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.

Degree of autonomy / responsibility
This unit describes generic OHS competencies applicable for employees with supervisory responsibilities

Scope
To be exhibited in the work area of responsibility according to all relevant OHS legislation, particularly general duty of care, requirements for the maintenance and confidentiality of records of occupational injury and disease, provision of information and training, regulations and codes of practice relating to hazards present in work area, health and safety representatives and OHS committees, and issue resolution

Types of hazards
Hazardous events include accidents, fire and emergencies such as chemical spills or bomb scares. Procedures for dealing with them include evacuation, chemical containment and first aid procedures

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.
Critical aspects for assessment and evidence required to demonstrate competency

Evidence of the following is essential:

Effectively implementing and monitoring OHS systems within an organisation
Produce a portfolio that shows that all performance criteria have been met. This should include procedures, information distributed to workers, records of monitoring and checking procedures and equipment
Evidence for assessment may be gathered from assessment of the unit of competency alone or through an integrated assessment activity

Context of and specific resources for assessment

Assessment must ensure:

assessment may take place on the job, off the job or a combination of these. Off the job assessment must be undertaken in a closely simulated workplace environment

Method of assessment

A range of assessment methods should be used to assess practical skills and knowledge. The following examples are appropriate for this unit:

direct questioning combined with review of portfolios of evidence and third party workplace reports of on-the-job performance by the candidate.
Holistic assessment with other units relevant to the industry sector, workplace and job role is recommended.