Assessor Resource

CPPDSM3009
Maintain workplace safety in the property industry

Assessment tool

Version 1.0
Issue Date: April 2024


This unit of competency specifies the outcomes required to follow defined work health and safety (WHS) policies and procedures to ensure own safety and that of others in a property industry workplace. It requires the ability to identify and control workplace hazards and risks, apply appropriate responses to emergency situations, and communicate workplace safety requirements.

The unit supports workers in the property industry who are required to follow WHS policies and procedures. It applies to real estate agents, property managers, strata managers, Nationwide House Energy Rating Scheme (NatHERS) assessors, home sustainability assessors and facility managers.

Licensing, legislative, regulatory or certification requirements apply to this unit in some States and Territories. Relevant state and territory regulatory authorities should be consulted to confirm those requirements.

You may want to include more information here about the target group and the purpose of the assessments (eg formative, summative, recognition)


Evidence Required

List the assessment methods to be used and the context and resources required for assessment. Copy and paste the relevant sections from the evidence guide below and then re-write these in plain English.

Elements describe the essential outcomes.

Performance criteria describe the performance needed to demonstrate achievement of the element. Where bold italicised text is used, further information is detailed in the range of conditions.

1.

Assist in implementing safety policies and procedures in the workplace.

1.1.

Workplace safety requirements relevant to own role and responsibilities are identified and implemented.

1.2.

Organisational information outlining WHS policies and procedures is identified and accessed.

1.3.

Information identifying and controlling workplace hazards and risks is reviewed in line with organisational procedures.

1.4.

Work is conducted using safe workplace practices and according to WHS policies and procedures.

2.

Follow workplace procedures for identifying hazards and controlling risk.

2.1.

Hazards in work area are identified and reported in line with organisational requirements.

2.2.

Workplace instructions and procedures for controlling hazards and risks are followed.

2.3.

Emergency procedures are followed in line with WHS and organisational requirements.

3.

Contribute to participative arrangements for managing WHS.

3.1.

WHS issues, including compliance with applicable WHS policies and procedures, are raised with required people.

3.2.

Colleague contributions to participative arrangements for managing WHS in the workplace are encouraged.

A person demonstrating competency in this unit must satisfy all of the elements, performance criteria, foundation skills and range of conditions of this unit.

The person must also follow defined work health and safety (WHS) policies and procedures to ensure own safety and that of others in three different work environments in the property industry.

The person must demonstrate this performance by:

identifying the workplace hazards and risks in each of the above work environments

identifying how each of the identified hazards and risks may be controlled and the appropriate responses to apply in associated emergency situations

contributing to participative arrangements aimed at managing the hazards and risks identified in each of the above environments.

In doing the above, the person must:

carry out work activities in a safe manner using safe operating practices and procedures

follow required WHS risk and hazard response procedures within scope of own role and responsibilities.

A person demonstrating competency in this unit must demonstrate knowledge of:

workplace hazards and risks in the property industry

ways of controlling hazards and risks in the property industry

organisational communication channels and procedures

federal, state or territory legislation, codes, standards and local government regulations relating to workplace safety in the property industry

range and meaning of WHS safety signs and symbols

rights and responsibilities of employers and employees with regard to workplace safety

types and purposes of personal protective clothing and equipment in the workplace

workplace WHS management processes and designated personnel.

The following must be present and available to learners during assessment activities:

equipment:

computer system to access online information concerning workplace safety in the property industry

specifications:

relevant legislation, codes, standards and local government regulations relating to workplace safety in the property industry

relationship with team members and supervisor:

member of a work team in a property industry context.

Assessor requirements

As a minimum, assessors must satisfy the assessor requirements in the Standards for Registered Training Organisations (RTOs) current at the time of assessment.

Submission Requirements

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Assessment task 1: [title]      Due date:

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Assessment Tasks

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 describe the essential outcomes.

Performance criteria describe the performance needed to demonstrate achievement of the element. Where bold italicised text is used, further information is detailed in the range of conditions.

1.

Assist in implementing safety policies and procedures in the workplace.

1.1.

Workplace safety requirements relevant to own role and responsibilities are identified and implemented.

