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Minimise health, safety and security risks when assessing home sustainability
Minimise health, safety and security risks when assessing home sustainability
Unit of competency
National Code
CPPHSA4005A
CPPHSA4005A
State Code
D5448
D5448
TGA Status
Replaced
Replaced
DTWD Status
Replaced
Replaced
State Implementation and Classification
Approved Date
13/05/2011
Field of Education
030905 - Building Services Engineering
Original Release Date
13/05/2011
Nominal Hours
25
Description
This unit of competency specifies the outcomes required to minimise health, safety and security risks to self, other people, property and information while providing home sustainability assessment services.No licensing, legislative, regulatory or certification requirements apply to this unit at the time of publication.
Notes
Elements and Performance Criteria
1. Minimise health and safety risks.
- 1.1 Health and safety risks associated with providing home sustainability assessment services are identified and assessed, and actions are taken to minimise or mitigate such risks.
- 1.2 Legislative, contractual and enterprise requirements related to the health and safety of self, colleagues and others are known and applied.
- 1.3 Work practices are safely conducted in line with legislative requirements and enterprise policies and procedures.
- 1.4 Equipment, materials and products are used safely in line with manufacturer instructions, legislative requirements and enterprise policies and procedures.
- 1.5 Personal conduct in work environment complies with enterprise procedures and does not endanger the health and safety of self and others.
- 1.6 Appropriate personal protective clothing and equipment are used when providing home sustainability assessment services.
- 1.7 Recommendations for improving health and safety policies, procedures and practices are passed on to responsible persons.
- 1.8 Emergency situations impacting on work environment are identified and responded to in line with enterprise policies and procedures.
Minimise security risks to self and others.
- 2.1 Security risks to self, colleagues, residents and other people are identified and assessed, and actions are taken to minimise or mitigate such risks.
- 2.2 Legislative, contractual and enterprise requirements related to minimising security risks to self, colleagues and others are known and applied.
- 2.3 Security procedures for protecting self and others are known and correctly and consistently applied when providing home sustainability assessment services.
- 2.4 Movement schedules for self and colleagues are accurately completed and stored in line with enterprise policy and procedures.
- 2.5 Unexpected circumstances, absences or departures from colleagues' agreed schedules are checked and responded to immediately in line with enterprise policy and procedures.
- 2.6 Security-related emergencies are identified and appropriate and effective action is taken in line with enterprise policy and procedures.
- 2.7 Recommendations for improving security policies, procedures and practices are passed on to responsible persons.
Minimise security risks to property.
- 3.1 Risks to property are identified and assessed, and actions are taken to minimise or mitigate such risks.
- 3.2 Legislative, contractual and enterprise requirements for minimising security risks to property are known and applied.
- 3.3 Procedures and guidelines for protecting security of property are known and correctly and consistently applied when providing home sustainability assessment services.
- 3.4 Threats to security of property are identified and appropriate and effective action is taken in line with enterprise policy and procedures.
- 3.5 Recommendations for improving procedures and guidelines for protecting property are passed on to responsible persons.
Minimise security risks to information.
- 4.1 Risks to information are identified and assessed, and actions are taken to minimise or mitigate such risks.
- 4.2 Legislative, contractual and enterprise requirements related to the security of information are known and applied.
- 4.3 Procedures and guidelines for protecting security of information are known and correctly and consistently applied when providing home sustainability assessment services.
- 4.4 Confidentiality of client information is maintained in line with legislative requirements and enterprise policy and procedures.
- 4.5 Enterprise policy and procedures are followed when recording, storing and disposing of information.
- 4.6 Information is disclosed only to authorised people in line with enterprise policy and procedures.
- 4.7 Threats to security of information are identified and appropriate and effective action is taken in line with enterprise policy and procedures.
- 4.8 Recommendations for improving procedures and guidelines for protecting information are passed on to responsible persons.
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.
