Elements and Performance Criteria

Relevant compliance documentation
may include:
legislative, organisation and site requirements and procedures
manufacturer’s guidelines and specifications
Australian standards
code of practice
Employment and workplace relations legislation
Equal Employment Opportunity and Disability Discrimination legislation
Risk Management is defined as:
the culture, processes and structures that are directed towards the effective management of potential opportunities and adverse effects
Existing procedures may include those focussed on:

personal safety (e.g. personal protective equipment, medical standards, drug and alcohol, stress management and evacuation)
equipment and machinery isolation
protection and guarding
hazard identification and monitoring
chemical safety
fire safety
other potential emergency related circumstances
uncontrolled energy
change
Risk is defined as:
the chance of something happening that will have an impact upon objectives. It is measured in terms of consequences and likelihood
Hazard is defined as:
a source of potential harm or a situation with a potential to cause loss
Hazards may involve:

equipment
methods/plans
people
the work environment
uncontrolled energy
changeover
nearby activities
different conditions
Likelihood is defined as:
a qualitative description of probability and frequency
Probability is defined as:
the measure of the chance of occurrence expressed as a number between 0 and 1
Consequence is defined as:
The outcome of an event or situation expressed qualitatively or quantitatively, being a loss, injury, disadvantage or gain
Criteria for the acceptability/ unacceptability of the risk must be determined by:
the organisation’s internal policy, goals and/or objectives in reference to relevant legislation
Controls may include option type in sequence such as:
eliminating the hazard
substitution
engineering controls
administrative controls (procedures, etc)
PPE
Resources may include:
people
finance
equipment
environment
buildings/facilities
technology
information
Site working instructions may include:
applicable commonwealth/state/territory legislation and code of practice relating to the industry, dangerous and hazardous goods, environmental protection and safety and health
worksite safety management systems
manufacturer’s documentation and handbooks
workplace operating procedures and policies
materials safety data sheet
emergency procedures
safety alert
Communications may include:
face to face
in writing
by telephone or by other electronic means
formal
informal

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 applying risk management processes
implementation of requirements, procedures and techniques for the safe, effective and efficient completion of risk management processes
working with others to undertake and complete the application of risk management processes that meets all of the required outcomes
consistent timely completion of risk management processes that safely, effectively and efficiently meets the required outcomes
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 to 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 the work environment. Selection and use of resources for particular worksites may differ due to 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
consistently achieving the required outcomes
first hand testimonial evidence of the candidate's:
working with others to undertake and complete the application of risk management processes
Guidance information for assessment
Consult the SkillsDMC User Guide for further information on assessment including access and equity issues.