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 italics in the Performance criteria is explained here.
Requirements for record keeping may be defined in:
OHS legislation and regulations governing reporting of incidents and maintenance of records related to specific hazards, including chemical registers and material safety data sheets (MSDSs)
privacy legislation
organisational procedures
Sources of OHS information and data may include:
OHS and other relevant legislation
employees
OHS specialists
consultants
government departments/agencies including OHS authorities and organisations such as the National Occupational Health and Safety Commission (NOHSC)
newspapers and journals, trade/industry publications
industry networks and associations
technical data
manufacturers' manuals and specifications
Consultative arrangements may include:
OHS and other consultative and planning committees
health and safety and other employee representatives
employee and supervisor involvement in OHS activities, such as inspections and audits
procedures for reporting hazards, and raising and addressing OHS issues
employee and workgroup meetings
OHS action plans refer to:
documented plans developed within the workplace to implement OHS management, which include allocated responsibilities and time frames
OHS performance indicators for the organisation or enterprise circulars
OHS specialists may be internal or external and include:
ergonomists
occupational hygienists
health professionals
injury management advisors
Technical advisors may include:
engineers (such as design, acoustic, safety, mechanical and civil)
legal practitioners
workplace trainers and assessors
maintenance and trades people
Other functional areas refer to:
parts of the organisation or grouped responsibilities:
human resources, personnel management/industrial relations (IR)
purchasing procurement and contracting
logistics
engineering and maintenance
information, data and records management
finance and auditing
environmental management
quality management
Proposed changes to the workplace may include:
plant and equipment purchases
material purchases
changes to work processes and systems
changes to work environment
changes to work practices and conditions
changes to management practices
organisational restructure
introduction of contracting arrangements or other changes to work organisation
introduction of new and emerging technology
other labour market changes
Stakeholders may include:
managers
supervisors
health and safety and other employee representatives
OHS committees
employees
the community

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
Co-assessed units that may be assessed with this unit to increase the efficiency and realism of the assessment process include:
PSPETHC401A Uphold and support the values and principles of public service
PSPGOV412A Use advanced workplace communication strategies
PSPGOV422A Apply government processes
PSPLEGN401A Encourage compliance with legislation in the public sector
PSPPOL404A Support policy implementation
PSPSOHS402A Contribute to the implementation of the OHS consultation process
PSPSOHS404A Contribute to the implementation of strategies to control OHS risk
PSPSOHS405A Contribute to the implementation of emergency procedures.
Overview of evidence requirements
In addition to integrated demonstration of the elements and their related performance criteria, look for evidence that confirms:
knowledge requirements of this unit
skill requirements of this unit
application of employability skills as they relate to this unit.
Resources required to carry out assessment
Resources essential for assessment include:
legislation, policy, procedures and protocols relating to OHS management
case studies and workplace scenarios to capture the range of situations likely to be encountered when contributing to the implementation of systematic approaches to managing OHS.
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 the implementation of systematic approaches to managing OHS, including coping with difficulties, irregularities and breakdowns in routine
contribution to the implementation of systematic approaches to managing OHS in a range of 3 or more contexts or occasions, over time.
Assessment methods should reflect but not exceed workplace demands, such as literacy, and the needs of individuals who might be disadvantaged.
Assessment methods suitable for valid and reliable assessment of this unit must use authenticated evidence from the workplace and/or training courses and may include a combination of two or more of:
workplace projects
simulation or role plays
case studies and scenarios
observation.
portfolios.
The assessment environment should not disadvantage the candidate and where the person has a disability the principle of reasonable adjustment should be applied during assessment.
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.