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. |
1 | Identify, control and report WHS and environmental hazards | 1.1 | Routinely check immediate work area for hazards prior to commencing and during work |
| 1.2 | Address hazards within area of responsibility |
| 1.3 | Report hazards and incidents to designated personnel according to workplace policies and procedures |
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2 | Conduct work safely | 2.1 | Select, fit and use appropriate personal protective equipment (PPE) |
| 2.2 | Follow workplace procedures when carrying out work tasks |
| 2.3 | Keep all work areas clean and free from obstacles |
| 2.4 | Maintain workplace standards of personal hygiene |
| 2.5 | Safely store, transport and dispose of hazardous materials and dangerous goods |
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3 | Follow incident and emergency response procedures | 3.1 | Identify incident and emergency situations |
| 3.2 | Report and record incident and emergency situations according to workplace procedures |
| 3.3 | Follow incident and emergency procedures as appropriate to the nature of emergency using emergency equipment according to workplace procedures |
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4 | Contribute to health and safety in the workplace | 4.1 | Raise WHS and environmental issues with designated personnel in accordance with workplace procedures and legislated rights and obligations of employees |
| 4.2 | Participate in WHS activities within scope of responsibilities |
Evidence of competence in this unit must satisfy all of the requirements of the elements and performance criteria, and include demonstration of:
working safely at all times by following work health and safety (WHS) policies and procedures
following workplace incident, first aid and emergency response procedures
identifying hazards and controlling risks
performing routine safety checks, including:
conducting general housekeeping, such as recognising possible trip hazards
checking functionality of personal protective equipment (PPE) and other safety equipment
inspecting reagents, equipment and instruments
checking availability of emergency equipment
seeking assistance to clarify obligations, procedures and work instructions that impact on safety and legal liability
recognising potential incidents and taking appropriate corrective action
reporting hazards and incidents
communicating WHS and environmental issues or concerns to designated personnel promptly
participating in workplace fire drill, incident, first aid and emergency evacuation procedures
using, storing and maintaining PPE
storing, transporting and disposing of dangerous goods following workplace instructions and procedures.
Must provide evidence that demonstrates knowledge of:
personal roles, rights and responsibilities and those of the employer
signage, symbols and signals relating to WHS
examples of hazards relevant to the work area, likely impacts and ways of addressing these using the hierarchy of control
site layout, including emergency exits, location and use of safety alarms, emergency response system and procedures, and designated WHS personnel
location, use, care and storage requirements for PPE and emergency/hazard control equipment in the work area
sources of advice and information on WHS issues, including material safety data sheets (MSDS) and key personnel
requirements and procedures for reporting (potential) WHS hazards and incidents, injuries, illness and near misses, and safety and environmental issues or concerns
standard operating procedures (SOPs), workplace procedures and safe work practices relevant to job role, including:
handling, storage and disposal of hazardous substances and requirements for labelling of hazardous substances
handling equipment and any task-specific manual handling techniques as required by work role
instructions that govern personal work, equipment use, and response to incidents and emergencies.
Judgement of competence must be based on holistic assessment of the evidence. Assessment methods must confirm consistency of performance over time, rather than a single assessment event.
This unit of competency is to be assessed in the workplace or a simulated workplace environment. A simulated workplace environment must reflect realistic operational workplace conditions that cover all aspects of workplace performance, including the environment, task skills, task management skills, contingency management skills and job role environment skills.
Foundation skills are integral to competent performance of the unit and should not be assessed separately.
Assessment processes and techniques must be appropriate to the language, literacy and numeracy requirements of the work being performed and the needs of the candidate.
Knowledge evidence may be collected concurrently with performance evidence or through an independent process, such as workbooks, written assessments or interviews (provided a record is kept in each case).
This unit of competency may be assessed with:
other relevant technical units of competency
Holistic assessment methods include:
feedback from peers and supervisors about the candidate’s ability to conduct work safely
review of candidate's responses to WHS case studies, scenarios and/or 'what ifs'
review of workplace documents, such as incident report forms, completed by the candidate
written and/or oral questioning to assess required knowledge and likely reactions in hazardous/emergency situations
observation of the candidate preparing for and undertaking a range of work tasks.
Access is required to instruments, equipment, materials, workplace documentation, procedures and specifications associated with this unit, including, but not limited to:
laboratory/field work environment, equipment and materials
PPE
emergency equipment, such as first aid equipment, eye wash kit or shower and fire extinguisher
workplace procedures.
Assessors must satisfy the assessor competency requirements that are in place at the time of the assessment as set by the VET regulator.
The assessor must demonstrate both technical competence and currency.
Technical competence can be demonstrated through:
relevant VET or other qualification/Statement of Attainment AND/OR
relevant workplace experience.
Currency can be demonstrated through:
performing the competency being assessed as part of current employment OR
having consulted with a laboratory about performing the competency being assessed within the last twelve months.