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.
Identifying hazards may include activities such as:
checking equipment or the work area before work commences and during work
regular housekeeping activities
workplace inspections of equipment and work areas.
Hazards may include:
hazards associated with electrical or mechanical faults
environmental, such as ODS and SGG emissions, or improper use of hazardous materials and chemicals
ergonomic, such as incorrect manual handling methods
obstructive, such as blocked access to emergency entry and exit points.
Appropriate personnel may include:
health and safety representatives
managers
OHS personnel
other persons, including emergency service personnel authorised or nominated by the enterprise or industry to:
approve specified work
direct specified work and functions
inspect specified work
perform specified work and functions
supervisors and team leaders.
Workplace procedures may include:
specific OHS procedures and organisational policies or procedures relating to:
assessing and controlling risks
consultation and participation arrangements for employees
emergency response
resolving OHS issues
safe operating procedures or instructions that cover such things as:
awareness of electrical hazards
applying confined space procedures
providing first aid
safely using tools and equipment
working safely around electrical wiring, cables and overhead powerlines
specific hazards
reporting OHS issues
using PPE
workplace safety inspections
work instructions to prevent the emission of ODS and SGG in the workplace.
Company requirements may include:
counselling and disciplinary processes
maintenance of plant and equipment
purchasing of supplies and equipment
work procedures and work instructions.
OHS legislation may include:
general duty of care under OHS legislation and common law
provisions relating to OHS issue resolution
provisions relating to roles and responsibilities of health and safety representatives and/or OHS committees
regulations and codes of practice, including those relating to hazards present in the workplace or industry
federal, state and territory OHS Acts.
ODS and SGG legislation may include:
Ozone Protection and Synthetic Greenhouse Gas Management Act
Ozone Protection and Synthetic Greenhouse Gas Management amendments and regulations.
Participative arrangements may include:
formal and informal meetings of:
OHS committees
other committees, including:
consultative
planning
purchasing
ODS and SGG emission control
suggestions, requests, reports and concerns put forward by employees to management.
Emergency procedures may include:
accident and incident reporting
chemical containment
ODS and SGG emission control
evacuations
following instructions from authorised or designated personnel during hazardous events
providing first aid.
Hazardous events may include:
accidents, including motor vehicle accidents
acts of violence
bomb threats
chemical spills
ODS and SGG emissions
fires and explosions
inhalation of dangerous substances
natural disasters.

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
Competency in this unit will underpin competency in other aspects of the candidate's role in managing work tasks.
This unit could be assessed on its own or in combination with other units of competency relevant to the job function.
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:
accurately following workplace procedures relevant to controlling risks in the workplace
identifying hazards and risks in the workplace and reporting them to designated personnel
correctly following emergency procedures in emergency situations.
Evidence in this area may be gathered through simulations.
Specific resources for assessment
The candidate and the assessor should have access to the appropriate documentation and resources normally used in the workplace. This includes access to the following:
a suitable work area or a simulated workplace environment that allows for identification of hazards
PPE commonly used to reduce workplace risk
relevant products, tools, specialist equipment and associated instructions, including those relating to ODS and SGG
manuals and relevant documentation, including policies and procedures relating to OHS, ODS and SGG
assessment documentation forms and record books.
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 oracy, language and literacy capacity of the candidate and the work being performed.
Context of assessment
For valid and reliable assessment of this unit, competency should be demonstrated over a period of time and be observed by the assessor (or assessment team working together to conduct the assessment).

Competency is to be demonstrated in a range of situations, reflecting the practical requirements of the workplace which may include customer and workplace interruptions and involvement in related activities normally experienced in the workplace.

When assessing candidates, assessment techniques that allow a collection of evidence from relevant workplace experience should be used. Assessment against this unit may involve the following:
continuous assessment in the workplace (observation), or a setting that simulates the conditions of a workplace (simulation), taking into account the range of variables affecting performance
self-assessment of performance on the same terms as those described above
interviews and/or provision of learning activities to check underpinning knowledge requirements
supplementary evidence that may be obtained from relevant authenticated correspondence or reports from supervisors or team leaders.
Performance and assessment of this unit must be carried out within the relevant requirements of the legislative and industry framework and as set out in organisational policies and procedures relating to OHS, ODS and SGG.
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 oracy, language and literacy levels of the candidate and any cultural issues that may affect responses to the questions. It will reflect requirements of the unit of competency and the work being performed.
Where assessment is for the purpose of recognition (RCC or RPL), the evidence provided will need to be authenticated and show that it represents current competency demonstrated over a period of time.