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 individual, accessibility of the item, and local industry and regional contexts) may also be included.
Relevant legislation may include:
state, territory and commonwealth OHS/WHS Acts
regulations and codes of practice
general duty of care under OHS/WHS legislation
confidentiality of records
work health and safety training.
Work Health and Safety policies and procedures may include:
documentation
communication protocols
maintaining plant and equipment
purchasing supplies and equipment
counselling or disciplinary processes
emergency response
incident investigation
assessing and controlling hazards and risks
record-keeping and reporting procedures.
Work group may include:
employees
team leaders
coordinators
volunteers
supervisors.
Procedures to identify and assess hazards may include:
audits
workplace inspections
housekeeping
checking and maintaining area and equipment.
Measures to control risks may include:
elimination of the risk
engineering controls
administrative controls
personal protective equipment.
Consultation procedures may include:
meetings
work health and safety committees
health and safety representatives
suggestions, requests, reports and concerns put forward by employees.
Inadequacies may include:
lack of resources
insufficient planning
unscheduled changes in work procedures.
Hazardous events may include:
accidents
fires and explosions
adverse weather
emergencies, such as chemical spills, bomb scares and violent incidents.
Procedures for dealing with hazardous events may include:
evacuation
chemical containment
first aid
accident or incident reporting and investigation.
Hazardous goods and equipment may include:
hazardous chemicals
products treated with chemicals
electrical equipment.
Work health and safety training needs may include:
on the job or off the job
induction training
hazard training
task or equipment training
emergency and evacuation training.
Work health and safety records may include:
audits and inspection reports
equipment usage logs
health surveillance and workplace environmental monitoring records
records of instruction and training
manufacturer and supplier information
hazardous substances’ registers
maintenance and testing reports
workers compensation and rehabilitation records
first-aid and medical records.

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
Evidence of the ability to:
work effectively within organisation management systems to implement and monitor work health and safety policies and apply and review risk-management procedures
convey health and safety information to user groups using appropriate communication strategies and create opportunities for group members to contribute to and participate in training
identify the interrelationship between all aspects of organisation safety systems and implement and monitor all components to achieve a safe working environment according to organisation policies and procedures and legislative requirements
propose recommendations to address inadequacies in health and safety management systems and apply contingency-management techniques to deal with a range of problems and issues.
Context of and specific resources for assessment
Assessment must ensure:
implementation and monitoring of work health and safety policies in an environment that reflects the individual’s current or intended work role to demonstrate competency and consistency of performance.
Assessment must also ensure access to:
a venue, facility or location with appropriate equipment and activity
a work group and organisational consultative structures, including key health and safety staff and resources to implement risk-control measures
documentation detailing organisational work health and safety policies, and procedures, and legislation and records.
Method of assessment
A range of assessment methods should be used to assess practical skills and knowledge. The following examples are appropriate for this unit:
observation of interacting with work group to provide information about organisational health and safety policies
observation of consulting with relevant employees to inform strategies to implement and monitor organisational work health and safety procedures and programs
oral and or written questioning on principles and practices of health and safety management
third-party reports from a supervisor detailing work performance.
Guidance information for assessment
Holistic assessment with other units relevant to the industry sector, workplace and job role is recommended, for example:
SISXRSK502A Manage organisational risks.