Elements and Performance Criteria

The range statement relates to the unit of competency as a whole. It allows for different work environments and situations that may affect performance. Bold italicised wording in the performance criteria is detailed below. Add any essential operating conditions that may be present with training and assessment depending on the work situation, needs of the candidate, accessibility of the item, and local industry and regional contexts.
Relevant occupational health and safety legislation will depend on state and territory legislation and requirements and will include:
general duty of care
requirements for the maintenance and confidentiality of records of occupational injury and disease
provision of information and training
regulations and codes of practice relating to hazards present in work area
health and safety representatives and OHS committees
issue resolution
training in OHS policy, procedures and reporting.
Workplace procedures should include:
inspection
housekeeping
consultation processes, either general or specific to occupational health and safety
training and assessment
specific hazard policies and procedures
OHS record keeping
maintenance of plant and equipment
purchasing of supplies and equipment
counselling and disciplinary processes.

The Evidence Guide provides advice on assessment and must be read in conjunction with the performance criteria, required skills and knowledge, the range statement and the Assessment Guidelines for this Training Package.
Overview of assessment
Evidence for assessment must be gathered over time in a range of contexts to ensure the person can achieve the unit outcome and apply the competency in different situations or environments.
Critical aspects for assessment and evidence required to demonstrate competency in this unit
In addition to integrated demonstration of the elements and their related performance criteria, look for evidence that confirms:
the knowledge requirements of this unit
the skill requirements of this unit

application of employability skills as they relate to this unit
ability to supervise OHS practices in a range of (two or more) contexts or occasions, over time
working knowledge, consistent with the elements of competence, of all applicable OHS legislation and codes of practice.
Context of and specific resources for assessment
Competence is demonstrated in the context of an established organisational OHS system with related policies, procedures and programs.
Valid assessment of this unit requires:
a workplace environment or one that closely resembles normal work practice and replicates the range of conditions likely to be encountered by an individual responsible for supervising OHS practices as part of a coordinated team, including coping with difficulties, irregularities and changes to routine
copies of legislation, policies, procedures and guidelines relating to OHS within the organisation
access to appropriate learning and assessment support when required.
Method of assessment
The following assessment methods are suggested:
observation of performance in routine workplace activities within a range of agreed responsibilities and in various work locations
written and/or oral questioning to assess knowledge and understanding
completion of workplace documents and reports produced as part of routine work activities
third-party reports from experienced practitioners
completion of performance feedback from supervisors and colleagues.
Guidance information for assessment
Assessment methods should reflect workplace demands, and any identified special needs of the candidate, including language and literacy implications and cultural factors that may affect responses to the questions.
In all cases where practical assessment is used it will be combined with targeted questioning to assess the underpinning knowledge.