Elements and Performance Criteria

RANGE STATEMENT
The range statement provides information about the context in which the unit of competency is carried out. The variables cater for differences between States and Territories and the Commonwealth, and between organisations and workplaces. They allow for different work requirements, work practices and knowledge. The range statement also provides a focus for assessment. It relates to the unit as a whole. Text in bold italics in the Performance criteria is explained here.
Decision makersmay include
any party with influence over the specifications of the designed product including but not limited to the designer, client or commissioning agent, financier, manufacturer, supplier, purchaser, installer, user, insurer, importer, erector, maintainer and regulator, and employees of these agents
Design
is the process of bringing together innovation, aesthetics and functionality to plan and create a product, process or system to meet the artistic, industrial or performance requirement of an individual or group; and
involves a series of activities where an idea is conceived, shaped, developed, produced and then acted upon to produce a designed product; and
includes any subsequent alteration of a designed product such as redesign or retrofit
Ahazardis
a source or situation with a potential for harm in terms of human injury or ill health, damage to property or the environment, or a combination of these
Residual OHS riskis
that risk that is unable to be designed out of the product
Sources of information and datamay include
international and Australian standards, codes of practice and guidance material
industry advisory bodies
government and other advisory bodies such as CSIRO, National Health and Medical Research Council, National Occupational Health and Safety Commission (NOHSC), Australian Consumers Association
Commonwealth, state and territory OHS and other regulatory bodies
research literature
NOHSC National Standard for Manual Handling, code of practice and associated guidance material
Australian and international anthropometric databases
professional associations such as Ergonomics Society of Australia, Institute of Engineers Australia, Safety Institute of Australia
employer groups and unions

Specialist advisersmay include
engineers (such as design, acoustic, safety, mechanical, chemical, civil)
architects, interior designers and builders
design professionals
drafts people, quantity surveyors and surveyors
building surveyors and certifiers
occupational hygienists
specialist ergonomists
health professionals
legal practitioners
insurers
technical professionals
maintenance and trades personnel
manufacturers
suppliers and distributors
workplace trainers and assessors
Riskis
the chance of something happening that will result in injury or damage
measured in terms of consequences (injury or damage) and likelihood of the consequence
Risk analysisinvolves
defining the range of consequences
assessing the effectiveness of existing controls
deciding the likelihood of each consequence
combining these is some way to obtain a level of risk
Life cycle of the productincludes
design, construction/manufacture, supply/installation, use, maintenance/servicing, decommissioning/dismantling and disposal
life cycle cost considerations may also include environmental clean up and redesign/retrofit
Likelihoodrefers to
the probability of an event occurring
Consequence refers to
the injury or damage outcome of an event which may be expressed quantitatively or qualitatively; it should include an estimate of cost of injury or ill health
OHS risk evaluationinvolves
comparison of risk with pre-established criteria for tolerance (or as low as reasonably achievable) and the subsequent ranking of risks requiring control
Documentation of risk evaluationshould include
methods used
groups involved/consulted
description of consequences and their likelihood
information and data used in estimates
assumptions
effectiveness of existing controls
uncertainty in analysis
factors affecting level of risk
further information and data, and investigation required
A risk registeris
a list of the risks including:
scenarios or circumstances under which damage or injury may occur
possible consequences or outcomes in terms of injury or damage
an indication of the likelihood of the consequence/s occurring
Hierarchy of control means developing risk controlswithin the following priority order
eliminate the hazard
and where this is not practicable, minimise risk by:
substitution
isolating the hazard from personnel
using engineering controls
using administrative controls (eg procedures, training)
using personal protective equipment (PPE)
Fail-to-safe actionensures
that if there is a failure or defect in the product or another factor such as loss of power, then the product is left in a safe condition

Parties for consultationmay include
user
manufacturer
designer
builder
importer
supplier and/or distributor
installer
maintenance agencies
contractors
commissioning agent
disposer
Purchasing and contractual arrangementsmay include
specifications
statement of work
supplier pre-qualification
tender documentation
purchase order
Design brief or draft specificationsmay include
form or outline of document for design brief
instructions
technical requirements or specifications for a designed product, structure, item, systems or process
Safe Designis
a design process that eliminates hazards or minimises potential risk to health and safety by involving decision makers, and considers OHS risks throughout the life cycle of the designed product
a Safe Design approach will generate a design option that eliminates OHS hazards or minimises the risks to those that make the product and those that use it

The Evidence Guide specifies the evidence required to demonstrate achievement in the unit of competency as a whole. It must be read in conjunction with the unit descriptor, performance criteria, The range statement and the Assessment Guidelines for the Public Sector Training Package.

Units to be assessed together
Co-assessed units that may be assessed with this unit to increase the efficiency and realism of the assessment process include:
PSPETHC601B Maintain and enhance confidence in public service
PSPGOV605A Persuade and influence opinion
PSPLEGN601B Manage compliance with legislation in the public sector
PSPMNGT608B Manage risk
PSPSOHS603A Analyse and evaluate OHS risk
PSPSOHS604A Apply ergonomic principles to control OHS risk.
Overview of evidence requirements
In addition to integrated demonstration of the elements and their related performance criteria, look for evidence that confirms:
knowledge requirements of this unit
skill requirements of this unit
application of employability skills as they relate to this unit.
Resources required to carry out assessment
Resources essential for assessment include:
legislation, policy, procedures and protocols relating to the application of safe design principles to control OHS risk
workplace documentation, case studies and workplace scenarios to capture the range of situations likely to be encountered when advising on the application of safe design principles to control OHS risk.
Where and how to assess evidence
Valid assessment of this unit requires:
a workplace environment or one that closely resembles normal work practice and replicates the range of conditions likely to be encountered when advising on the application of safe design principles to control OHS risk, including coping with difficulties, irregularities and breakdowns in routine
provision of advice on the application of safe design principles in a range of 3 or more contexts or occasions, over time.
Assessment methods should reflect but not exceed workplace demands, such as literacy, and the needs of individuals who might be disadvantaged.
Assessment methods suitable for valid and reliable assessment of this unit must use authenticated evidence from the workplace and/or training courses and may include a combination of two or more of:
workplace projects
simulation or role plays
case studies and scenarios
observation.
portfolios.
The assessment environment should not disadvantage the candidate and where the person has a disability the principle of reasonable adjustment should be applied during assessment.
For consistency of assessment
Evidence must be gathered over time in a range of contexts to ensure the person can achieve the unit outcome and apply the competency in different situations or environments.