Elements and Performance Criteria

Health, safety and security procedures may include:

emergency, fire and accident

hazard identification and control

safe sitting, lifting and handling

security of documents, cash, equipment, people

key control systems

safe use of equipment

safe use of chemicals and toxic substances

safe construction of rigs and supports

safe sound/noise levels

dealing with difficult customers

Workplace hazards include:

occupational overuse injury

back injury

hearing impairment

stress

performance anxiety

electricity

noise/sound level

adverse weather/lighting conditions

Measures to prevent injury or impairment include:

following all safety procedures accurately

adopting correct posture

taking adequate rest breaks

controlling noise/sound levels and length of exposure to high levels of noise

using personal protective equipment eg ear plugs

avoiding eye strain

correct use of chemical and dangerous substances/ equipment

stress management techniques

Relevant policies and procedures may include:

venue, studio or enterprise

legislative requirements

Underpinning knowledge and skills
Assessment must include evidence of essential knowledge of, and skills in, the following areas:
the major safety requirements for the locations in which work is carried out
major causes of accidents relevant to the work environment
the major hazards that exist in the workplace
emergency evacuation procedures
symbols used for OHS
designated personnel responsible for OHS
noise control methods
posture requirements to avoid strain or injury

Linkages to other units
This unit underpins effective performance in a range of other units and it is recommended that this unit be assessed concurrently.

Critical aspects of evidence
The following evidence is critical to the judgement of competence in this unit:
following established procedures and understanding the implications of disregarding those procedures
understanding the need and legal requirement to work in accordance with health, safety and security procedures

Method and context of assessment
Techniques for assessment may include observation, simulation, case studies, interviews and projects.
This unit should be assessed by a combination of workplace and off the job assessment. Workplace assessment may be simulated provided that conditions accurately simulate the range of circumstances of the workplace.

Resource requirements
Assessment of this unit requires access to:
relevant occupational health and safety policies and procedures
work areas for recognition of hazard and control measures
equipment on which to demonstrate skills in manual handling and noise control

Communicating ideas and information
(1)

Collecting analysing and organising information
(1)

Planning and organising activities
(0)

Working with others and in teams
(1)

Using mathematical ideas and techniques
(0)

Solving problems
(1)

Using technology
(1)