Elements and Performance Criteria

RANGE STATEMENT
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 in the performance criteria is detailed below. Add any 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.
Legislative requirements may be outlined and reflected in:
Australian standards, and quality assurance and certification requirements
award and enterprise agreements
privacy requirements
relevant federal, and state or territory legislation that affects organisational operation, including:
anti-discrimination and diversity
environmental issues
EEO
industrial relations
OHS
relevant industry codes of practice
trade practices.
Organisational requirements may be outlined and reflected in:
business and performance plans
emergency and evacuation procedures
employer and employee rights and responsibilities
goals, objectives, plans, systems and processes
legal and ethical requirements and codes of practice
OHS policies, procedures and programs
policies and procedures relating to own role and responsibility
quality assurance and procedure manuals
records and information systems and processes.
OHS policies and procedures may relate to:
consultative arrangements for employees
emergency and evacuation procedures
equipment maintenance and use
first aid
hazard and risk identification and reporting
hazard, incident and accident investigation
OHS audits and safety inspections
on-site contractors, visitors and members of public
risk assessment and control measures
safe operating procedures and instructions
transport, use and storage of dangerous goods and hazardous substances
use and maintenance of personal protective clothing and equipment.
Risks and hazards:
may be:
environmental
ergonomic
hazardous materials
loose objects and fixtures
mechanical and electrical
obstructions
may be identified through:
continuous monitoring of equipment operation and work areas prior to and during work activities
ongoing training
regular housekeeping activities
regular formal and informal consultation and meetings with colleagues
regular inspections of equipment and work areas
review of health and safety records, such as:
hazard reports
dangerous goods registers.
Relevant people may include:
clients
colleagues
designated OHS representatives
emergency personnel
supervisors.
Procedures for controlling risks and hazards may include:
compliance with environmental requirements
compliance with ergonomic requirements, including safe lifting and manual handling procedures
correct selection, use, storage and maintenance procedures for personal protective clothing and equipment
emergency, fire and accident procedures
following safe operating procedures
hazard, accident and incident reporting procedures
regular OHS consultations.
Participative arrangements may relate to:
formal and informal meetings to discuss OHS matters
mechanism for conveying employee suggestions, requests and concerns to management
OHS committees, such as consultative, planning and purchasing committees.

EVIDENCE GUIDE
The evidence guide provides advice on assessment and must be read in conjunction with the performance criteria, required skills and knowledge, the range statement and the Assessment Guidelines for this Training Package.
Overview of assessment
This unit of competency could be assessed through practical demonstration of following defined OHS policies and procedures to ensure own safety and that of others in the workplace. Targeted written (including alternative formats where necessary) or verbal questioning to assess the candidate's underpinning knowledge would provide additional supporting evidence of competence. The demonstration and questioning would include collecting evidence of the candidate's knowledge and application of ethical standards and relevant federal, and state or territory legislation and regulations. This assessment may be carried out in a simulated or workplace environment.
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:
identifying potential or existing risks, hazards and incidents in the workplace
carrying out work activities in a safe manner using safe operating practices and procedures
contributing to and participating in workplace OHS arrangements
following appropriate OHS risk and hazard response procedures within scope of own role and responsibilities.
knowledge of agency practices, ethical standards and legislative requirements associated with following designated OHS standards in the workplace.
Context of and specific resources for assessment
Resource implications for assessment include:
access to suitable simulated or real opportunities and resources to demonstrate competence
assessment instruments that may include personal planner and assessment record book
access to a registered provider of assessment services.
Where applicable, physical resources should include equipment modified for people with disabilities.
Access must be provided to appropriate learning and/or assessment support when required.
Assessment processes and techniques must be culturally appropriate, and appropriate to the language and literacy capacity of the candidate and the work being performed.
Validity and sufficiency of evidence require that:
competency will need to be demonstrated over a period of time reflecting the scope of the role and the practical requirements of the workplace
where the assessment is part of a structured learning experience the evidence collected must relate to a number of performances assessed at different points in time and separated by further learning and practice with a decision of competence only taken at the point when the assessor has complete confidence in the person's competence
all assessment that is part of a structured learning experience must include a combination of direct, indirect and supplementary evidence
where assessment is for the purpose of recognition (RCC/RPL), the evidence provided will need to be current and show that it represents competency demonstrated over a period of time
assessment can be through simulated project-based activity and must include evidence relating to each of the elements in this unit.

In all cases where practical assessment is used it will be combined with targeted questioning to assess the underpinning knowledge. Questioning will be undertaken in such a manner as is appropriate to the language and literacy levels of the candidate and any cultural issues that may affect responses to the questions, and will reflect the requirements of the competency and the work being performed.