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Implement safe work practices in the property industry

Implement safe work practices in the property industry

Unit of competency
National Code
CPPCOM4002
State Code
OBJ28
TGA Status
Current
DTWD Status
Approved
Current Release Number
1.00
Current Release Date
30/09/2019
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State Implementation and Classification
Approved Date
20/05/2020
Field of Education
030905 - Building Services Engineering
Original Release Date
20/05/2020
Nominal Hours
25
Description
This unit specifies the skills and knowledge required to apply work health and safety (WHS) practices and measures to manage risks to self, others and property while working in the property industry. This unit is for individuals who work independently using specialised knowledge and skills in a range of property services sectors and organisations and workplace contexts. Workplace contexts may include the office environment or client sites during inspections. It involves completing routine and non-routine tasks and dealing with predictable and sometimes unpredictable problems.No licensing, legislative or certification requirements apply to this unit at the time of publication.
Notes
Elements and Performance Criteria
1 Confirm and apply workplace WHS requirements
  • 1.1 Identify key requirements of WHS legislation, regulations and codes of practice applicable to work role and jurisdiction.
  • 1.2 Confirm own responsibilities to protect people and property in the workplace and implement actions necessary to comply with duty of care requirements.
  • 1.3 Review workplace WHS documentation to identify and assess hazards and risks and implement required control measures.
  • 1.4 Use personal protective equipment (PPE) and follow work practices required to prevent injury or impairment.
  • 1.5 Use tools, equipment and materials to complete work activities following safe work practices.
  • 1.6 Prepare an emergency action plan to protect self, others and property in the event of a workplace emergency.
2 Minimise risks to self, others and property.
  • 2.1 Identify and assess risks to self, others and property in the workplace.
  • 2.2 Identify and apply measures to control risks and client confidentiality according to workplace requirements and emergency action plan.
  • 2.3 Monitor and review the effectiveness of control measures and take further actions as required to mitigate risk.
3 Report risks and recommend improvements to WHS practices.
  • 3.1 Report identified WHS risks according to workplace requirements.
  • 3.2 Evaluate response to identified risks and identify improvements to WHS practices.
  • 3.3 Document recommendations for improving WHS practices and disseminate to relevant persons.
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Replaces
State Code National Code Title Type
D5448 CPPHSA4005A Minimise health, safety and security risks when assessing home sustainability Unit of competency