Elements and Performance Criteria

may include:
legislative, organisation and site requirements and procedures
manufacturer's guidelines and specifications
Australian standards
code of practice
Employment and workplace relations legislation
Equal Employment Opportunity and Disability Discrimination legislation

the culture, processes and structures that are directed towards the effective management of potential opportunities and adverse effects

personal safety (e.g. personal protective equipment, medical standards, drug and alcohol, stress management and evacuation)
equipment and machinery isolation
protection and guarding
hazard identification and monitoring
chemical safety
fire safety
other potential emergency related circumstances
uncontrolled energy
change

the chance of something happening that will have an impact upon objectives. It is measured in terms of consequences and likelihood

a source of potential harm or a situation with a potential to cause loss

equipment
methods/plans
people
the work environment
uncontrolled energy
changeover
nearby activities
different conditions

a qualitative description of probability and frequency

the measure of the chance of occurrence expressed as a number between 0 and 1

The outcome of an event or situation expressed qualitatively or quantitatively, being a loss, injury, disadvantage or gain

the organisation's internal policy, goals and/or objectives in reference to relevant legislation

eliminating the hazard
substitution
engineering controls
administrative controls (procedures, etc)
PPE

people
finance
equipment
environment
buildings/facilities
technology
information

applicable commonwealth/state/territory legislation and code of practice relating to the industry, dangerous and hazardous goods, environmental protection and safety and health
worksite safety management systems
manufacturer's documentation and handbooks
workplace operating procedures and policies
materials safety data sheet
emergency procedures
safety alert

face to face
in writing
by telephone or by other electronic means
formal
informal

Overview of assessment
Critical aspects for assessment and evidence required to demonstrate competency in this unit

The evidence required to demonstrate competency in this unit must be relevant to worksite operations and satisfy all of the requirements of the performance criteria, required skills and knowledge and the range statement of this unit and include evidence of the following:

knowledge of the requirements, procedures and instructions for applying risk management processes
implementation of requirements, procedures and techniques for the safe, effective and efficient completion of risk management processes
working with others to undertake and complete the application of risk management processes that meets all of the required outcomes
consistent timely completion of risk management processes that safely, effectively and efficiently meets the required outcomes

Context of and specific resources for assessment
This unit must be assessed in the context of the work environment. Where personal safety or environmental damage are limiting factors, assessment may occur in a simulated environment provided it is realistic and sufficiently rigorous to cover all aspects of workplace performance, including task skills, task management skills, contingency management skills and job role environment skills.
The assessment environment should not disadvantage the participant. For example, language, literacy and numeracy demands of assessment should not be greater than those required on the job.
Customisation of assessment and delivery environment to sensitively accommodate cultural diversity.
Aboriginal people and other people from a non English speaking background may have second language issues.
Assessment of this competency requires typical resources normally used in the work environment. Selection and use of resources for particular worksites may differ due to site circumstances.
Where applicable, physical resources should include equipment modified for people with disabilities.
Access must be provided to appropriate learning and/or assessment support when required.

Method of assessment

This unit may be assessed in a holistic way with other units of competency. The assessment strategy for this unit must verify required knowledge and skill and practical application using more than one of the following assessment methods:

written and/or oral assessment of the candidate's required knowledge

observed, documented and/or first hand testimonial evidence of the candidate's:

implementation of appropriate requirement, procedures and techniques for the safe, effective and efficient achievement of required outcomes
consistently achieving the required outcomes

first hand testimonial evidence of the candidate's:

working with others to undertake and complete the application of risk management processes

Guidance information for assessment
Consult the SkillsDMC User Guide for further information on assessment including access and equity issues.