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.
Compliance documentation
may include:
legislative, organisation and site requirements and procedures
manufacturer's guidelines and specifications
Australian standards
code of practice
Employment and workplace relations legislation
Equal Employment Opportunity and Disability Discrimination legislation
Organisation's risk management policies, procedures and programs may include:
risk management policy
site procedures and work instructions for hazard identification
site procedures and work instructions for risk assessment, selection and implementing of risk control measures
site incident (accident) investigation requirements
site risk audits and investigations requirements
site consultative arrangements for employees in work area
site hazard report procedures
site operating procedures and instructions
site emergency and evacuation procedures
site purchasing policies and procedures
site plant and equipment maintenance and use instructions
site hazardous substances use and storage procedures and work instructions
site dangerous goods transport and storage procedures and work instructions
site OHS arrangements for on site contractors, visitors and members of the public
site First Aid provisions/medical practitioner contacts and attention instructions
site access procedures and instructions
Risk management is:
the culture, processes and structure that are directed towards the effective management of potential opportunities and adverse risk
Risk management may be applied to:
statutory compliance
OHS
environment
quality
property security
business risks, such as:
credit management
capital expenditure
sales and marketing
finance and accounting
Risk management processes are:
the systematic application of management policies, procedures and practices to the task of establishing the context, identifying, analysing, evaluating, treating, monitoring and communicating risk
Hazard is:
a source of potential harm or a situation with a potential to cause loss
Hazards identification may occur through activities such as:
workplace inspections in area of responsibility
consulting work team members
housekeeping
risk audits and review of audit reports
daily informal employee consultation and regular formal employee meetings
checking equipment before and during work
review of health, safety, environmental, quality and other risk related records
Risk assessment is:
the overall process of risk analysis and risk evaluation
The policy is:
the statement of overall intent and direction of the organisation in respect of the specific area of managerial responsibility
Consultation would typically include:
regulatory authorities
tenderers
project managers
contractors
employees
community
customers
suppliers
Organisational consultation procedures may include:
formal and informal meetings
health and safety committees
other committees, such as, planning and purchasing
involvement of employees in management and planning meetings
early response to employee suggestions, requests, reports and concerns put forward to management
counselling/disciplinary processes
Risk control is:
the selection and implementation of appropriate options for dealing with risk
Procedures for controlling risk may include:
removing the cause of the risk at its source (eliminating the hazard)
selecting control measures in accordance with the hierarchy (i.e. work through the hierarchy from most effective to least effective)
job/process/workplace re-design
consultation with employees and their representatives
Monitoring is:
checking, supervising, observing critically, or recording the progress of an activity, action or system on a regular basis in order to identify change
Risk management records may include:
audit and inspection reports
hazard registers
risk analysis records
risk treatment reports
minutes of meetings (risk management, occupational health and safety, environmental etc)
induction, instruction, training and assessment
manufacturer's and supplier's information
dangerous goods and hazardous substances registers
plant and equipment maintenance and testing reports
workers compensation and rehabilitation records
First Aid/medical records
major incident and emergency response instructions
emergency contact lists
financial records
contract documents

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
The evidence required to demonstrate competency in this unit must be relevant to worksite operations and satisfy all of the requirements of the performance criteria, required skills and knowledge and the range statement of this unit and include evidence of the following:
knowledge of the requirements, procedures and instructions to apply the site risk management system
implementation of appropriate procedures and techniques for the safe, effective and efficient application of the site risk management system
working with others to plan, prepare and apply the site risk management system
provision of clear and timely instruction and supervision by the individual of those involved in applying the site risk management system
evidence of the consistent successful application of the site risk management system
Context of and specific resources for assessment
This unit must be assessed in the context of the work environment. Where personal safety or environmental damage are limiting factors, assessment may occur in a simulated environment provided it is realistic and sufficiently rigorous to cover all aspects of workplace performance, including task skills, task management skills, contingency management skills and job role environment skills.
Evidence for assessment is best gathered using the outcomes of products and processes in the workplace
The assessment environment should not disadvantage the participant. For example, language, literacy and numeracy demands of assessment should not be greater than those required on the job
Customisation of assessment and delivery environment to sensitively accommodate cultural diversity.
Aboriginal people and other people from a non English speaking background may have second language issues.
Assessment of this competency requires typical resources normally used in a resources and infrastructure sector environment. Selection and use of resources for particular worksites may differ due to the site circumstances
Where applicable, physical resources should include equipment modified for people with disabilities
Access must be provided to appropriate learning and/or assessment support when required
Method of assessment
This unit may be assessed in a holistic way with other units of competency. The assessment strategy for this unit must verify required knowledge and skill and practical application using more than one of the following assessment methods:
written and/or oral assessment of the candidate's required knowledge
observed, documented and/or first hand testimonial evidence of the candidate's:
implementation of appropriate procedures and techniques for the safe, effective and efficient achievement of the required outcomes
consistently achieving the required outcomes
first hand testimonial evidence of the candidate's:
working with others to plan, prepare and apply the site risk management system
provision of clear and timely instruction and supervision by the individual of those involved in the applying of the site risk management system
Guidance information for assessment
Consult the SkillsDMC User Guide for further information on assessment including access and equity issues.