Elements and Performance Criteria

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.
Relevant compliance documentation may include:
legislative, organisation and site requirements and procedures
manufacturer's guidelines and specifications
Australian standards
code of practice
Employment and workplace relations legislation
Equal Employment Opportunity and Disability Discrimination legislation
OHS (occupational health and safety) policy is:
a statement by the organisation of its intentions and principles in relation to its overall OHS performance which provides a framework for action and for the setting of its OHS objectives and targets
Safety is:
a state in which the risk of harm to persons or damage is limited to an acceptable level
OHS objectives are:
goals in terms of OHS performance, arising from the OHS policy that an organisation sets itself to achieve, and which are quantified where practicable
Relevant positions will include:
managers
supervisors
OHS officer/manager
First Aid officers
Responsibility is:
being accountable for the achievement of objectives
Occupational Health and Safety Management System (OHSMS) is:
that part of the overall management system which includes organisational structure, planning activities, responsibilities, practices, procedures, processes and resources for developing, implementing, achieving, reviewing and maintaining the OHS policy, and so managing the OHS risks associated with the business of the organisation
OHS Management System principles are to include:
commitment and policy
planning
implementation
measurement and evaluation
review and improvement
Consultation processes may include:
OHS committees
consultation with health and safety representatives
issue resolution procedures
participative/consultative procedures conducted by supervisory staff within the area of managerial responsibility
Hazard is defined as:
a source of potential harm or a situation with a potential to cause loss
Existing and potential hazards can be identified from:
checklists
hazard identification processes
accident and incident reports
significant incident reports
Monitoring of activities may include:
review of written reports
performance appraisal
auditing procedures
Hazard identification is:
the process of recognising that a hazard exists and defining its characteristics
Risk is defined as:
the chance of something happening that will have an impact upon objectives. It is measured in terms of consequences and likelihood
Risk assessment is defined as:
the overall process of risk analysis and risk evaluation
Risk control is defined as:
that part of risk management which involves the implementation of policies, standards, procedures and physical changes to eliminate or minimise adverse risks
Risk treatment is:
the selection and implementation of appropriate options for dealing with risk
Incident is:
any unplanned event resulting in, or having a potential for injury, ill health, damage or other loss
OHS legislation may include:
maintenance of records for statutory/legal breaches
provision of information and training
regulations and code of practice relating to statutory/legal compliance
site representatives and committees
issue resolution

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
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 establishing and maintaining OHS management systems
implementation of procedures and techniques for the safe, effective and efficient establishment and maintenance of OHS management systems
the identification of the relevant information and scope of the work required to meet the required outcomes
the identification of viable program options and the selection of procedures that best meet the required outcomes
working with others to establish and maintain OHS management systems
timely completion of the establishing and maintenance of OHS management 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.
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 to sensitively accommodate cultural diversity.
Aboriginal people and other people from a non English speaking background may have second language issues.
Assessment of this competency requires typical resources normally used in a civil works environment. Selection and use of resources for particular worksites may differ due to site circumstances.
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 procedures and techniques for the safe, effective and efficient achievement of the required outcomes
identification of the relevant information and scope of the work required
identification of viable options and the selection of procedures that best meet the required outcomes
first hand testimonial and documentary evidence of the candidate's:
working with others to establish and maintain of OHS management systems
timely gaining of approval of OHS management systems
provision of clear, timely required support and advice on the application of OHS management systems
Guidance information for assessment
Consult the SkillsDMC User Guide for further information on assessment including access and equity issues.