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 | Perform all work safely | 1.1 | Use established work practices and personal protective equipment (PPE) to ensure personal safety and that of other laboratory personnel |
| 1.2 | Clean, care for and store equipment, materials and reagents as required |
| 1.3 | Minimise the generation of wastes and environmental impacts |
| 1.4 | Ensure safe disposal of laboratory/hazardous wastes |
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2 | Ensure others in the work group are able to implement safe work practices | 2.1 | Ensure hazard controls and PPE appropriate to the work requirements are available and functional |
| 2.2 | Provide and communicate current information about WHS and environmental policies, procedures and programs to others |
| 2.3 | Ensure hazards and control measures relating to work responsibilities are known by those in the work area |
| 2.4 | Provide support to those in the work area to implement procedures to support safety |
| 2.5 | Identify and address training needs within level of responsibility |
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3 | Monitor observance of safe work practices in the work area | 3.1 | Ensure workplace procedures are clearly defined, documented and followed |
| 3.2 | Identify any deviation from identified procedures and report and address within level of responsibility |
| 3.3 | Ensure personal behaviour is consistent with workplace policies and procedures |
| 3.4 | Encourage and follow up others to identify and report hazards in the work area |
| 3.5 | Monitor conditions and follow up to ensure housekeeping standards in the work area are maintained |
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4 | Participate in risk management processes | 4.1 | Report and address any identified hazards and inadequacies in existing risk controls within level of responsibility and according to workplace procedures |
| 4.2 | Participate in risk assessments to identify and analyse risks |
| 4.3 | Support the implementation of procedures to control risk (based on the hierarchy of control) |
| 4.4 | Ensure records of incidents in the work area and other required documentation are accurately completed and maintained according to workplace procedures and legislative requirements |
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5 | Support the implementation of participative arrangements | 5.1 | Inform and consult work group on WHS and environmental issues relevant to the work role |
| 5.2 | Promptly report outcomes of consultation on WHS and environmental issues back to the work group |
| 5.3 | Resolve, or promptly refer to appropriate personnel, matters raised relating to WHS and the environment |
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6 | Support the implementation of emergency procedures within the work group | 6.1 | Ensure that workplace procedures for dealing with incidents and emergencies are available and known by work group |
| 6.2 | Implement processes to ensure that others in the work area are able to respond appropriately to incidents and emergencies |
| 6.3 | Participate, as required, in investigations of hazardous incidents to identify their cause |
Evidence of competence in this unit must satisfy all of the requirements of the elements and performance criteria, and include demonstration of:
monitoring and maintaining work health and safety (WHS) and environmental programs within a work area
working safely at all times and following procedures for hazard identification and risk control
ensuring others in the workgroup work safely and follow procedures for hazard identification and risk control
ensuring that workplace procedures for dealing with incidents and emergencies are available and known by work group members
communicating effectively with others, including reporting WHS and environmental issues to designated personnel
participating in risk assessment audits to identify, analyse and assess risks and evaluate the effectiveness of existing controls
completing incident reports and risk assessment documentation
participating in investigations of hazardous incidents to identify their cause
preparing brief reports for WHS committees, WHS representatives, managers and/or supervisors.
Must provide evidence that demonstrates knowledge of:
common WHS terminology, such as hazard, physical hazard, risk and risk management
principles and procedures for WHS and environmental management, including hazard identification, risk assessment and hierarchy of risk control
how the characteristics and composition of the workforce impact on WHS management
roles and responsibilities under WHS legislation of employers and employees, including supervisors and contractors
key workplace personnel who can provide WHS information
signage, symbols and signals relating to WHS
examples of hazards relevant to the work area and ways of addressing these using the hierarchy of control
location and purpose of personal protective equipment (PPE) and emergency/hazard control equipment in the work area, including first aid facilities
use, care and storage requirements for PPE used in work areas
examples of possible workplace incidents/emergencies and response procedures
requirements for record keeping that address WHS, privacy and other relevant legislation.
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).
Holistic assessment methods include:
feedback from peers and supervisors about the candidate’s ability to maintain workplace safety
review of documentation prepared by candidate, such as WHS committee minutes, risk assessments and incident reports
review of candidate's responses to WHS case studies, scenarios and/or 'what ifs'
written and/or oral questioning to assess underpinning knowledge of principles and practices of effective WHS management and management systems, WHS policies and procedures
observation of the candidate preparing for and safely 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 and other safety equipment
workplace WHS documentation, management system, policies and 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.