Elements and Performance Criteria

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.
Occupational health and safety issues may include:
hazards relating to the physical environment
workplace stress
conflict
bullying
harassment
Designated personnel may include:
supervisors
managers
team leaders
designated occupational health and safety officers
elected health and safety representatives
other persons authorised or nominated by the enterprise or industry to:
perform specified work
approve specified work
inspect specified work
direct specified work
Occupational health and safety legislation may include:
State/Territory/Commonwealth occupational health and safety acts, regulations and codes of practice including, but not limited to:
regulations and codes of practice relating to hazards present in the workplace or industry
general duty of care under occupational health and safety legislation and common law
provisions relating to roles and responsibilities of health and safety representatives and/or occupational health and safety committees
provisions relating to occupational health and safety issue resolution
Involvement may include:
recognising and reporting hazards
using workplace equipment according to guidelines
listening to the ideas and opinions of others in the workplace
sharing opinions, views, knowledge and skills
Workplace safety arrangements may include:
consultation processes
formal and informal health and safety meetings
health and safety committees
other committees, for example, consultative, planning and purchasing
meetings called by health and safety representatives
suggestions, requests, reports and concerns put forward to management
application of the hierarchy of control, namely:
elimination
substitution
engineering controls
administrative controls
personal protective equipment
Hazard identification may include:
checking equipment or the work station and work area before work commences and during work
on-the-job housekeeping checks (spills, furniture out of place, loose hand rails, curling mats, frayed cords, etc)
Workplace procedures may relate to:
workplace occupational health and safety symbols and signs
hazard reporting procedures
job procedures and safe work instructions
emergency procedures
incident and near miss reporting and recording procedures
input on occupational health and safety issues
correct selection, use, storage and maintenance procedures for personal protective equipment
risk control procedures
Other hazardous events may include:
fires
bomb threats
chemical spills
occupational violence
natural disasters/events
terrorist attacks

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
Pre-requisite units that must be achieved prior to this unit:Nil
Co-requisite units that must be assessed with this unit:Nil
Co-assessed units that may be assessed with this unit to increase the efficiency and realism of the assessment process include, but are not limited to:
PSPGOV201B Work in a public sector environment
PSPGOV202B Use routine workplace communication techniques
PSPGOV203B Deliver a service to clients
PSPGOV204B Access and use resources
PSPGOV205B Participate in workplace change
PSPGOV206B Handle workplace information
PSPGOV207B Use technology in the workplace
PSPGOV208A Write routine workplace materials
Overview of evidence requirements
In addition to integrated demonstration of the elements and their related performance criteria, look for evidence that confirms:
the knowledge requirements of this unit
the skill requirements of this unit
application of Employability Skills as they relate to this unit
workplace safety procedures followed in a range of (3 or more) contexts (or occasions, over time)
Resources required to carry out assessment
These resources include:
organisational occupational health and safety policies and procedures
details of the organisation's occupational health and safety system
information on hazards and risks relevant to the workplace
personal protective equipment
relevant work areas for identification of hazards and control measures
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 following workplace safety procedures, including coping with difficulties, irregularities and breakdowns in routine
the applicant to follow workplace safety procedures in a range of (3 or more) contexts (or occasions, over time)
the assessor to have recognised expertise in managing occupational health and safety in the industry, or work in an assessment team with such a person.
Assessment methods should reflect workplace demands, such as literacy, and the needs of particular groups, such as:
people with disabilities
people from culturally and linguistically diverse backgrounds
Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander people
women
young people
older people
people in rural and remote locations.
Assessment methods suitable for valid and reliable assessment of this competency may include, but are not limited to, a combination of 2 or more of:
case studies
demonstration
observation
questioning
scenarios
simulation or role plays
authenticated evidence from the workplace and/or training courses
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