Elements and Performance Criteria

legislative, organisation and site requirements and procedures
manufacturer's guidelines and specifications
Australian standards
legislation, codes, standards and business requirements relevant to the creation and maintenance of workplace legal compliance
Employment and workplace relations legislation
Equal Employment Opportunity and Disability Discrimination legislation

requirements for the maintenance and confidentiality of records of non-compliance
requirements for the maintenance of records of breaches
provision of information and training
regulations and code of practice relating to hazards present in work area
site/work/groups representatives and committees
issue resolution

OHS
business registration
taxation
legal
insurance
environmental
business structure

marketing the business in accordance with consumer legislation
operating the business with a duty of care (Law of Torts)
obligations imposed by choice of business structure

Overview of assessment
Critical aspects for assessment and evidence required to demonstrate competency in this unit

The evidence required to demonstrate competency in this unit must be relevant to worksite operations and satisfy all of the requirements of the performance criteria, required skills and knowledge and the range statement of this unit and include evidence of the following:

knowledge of the requirements, procedures and instructions for applying, monitoring and reporting on compliance systems
implementation of requirements, procedures and techniques for the safe, effective and efficient completion of compliance system requirements
working with others to plan, prepare and conduct compliance system requirements
evidence of the consistent successful application, monitoring and reporting on compliance systems

Context of and specific resources for assessment
This unit must be assessed in the context of the work environment. Where personal safety or environmental damage are limiting factors, assessment may occur in a simulated environment provided it is realistic and sufficiently rigorous to cover all aspects of workplace performance, including task skills, task management skills, contingency management skills and job role environment skills.
Assessment of this competency requires typical resources normally used in a resources and infrastructure sector environment. Selection and use of resources for particular worksites may differ due to the site circumstances.
The assessment environment should not disadvantage the participant. For example, language, literacy and numeracy demands of assessment should not be greater than those required on the job.
Customisation of assessment and delivery environment must sensitively accommodate cultural diversity.
Aboriginal people and other people from a non English speaking background may have second language issues.
Where applicable, physical resources should include equipment modified for people with disabilities. Access must be provided to appropriate learning and/or assessment support when required.

Method of assessment

This unit may be assessed in a holistic way with other units of competency. The assessment strategy for this unit must verify required knowledge and skill and practical application using more than one of the following assessment methods:

written and/or oral assessment of the candidate's required knowledge

observed, documented and/or first hand testimonial evidence of the candidate's:

implementation of appropriate requirement, procedures and techniques for the safe, effective and efficient achievement of required outcomes
consistent achievement of required outcomes

first hand testimonial evidence of the candidate's:

working with others to undertake and complete the application, monitoring and reporting on compliance systems
provision of clear and timely instruction and supervision in the application, monitoring and reporting on compliance systems

Guidance information for assessment
Consult the SkillsDMC User Guide for further information on assessment including access and equity issues.