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.
Occupational health and safety legislation may include:
State/Territory/Commonwealth occupational health and safety acts, regulations and codes of practice, including:
regulations and codes of practice relating to hazards present in the workplace or industry
general duty of care under occupational health and safety legislation and common law
requirements for the maintenance and confidentiality of records of occupational injury and disease
requirements for provision of occupational health and safety information, consultation and training
provisions relating to health and safety representatives and/or occupational health and safety committees
provisions relating to occupational health and safety issue resolution
Individual needs may relate to:
literacy
communication skills
gender
cultural background
people with disabilities
part-time, contract or casual workers
Information topics may include:
induction to new work/management systems
the nature of work
tasks and procedures
hazards and risk management procedures
consequences of breaching safety procedures/programs and procedures for dealing with breaches
assistance in work tasks
new/inexperienced workers
legislation and codes of practice, for example, relating to hazards in the work area
consultation with health and safety representatives and occupational health and safety committees
Occupational health and safety policies and procedures may include:
job procedures and work instructions
maintenance of plant and equipment
purchasing of supplies and equipment
counselling/disciplinary processes
providing occupational health and safety information
consultation and participation
emergency response
housekeeping
specific hazards
identifying hazards, for example, inspections
incident investigation
assessing risks
controlling risks
personal protective equipment
occupational health and safety training and assessment
occupational health and safety recordkeeping
reporting occupational health and safety issues
occupational health and safety issue resolution
Participative arrangements may include:
formal and informal meetings which include occupational health and safety
occupational health and safety committees
other committees, for example, consultative, planning and purchasing
health and safety representatives
suggestions, requests, reports and concerns put forward by employees to management
Identifying hazards and assessing risks may occur through activities such as:
audits
workplace inspections
housekeeping
checking work area and/or equipment before and during work
job and work system assessment
reviews of occupational health and safety records, including registers of hazardous substances, dangerous goods, etc
maintenance of plant and equipment
purchasing of supplies and equipment, for example, review of Material Safety Data Sheets and manufacturer/supplier information
identifying employee concerns
Controlling risks may include actions such as
measures to remove the cause of a risk at its source
consultation with workers and their representatives
application of the hierarchy of control, namely:
elimination of the risk
substitution
engineering controls
administrative controls
personal protective equipment
Results of risk control monitoring may include:
inadequacies in risk control measures
inadequacies in resource allocation for implementation of risk control measures
Procedures for dealing with hazardous events may include:
evacuation
chemical containment
first aid
accident/incident reporting and investigation
counselling
de-briefing
use of Employee Assistance Program
Hazardous events may include:
incidents and near misses
fires and explosions
emergencies such as chemical spills
bomb scares
violent incidents, for example, armed robberies
natural disasters/events
occupational violence, including bullying
Occupational health and safety training may include:
induction training of staff/visitors
specific hazard training
specific task or equipment training
emergency and evacuation training
management system
training as part of broader programs, for example, equipment operation
Occupational health and safety records may include:
complying with privacy requirements
occupational health and safety audits and inspection reports
health surveillance and workplace environmental monitoring records
records of instruction and training
manufacturers' and suppliers' information, including Material Safety Data Sheets and dangerous goods storage lists
hazardous substances registers
maintenance and testing reports
workers compensation and rehabilitation records
first aid/medical post records
purchasing criteria

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
Pre-requisite units that must be achieved prior to this unit:Nil
Co-requisite units that must be assessed with this unit:Nil
Co-assessed units that may be assessed with this unit to increase the efficiency and realism of the assessment process include, but are not limited to:
PSPGOV402B Deliver and monitor service to clients
PSPGOV403B Use resources to achieve work unit goals
PSPGOV417A Identify and treat risks
PSPGOV422A Apply government processes
PSPLEGN401A Encourage compliance with legislation in the public sector
PSPPROC410A Administer contracts
PSPREG403B Assess compliance
PSPREG408C Conduct search and seizure
PSPREG411A Gather information through interviews
Overview of evidence requirements
In addition to integrated demonstration of the elements and their related performance criteria, look for evidence that confirms:
the knowledge requirements of this unit
the skill requirements of this unit
application of Employability Skills as they relate to this unit
implementation of workplace safety procedures and programs in a range of (3 or more) contexts (or occasions, over time)
Resources required to carry out assessment
These resources include:
occupational health and safety Acts, regulations and codes of practice
AS/NZS ISO 31000:2009 Risk management - Principles and guidelines
enterprise occupational health and safety policies and procedures
personal protective equipment
relevant work areas for identification of hazards and control measures
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 implementing workplace safety procedures and programs, including coping with difficulties, irregularities and breakdowns in routine
the assessee to implement workplace safety procedures and programs in a range of (3 or more) contexts (or occasions, over time)
the assessor to have recognised expertise in managing occupational health and safety in the industry or work in an assessment team with such a person.
Assessment methods should reflect workplace demands, such as literacy, and the needs of particular groups, such as:
people with disabilities
people from culturally and linguistically diverse backgrounds
Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander people
women
young people
older people
people in rural and remote locations.
Assessment methods suitable for valid and reliable assessment of this competency may include, but are not limited to, a combination of 2 or more of:
case studies
observation
portfolios
questioning
scenarios
simulation or role plays
authenticated evidence from the workplace and/or training courses
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