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.
Appropriate techniques may include:
interviews
simulations
examination of relevant information and data
inspections
timeline of actions and events
use of accident models
An incident is:
an event resulting in or having a potential for injury, ill health, damage or loss
Actions and events:
include all actions and events that may have contributed to the occurrence or severity of the incident
may be extended back for a short time or up to several years to identify design decisions that contributed to the incident occurring
include facts about the incident itself including such things as systems, people, tools, equipment, materials, fixtures, the time and nature of the injury, etc
A hazard is:
a source or a situation with a potential for harm in terms of human injury or ill-health, damage to property, damage to the environment, or a combination of these
Workplace sources of information and data may include:
hazard, incident and investigation reports
workplace inspections
incident investigations
minutes of meetings
reports
audits
material safety data sheets (MSDSs) and registers
legislation, standards, manufacturers' manuals and specifications available at the workplace
External sources of information and data may include:
regulatory authorities (for other relevant legislation ie Acts, regulations, codes of practice)
other Australian standards
industry bodies
employer groups
unions
OHS specialists
OHS professional bodies
websites, journals and newsletters
other manufacturers' manuals and specifications
Stakeholders may include:
managers
supervisors
health and safety and other employee representatives
OHS committees
employees
the community
Key personnel may include:
managers from other areas
people involved in OHS decision making or who are impacted by decisions
OHS specialists may be internal or external and include:
ergonomists
occupational hygienists
health professionals
injury management advisors
Techniques and tools may include:
workplace processes such as 'walk throughs', surveys and inspections
interviews
hazard identification procedures based on checklists
material safety data sheets (MSDS)
body mapping
those that are:
scheduled or unscheduled
undertaken by individuals or small groups
internally or externally developed
customised to the particular industry and workplace
reviewed on an ongoing basis to ensure they allow for emerging issues
Hazard identification procedures may include:
job and work system analysis (JSA)
reviews of:
OHS records
hazard and incident reports
investigations
registers of hazardous substances and dangerous goods
plant and equipment maintenance records
identification of employee concerns, such as through a hazard reporting system
input of managers, OHS representatives, OHS committee and others through consultative processes
Risk assessment tools may include:
checklists, matrix nomograms and other aids that may be included in codes of practice, standards, guidelines or other relevant documentation
Risk is:
the chance of something occurring that will result in injury or damage
measured in terms of consequences (injury or damage) and likelihood of the consequence
Hazard register includes:
a list of hazards
their location
a range of possible scenarios or circumstances under which they may cause injury or damage
the results of the risk analysis related to the hazards
Level of authority:
is commensurate with the actions required to address the risk

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:
PSPETHC401A Uphold and support the values and principles of public service
PSPGOV402B Deliver and monitor service to clients
PSPGOV406B Gather and analyse information
PSPGOV412A Use advanced workplace communication strategies
PSPGOV422A Apply government processes
PSPPOL404A Support policy implementation
PSPSOHS401A Contribute to the implementation of a systematic approach to managing OHS
PSPSOHS404A Contribute to the implementation of strategies to control OHS risk
PSPSOHS407A Ensure compliance with OHS and other relevant laws.
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
These resources include:
legislation, policy, procedures and protocols relating to OHS hazard identification and risk assessment
case studies and workplace scenarios to capture the range of situations likely to be encountered when identifying hazards and assessing OHS risks.
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 identifying hazards and assessing OHS risks, including coping with difficulties, irregularities and breakdowns in routine
identification of hazards and assessment of OHS risks in a range of three 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:
case studies and scenarios
portfolios
questioning
simulation or role plays.
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.