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.
Hazard controls may include:
actions taken to eliminate hazards entirely
actions taken to minimise the risks associated with the hazard by:
substituting another product or process to replace the hazard
isolating the hazard
using engineering controls
improving administrative controls such as changing policies, procedures or providing training
using PPE such as:
head protection
face and eye protection
respiratory protection
hearing protection
hand protection
clothing and footwear
Principles of the hierarchy of hazard control include:
eliminating hazards
and where this is not practicable, minimising risk by:
isolating hazard from personnel
substitution
using administrative controls (e.g. procedures, training)
using engineering controls
using PPE
Hazards may include:
sources of potential harm in terms of human injury or ill health, damage to property, damage to the environment, or a combination of these, including:
physical
mechanical and/or electrical
chemical
biological
psychosocial
radiological
nuclear
environmental
OHS specialists and technical advisors may include:
employees who have an OHS role and responsibilities
OHS specialists and testers such as:
audiologists
ergonomists
health professionals
occupational health professionals
occupational hygienists
safety engineers
safety professionals
toxicologists
OHS technical advisors such as:
engineers (design, acoustic, safety, mechanical and civil)
maintenance and tradespeople
safety representatives, inspectors and officers
workplace assessors with experience in language or disability issues
Factors impeding successful implementation of selected hazard controls may include:
access to technology or information
an unsupportive workplace culture
cultural differences arising from ethnic diversity
geographic dispersal of employees
issues arising around the workplace and specific disabilities
lack of a systematic approach to managing OHS in the workplace
lack of support from key management
language and literacy
language, literacy and numeracy levels
remote locations or worksites
rosters or shift work
shift work and rostering arrangements
unrealistic timeframes
workplace organisational structures
Communication with stakeholders may include:
contribution to development of policies and procedures
employee meetings
interviews and discussions
issue resolution meetings
memos
presentations to:
external investigators
inspectors
consultants
OHS specialists
technical advisors
presentations to OHS committees
summary reports
use of participative or consultative processes implemented in the workplace
written and electronic communication

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

Critical aspects for assessment and evidence required to demonstrate competency in this unit
Evidence of the following is essential:
contribution to the development, selection and implementation of OHS hazard control options in a workplace
knowledge of relevant state/territory and commonwealth OHS legislation, codes of practice, standards and guidance material.
Context of and specific resources for assessment
Assessment must ensure:
access to relevant information on OHS compliance requirements such as:
organisational policies, standard operating procedures, procedures and plans
relevant legislation, regulations, licensing requirements, codes of practice, standards
access to relevant internal and external data files.
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:
analysis of responses to case studies and scenarios
assessment of documentation completed when controlling hazards
demonstration of the application of hazard control techniques
direct questioning combined with review of portfolios of evidence and third party reports of on-the-job performance by the candidate
oral or written questioning to assess knowledge of requirements for individual fitting, use, maintenance and storage of PPE
review of information provided to stakeholders about selected hazard controls
evaluation of communications with stakeholders affected by hazard controls.
Guidance information for assessment
Holistic assessment with other units relevant to the industry sector, workplace and job role is recommended, for example:
other OHS units.