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. | Provide information on safety policy and procedures in the workplace. | 1.1. | Relevant provisions of WHS legislation and code of conduct are accurately and clearly explained to team members. |
| 1.2. | Documentation is developed and maintained to support implementation of WHS policies and procedures. |
| 1.3. | Recommendations are made to improve effectiveness of WHS and workplace policies and procedures. |
2. | Implement and monitor participative arrangements. | 2.1. | Consultative processes are implemented and monitored to ensure all team members have an opportunity to contribute to management of WHS in the workplace. |
| 2.2. | Health and safety issues raised through consultation are resolved, or referred to relevant people for resolution. |
| | 2.3. | Outcomes of consultation over WHS issues are reported to team members. |
3. | Implement and monitor hazard and risk control procedures. | 3.1. | Existing and potential hazards and risks in work area are identified and appropriate actions are implemented. |
| 3.2. | Individual and team adherence to control hazards and risks in work area is maintained and monitored. |
| | 3.3. | Inadequacies in existing procedures to control risks are identified and appropriate actions are implemented. |
| | 3.4. | Cause of hazardous events is investigated according to legislative requirements and organisational policies and procedures. |
| | 3.5. | Measures to minimise risk and prevent recurrence of hazardous events are implemented based on hierarchy of control and own role. |
4. | Support WHS training. | 4.1. | WHS training needs of individuals and teams are identified and discussed with relevant people. |
| | 4.2. | Arrangements are made for addressing identified WHS training needs in consultation with relevant people. |
| | 4.3. | Coaching and mentoring assistance is provided to team members to support the effective development of their own WHS competencies. |
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 and promote work health and safety (WHS) policies and procedures to ensure own safety and that of others in one property industry work environment.
In doing the above, the person must:
assess and control risks according to the hierarchy of control
comply with a range of WHS legislative and organisational procedures
identify and address WHS training needs of team members
provide clear and accurate information and advice to team members on workplace hazards and risks.
A person demonstrating competency in this unit must demonstrate knowledge of:
consultative processes for improving workplace WHS culture
legal responsibilities of employers, supervisors and employees in the workplace relating to workplace safety
organisational communication channels and procedures
organisational policies and procedures relating to hazard management, fire, emergency, evacuation, and incident or accident investigating and reporting
range of hazards and associated risks that exist in the workplace and their control measures
key requirements of federal, state or territory legislation and local government regulations relating to:
anti-discrimination
environmental issues
property sales, leasing and management
strata community management
WHS
techniques to control risks, such as the hierarchy of control.
The following must be present and available to learners during assessment activities:
equipment:
computer system with internet, email and printing facilities
specifications:
checklist for identifying workplace hazards and risks
organisational templates for reporting hazards and risks
organisational WHS policies and procedures
guides for identifying and mitigating workplace hazards and risks
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.