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 bold italics in the Performance criteria is explained here.
A hazard is:
a source or situation with a potential for harm in terms of human injury or ill health, damage to property or the environment, or a combination of these
Hazards of long latency include:
conditions, illnesses and other health risks that result from longer term exposure to specific triggers such as chemicals, noise, radiation and psychosocial factors
Low frequency/high consequence hazards are:
high impact events that occur rarely such as explosions, fires and building collapses but may result in very serious injury, death or multiple death situations
A risk is:
the chance of something occurring that will result in injury or damage
measured in terms of consequences (injury or damage) and likelihood of the consequence
Persons other than employees may include:
neighbourhood or local community members
contractors
visitors to premises
customers/clients
Organisational factors may include:
geographical spread of sites
roster and shift arrangements
supervision structure
participatory arrangements
authority and reporting structure
workforce structure such as labour hire, contractors, part-time and casual workers
cultural diversity
workplace culture including industrial relations and safety culture
other management systems requiring interface or integration with management of OHS
nature of hazards and level of risk
Specialist personnel may include:
external consultants specialising in specific areas of OHS such as safety engineering, ergonomics, hygiene, toxicology, psychology, occupational health
specialist staff within government agencies offering assistance in specialist or problem areas within OHS
Positive performance indicators are:
a means of focusing on assessing how successfully a workplace is performing through measuring OHS processes
Benchmarks may include:
specific legislation
OHS management system standards
industry specific standards
organisation's business plan
Key personnel and stakeholders may include:
boards of management and shareholders
management, persons in control of the workplace, supervisors
employees and other parties across a range of levels and roles including health and safety representatives and OHS committee members
customers/clients

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:
PSPETHC601B Maintain and enhance confidence in public service
PSPGOV605A Persuade and influence opinion
PSPLEGN601B Manage compliance with legislation in the public sector
PSPMNGT602B Manage resources
PSPMNGT611A Manage evaluations
PSPSOHS608A Conduct an OHS audit.
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 evaluation of organisational OHS performance
workplace documentation, case studies and workplace scenarios to capture the range of situations likely to be encountered when evaluating an organisation's OHS performance.
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 evaluating an organisation's OHS performance, including coping with difficulties, irregularities and breakdowns in routine
evaluation of an organisation's OHS performance in a range of 3 or more contexts or occasions, over time, with at least 1 evaluation of broad scope.
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.