1.2.

Organisational information outlining WHS policies and procedures is identified and accessed.

1.3.

Information identifying and controlling workplace hazards and risks is reviewed in line with organisational procedures.

1.4.

Work is conducted using safe workplace practices and according to WHS policies and procedures.

2.

Follow workplace procedures for identifying hazards and controlling risk.

2.1.

Hazards in work area are identified and reported in line with organisational requirements.

2.2.

Workplace instructions and procedures for controlling hazards and risks are followed.

2.3.

Emergency procedures are followed in line with WHS and organisational requirements.

3.

Contribute to participative arrangements for managing WHS.

3.1.

WHS issues, including compliance with applicable WHS policies and procedures, are raised with required people.

3.2.

Colleague contributions to participative arrangements for managing WHS in the workplace are encouraged.

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.

WHS policies and procedures must include:

consultative arrangements for employees

emergency and evacuation procedures

equipment maintenance and use

first aid

hazard and risk identification and reporting

hazard, accident and incident investigation

on-site contractors, visitors and members of the public

risk assessment and control measures

safe operating procedures and instructions

transport, use and storage of dangerous goods and hazardous materials

use and maintenance of personal protective clothing and equipment

WHS audits and safety inspections.

Procedures for controlling hazards and risks must include:

compliance with environmental requirements

compliance with ergonomic requirements, including safe lifting and manual handling procedures

correctly selecting, using, storing and maintaining personal protective clothing and equipment

following emergency, fire and accident procedures

following safe operating procedures

reporting hazards, accidents and incidents

regular WHS consultations.

Participative arrangements must include:

formal and informal meetings to discuss WHS matters

mechanisms for conveying employee suggestions, requests and concerns to management

WHS committees, such as consultative, planning and purchasing committees.

A person demonstrating competency in this unit must satisfy all of the elements, performance criteria, foundation skills and range of conditions of this unit.

The person must also follow defined work health and safety (WHS) policies and procedures to ensure own safety and that of others in three different work environments in the property industry.

The person must demonstrate this performance by:

identifying the workplace hazards and risks in each of the above work environments

identifying how each of the identified hazards and risks may be controlled and the appropriate responses to apply in associated emergency situations

contributing to participative arrangements aimed at managing the hazards and risks identified in each of the above environments.

In doing the above, the person must:

carry out work activities in a safe manner using safe operating practices and procedures

follow required WHS risk and hazard response procedures within scope of own role and responsibilities.

A person demonstrating competency in this unit must demonstrate knowledge of:

workplace hazards and risks in the property industry

ways of controlling hazards and risks in the property industry

organisational communication channels and procedures

federal, state or territory legislation, codes, standards and local government regulations relating to workplace safety in the property industry

range and meaning of WHS safety signs and symbols

rights and responsibilities of employers and employees with regard to workplace safety

types and purposes of personal protective clothing and equipment in the workplace

workplace WHS management processes and designated personnel.

The following must be present and available to learners during assessment activities:

equipment:

computer system to access online information concerning workplace safety in the property industry

specifications:

relevant legislation, codes, standards and local government regulations relating to workplace safety in the property industry

relationship with team members and supervisor:

member of a work team in a property industry context.

Assessor requirements

As a minimum, assessors must satisfy the assessor requirements in the Standards for Registered Training Organisations (RTOs) current at the time of assessment.
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

Tasks to be observed according to workplace/college/TAFE policy and procedures, relevant legislation and Codes of Practice Yes No Comments/feedback
Workplace safety requirements relevant to own role and responsibilities are identified and implemented. 
Organisational information outlining WHS policies and procedures is identified and accessed. 
Information identifying and controlling workplace hazards and risks is reviewed in line with organisational procedures. 
Work is conducted using safe workplace practices and according to WHS policies and procedures. 
Hazards in work area are identified and reported in line with organisational requirements. 
Workplace instructions and procedures for controlling hazards and risks are followed. 
Emergency procedures are followed in line with WHS and organisational requirements. 
WHS issues, including compliance with applicable WHS policies and procedures, are raised with required people. 
Colleague contributions to participative arrangements for managing WHS in the workplace are encouraged. 

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