Elements and Performance Criteria

RANGE STATEMENT
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.
Hazards identification may include:
checking equipment or the workstation and work area before work commences and during work, workplace inspections, on-job housekeeping checks.
Appropriate people may include:
supervisors, managers, team leaders, designated OHS officers, health and safety representatives.
Relevant enterprise procedures may include:
hazard reporting procedures, job procedures and safe work instructions and allocation of responsibilities, emergency procedures, accident and near miss reporting and recording procedures, consultation on OHS issues, correct selection, use, storage and maintenance procedures for use of personal protective equipment (PPE), control of risks under direct supervision.
Emergencies may include:
chemical spills, chemical mixes, fire, accidents, occupational violence.
Legislation, codes and national standards may include:
award and enterprise agreements and relevant industrial instruments
relevant legislation from all levels of government which affect business operation, especially in regard to OHS and environmental issues, equal opportunity, industrial relations, anti-discrimination and diversity
relevant industry codes of practice.
Contributions may include:
behaviour that contributes to a safe working environment, identifying and reporting risks or hazards, using business equipment according to guidelines, listening to the ideas and opinions of others in the team, sharing opinions, views, knowledge and skills.
Participative arrangements may include:
formal and informal health and safety meetings, meetings called by health and safety representatives, suggestions, requests, reports and concerns put forward to management.
Ergonomic requirements may include:
workstation height and layout, chair height, seat and back adjustment, footrest, screen position, keyboard and mouse position, document holder, posture, avoiding radiation from computer screens, noise minimisation.
Work organisation may include:
mix of repetitive and other activities, rest periods, exercise breaks, VDU eye testing.
Emissions may include:
a range of environmental conditions including: noise, light, gas, smoke, odour, vapour, liquids/solids. Particles, fumes.

EVIDENCE GUIDE
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:
following workplace safety directions/procedures, recognising and reporting hazards, raising OHS issues and contributing to participative arrangements for OHS management in the workplace
for valid and reliable assessment of this unit, evidence should be gathered over a period of time through a range of methods for assessment to indicate consistent performance
evidence for assessment may be gathered from assessment of the unit of competency alone or through an integrated assessment activity.

Context of and specific resources for assessment
Assessment must ensure:
assessment may take place on the job, off the job or a combination of these. Off the job assessment must be undertaken in a closely simulated workplace environment
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:
direct questioning combined with review of portfolios of evidence and third party workplace reports of on-the-job performance by the candidate.

Guidance information for assessment
Holistic assessment with other units relevant to the industry sector, workplace and job role is recommended.