Health and safety risks may include:
confined spaces
driving and traffic hazards encountered when driving to and from places of employment
electricity
fire
harassment, bullying and/or violence involving co-workers or customers
hazardous substances:
asbestos
biological products
blood products
broken metal
chemicals
electrical wiring
fibres
fumes
gases
glass
insulation
leaking containers
oil and petrol
heat:
burns
scalds
manual handling:
carrying
lifting
pulling
pushing
machinery, including powered and non-powered equipment
skin penetrating injuries:
knives
sharps
syringes
transport:
driving
other vehicles
waste:
biological
contaminated
inadequately contained waste
work environment:
access
animals
dust
floor surfaces
lighting
noise
temperature extremes
trips and falls
working alone
working at heights
ventilation.
Actions may include:
avoid risks
consult and communicate with others about risks
evaluate risks
follow policy and procedures
isolate risks
report risks
training related to risks
treat risks
use personal protective clothing and equipment
use safety signs, symbols and barriers.
Work practices may include:
general work practices:
administrative practices
carrying out residential building inspections
planning and organising activities
reporting activities
using technology
hazardous work practices:
handling and exposure to hazardous materials
inspecting residential buildings
manual handling
using tools and equipment
using transport
working at heights
working in confined spaces
working with and near heat sources
working with:
appliances, machinery and mechanical equipment
electricity
gas
water
waste.
Equipment, materials and products may include:
bucket
calculator
clipboard
compass
digital camera
energy monitoring equipment:
electricity meters
gas meters
incense sticks to observe air flow and draughts
ladder
lux meter
measurement equipment
power meter
tape measure
testing equipment
thermometer
timer
torch.
Work environment may include:
office or place of business
other locations visited as part of work:
government agencies
libraries and resource centres
professional offices
suppliers
residential buildings
vehicles.
Personal protective clothing and equipment may include:
body protection:
heat resistant aprons
insect repellent
laboratory coats
sunscreen
waterproof jackets
eye and face protection:
goggles
safety spectacles
shields
visors
foot protection:
non-slip shoes
steel capped boots
waterproof boots
hand protection:
gloves
head protection:
caps
hats
hoods
safety helmets
hearing protection:
ear muffs
ear plugs
helmets
fall protection:
belts
harnesses
lanyards
pole straps
supports
tennis elbow braces
respiratory protection:
air filter units
anti-viral/bacterial protective face masks
breathing apparatus
face masks
half face respirators
self-contained.
Responsible persons may include:
building manager
building owner
colleague
head contractor
employer
OHS officer
property manager
real estate agent
resident
supervisor.
Emergency situations may include:
bomb threat
civil disturbance
conflict
crime
cyclone
earthquake
essential services:
electricity
gas
sanitation
transport
water
fire:
building
bush
house
flood
lost
medical:
accident
illness
personal threat.
Security risks may include:
abusive and aggressive behaviour
criminal activity
environmental hazards:
cyclone
dust storm
fire
flood
snow
extreme weather:
hail
heat
rain
wind
harassment, bullying and/or violence involving co-workers or customers
intimidation
location
sexual assault
sexual harassment
unauthorised access
use of public transport
working alone
working in isolation
working at night
working in remote environments.
Security procedures may include:
avoiding working alone
communication equipment
communication skills
compliance with security procedures, signs and warnings
conflict management skills
geographic positioning systems
maps and charts
movement schedules
personal security devices
planning and preparation
policy and procedures
reporting security threats and incidents
telephone contact
training
visual checks.
Movement schedules may include:
arrival and departure times
contact details of organisation or persons being visited
locations
transport details.
Responsible persons may include:
adult householder
contractor
employer
police
supervisor.
Risks to property may include:
arson
damage
loss
theft
unauthorised access
vandalism.
Property may include:
residential building being assessed:
contents
fences and gates
garden areas
property
other property:
business technology
personal property
vehicles.
Procedures and guidelines for protecting security of property may include:
checking
exercising care when performing work duties
insurance
key control
protection of valuables
security devices.
Risks to information may include:
copyright infringement
loss:
intellectual property
real property
misplacement
non-compliance with legislative and contractual requirements for ensuring confidentiality and privacy of information
theft
unauthorised access.
Information may include:
form of information:
electronic
print
type of information:
client information
contractual information
enterprise information
personal information
supplier information.
Procedures and guidelines for protecting security of information may include:
access authorisation
codes
compliance with policy and procedures
duplicate and back-up copies
firewalls
off-site storage of files
passwords
reporting
secure storage
training.
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.
