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.
Hazards may include:
blocked access to emergency entry and exit points
electrical and mechanical faults
unsafe manual handling methods
improper use of hazardous materials and chemicals.
Identifying hazards may include:
checking equipment or work area before and during work
housekeeping
inspecting workplace equipment and work areas.
Appropriate personnel may include:
health and safety representatives
managers
OHS personnel
other persons, including emergency service personnel authorised or nominated by organisation 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:
assessment and control of risks
consultation and participation arrangements for employees
emergency response
OHS issue resolution
safe operating procedures or instructions that cover but are not limited to:
awareness of electrical hazards
awareness of environmental hazards
confined space procedures
provision of first aid
safe use of tools and equipment
working safely around electrical wiring, cables and overhead powerlines
specific hazards
reporting OHS issues
use of PPE
workplace safety inspections.
Company requirements may include:
counselling and disciplinary processes
following procedures to dispose of, re-use or recycle resources
maintaining plant and equipment
purchasing 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 OHS committees
regulations and codes of practice, including regulations and codes of practice relating to hazards present in workplace or industry
state, territory and commonwealth OHS Acts.
Participating may include:
formal and informal meetings of:
OHS committees
other committees, such as consultative, planning and purchasing
suggestions, requests, reports and concerns put forward by employees to management.
Emergency procedures may include:
accident and incident reporting
chemical containment
evacuations
following instructions from authorised or appropriate personnel during hazardous events
provision of first aid.
Hazardous events may include:
accidents, including motor vehicle accidents
acts of violence
bomb threats
chemical spills
fire and explosions
inhalation of dangerous substances
natural disasters.

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 observing the recognition of hazards in the workplace, ensuring own safety and that of others, and following emergency procedures.
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:
follow emergency procedures in emergency situations (note that evidence in this area may be gathered through simulations)
identify hazards and risks in the workplace and report them to appropriate personnel
follow workplace procedures for controlling risks in the workplace.
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 access to:
assessment documentation forms and record books
manuals and relevant documentation, including OHS policies and procedures
PPE commonly used to reduce workplace risk
relevant products, tools, specialist equipment and associated instructions
suitable work area, or simulated workplace environment, that allows for identification of hazards.
Method of assessment
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.
This unit could be assessed on its own or in combination with other units relevant to the job function.
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.