Copy and paste from the following data to produce each assessment task. Write these in plain English and spell out how, when and where the task is to be carried out, under what conditions, and what resources are needed. Include guidelines about how well the candidate has to perform a task for it to be judged satisfactory.
Elements Elements describe the essential outcomes. | Performance Criteria Performance criteria describe the performance needed to demonstrate achievement of the element. Where bold and italicised text is used, further information is detailed in the range of conditions section. |
1. Identify and apply basic safety practices and procedures in the workplace | 1.1 Own work responsibilities and workplace procedures that achieve a safe work environment are identified and followed 1.2 Hazards associated with the workplace, including fire and safety hazards, are identified and communicated to team members and supervisor 1.3 Safety requirements, including personal safety needs, are identified and confirmed with supervisor as consistent with job requirements |
2. Identify and apply basic emergency procedures in the workplace | 2.1 Workplace site emergency procedures are identified 2.2 Location of workplace safety alarms are identified 2.3 Fire safety and firefighting equipment and appliances are identified 2.4 Appropriate persons to be contacted in the event of accident or sickness of staff and customers are identified 2.5 Workplace evacuation procedures are identified and followed |
This section specifies work environments and conditions that may affect performance. Essential operating conditions that may be present (depending on the work situation, needs of the candidate, accessibility of the item, and local industry and regional contexts) are included. Bold italicised wording, if used in the performance criteria, is detailed below.
Workplace procedures mustinclude proceduresfor: | selecting and using personal protective equipment (PPE) safe work practices handling and storing dangerous goods and hazardous substances emergency, fire and accident. |
Emergency procedures mustinclude: | incident or accident reporting evacuation involving staff and customers environmental incidents, including incidents or accidents involving dangerous goods and hazardous substances. |
Appropriate persons must include: | those holding a current recognised qualification in either: first aid cardiopulmonary resuscitation fire warden and workplace evacuation officer occupational or work health and safety representative. |
Before competency can be determined, individuals must demonstrate they can perform the following according to the standard defined in the unit’s elements and performance criteria, range of conditions and foundation skills:
source and interpret the procedure for safely moving one heavy item, and move the item
source and interpret the procedure for safely handling one dangerous substance in an automotive workplace, and use the substance
source and interpret the procedure for safely using a piece of electrical equipment in an automotive workplace, and use the equipment
identify fire safety equipment and its correct application in an automotive workplace
identify emergency evacuation procedures and responsibilities of self and co-workers in an automotive workplace.
Individuals must be able to demonstrate knowledge of:
reasons for ensuring safe work practices in an automotive workplace
common automotive workplace hazards, including:
electricity and water
toxic substances
flammable materials and fire hazards
spillages, waste and debris
work health and safety (WHS) and occupational health and safety (OHS) procedures and requirements, equipment, and material relating to automotive workplace and personal safety, including procedures for:
selecting and using personal protective equipment (PPE)
moving heavy items
handling dangerous substances, including:
cleaning materials
paints
fuels and oils
chemicals
using and storing electrical equipment, including:
pre-use checks
operating procedures
location and content of workplace safety procedures
location and application of fire safety and firefighting appliances and equipment in the workplace
workplace emergency and evacuation procedures.
Assessors must satisfy NVR/AQTF assessor requirements.
Competency is to be assessed in the workplace or a simulated environment that accurately reflects performance in a real workplace setting.
Assessment must include direct observation of tasks.
Where assessment of competency includes third-party evidence, individuals must provide evidence that links them to having applied knowledge of automotive safety fundamentals in an automotive workplace, e.g. task instructions.
Assessors must verify performance evidence through questioning on skills and knowledge to ensure correct interpretation and application.
The following resources must be made available:
an automotive workplace or simulated workplace
tools, equipment and materials used for the automotive service and repair activities specified in the performance evidence
workplace procedures relating to safe work practices.
Copy and paste from the following performance criteria to create an observation checklist for each task. When you have finished writing your assessment tool every one of these must have been addressed, preferably several times in a variety of contexts. To ensure this occurs download the assessment matrix for the unit; enter each assessment task as a column header and place check marks against each performance criteria that task addresses.
Observation Checklist