Health and safety risks may include:
confined spaces
driving and traffic hazards encountered when driving to and from places of employment
electricity
fire
harassment, bullying and/or violence involving co-workers or customers
hazardous substances:
asbestos
biological products
blood products
broken metal
chemicals
electrical wiring
fibres
fumes
gases
glass
insulation
leaking containers
oil and petrol
heat:
burns
scalds
manual handling:
carrying
lifting
pulling
pushing
machinery, including powered and non-powered equipment
skin penetrating injuries:
knives
sharps
syringes
transport:
driving
other vehicles
waste:
biological
contaminated
inadequately contained waste
work environment:
access
animals
dust
floor surfaces
lighting
noise
temperature extremes
trips and falls
working alone
working at heights
ventilation.
Actions may include:
avoid risks
consult and communicate with others about risks
evaluate risks
follow policy and procedures
isolate risks
report risks
training related to risks
treat risks
use personal protective clothing and equipment
use safety signs, symbols and barriers.
Work practices may include:
general work practices:
administrative practices
carrying out residential building inspections
planning and organising activities
reporting activities
using technology
hazardous work practices:
handling and exposure to hazardous materials
inspecting residential buildings
manual handling
using tools and equipment
using transport
working at heights
working in confined spaces
working with and near heat sources
working with:
appliances, machinery and mechanical equipment
electricity
gas
water
waste.
Equipment, materials and products may include:
bucket
calculator
clipboard
compass
digital camera
energy monitoring equipment:
electricity meters
gas meters
incense sticks to observe air flow and draughts
ladder
lux meter
measurement equipment
power meter
tape measure
testing equipment
thermometer
timer
torch.
Work environment may include:
office or place of business
other locations visited as part of work:
government agencies
libraries and resource centres
professional offices
suppliers
residential buildings
vehicles.
Personal protective clothing and equipment may include:
body protection:
heat resistant aprons
insect repellent
laboratory coats
sunscreen
waterproof jackets
eye and face protection:
goggles
safety spectacles
shields
visors
foot protection:
non-slip shoes
steel capped boots
waterproof boots
hand protection:
gloves
head protection:
caps
hats
hoods
safety helmets
hearing protection:
ear muffs
ear plugs
helmets
fall protection:
belts
harnesses
lanyards
pole straps
supports
tennis elbow braces
respiratory protection:
air filter units
anti-viral/bacterial protective face masks
breathing apparatus
face masks
half face respirators
self-contained.
Responsible persons may include:
building manager
building owner
colleague
head contractor
employer
OHS officer
property manager
real estate agent
resident
supervisor.
Emergency situations may include:
bomb threat
civil disturbance
conflict
crime
cyclone
earthquake
essential services:
electricity
gas
sanitation
transport
water
fire:
building
bush
house
flood
lost
medical:
accident
illness
personal threat.
Security risks may include:
abusive and aggressive behaviour
criminal activity
environmental hazards:
cyclone
dust storm
fire
flood
snow
extreme weather:
hail
heat
rain
wind
harassment, bullying and/or violence involving co-workers or customers
intimidation
location
sexual assault
sexual harassment
unauthorised access
use of public transport
working alone
working in isolation
working at night
working in remote environments.
Security procedures may include:
avoiding working alone
communication equipment
communication skills
compliance with security procedures, signs and warnings
conflict management skills
geographic positioning systems
maps and charts
movement schedules
personal security devices
planning and preparation
policy and procedures
reporting security threats and incidents
telephone contact
training
visual checks.
Movement schedules may include:
arrival and departure times
contact details of organisation or persons being visited
locations
transport details.
Responsible persons may include:
adult householder
contractor
employer
police
supervisor.
Risks to property may include:
arson
damage
loss
theft
unauthorised access
vandalism.
Property may include:
residential building being assessed:
contents
fences and gates
garden areas
property
other property:
business technology
personal property
vehicles.
Procedures and guidelines for protecting security of property may include:
checking
exercising care when performing work duties
insurance
key control
protection of valuables
security devices.
Risks to information may include:
copyright infringement
loss:
intellectual property
real property
misplacement
non-compliance with legislative and contractual requirements for ensuring confidentiality and privacy of information
theft
unauthorised access.
