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. | Establish and maintain WHS framework. | 1.1. | WHS framework is developed that clearly expresses the organisation’s commitment to implementing relevant WHS legislation in the organisation. |
| 1.2. | WHS roles and responsibilities for all workplace personnel are defined to allow implementation of WHS policies, proceduresand programs. |
| 1.3. | Financial and human resources for the effective operation of WHS system are identified, sought and provided in a timely manner. |
| 1.4. | Information on WHS system and its operational procedures is provided and explained to employees in an accessible form. |
2. | Establish and maintain participative arrangements. | 2.1. | Consultative processes are established and maintained with employees and their representatives according to relevant WHS legislation. |
| 2.2. | Issues arising from participation and consultation are resolved promptly and effectively according to procedures for issue resolution. |
| 2.3. | Workplace safety information collected through participative arrangements is provided to employees in line with organisational procedures. |
3. | Establish and maintain procedures for identifying hazards, and assessing and controlling risks. | 3.1. | Procedures for ongoing hazard identification and assessment and control of associated risks are developed. |
| 3.2. | Hazard identification is addressed at the planning, design and evaluation stages of change in the workplace to ensure that new hazards are not created by proposed changes. |
| 3.3. | Procedures for selecting and implementing risk control measures according to the hierarchy of control are developed and maintained. |
| | 3.4. | Inadequacies in existing risk control measures are identified according to the hierarchy of control, and resources enabling implementation of new measures are promptly provided. |
4. | Review system effectiveness. | 4.1. | WHS induction and training program is developed and provided for all employees as part of organisation’s general training program. |
| | 4.2. | WHS record-keeping system is established and maintained to allow identification of patterns of occupational injury in the organisation. |
| | 4.3. | Measurement and evaluation of WHS system are undertaken in line with organisation’s quality system framework. |
| | 4.4. | Improvements to WHS system are developed and implemented to achieve organisational WHS objectives. |
| | 4.5. | Compliance with WHS legislative framework is assessed to ensure that legal WHS standards are maintained as a minimum. |
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 establish, maintain and evaluate the work health and safety (WHS) system and procedures of one property-related organisation to ensure own safety and that of others in the workplace.
In doing the above, the person must:
apply knowledge of organisation’s practices, ethical standards and legislative requirements associated with establishing, maintaining and evaluating organisation’s WHS system and procedures
apply knowledge of the principles and practices of effective WHS management
establish and maintain:
WHS management system
participative arrangements
procedures for identifying hazards, and assessing and controlling risks
maintain WHS framework
identify when expert advice is needed, obtaining advice and acting on it promptly
implement WHS Acts, regulations and code of conduct relevant to own area of responsibility
review WHS system effectiveness.
A person demonstrating competency in this unit must demonstrate knowledge of:
key components of the hierarchy of control
procedures for identifying intervention points for expert WHS advice
literacy levels and communication skills of work group members and consequent suitable communication techniques to use when discussing WHS matters
principles and practices of effective WHS management in small, medium and large businesses
principles and techniques associated with modelling safe work practices, hazard identification and risk management
record-keeping systems, procedures and requirements relating to WHS
regulatory compliance arrangements in relation to WHS
key requirements of federal, state or territory legislation and local government regulations relating to:
anti-discrimination
consumer protection
environmental issues
equal employment opportunity (EEO)
financial probity
franchise and business structures
industrial relations
privacy
property sales, leasing and management
strata community management
WHS
WHS roles and responsibilities for all workplace personnel, including legal responsibilities of employers, manufacturers, suppliers, employees and other parties in relation to WHS.
The following must be present and available to learners during assessment activities:
equipment:
computer system with internet, email and printing facilities
specifications:
access to specialist advice on WHS in the property industry
best practice case studies of WHS, hazard identification and risk management procedures in the property and related industries
hazard identification and risk assessment reports
WHS legislation
workplace policies and procedures with regards to WHS
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.