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.

WHS legislation may include:
applicable commonwealth and state or territory WHS Acts, regulations and codes of practice
common law duties to meet general duty of care requirements
WHS legislative and regulatory requirements for:
effectively managing hazards
establishing consultation arrangements, including those for health and safety representatives and health and safety committees
providing 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
WHS legislative, regulatory and other requirements for the maintenance and confidentiality of records of occupational injury and disease.
Duty holders may include:
as specified in WHS Acts:
officers
PCBUs or their officers
workers
other persons at a workplace.
Control of associated risks may include:
administrative
as specified in WHS Acts, regulations and codes of practice
counselling/disciplinary processes, such as those associated with alcohol and other drugs
education about alcohol and other drugs work-related issues
engineering
hazard elimination
housekeeping and storage
issue resolution
personal protective equipment
purchasing of supplies and equipment
workplace inspections, including plant and equipment.
WHS recordkeeping may relate to:
audit and inspection reports
consultation, such as:
meetings of health and safety committees
work team meeting agendas, including WHS items and actions
first aid/medical post records
hazardous chemicals registers
induction, instruction and training
manufacturer and supplier information, including dangerous goods storage lists
plant and equipment maintenance and testing reports
workers’ compensation and rehabilitation records
workplace environmental monitoring records.

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 following is essential:

detailed knowledge and application of all relevant WHS Acts, regulations and codes of practice
establishing and maintaining arrangements for managing WHS within the organisation's business systems and practices
identifying requirements for expert WHS advice.
Context of and specific resources for assessment
Assessment must ensure access to:

appropriate documentation and resources normally used in the workplace.
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:

analysis of responses to case studies and scenarios
assessment of written reports
demonstration of techniques
direct questioning combined with review of portfolios of evidence and third-party workplace reports of on-the-job performance by the candidate
review of WHS policies, information provided on the WHSMS, and information about the outcomes of participation and consultation provided to workers
oral or written questioning to assess knowledge of WHS and WHS legislation
evaluation of WHS induction and training
review of WHS recordkeeping system.
Guidance information for assessment
Holistic assessment with other units relevant to the industry sector, workplace and job role is recommended.