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Building a Practical ESG Management System

Turn Responsible Business Policies Into a System That Works

A policy only protects your business when someone is responsible for putting it into action. Many organisations have responsible business policies in place but lack a consistent process for turning them into practice. This course introduces the practical building blocks of an ESG management system suitable for small and medium businesses, aligned with ethical trade expectations and ISO-style thinking.

You’ll learn how to build a system using the policy, plan, do, check and act approach, identify risks and prioritise practical actions, and establish clear roles, responsibilities and governance. You’ll also learn how to select KPIs, use internal audits and reporting to support ongoing improvement, and integrate ESG processes into your existing quality, WHS and HR systems.

Who Should Enrol

  • Business Owners and General Managers: Leaders who want to turn responsible business policies into consistent practice.
  • Quality, WHS and HR Managers: Those who already run management systems and want to bring ESG into them.
  • Compliance and Sustainability Coordinators: Staff responsible for managing risks, KPIs and reporting.
  • Internal Auditors: Personnel who monitor performance and support ongoing improvement.

Accreditation

  • Certification: This is a non-accredited professional development course. Participants who successfully complete all assessment activities will receive a certificate of completion.
  • RTO details: Training is delivered by AUS-QUAL Training, brought to you by AUS-MEAT Limited (RTO Number: 7085).

Course Snapshot

Self-paced online
1–3 hours
Ongoing access once enrolled, including after you complete the course
Multiple choice and short answer questions
Non-accredited (certificate of completion issued)

Upcoming Dates

Coming soon

Frequently Asked Questions

What does ESG stand for?
ESG stands for environmental, social and governance. The course shows you how to manage these responsibilities through a structured management system.
What is a management system?
A management system is a structured set of policies, roles, processes and checks that helps an organisation manage its responsibilities consistently. This course uses the policy, plan, do, check and act approach.
Is this course nationally recognised?
No. This is a non-accredited professional development course. Upon successful completion, you will receive a certificate.
How long do I have to complete it?
There’s no fixed deadline. Your access opens as soon as you enrol, and you can keep using the learning content through our learning portal after you complete the course.
When will I receive my certificate?
Your certificate will be issued once you have successfully completed and submitted all required assessment activities.
What happens if I don’t pass?
You can reattempt the assessment. Our trainers are also available to answer questions along the way, so contact AUS-QUAL if you need any extra support.
Can my employer enrol multiple staff?
Yes. Please contact us to discuss group booking arrangements and pricing.
What is the refund policy?
To avoid cancellation fees, please contact the AUS-QUAL team immediately. Full payment for the course is required no later than five days prior to the start of training. A 50% cancellation fee applies to cancellations received less than 10 working days before the start date, and no refunds are provided for cancellations made less than five working days before the course.
What is the refund policy?
To avoid cancellation fees, please contact the AUS-QUAL team immediately. Full payment for the course is required no later than five days prior to the start of training. A 50% cancellation fee applies to cancellations received less than 10 working days before the start date, and no refunds are provided for cancellations made less than five working days before the course.

Upcoming Course Dates

  • Principles and applications of HACCP (FBPFSY3002, FBPFSY5001) 3 – 5 November 2026 · Virtual Or AUS-MEAT Training Centre, Murarrie
  • Social Compliance Auditor Training 2 & 3 December 2026 · Virtual Or AUS-MEAT Training Centre, Murarrie

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