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.

Sources of information and data may include:
Australian and international standards
industry bodies and groups
unions
websites, journals and newsletters
WHS Acts, regulations, codes of practice, guidelines and other information issued by WHS regulators
WHS specialists
workers’ compensation insurance agents
workplace policies, procedures, processes and systems.
Hazards and risks may include:
hazards and risks associated with particular industries and/or occupations
hazards and risks determined by:
needs of the workplace, local industry and regional contexts
how common they are or could be
how big a problem they are or could be, in terms of severity of actual or potential harm, and numbers of workers they may harm
potential or actual costs, impacts on the organisation/industry, and requirements to comply with hazard and industry-specific WHS regulations and codes of practice
commonly occurring hazards:
biological hazards, such as viruses, bacteria, hepatitis, legionnaires’ disease, Q fever, brucellosis, leptospirosis, HIV and fungi
electrical
extreme temperature
hazardous chemicals
ionising and non-ionising radiation
machinery and equipment
manual tasks
noise and vibration
psychosocial hazards, such as work-related stress and fatigue, bullying and violence
working at height, falling objects, falls, slips and trips.
WHS legislation may include:
Acts
regulations
codes of practice.
Duty holders may include:
as specified in WHS Acts:
PCBUs or their officers
workers
other persons at a workplace.

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:

complete risk assessment using a range tools and processes
outline risk factors and recommended risk controls for a hazard
action plan to implement risk controls and risk-management processes, including positive performance indicators to monitor implementation
knowledge of relevant WHS Acts, regulations, codes of practice, standards and guidance material.
Context of and specific resources for assessment
Assessment must ensure access to:

a workplace or simulated workplace
workplace documentation
office equipment and resources
relevant Acts, regulations, codes of practice, standards and guidelines relating to risks found 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 on the effectiveness of hazard identification, risk assessment, and control and management actions taken
demonstration of techniques used to identify hazards, to assess associated risks, and to control, monitor and evaluate risks
direct questioning combined with review of portfolios of evidence and third-party reports of onthejob performance by the candidate
observation of performance in role plays
observation of presentations
oral or written questioning to assess knowledge
review of action plans
written reports on hazard-identification and risk-management activities.
Guidance information for assessment
Holistic assessment with other units relevant to the industry sector, workplace and job role is recommended, for example:

BSBWHS503A Contribute to the systematic management of WHS risk
BSBWHS506A Contribute to developing, implementing and maintaining WHS management systems
BSBWHS507A Contribute to managing WHS information systems
BSBWHS508A Manage WHS hazards associated with plant.