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.
Organisational policies and procedures may include:
chemical handling
duty of care
emergency procedures
first aid
general maintenance
hazard identification
health and hygiene
issue resolution
manual handling
occupational health and safety
personal safety
reporting procedures
security
stress management
use of personal protective equipment
waste disposal.
Safety issues may include:
environmental conditions
slippery surfaces
manual handling and lifting
toxic substances
industrial gases
body fluids
fire
infectious waste
sharps
chemical spills
dust and vapours
noise, light and energy sources
faulty electrical equipment
faulty sport or activity-specific equipment
vehicles
workplace stress.
Designated personnel may include:
supervisors
managers
team leaders
OHS personnel.
General waste may include:
building waste
foodstuffs
spillages
breakages
chemicals
blood
bandages
sanitary bins
garbage
sharps
paper and packaging materials.

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
Evidence of the following is essential:
accesses and interprets relevant workplace safety information to carry out all work tasks safely and responsibly
addresses safety issues within the limits of own role and responsibility and identifies, clarifies and reports safety issues outside area of responsibility to appropriate personnel, including actual and potential hazards
contributes to participative arrangements for the management of the organisation’s OHS program.
Context of and specific resources for assessment
Assessment must ensure application of general OHS requirements relevant to the candidate’s current or intended work environment on multiple occasions to demonstrate competency and consistency of performance.
Assessment must also ensure access to:
a venue, facility or location with appropriate equipment and activity that reflects specific industry sector requirements and expectations
organisational consultative structures, including key health and safety staff and equipment and or aids to carry out tasks safely
documentation such as OHS policies and procedures.
Method of assessment
A range of assessment methods should be used to assess practical skills and knowledge. The following examples are appropriate for this unit:
observation of applying safe work practices within work environment
oral and or written questioning to assess knowledge of organisational OHS procedures
portfolio of incident or accident reports submitted and or reported to relevant personnel
third-party reports from a supervisor detailing work performance.
Guidance information for assessment
Holistic assessment with other units relevant to the industry sector, workplace and job role is recommended, for example:
SISXEMR201A Respond to emergency situations.