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.
Details of site and site requirements may include:
areas allowing access to general public
organisational and site OHS requirements
number of personnel on site
potential hazards and risks, including level of risk
waste incoming
waste present at site.
Organisational requirements may include information found in:
briefing papers
job sheets
letters
memos
operations manuals
quality assurance documents
tender and contract documents
verbal or written instructions
work procedures.
Legislation and codes may include:
codes, including:
Australian Code for the Transport of Dangerous Goods by Road and Rail
industry
commonwealth, state and territory legislation, including:
anti-discrimination
environmental protection
equal employment opportunity
freedom of information
industrial
OHS
trade practices
road laws.
Site safety requirements must include:
all necessary requirements to ensure the safety of:
environment
equipment
general public
personnel
structures.
Site safety requirements may also include:
awareness of potential hazards and risks
communication requirements
confined space awareness
emergency procedure guides
emergency response equipment
emergency shut-down and lock-out procedures
evacuation area
first aid
induction
PPE requirements
site security
training
warning signs and barriers.
Site areas may include:
evacuation areas
first aid bays
general public access areas
restricted areas.
First aid and emergency facilities may include:
breathing apparatus
eye baths
fire extinguishers
first aid kits.
Wastes on site may include:
solid (non-hazardous), e.g. construction and demolition
liquid (non-hazardous), e.g. chemical and aqueous
hazardous - regulated, prescribed, quarantined, medical and clinical
recoverable resources, e.g. recyclable and green waste.
Emergency and personal protective equipment must include:
communications equipment
eye protection, such as goggles and protective glasses
eyewash kit
fire extinguishers
first aid kit
footwear
gloves
overalls and protective clothing.
Emergency and personal protective equipment could also include:
breathing apparatus
emergency procedure guides
face shields or masks
hard hats
hearing protection
MSDS
spill kit.
Personal protective equipment must be:
cleaned and fitted according to organisational requirements, manufacturer specifications and OHS requirements
worn when required according to organisational requirements
stored according to organisational requirements.
Potential hazards and risks are those identified by the organisation that may lead to:
damage to plant, vehicle or property
harm to the environment
illness or injury to employees, contractors or the public
injuries resulting from manual handling and repetitive work.
Potential hazards and risks may include:
broken glass
broken metal
compaction equipment
contamination
dust
fire
gases and fumes
hazardous waste (e.g. sharps)
narrow driveways
other vehicles and equipment
overhanging signs
projectiles
spark-producing equipment
unguarded conveyor belts
weather.
Emergency response action or procedures may include:
cleaning up
containing emergency
isolating or shutting down equipment or plant
evacuation
first aid
making site safe
notifying authorities
using PPE.

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
This unit of competency could be assessed by demonstration of site safety plans developed.
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 the required skills and knowledge specified in this unit.
In particular the person should demonstrate the ability to:
identify site safety requirements
specify all necessary PPE required to undertake work safely in each site area
gather necessary information to develop on-site safety plan following consultation with stakeholders
apply OHS requirements and duty of care to provide safe environment for personnel and general public.
Context of and specific resources for assessment
Assessment of essential underpinning knowledge may be conducted in an off-site context. It is to comply with relevant regulatory or Australian standards’ requirements.
Resource implications for assessment include:
work plans and approved specifications
forms and procedures manuals.
Method of assessment
An on-site safety plan must be developed in line with industry expectations in the particular client environment. If the environment is narrowly defined or is not representative of industry needs, it may be necessary to refer to portfolio case studies to assess competency in the development of the plan.
Assessment methods must:
satisfy the endorsed Assessment Guidelines of the Property Services Training Package
include direct observation of tasks in real or simulated work conditions, with questioning to confirm the ability to consistently identify and correctly interpret the essential underpinning knowledge required for practical application
reinforce the integration of employability skills with workplace tasks and job roles
confirm that competency is verified and able to be transferred to other circumstances and environments.
Guidance information for assessment
Reasonable adjustments for people with disabilities must be made to assessment processes where required. This could include access to modified equipment and other physical resources, and the provision of appropriate assessment support.
Assessment processes and techniques should as far as is practical take into account the language, literacy and numeracy capacity of the candidate in relation to the competency being assessed.
This unit could be assessed on its own or in combination with other units of competency relevant to the job function, for example:
CPPCMN3001B Participate in environmentally sustainable work practices
CPPCMN4007A Manage workplace safety arrangements.