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.
OHS management system may include:
safe premises
safe machinery, equipment and materials
safe systems of work
safe work environment
information, instructions, training and supervision that ensure employees’ and clients’ health and safety
adequate facilities for the welfare of employees
appropriate management of incidents or accidents and notification to OHS regulatory authorities.
OHS policies and procedures may include:
incident and accident management
participation in OHS management practices
hazard identification
handling of hazardous substances and dangerous goods
risk assessment and control
ongoing monitoring of risks
responsibilities of employees to ensure safety
manual handling
wearing or using personal protective equipment
retail supply of hazardous substances
security issues
emergency evacuation and responses.
OHS training requirements may include:
OHS policy and procedures
induction training
coaching or mentoring
formal training programs
provision of information, fact sheets and signage to ensure safe work practices
OHS representative or committee training
hazard identification, risk assessment and control training.
OHS records may include:
policies and procedures
training plans and training undertaken
consultation records
hazard identification records
risk assessment and control actions
incident, accident and near-miss reports and statistics
incident or accident notifications to OHS regulatory authorities.
Consultative processes may involve:
recording concerns
staff meetings or workshops
staff handbook with OHS information
surveys or questionnaires
OHS representatives or committees.
Tool or template may include:
self-designed tool developed for the organisation as part of an OHS management system
tools and templates developed by external consultancy services or industry associations
tools and templates developed by OHS regulatory authorities for public use.
Assessment criteria may include:
criteria developed by external consultancy services
criteria outlined in Australian standards
criteria suggested by industry associations for use by member businesses
organisation-specific criteria as part of an OHS management system.
Times designated and required by legislation may include:
when changes to the workplace are implemented:
before the premises are used for the first time
before and during the installation or alteration of any plant
before changes to work practices are introduced
when new information relating to health and safety risk becomes available.
Types of hazards designated by legislation may include:
physical environment
plant and equipment
work practices
length of time spent at certain tasks and allocation of breaks.

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 following is essential:
establishes, implements, evaluates and makes ongoing improvements to a complete OHS system for a given industry operation according to regulatory requirements
develops comprehensive OHS system documents inclusive of policies, procedures, hazard identification and risk-assessment documents and undertakes extensive consultation
applies contingency-management techniques to respond to problems arising from OHS systems.
Context of and specific resources for assessment
Assessment must ensure development and maintenance of an OHS system for a facility or organisation relevant to the candidate’s current or intended work environment.
Assessment must also ensure access to:
a fully operational sport and recreation environment using appropriate information programs and publications to facilitate the processes involved in developing an OHS system
an operation for which an OHS system would be developed or access to comprehensive information about that operation to allow the candidate to fully develop a tailored OHS system
use of appropriate state or territory legislation, codes of practice and standards issued by regulatory authorities or industry groups
use of OHS information, such as manuals issued by industry associations or commercial publishers.
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:
portfolio incorporating an entire written OHS system for an organisation, including policies, procedures, hazard identification and risk-assessment template documents, information fact sheets for workers and clients, job descriptions incorporating OHS roles, training plans and a communication strategy
reports prepared by the candidate detailing how OHS policies, systems and procedures were established for a given project or work activity
project or work activities conducted in conjunction with an industry operator to allow the candidate to develop systems for a particular workplace
third-party reports from key stakeholders or review of reports of the implementation and review processes
case studies and problem-solving exercises to establish systems, policies and procedures for different workplace sizes and types
written and or oral questioning or interview to test knowledge of the legislative requirements.
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.