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, if used in the performance criteria, is detailed below. 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) may also be included.
Key features of legislationrelate to:
common law duties to meet general duty of care requirements
regulations and approved codes of practice relating to hazards in the work area
requirements for establishing consultative arrangements, including those for health and safety representatives, and health and safety committees
requirements for effective management of hazards
requirements for provision of information and training, including training in safe operating procedures, procedures for workplace hazards, hazard identification, risk assessment and risk control, and emergency and evacuation procedures
requirements for the maintenance and confidentiality of records of occupational injury and disease.
Work environmentmay be:
field location
office
interior or exterior site
performance venue
studio
workshop.
Methods, templates and toolsmay include:
methods:
conduct of site safety audits
creation and completion of safety checklists
investigation of accidents and incidents
regular inspections
templates and tools:
created by industry associations
developed by suppliers and manufacturers
developed by OHS authorities
self-designed.
Established processesmay include:
four step hierarchical process for risk assessment:
identifying the injury or illness consequences that could result from the hazard
determining the exposure to the hazard
estimating the probability that an incident or injury will occur
determining an overall risk level for the identified hazard
five step hierarchical process for controlling risk:
substituting a system of work or equipment with something safer
isolating the hazard
introducing engineering controls
using personal protective equipment (PPE)
implementing combined control methods to minimise risk.
Documentation may include:
material safety data sheets (MSDS)
technical data sheets (TDS)
equipment safety data (ESD) sheets
MSDS labels for decanted materials
tools and equipment operating manuals
process manuals
workplace floor plans, including details on:
emergency exits
electrical supply
water and gas storage and plumbing
hazardous chemicals storage
equipment shutdown procedures.
Hazards may relate to:
environment:
cleanliness
moisture
noise
pollution, including dust, fumes and vapours
temperatures
workplace design
equipment:
machinery
tools
materials:
chemicals
gases
raw materials, both man-made and natural
people:
ergonomics
failure to monitor
ignorance
lack of systems
taking short cuts
unsafe work practices.

The evidence guide provides advice on assessment and must be read in conjunction with the performance criteria, required skills and knowledge, range statement and the Assessment Guidelines for the Training Package.
Overview of assessment

Critical aspects for assessment and evidence required to demonstrate competency in this unit
Evidence of the ability to:
analyse the needs of a particular practice and develop a set of systems, procedures and practices to support safety in that context
apply knowledge of key safety issues, including specific hazards and risks in the relevant area of practice
apply knowledge of general OHS legislation and specific codes, standards or guidelines that apply to the particular work context.
Context of and specific resources for assessment
Assessment must ensure access to:
general and practice-specific OHS information.
Method of assessment
A range of assessment methods should be used to assess practical skills and knowledge. The following examples are appropriate for this unit:
evaluation of presentation or documentation prepared by the candidate detailing safety systems, procedures and practices to achieve a safe practice
evaluation of reports prepared by the candidate detailing how OHS policies, systems and procedures were established and monitored in a given project
participation in discussions with the candidate and others about safety issues in a given area
oral or written questioning about OHS legislation and practice-specific issues
review of portfolios of evidence
review of third-party reports from experienced practitioners.

Assessment methods should closely reflect workplace demands (e.g. literacy) and the needs of particular groups (e.g. people with disabilities, and people who may have literacy or numeracy difficulties, such as speakers of languages other than English, remote communities and those with interrupted schooling).
Guidance information for assessment
Holistic assessment with other units relevant to the industry sector, workplace and job role is recommended.