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 | Implement requirements for the WHS and environmental management systems | 1.1 | Ensure WHS and environmental responsibilities and duties are documented and accountability processes are in place |
| 1.2 | Ensure WHS and environmental policies and procedures are documented and that documents are accessible to all relevant personnel |
| 1.3 | Ensure implications of any proposed changes to the WHS and environmental management systems are identified and addressed |
| 1.4 | Recognise limits of own professional expertise and consult specialists as necessary |
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2 | Implement and maintain participative arrangements for the management of WHS and the environment | 2.1 | Implement and maintain appropriate participative processes with employees and their representatives in accordance with relevant WHS legislation and industry standards |
| 2.2 | Provide information to employees in a format that is readily accessible and understandable |
| 2.3 | Promptly and effectively deal with and resolve issues raised through participation and consultation |
| 2.4 | Provide information about the outcomes of participation and consultation to employees |
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3 | Implement and maintain WHS and environmental risk management processes | 3.1 | Ensure hazard, incident and injury reporting and investigation processes are in place to meet prevention and legislative requirements |
| 3.2 | Implement a process of hazard identification and risk assessment |
| 3.3 | Ensure risk controls and hazard specific procedures for risk control comply with legislation and the hierarchy of control |
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4 | Implement and maintain an WHS and environmental training program | 4.1 | Conduct a training needs assessment for the work group that takes account of legislative requirements, internal policies and procedures, skills of workgroup and risk control requirements |
| 4.2 | Consult with relevant WHS and environment specialists about training program |
| 4.3 | Develop and implement a training program to identify and fulfil employees' WHS and environmental training needs |
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5 | Implement and maintain a system for records | 5.1 | Identify and address the legal requirements for record keeping |
| 5.2 | Identify and access sources of WHS and environmental information |
| 5.3 | Ensure that records are accurately completed, collected and stored |
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6 | Identify areas for systems improvement | 6.1 | Collect data and information to evaluate management systems |
| 6.2 | Analyse data and information to identify areas for improvement |
| 6.3 | Consult with stakeholders, key personnel and expert advisors |
| 6.4 | Document and communicate outcomes of analysis to key personnel and stakeholders in an easily understood format |
| 6.5 | Recognise limits of own expertise and seek appropriate advice |
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7 | Initiate and maintain systems improvements | 7.1 | Determine priorities in consultation with stakeholders |
| 7.2 | Develop an WHS and environmental plan in consultation with stakeholders |
| 7.3 | Identify and source resources required for implementation of plan |
| 7.4 | Monitor achievement against plan |
| 7.5 | Monitor effectiveness of modifications to the management systems on an ongoing basis in consultation with stakeholders |
Evidence of competence in this unit must satisfy all of the requirements of the elements and performance criteria, and include demonstration of:
implementing and monitoring work health and safety (WHS) and environmental management systems for a work group or laboratory
accessing and interpreting relevant sections of WHS and environmental legislation, regulations and codes of practice
analysing the work environment and data and monitoring WHS and/or environmental interventions
documenting WHS and environmental responsibilities, duties and accountabilities of employees
consulting employees and other stakeholders about WHS and environmental issues
implementing a process of hazard identification and risk assessment and developing controls
raising issues related to concerns with safety of work systems and work environment through consultation with management and employees
promptly addressing WHS and environmental management issues within the area of control
developing and implementing improvements in work practices and procedures to reduce the risk of illness and injury and meet WHS legislative requirements
conducting a training needs assessment for the work group
developing and implementing a WHS or environmental management training program for the work group
communicating effectively with personnel at all levels of the organisation and WHS specialists
keeping WHS and environmental records complete, current and secure
preparing summary reports for the WHS committee, WHS representatives, managers and supervisors.
Must provide evidence that demonstrates knowledge of:
definitions and workplace examples of risk, hazards, control measures, hierarchy of control and risk management
principles and practices of effective WHS and environmental management
relevant standards, codes and guidelines for WHS and environmental management systems
roles and responsibilities under WHS and environmental legislation of employers and employees, including supervisors and contractors
WHS and environmental management policies and procedures
legislative requirements for WHS information and consultation, WHS, environmental and waste status record keeping
workplace counselling/disciplinary/issue resolution processes
sources of WHS and environmental management information, including specialist advisors and key personnel within workplace
participative consultation processes used in WHS and environmental management systems.
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 must be assessed in a laboratory environment that either meets Australian standards for working laboratories or is accredited by the National Association of Testing Authorities (NATA) or the Royal College of Pathology, as appropriate.
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:
MSL915001 Provide information to customers
MSL916003 Supervise laboratory operations in work or functional area
MSL916004 Maintain registration and statutory or legal compliance in work/functional area
Holistic assessment methods include:
review of documents, such as information, training needs analysis, and training program and plans developed by the candidate for the work group
review of records and reports generated by the candidate
feedback from team members and managers regarding provision of information and the candidate's ability to implement and monitor established management systems
written and/or oral questioning to assess required knowledge and likely reactions to simulated incidents.
Access is required to instruments, equipment, materials, workplace documentation, procedures and specifications associated with this unit, including, but not limited to:
relevant WHS and environmental legislation and regulations
codes of practice
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.