written Questions)
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MSMENV272
Participate in environmentally sustainable work
practices

MSMENV272 - Assessment Task 1: Industry Research (Written Questions)

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Assessment Task 1: Industry Research (Written Questions)

Learner Instructions
In order to complete the requirements of this Assessment Task you are required to answer questions
provided about the your industry.

Task
Question 1
What does 'sustainability' mean? How does it apply to your workplace environment?

 
 
 
 
 
 

Question 2

How can things that you do in your workplace to contribute to climate change and other threats to the
environment?

 
 
 
 
 
 

Question 3
What environmental hazards and risks exist in your workplace? Name two (2) resources that are used?

 
 
 
 
 
 

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Question 4

Describe at least five (5) inefficient uses of resources in your workplace.

 
 
 
 
 
 

Question 5
What procedures are in place in your workplace to increase the efficient use of resources?

 
 
 
 
 
 

Question 6

What impact do environmental laws, regulations and policies have on your work in the workplace?

 
 
 
 
 
 

Question 7
Read the electricity readings for a VET College below and state the readings.

MSMENV272 - Assessment Task 1: Industry Research (Written Questions)

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kWhs used in November:

kWhs used in February:

kWhs used in May:

kWhs used in August:

Question 8

In your organisation - What practices are used at the moment to reduce usage of hazardous materials?

 
 
 
 
 
 

Question 9

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What suggestions could you make for your organisation to reduce its usage of hazardous materials?

 
 
 
 
 
 

Question 10 - Research

“Businesses in the manufacturing industry can have a major impact on the environment. Businesses that
make environmentally conscious decisions can reduce this impact. They can also benefit from greater
community awareness which leads to consumers making more environmentally friendly purchases.

The main environmental issues that businesses in the manufacturing industry should understand include:

● dealing with resource shortages

● sustainable practices
● environmental reporting
● proper disposal of trade waste
● biodegradable packaging options
● waste management and reduction” (Source: Business.gov.au)

Choose two (2) of the above, and for each:

● Locate an Australian environmental policy related to this issue, and

● describe the key points of the policy

Environmental Policy Name Description of Policy

Issue

Policy 1

Policy 2

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To be marked satisfactory for this task, student must complete the Satisfactory Not Yet
following items Satisfactory

1. Answers to questions 1-10

MSMENV272 - Assessment Task 1: Industry Research (Written Questions)

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