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.
Relevant compliance documentation
may include:
legislative, organisation and site requirements and procedures
manufacturer's guidelines and specifications
Australian standards
code of practice
management plans
safe working procedures (or equivalent)
tagging and lockout procedures
toxic substances procedures
gas monitoring procedures
Employment and workplace relations legislation
Equal Employment Opportunity and Disability Discrimination legislation
Personal protective equipment may include:
hard hats
hearing protection
eye protection
safety boots
respiratory masks
other prescribed clothing and equipment related to tasks
self rescuers which may include filter or self contained types
Permits and clearances may include:
access to areas
welding and cutting
power line clearances
start-up procedures
blasting/shotfiring
working at height
confined spaces
vertical openings
dig and penetration
Manual handling may include:
the use of mechanical handling aids which are present at the workplace place and included in the national standard for Manual Handling and national code of practice for Manual Handling (NOHSC)
team lifting
Emergency situations may include:
emergency evacuation
fire
incident or injury
electrical shock
falls
entrapment
inrush
fumes
explosions
cyclones
other extreme weather
working in remote locations
Emergency escape route(s) are:
those identified at the workplace and may include the primary and secondary escape route(s)
Risks to personal wellbeing may include:
non adherence to safety procedures and policies
stress
communicable diseases
adverse personal hygiene
horseplay
Fitness for duty may include:
smoking restrictions
alcohol impairment
improper use of drugs
fatigue management
physiological and psychological stress
medication
illness

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 working safely and follow OHS policies and procedures
implementation of requirements, procedures and techniques for working safely and follow OHS policies and procedures
working with others to work safely and follow OHS policies and procedures
consistent timely completion of work that is safe and follows OHS policies and procedures
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 work sites 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 requirements, 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 work safely and follows OHS policies and procedures
Guidance information for assessment
Consult the SkillsDMC User Guide for further information on assessment including access and equity issues.