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.
OHS system may include:
counter terrorism
designated OHS personnel and committees
designing safe operations and systems of work
duty of care requirements
emergency and evacuation policies and procedures
incorporation of expert OHS advice as required
injury management and workers compensation
issue resolution and conflict negotiation processes
mechanisms for obtaining updated information (eg health effects of hazards, technical developments in risk control, changes to legislation, security alerts and industry trends)
mechanisms for updating OHS policies and procedures
planning and implementing changes to security operations and tactical response strategies
procedures for maintenance and storage of equipment and weapons
procedures for purchasing of materials and equipment
procedures, timeframes and accountabilities for reporting OHS issues
provision of counselling and stress management processes
provision of OHS information and training
provisions for first aid equipment and response
restraint and apprehension of persons
security licensing requirements
system for communicating OHS information to individuals and teams
use of firearms, handcuffs, batons and spray
use of force guidelines.
Legislative requirements may relate to:
anti-discrimination and diversity
Australian standards, codes of practice and regulations
award and enterprise agreements
duty of care
evidence collection
licensing arrangements and certification requirements
OHS issue resolution
relevant commonwealth, state and territory OHS legislation, codes of practice and regulations
roles and responsibilities of OHS representatives and committees
trade practices
use of force.
OHS roles and responsibilitiesmay include:
fire wardens
first aid officers
general duty of care
OHS chain of command
OHS committee representatives
OHS officers
safe workplace practices.
Training programmay include:
allocation of resources for training including acquisition, purchase of training services, development of staff training skills
group discussions to enhance safety awareness
handouts or information sheets
OHS induction training
ongoing assessment of individual and team training needs
specific courses.
OHS record keepingmay relate to:
audit and inspection reports
consultation processes (eg OHS Committee meeting papers)
equipment maintenance and testing reports
first aid or medical post records
hazardous substances register
identifying records required under OHS legislation (eg, major accident and injury notifications, certificates, licenses, dangerous goods storage register)
manufacturer and supplier information relating to security equipment
records of induction, instruction and training
workers compensation and rehabilitation records
workplace environmental monitoring records.
Hazard relates to:
any thing (including an intrinsic property of a thing) or situation with the potential to cause injury or harm.
Riskrelates to:
the chance of something happening that will have an impact on objectives.
Security risksmay include:
biological hazards
chemical spills
electrical faults
explosives
injury to personnel
noise, light, heat, smoke
persons carrying weapons
persons causing a public nuisance
persons demonstrating suspicious behaviour
persons suffering from emotional or physical distress
persons under the influence of intoxicating substances
persons with criminal intent
persons, vehicles and equipment in unsuitable locations
suspicious packages or substances
terrorism
violence or physical threats.
OHS information and proceduresmay relate to:
application of organisational OHS policies and procedures
back-up
compliance with applicable legislation, standards and regulations related to OHS
current security industry risks and alerts
identified hazards
outcomes of risk assessment and control processes
procedures for evacuation, application of first aid and emergency response
processes for raising OHS issues
tactical response
up-to-date OHS issues and industry safety trends
use of force
use of restraints, handcuffs, batons, spray and firearms.
Consultative processes may include:
establishment and use of OHS committees and other committees
establishment and use of OHS representatives and first aid officers
involvement of individuals and teams in OHS management activities (eg OHS inspections, audits, environmental monitoring, risk assessment and control, emergency simulations)
mechanisms for employees to raise OHS issues
provision of regular OHS bulletins, notices and information.
OHS recordsmay relate to:
first aid and medical post records
hazardous substances registers
health surveillance and monitoring of work environment
identified hazards and risks
industry warnings and security alerts
maintenance and testing reports
manufacturer and supplier information, including materials safety data sheets and dangerous goods storage lists
OHS audits and inspections
OHS instruction and training
OHS issues which have been raised and reported
reports of accidents and injury
workers compensation and rehabilitation records.
Procedures for identifying hazards may include:
consultation
continuous monitoring of work environment
debrief and review of security incidents
regular informal and informal discussions with colleagues
regular inspections of equipment and work area
review of OHS records.
Managing risksmay involve:
application of the hierarchy of control
complying with safe operating procedures for equipment
correct selection, use, storage and maintenance of Personal Protective Equipment (PPE)
evacuation
maintaining vigilance, awareness and observation in the work environment
OHS communication and reporting
requests for back-up support or instructions
safe lifting and manual handling
security of documents, cash, equipment and persons
use of fire safety equipment
use of reasonable force.
Verifiable evidencemay include:
auditable documentation and reports
employee and client questionnaires
number of hazards, accidents, injuries or near misses
quality assurance data
records of complaints and actions taken for resolution.

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.
Critical aspects for assessment and evidence required to demonstrate competency in this unit
A person who demonstrates competency in this unit must be able to provide evidence of:
managing organisational compliance with applicable OHS legislation and licensing, and implementing consultative arrangements to ensure individual and team OHS awareness and compliance
developing a comprehensive OHS system which maximises implementation of OHS policies and procedures
conducting an evaluation of the OHS system and using the findings together with consultation processes as the basis for implementing improvements
establishing systems for ensuring OHS records and information meet legal compliance requirements.
Context of and specific resources for assessment
Context of assessment includes:
a setting in the workplace or environment that simulates the conditions of performance described in the elements, performance criteria and range statement.
Resource implications for assessment include:
access to a registered provider of assessment services
access to a suitable venue and equipment
access to plain English version of relevant statutes and procedures
assessment instruments including personal planner and assessment record book
work schedules, organisational policies and duty statements.
Reasonable adjustments must be made to assessment processes where required for people with disabilities. This could include access to modified equipment and other physical resources, and the provision of appropriate assessment support.
Method of assessment
This unit of competency should be assessed using questioning of underpinning knowledge and skills.
Guidance information for assessment
Assessment processes and techniques must be culturally appropriate and suitable to the language, literacy and numeracy capacity of the candidate and the competency being assessed. In all cases where practical assessment is used, it should be combined with targeted questioning to assess the underpinning knowledge.
Oral questioning or written assessment may be used to assess underpinning knowledge. In assessment situations where the candidate is offered a choice between oral questioning and written assessment, questions are to be identical.
Supplementary evidence may be obtained from relevant authenticated correspondence from existing supervisors, team leaders or specialist training staff.