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.
Safe work practices include:
access to site amenities, such as drinking water and toilets
restrictions in relation to drugs and alcohol at work
general requirements for safe use of plant and equipment
general requirements for use of PPE and clothing
housekeeping to ensure a clean, tidy and safe work area
preventing bullying and harassment
smoking in designated areas
storage and removal of debris.
Legislative requirements may include:
provisions of federal, state and territory OHS and welfare Acts and regulations
guidelines and procedures administered by statutory/regulatory authorities, e.g. state/territory OHS authorities responsible for issuing construction induction cards
Australian standards
construction industry OHS standards and guidelines
duty of care
health and safety representatives, committees and supervisors
licences, tickets or certificates of competency
national safety standards.
Codes of practice may include:
safety guidelines for the entertainment industry
film industry recommended safety code
national code of practice for induction training for construction work
film and television safety guidelines
NSW child employment guidelines
code of practice for the welfare of film animals.
Documentation includes:
accident and incident reports
Acts and regulations
Australian standards
codes of practice
construction documentation and plans
emergency information contact
evacuation plans
guidance notes
job safety analyses
labels
MSDS
proformas for reporting hazards, incidents and injuries
reports of near misses and dangerous occurrences
production/performance risk assessment
special performance condition notification
safe work method statements
safety meeting minutes
site safety inspection reports.
Procedures may include guidelines for:
emergencies, such as fire and accidents
using fire safety equipment
accessing first aid treatment
hazard identification and control
using PPE and clothing
safe sitting, lifting and handling
security of documents, cash, equipment and people
safe use of:
audio and communication equipment
chemicals and toxic substances
electrical equipment
hot works
smoke and particle isolation
use of MSDS
safe construction of rigging and supports
working at heights
working in reduced lighting conditions
working in confined spaces
dealing with difficult customers
access to:
orchestra pit
fly tower and grid.
Signs and symbols may include:
emergency information signs (e.g. exits, equipment and first aid)
fire signs (e.g. location of fire alarms and firefighting equipment)
hazard signs (e.g. danger and warning)
regulatory signs (e.g. prohibition, mandatory and limitation or restriction)
safety tags and lockout (e.g. danger tags and out-of-service tags)
facility or location signs
site safety
directional
traffic and warning signs and symbols.
Duty of care requirements relate to:
legal responsibility under duty of care to do everything reasonably practicable to protect others from harm
own responsibilities to comply with safe work practices, including activities that require licences, tickets or certificates of competency
relevant federal and state OHS requirements, including those relating to:
construction workers and supervisors
designers
employers
inspectors
manufacturers and suppliers
persons in control of the work site
subcontractors and self-employed persons.
OHS communication and reporting processes include:
discussions with OHS representatives
OHS meetings
OHS notices, newsletters, bulletins and correspondence
OHS participative arrangements
processes for raising OHS issues
toolbox talks
workplace consultation relating to OHS issues and changes.
Personal protective equipment may include:
gloves
safety harnesses
hard hats
aprons
arm guards
eye protection
hearing protection
high visibility retro reflective vests
respiratory protection
safety footwear
protective clothing, including ultraviolet (UV) protective
sunscreen
well-fitting clothing.
Measures may relate to:
correct posture when playing an instrument
ergonomic seating
taking adequate rest breaks
avoiding prolonged periods in front of a computer screen
using plant and equipment guards in line with manufacturer specifications
engineering control
wearing PPE
controlling noise/sound levels and length of exposure to high levels of noise
avoiding eye strain
stress management techniques
correct handling of chemical and dangerous substances or equipment
following the hierarchy of safety controls.
Hazards may include:
noise
electrical safety
chemical spills
paint fumes and spills
gas
smoke machines
pyrotechnics
aerotechnics
animals on set
execution of special effects, stunts or action sequences
firearms and ammunition
moving machinery and equipment
manual handling
trip, e.g. objects left in passageways
protrusions
sharp equipment
overhanging beams
falling objects
unplanned collapse
adverse weather and lighting conditions
hot and cold work environments
working at heights
working in the dark
working in confined spaces
chemicals and toxic substances
fire
UV radiation
traffic and mobile plant
excavations, including trenches
infectious diseases, including HIV.
OHS issues may include:
occupational overuse injury
performance anxiety
stress
bullying and harassment.
Relevant personnel may include:
supervisor
safety officer
first aid officer
OHS committee member
OHS representative
stage manager
production manager
technical director
artist, musician and performer
audio and sound engineer
audio and sound technician/mixer
camera crew
lighting crew
broadcaster
broadcast technician and engineer
director
producer
conductor
program manager.
Principles of risk management include:
assessing risks involved
consulting, reporting and ensuring the involvement of relevant workers
controlling hazards
identifying hazards
reviewing to identify change or improvement.
Emergencies may include:
fire:
electrical
chemical
gas
mechanical
paper
wood
accident
chemical spill
injury to personnel
structural collapse
toxic and/or flammable vapour emission
vehicle/mobile plant accident
robbery
bomb threat
armed hold-up
natural disaster
equipment failure.
Incidents may include:
accidents resulting in personal injury or damage to property
near misses or dangerous occurrences which do not cause injury but may pose an immediate and significant risk to persons or property, and need to be reported so that action can be taken to prevent recurrence, for example:
breathing apparatus malfunctioning to the extent that the user's health is in danger
collapse of the floor, wall or ceiling of a building being used as a workplace
collapse or failure of an excavation more than 1.5 metres deep, including any shoring
collapse or partial collapse of a building or structure
collapse, overturning or failure of the load-bearing of scaffolding, lift, crane, hoist or mine-winding equipment
damage to or malfunction of other major plant
electric shock
electrical short circuit, malfunction or explosion
uncontrolled explosion, fire or escape of gas, hazardous substance or steam
other unintended or uncontrolled incident or event arising from operations carried on at a workplace.
Authorities may include:
fire service
police
ambulance
hospitals and medical
community welfare
OHS regulatory authority.
General procedures for responding to incidents and emergencies include:
basic emergency response
evacuating
notifying designated OHS personnel and authorities
notifying emergency services
referring to site emergency plans and documentation
using fire safety equipment, such as:
breathing apparatus
fire blankets
firefighting equipment.

