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.
Hazard register includes:
a list of hazards
their location
a range of possible scenarios or circumstances under which they may cause injury or damage
the results of the risk analysis related to the hazards
A hazard is:
a source or a situation with a potential for harm in terms of human injury or ill-health, damage to property, damage to the environment, or a combination of these
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
Hierarchy of control means developing risk controls within the following priority order:
eliminate hazards
and where this is not practicable, minimise risk by:
substitution
isolating hazard from personnel
using engineering controls
using administrative controls (e.g. procedures, training)
using personal protective equipment (PPE)
Stakeholders may include:
managers
supervisors
health and safety and other employee representatives
OHS committees
employees
Key personnel may include:
managers from other areas
people involved in OHS decision making or who are impacted by decisions
OHS specialists may be internal or external and may include:
ergonomists
occupational hygienists
health professionals
injury management advisors
Technical advisors may include:
engineers (design, acoustic, safety, mechanical, civil)
legal practitioners
workplace trainers and assessors
maintenance and trades people
Factors that may limit effectiveness of controls may include:
language
shift work and rostering arrangements
literacy and numeracy
workplace organisational structures (e.g. geographic, hierarchical)
cultural diversity
training required
workplace culture related to OHS, including commitment by managers and supervisors and compliance with procedures and training
Actions required to achieve change may include:
development of new procedures or revision of existing procedures
purchase of equipment or modification of equipment
training
Personal protective equipment is:
equipment designed to be worn by a person to provide protection from hazards, and may include:
head protection
face and eye protection
respiratory protection
hearing protection
hand protection
clothing and footwear
Workplace sources of information and data may include:
hazard and incident reports
workplace inspections
incident investigations
minutes of meetings
reports
audits
material safety data sheets (MSDSs) and registers
OHS legislation
Australian standards
manufacturers' manuals and specifications

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:
PSPETHC401A Uphold and support the values and principles of public service
PSPGOV402B Deliver and monitor service to clients
PSPGOV406B Gather and analyse information
PSPGOV412A Use advanced workplace communication strategies
PSPGOV422A Apply government processes
PSPPOL404A Support policy implementation
PSPSOHS401A Contribute to the implementation of a systematic approach to managing OHS
PSPSOHS403A Identify hazards and assess OHS risks
PSPSOHS407A Ensure compliance with OHS and other relevant laws.
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.
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.
Resources required to carry out assessment
These resources include:
legislation, policy, procedures and protocols relating to the implementation of strategies to control OHS risk
case studies and workplace scenarios to capture the range of situations likely to be encountered when contributing to the implementation of strategies to control OHS risk.
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 contributing to the implementation of strategies to control OHS risk, including coping with difficulties, irregularities and breakdowns in routine
contribution to the implementation of strategies to control OHS risk in a range of three or more contexts or occasions, over time.
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
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.