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, if used 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 if the candidate, accessibility of the item, and local industry and regional contexts.
Legislative/regulatory requirements
All work must comply with relevant Federal and State or Territory legislative or regulatory requirements.
Hazards may include
chemicals, dangerous and other hazardous substances
load shifting equipment such as overhead cranes, forklifts
production machinery and equipment
inflammable materials and fire hazards
manual handling of materials and equipment
waste management and disposal
extremes in weather conditions
variations in lighting levels
floor surfaces
water hazards
accidents
traffic flow, vehicle and equipment operation
storage areas
Hazard identification may include:
checking machinery and equipment and work area before and during work
workplace inspections
housekeeping
Risk control may include:
isolation procedures
machine guards and safety devices
traffic and pedestrian flow regulation
Personnel may include:
workplace personnel, site visitors, contractors, official representatives
OHS obligations may include:
personal protective equipment
applying duty of care to self and others in the workplace
Problem solving strategies may include:
asking questions
reporting or referring to appropriate personnel
asking for help or support
referring to standard operating procedures
accessing OHS information
Designated personnel may include:
OHS officer or coordinator
human resources
OHS committee members
supervisor
management
team leader
Participative arrangements may include:
formal and informal meetings
OHS committees
OHS representatives
suggestions, requests, reports and concerns put forward by employees
OHS practices
OHS practices include hazard identification and control, risk assessment and implementation of risk reduction measures specific to the tasks described by this unit, and may relate to:
manual handling techniques
standard operating procedures
personal protective equipment
safe materials handling
taking of rest breaks
ergonomic arrangement of workplaces
following marked walkways
safe storage of equipment
housekeeping
reporting accidents and incidents
environmental practices

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 the Training Package.

Critical aspects of evidence
Demonstrates skills and knowledge to:
recognise and report hazards to designated personnel
accurately follow workplace procedures relevant to controlling risks in the workplace
communicate about hazards and risks in the workplace

Consistency in performance
Consistently applies skills and knowledge when:
organising work
completing tasks according to instructions
working systematically with attention to detail
identifying improvements and avoiding damage
using workplace practices
using OHS practices
recording and reporting accidents and incidents
assessing operational readiness of equipment
recognising and adapting to cultural differences in the workplace, including modes of behaviour and interactions

Resource implications
Access is required to real or appropriately simulated situations, including work areas, materials and equipment, and to information on workplace practices and OHS practices.

Context for assessment
Assessment may occur on the job or in an appropriately simulated environment.

Interdependent assessment
This unit may be assessed independently or in combination with other relevant units.