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 in the workplace or a close simulation of the workplace environment, provided that simulated or project-based assessment techniques fully replicate workplace conditions, materials, activities, responsibilities and procedures.
Critical aspects for assessment and evidence required to demonstrate competency in this unit
Evidence of the ability to:
comply with OHS regulations and federal, state or territory legislation requirements for workplace operations, including duty of care
comply with OHS communication processes, information and documentation procedures
demonstrate an understanding of the role of OHS committees and representatives, the meaning of common safety signs and symbols, and procedures for reporting hazards, incidents and injuries
communicate and work safely with others
follow general procedures for responding to incidents and emergencies, including evacuation, first aid, fire safety equipment and PPE
explain the consequences of non-compliance with OHS policies and procedures.
Context of and specific resources for assessment
This unit of competency is to be assessed using standard and authorised work practices, safety requirements and environmental constraints.

Assessment of essential underpinning knowledge will usually be conducted in an off-site context.

Assessment is to comply with relevant regulatory or Australian standards' requirements.

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.

Resource implications for assessment include:
an induction procedure and requirement
realistic tasks or simulated tasks covering the mandatory task requirements
relevant specifications and work instructions
tools and equipment appropriate to applying safe work practices
support materials appropriate to activity
workplace instructions relating to safe work practices and addressing hazards and emergencies
MSDS
research resources, including industry-related systems information
use of culturally appropriate processes, and techniques appropriate to the language and literacy capacity of the candidate and the work being performed.
Method of assessment
The following assessment methods are appropriate for this unit:
direct observation of the candidate explaining workplace safety or emergency procedures to others
direct observation of the candidate demonstrating safe work practices for particular job roles
case studies and problem-solving exercises for emergency situations and particular safety issues
written or oral questioning to assess knowledge of industry safety guidelines and legislation.
Guidance information for assessment
Holistic assessment with other units relevant to the industry sector, workplace and job role is recommended, for example:
CUFIND301A Work effectively in the screen and media industries
CUSIND301A Work effectively in the music industry
CUSSOU303A Set up and disassemble audio equipment.