Information may include:
form of information:
electronic
type of information:
client information
contractual information
enterprise information
personal information
supplier information.
Procedures and guidelines for protecting security of information may include:
access authorisation
codes
compliance with policy and procedures
duplicate and back-up copies
firewalls
off-site storage of files
passwords
reporting
secure storage
training.
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.
Overview of assessment
This unit of competency could be assessed by demonstration of minimising the health, safety and security risks to self, other people, property and information while providing home sustainability assessment services.
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 the required skills and knowledge specified in this unit.
In particular, the person should demonstrate the ability to:
minimise OHS and security risks to self and other people while providing home sustainability assessment services
minimise risks to the security of property while providing home sustainability assessment services
minimise risks to the security of information while providing home sustainability assessment services
apply knowledge of legislative requirements and procedures for minimising risks to the health, safety and security of self, other people, property and information while providing home sustainability assessment services.
Context of and specific resources for assessment
Assessment of essential underpinning knowledge may be conducted in an off-site context and is to comply with relevant regulatory and Australian standards' requirements.
Resource implications for assessment include:
relevant codes, standards and government regulations
technology suitable for generating reports
technical reference library with current publications on:
accreditation requirements for home sustainability assessors
ethical practice
goal setting
risk management
time management
work organisation.
Method of assessment
Assessment methods must:
satisfy the endorsed Assessment Guidelines of the Property Services Training Package
include direct observation of tasks in real or simulated work conditions, with questioning to confirm the ability to consistently identify and correctly interpret the essential underpinning knowledge required for practical application
reinforce the integration of employability skills with workplace tasks and job roles
confirm that competency is verified and able to be transferred to other circumstances and environments.
Guidance information for assessment
This unit could be assessed on its own or in combination with other units relevant to the job function.
Reasonable adjustments for people with disabilities must be made to assessment processes where required. This could include access to modified equipment and other physical resources, and the provision of appropriate assessment support.
Assessment processes and techniques should, as far as is practical, take into account the language, literacy and numeracy capacity of the candidate in relation to the competency being assessed.
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
This unit of competency could be assessed by demonstration of minimising the health, safety and security risks to self, other people, property and information while providing home sustainability assessment services.
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 the required skills and knowledge specified in this unit.
In particular, the person should demonstrate the ability to:
minimise OHS and security risks to self and other people while providing home sustainability assessment services
minimise risks to the security of property while providing home sustainability assessment services
minimise risks to the security of information while providing home sustainability assessment services
apply knowledge of legislative requirements and procedures for minimising risks to the health, safety and security of self, other people, property and information while providing home sustainability assessment services.
Context of and specific resources for assessment
Assessment of essential underpinning knowledge may be conducted in an off-site context and is to comply with relevant regulatory and Australian standards' requirements.
Resource implications for assessment include:
relevant codes, standards and government regulations
technology suitable for generating reports
technical reference library with current publications on:
accreditation requirements for home sustainability assessors
ethical practice
goal setting
risk management
time management
work organisation.
Method of assessment
Assessment methods must:
satisfy the endorsed Assessment Guidelines of the Property Services Training Package
include direct observation of tasks in real or simulated work conditions, with questioning to confirm the ability to consistently identify and correctly interpret the essential underpinning knowledge required for practical application
reinforce the integration of employability skills with workplace tasks and job roles
confirm that competency is verified and able to be transferred to other circumstances and environments.
Guidance information for assessment
This unit could be assessed on its own or in combination with other units relevant to the job function.
Reasonable adjustments for people with disabilities must be made to assessment processes where required. This could include access to modified equipment and other physical resources, and the provision of appropriate assessment support.
Assessment processes and techniques should, as far as is practical, take into account the language, literacy and numeracy capacity of the candidate in relation to the competency being assessed.
Replaced By
| State Code | National Code | Title | Type |
|---|---|---|---|
| OBJ28 | CPPCOM4002 | Implement safe work practices in the property industry | Unit of competency |
| AXG84 | CPPHSA4005 | Minimise health, safety and security risks when assessing home sustainability | Unit of competency |
| State Code | National Code | Title | Type |
|---|---|---|---|
| S759 | CPP41110 | Certificate IV in Home Sustainability Assessment | Qualification |