Assessor Resource
CSCOHS201A
Use safe work practices
Assessment tool
Version 1.0
Issue Date: April 2024
This unit can be applied using a combination of training outcomes and performance in the workplace, with the principal evidence developed through performance in routine work functions in the workplace.
This unit applies to all people working in detention centres, correctional centres or prisons, community corrections offices, justice administration offices and on work sites where detainees, prisoners or offenders are under supervision.
It can be applied to staff, contractors, external services and agencies, and professional support staff such as medical, education and training, employment, transport, escorts, representatives of government services, departments and authorities. For this reason the unit may be significantly customised, particularly in the assessment of knowledge, based on different organisational, sector and locational requirements.
In practice, workplace health and safety overlap with other generalist or specialist work activities such as delivering client services, handling information, preparing reports, using resources, using technology, etc.
This unit of competency describes the outcomes required to apply general workplace health and safety procedures to ensure a safe workplace. The unit is about maintaining a safe workplace and is an essential aspect of all jobs in the government and community safety sectors.
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