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 in the performance criteria is detailed below. Add any 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.
OHS legislation may include:
Australian standards, and quality assurance and certification requirements
maintenance and confidentiality of records of occupational injury and disease
relevant federal, and state or territory legislation with regard to:
common law
general duty of care
issue resolution
provisions relating to roles and responsibilities of OHS representatives and committees
relevant industry codes of practice
requirements of provision of OHS information and training.
OHS policies and procedures may relate to:
consultative arrangements for employees
emergency and evacuation procedures
equipment maintenance and use
first aid
hazard and risk identification and reporting
hazard, incident and accident investigation
OHS audits and safety inspections
on-site contractors, visitors and members of the public
risk assessment and control measures
safe operating procedures and instructions
transport, use and storage of dangerous goods and hazardous substances
use and maintenance of personal protective clothing and equipment.
Consultative processes may include:
formal and informal meetings
health and safety representatives
OHS committees
other committees, such as consultative, planning and purchasing
suggestions, requests and concerns put forward by employees to management.
Relevant people may include:
clients
colleagues
designated OHS representatives
emergency personnel
supervisors.
Organisational requirements may be outlined and reflected in:
access and equity principles and practice guidelines
business and performance plans
complaint and dispute resolution procedures
emergency and evacuation procedures
employer and employee rights and responsibilities
goals, objectives, plans, systems and processes
legal and ethical requirements and codes of practice
mission statements and strategic plans
OHS policies, procedures and programs
policies and procedures in relation to client service
policies and procedures relating to own role and responsibility
quality and continuous improvement processes and standards
quality assurance and procedure manuals
records and information systems and processes.
Risks and hazards:
may be:
environmental
ergonomic
mechanical
electrical
may relate to:
hazardous materials
loose objects and fixtures
obstructions

may be identified through:
audits and review of audit reports
checking work area and equipment before and during work
ongoing training
regular housekeeping activities
regular formal and informal consultation and meetings with colleagues
review of OHS records, including registers of hazardous substances and dangerous goods
workplace inspections in area of responsibility.
Procedures to control risks may include:
compliance with environmental requirements
compliance with ergonomic requirements, including safe lifting and manual handling procedures
correct selection, use, storage and maintenance procedures for personal protective clothing and equipment
emergency, fire and accident procedures
safe operating procedures
hazard, accident and incident reporting procedures
regular OHS consultations.
Hazardous events may include:
accidents
bomb scares
emergencies, such as chemical spills
fires and explosions
violent incidents.
Measures to minimise risk may include:
application of the hierarchy of control:
elimination of the risk
substitution
engineering controls
administrative controls
personal protective equipment
consultation with workers and their representatives
measures to remove the cause of a risk at its source.
Training needs may include:
coaching, mentoring and supervision
formal and informal learning programs
internal and external training provision
personal study
quality assurance assessments and recommendations
recognition of prior learning
seminars and conferences
work experience and exchange opportunities.

EVIDENCE GUIDE
The evidence guide provides advice on assessment and must be read in conjunction with the performance criteria, required skills and knowledge, the range statement and the Assessment Guidelines for this Training Package.
Overview of assessment
This unit of competency could be assessed through practical demonstration of following and promoting OHS policies and procedures to ensure own safety and that of others in the workplace. Targeted written (including alternative formats where necessary) or verbal questioning to assess the candidate's underpinning knowledge would provide additional supporting evidence of competence. The demonstration and questioning would include collecting evidence of the candidate's knowledge and application of ethical standards and relevant federal, and state or territory legislation and regulations. This assessment may be carried out in a simulated or workplace environment.
Critical aspects for assessment and evidence required to demonstrate competency in this unit
A person who demonstrates competency in this unit must be able to provide evidence of:
assessing and controlling risks according to the hierarchy of control
complying with a range of health and safety legislative and organisational procedures
identifying and addressing OHS training needs of team members
providing clear and accurate information and advice to team members on workplace hazards and risks.
Context of and specific resources for assessment
Resource implications for assessment include:
access to suitable simulated or real opportunities and resources to demonstrate competence
assessment instruments that may include personal planner and assessment record book
access to a registered provider of assessment services.
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.
Assessment processes and techniques must be culturally appropriate, and appropriate to the language and literacy capacity of the candidate and the work being performed.
Validity and sufficiency of evidence require that:
competency will need to be demonstrated over a period of time reflecting the scope of the role and the practical requirements of the workplace
where the assessment is part of a structured learning experience the evidence collected must relate to a number of performances assessed at different points in time and separated by further learning and practice with a decision of competence only taken at the point when the assessor has complete confidence in the person's competence
all assessment that is part of a structured learning experience must include a combination of direct, indirect and supplementary evidence
where assessment is for the purpose of recognition (RCC/RPL), the evidence provided will need to be current and show that it represents competency demonstrated over a period of time
assessment can be through simulated project-based activity and must include evidence relating to each of the elements in this unit.
In all cases where practical assessment is used it will be combined with targeted questioning to assess the underpinning knowledge. Questioning will be undertaken in such a manner as is appropriate to the language and literacy levels of the candidate and any cultural issues that may affect responses to the questions, and will reflect the requirements of the competency and the work being performed.