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.
Relevant work procedures/standards
may include:
relevant legislation
relevant Australian standards relating to safety and health management systems
organisation or site policies, procedures and work instructions
safety and health management systems
principle hazard management plans
standard operating procedures
code of practice, recognised standards or guidelines
manufacturer's instructions
Employment and workplace relations legislation
Equal Employment Opportunity and Disability Discrimination legislation
Roles and responsibilities may include:
identification of hazards
roles and responsibilities defined in site safety and health management systems
obligations and duties of care under safety legislation
criteria for evaluation of own work
measures to avoid injury and illness
criteria for measurement and minimisation of risk
processes to ensure "right first time" approach
adherence to relevant work procedures
A work plan:
is the plan of routine or non-routine activities which may or may not be documented
may be SLAMS (Stop, Look, Assess, Manage)
Relevant documentation may include:
site based incident reporting forms
safe work guidelines or work instructions
risk based self check lists
hazard reporting systems

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

Critical aspects for assessment and evidence required to demonstrate competency in this unit
The evidence required to demonstrate competency in this unit must be relevant to worksite operations and satisfy all of the requirements of the performance criteria, required skills and knowledge and the range statement of this unit and include evidence of the following:
knowledge of the requirements, procedures and instructions for compliance with site work processes/procedures
implementation of requirements, procedures and techniques for the safe, effective and efficient application of site work processes/procedures, while complying with site risk management, safety, environmental and communication requirements, including:
accessing, identifying and applying site procedures/standards
identifying, agreeing and adjusting performance in line with potential changing circumstances
planning and completing work to achieve agreed outcomes
monitoring processes, reporting incidents and safely applying risk control processes to minimise injury, loss, equipment damage and environmental harm
contributing to the site safety health management system
completing required documentation
Context of and specific resources for assessment
This unit must be assessed in the context of the work environment. Where personal safety or environmental damage are limiting factors, assessment may occur in a simulated environment provided it is realistic and sufficiently rigorous to cover all aspects of workplace performance, including task skills, task management skills, contingency management skills and job role environment skills.
The assessment environment should not disadvantage the participant. For example, language, literacy and numeracy demands of assessment should not be greater than those required on the job.
Customisation of assessment and delivery environment should sensitively accommodate cultural diversity.
Aboriginal people and other people from a non English speaking background may have second language issues.
Assessment of this competency requires typical resources normally used in a resources and infrastructure sector environment. Selection and use of resources for particular worksites may differ due to the site circumstances.
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.
Method of assessment
This unit may be assessed in a holistic way with other units of competency. The assessment strategy for this unit must verify required knowledge and skill and practical application using more than one of the following assessment methods:
written and/or oral assessment of the candidate's required knowledge
observed, documented and/or first hand testimonial evidence of the candidate's:
implementation of appropriate requirement, procedures and techniques for the safe, effective and efficient achievement of required outcomes
consistent achievement of required outcomes
first hand testimonial evidence of the candidate's:
working with others to comply with site work processes/procedures
Guidance information for assessment
Consult the SkillsDMC User Guide for further information on assessment including access and equity issues.