Elements and Performance Criteria

Work may be conducted:
in a range of work environments
by day or night

Customers may be:
internal or external

Workplaces may comprise:
large, medium or small worksites

Work may be conducted in:
limited or restricted spaces
exposed conditions
controlled or open environments
even or uneven surfaces
wet or dry surfaces

Workplace hazards may include but are not restricted to:
moving heavy loads in an unsafe work environment
unsecured machinery, components or repaired equipment
slippery floors
welding equipment
sharp tools and implements
power tools
moving and rotating machinery
flammable liquids, vapours and fuel
faulty machinery equipment handling equipment and lifting gear
using equipment beyond safe working limits
poor housekeeping procedures
non-compliance with safe working procedures
electrical wiring and systems, including exposed electrical circuits
working at heights and in confined spaces
toxic gases and substances
chemicals and other harmful substances
damaged goods, pallets and containers
dangerous/hazardous goods

Consultative processes may involve:
OH&S specialists
trainers
other employees and supervisors
management
union representatives
manufacturers representatives
supplier representatives
customers/clients
other maintenance, professional or technical staff

Depending on the type of organisation concerned and the local terminology used, workplace plans/procedures may include:
company plans/procedures
enterprise plans/procedures
organisational plans/procedures
established plans/procedures

Information/documentation may include:
workplace OH&S procedures and policies
workplace OH&S management system including hazard/safety risk control strategies
OH&S training notes and materials
journals and work related literature concerning OH&S
competency standards
customer/client instructions
customer service standards and procedures
workplace products and services information
quality assurance standards and procedures
relevant agreements, codes of practice including the national standards for services and operations
manufacturers/suppliers' specifications, advice, recommended procedures, policies and instructions
workplace guidelines on appropriate workplace language and communication strategies and interpretation of relevant information
regulations and policies relating to minimising risks to the environment and ensuring compliance with OH&S requirements
emergency procedures

Applicable regulations and legislation may include:
relevant regulations, standards and codes of practice
hazardous substances and dangerous goods codes
relevant Australian and state/territory OH&S legislation including regulations and codes of practice relating to hazards present in the workplace or industry, including:
general duty of care under OH&S legislation and common law
requirements for the maintenance and confidentiality of records of occupational injury and disease
requirements for provision of OH&S information and training
provisions relating to health and safety representatives and/or OH&S committees
provisions relating to OH&S issue resolution
environmental protection regulations
relevant Australian standards and certification requirements

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 and satisfy all of the requirements of the elements and performance criteria of this unit and include demonstration of applying:

the underpinning knowledge and skills
relevant legislation and workplace procedures
other relevant aspects of the range statement

Context of, and specific resources for assessment
Performance is demonstrated consistently over a period of time and in a suitable range of contexts

Resources for assessment include:

a range of relevant exercises, case studies and other simulated practical and knowledge assessment, and/or
access to an appropriate range of relevant operational situations in the workplace

In both real and simulated environments, access is required to:

relevant and appropriate materials and/or equipment, and/or
applicable documentation including workplace procedures, regulations, codes of practice and operation manuals

Method of assessment
Assessment of this unit must be undertaken by a registered training organisation
As a minimum, assessment of knowledge must be conducted through appropriate written/oral tests

Practical assessment must occur:

through appropriately simulated activities at the registered training organisation, and/or
in an appropriate range of situations in the workplace