Elements and Performance Criteria

The Range Statement provides information about the context in which the unit of competency is carried out. The variables cater for differences between States and Territories and the Commonwealth, and between organisations and workplaces. They allow for different work requirements, work practices and knowledge. The Range Statement also provides a focus for assessment. It relates to the unit as a whole. Text in bold italics in the Performance Criteria is explained here.
Occupational health and safety issues may include:
hazards relating to the physical environment
workplace stress
conflict
bullying
harassment
Designated personnel may include:
supervisors
managers
team leaders
designated occupational health and safety officers
health and safety representatives
other persons authorised or nominated by the enterprise or industry to:
perform specified work
approve specified work
inspect specified work
direct specified work
Occupational health and safety legislation may include:
State/Territory/Commonwealth occupational health and safety acts, regulations and codes of practice including, but not limited to:
regulations and codes of practice relating to hazards present in the workplace or industry
general duty of care under occupational health and safety legislation and common law
provisions relating to roles and responsibilities of health and safety representatives and/or occupational health and safety committees
provisions relating to occupational health and safety issue resolution
Contributions may include:
identifying and reporting hazards and their associated risks
identifying safety issues and hazards that can be addressed immediately and taking action in accordance with safety procedures
reporting on effectiveness of safety procedures and risk controls
suggesting improvements to procedures and controls
listening to the ideas and opinions of others in the workplace
sharing opinions, views, knowledge and skills
Participative workplace safety arrangements may include:
formal and informal health and safety meetings
health and safety committees
other committees, for example, consultative, planning and purchasing
meetings called by health and safety representatives
suggestions, requests, reports and concerns put forward to management
Hazard identification may include:
checking equipment or the work station and work area before work commences and during work
workplace inspections
responding to physical cues that ergonomics are ineffective and need adjustment
on-the-job housekeeping checks (spills, furniture out of place, loose hand rails, curling mats, frayed cords, etc)
anticipation of potential hazards
Workplace procedures may include:
complying with workplace occupational health and safety symbols and signs
hazard reporting procedures
job procedures, safe work instructions and allocation of responsibilities
emergency procedures
incident and near miss reporting and recording procedures
consultation on occupational health and safety issues
correct selection, use, storage and maintenance procedures for use of personal protective equipment
risk control procedures
Controlling risks may include actions such as:
consultation with others
measures to remove the cause of the risk at its source
application of the hierarchy of control, namely:
elimination
substitution
engineering controls
administrative controls
personal protective equipment
Other hazardous events may include:
fires
bomb threats
chemical spills
occupational violence
natural disasters/events
terrorist attacks

The Evidence Guide specifies the evidence required to demonstrate achievement in the unit of competency as a whole. It must be read in conjunction with the Unit descriptor, Performance Criteria, the Range Statement and the Assessment Guidelines for the Public Sector Training Package.
Units to be assessed together
Pre-requisite units that must be achieved prior to this unit:Nil
Co-requisite units that must be assessed with this unit:Nil
Co-assessed units that may be assessed with this unit to increase the efficiency and realism of the assessment process include, but are not limited to:
PSPGOV301B Work effectively in the organisation
PSPGOV302B Contribute to workgroup activities
PSPGOV303B Build and maintain internal networks
PSPGOV306B Implement change
PSPGOV307B Organise workplace information
PSPGOV308B Work effectively with diversity
PSPGOV312A Use workplace communication strategies
PSPGOV313A Compose workplace documents
Overview of evidence requirements
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
contribution to workplace safety in a range of (3 or more) contexts (or occasions, over time)
Resources required to carry out assessment
These resources include:
organisational occupational health and safety legislation, policies and procedures
details of the organisation's occupational health and safety system
information on hazards and risks relevant to the workplace
personal protective equipment
relevant work areas for identification of hazards and control measures
Where and how to assess evidence
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 when contributing to workplace safety, including coping with difficulties, irregularities and breakdowns in routine
the applicant to contribute to workplace safety in a range of (3 or more) contexts (or occasions, over time)
the assessor to have recognised expertise in managing occupational health and safety in the industry, or work in an assessment team with such a person.
Assessment methods should reflect workplace demands, such as literacy, and the needs of particular groups, such as:
people with disabilities
people from culturally and linguistically diverse backgrounds
Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander people
women
young people
older people
people in rural and remote locations.
Assessment methods suitable for valid and reliable assessment of this competency may include, but are not limited to, a combination of 2 or more of:
case studies
demonstration
observation
questioning
scenarios
simulation or role plays
authenticated evidence from the workplace and/or training courses
For consistency of assessment
Evidence 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