Assessor Resource

CPPDSM4057
Monitor a safe workplace in the property industry

Assessment tool

Version 1.0
Issue Date: March 2024


This unit of competency specifies the outcomes required to follow and promote work health and safety (WHS) policies and procedures to ensure own safety and that of others in the workplace. It requires the ability to identify and control workplace hazards and risks, and communicate workplace safety requirements.

The unit supports the work of those involved in following and promoting WHS policies and procedures to ensure own safety and that of others in the workplace. 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.

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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.

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.


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.

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.

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 legislation and code of conduct must include:

Australian standards, and quality assurance and certification requirements

maintenance and confidentiality of records of occupational injury and disease

relevant federal, and state or territory legislation with regard to:

common law

general duty of care

issue resolution

provisions relating to roles and responsibilities of WHS representatives and committees

requirements of provision of WHS information and training.

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

WHS audits and safety inspections

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.

Consultative processes must include at least two of the following:

formal and informal meetings

health and safety representatives

WHS committees

other committees, such as consultative, planning and purchasing

suggestions, requests and concerns put forward by employees to management.

Relevant people must include at least two of the following:

clients

colleagues

designated WHS representatives

emergency personnel

supervisors.

Hazards and risks must include:

electrical

environmental

ergonomic

hazardous materials

loose objects and fixtures

mechanical

obstructions.

Procedures to control risks must include:

compliance with environmental requirements

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

correct selection, use, storage and maintenance procedures for personal protective clothing and equipment

emergency, fire and accident procedures

safe operating procedures

hazard, accident and incident reporting procedures

regular WHS consultations.

Hazardous events must include:

accidents

bomb scares

emergencies

fires and explosions

violent incidents.

Measures to minimise risk must include:

application of the hierarchy of control:

elimination of the risk

substitution

engineering controls

administrative controls

personal protective equipment

consultation with workers and their representatives

measures to remove the cause of a risk at its source.

Training needs must include at least two of the following:

coaching, mentoring and supervision

formal and informal learning programs

internal and external training provision

personal study

quality assurance assessments and recommendations

recognition of prior learning

seminars and conferences

work experience and exchange opportunities.

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.

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
Relevant provisions of WHS legislation and code of conduct are accurately and clearly explained to team members. 
Documentation is developed and maintained to support implementation of WHS policies and procedures. 
Recommendations are made to improve effectiveness of WHS and workplace policies and procedures. 
Consultative processes are implemented and monitored to ensure all team members have an opportunity to contribute to management of WHS in the workplace. 
Health and safety issues raised through consultation are resolved, or referred to relevant people for resolution. 
Outcomes of consultation over WHS issues are reported to team members. 
Existing and potential hazards and risks in work area are identified and appropriate actions are implemented. 
Individual and team adherence to control hazards and risks in work area is maintained and monitored. 
Inadequacies in existing procedures to control risks are identified and appropriate actions are implemented. 
Cause of hazardous events is investigated according to legislative requirements and organisational policies and procedures. 
Measures to minimise risk and prevent recurrence of hazardous events are implemented based on hierarchy of control and own role. 
WHS training needs of individuals and teams are identified and discussed with relevant people. 
Arrangements are made for addressing identified WHS training needs in consultation with relevant people. 
Coaching and mentoring assistance is provided to team members to support the effective development of their own WHS competencies. 

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