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 |
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1 | Identify hazards and assess risk | 1.1 | Identify hazards in the work area before and during work |
| 1.2 | Access and apply relevant material safety data sheets (MSDS) |
| 1.3 | Assess risks for the identified hazards |
| 1.4 | Identify controls for these hazards from procedures |
| 1.5 | Review effectiveness of controls within the scope of authority |
| 1.6 | Identify and report remaining risk |
2 | Follow procedures for risk control | 2.1 | Control risks when working under minimal supervision by following workplace procedures |
| 2.2 | Follow safety signs and other safety indicators/zones |
| 2.3 | Select, use and maintain relevant personal protective equipment (PPE) |
| 2.4 | Handle and store items/materials relevant to job safely |
3 | Follow emergency procedures | 3.1 | Recognise emergency situations |
| 3.2 | Take appropriate initial emergency action |
| 3.3 | Follow procedures for dealing with a range of site/plant emergencies |
4 | Initiate suggestions to enhance task/ job-specific safety | 4.1 | Raise WHS issues with designated personnel in accordance with workplace procedures and relevant requirements of WHS legislation |
| 4.2 | Contribute to participative arrangements for WHS management in the workplace within organisation procedures and the scope of responsibilities and competencies |
| 4.3 | Provide input to minimise hazards in work area in line with organisation WHS procedures |
| 4.4 | Provide input to opportunities for development of work group's competencies in relation to WHS |
| 4.5 | Support the implementation of procedures to control risks using the hierarchy of control and in accordance with organisation procedures |
| 4.6 | Report to appropriate people in accordance with workplace procedures when non-routine hazards arise |
5 | Apply knowledge of WHS legislation and the organisation WHS policies and procedures | 5.1 | Follow workplace procedures to achieve a safe working environment in accordance with all relevant WHS legislation/regulation, including codes of practice relating to particular hazards within the workplace or industry |
| 5.2 | Identify the rights and responsibilities of employees and employers under the relevant WHS legislation |
| 5.3 | Complete (personally or with assistance) hazard, accident or incident reports as required by workplace procedures and relevant sections of WHS legislation/regulation |
Evidence required to demonstrate competence in this unit must be relevant to and satisfy the requirements of the elements and performance criteria and demonstrate the ability to:
identify hazards
follow procedures to:
assess risks associated with the hazards
identify and apply standard controls
check that controls are in place and operational
select and use personal protective equipment (PPE)
identify and interpret signs and symbols, including emergency alarms
correctly handle and store items/materials relevant to job
interpret and apply relevant material safety data sheets (MSDS).
Evidence must be provided that demonstrates knowledge of:
organisational work health and safety (WHS) procedures, including procedures for reporting WHS problems and taking action
rights and responsibilities of employees and employers under the relevant WHS legislation
hazards that may arise in the job/work environment, including:
their possible causes
potential consequences
appropriate risk controls
hierarchy of control
types and application of PPE
hazard and emergency signs, labels and alarms
appropriate responses to non-standard situations.
Competency must be achieved before performing this work unsupervised. Therefore this unit will typically be assessed off the job. Where assessment is undertaken on the job, appropriate supervision and safety precautions must be provided.
The unit should be assessed holistically and the judgement of competence based on a holistic assessment of the evidence.
The collection of performance evidence:
should provide evidence of the ability to perform over the range of situations which might be expected to be encountered, including typical disruptions to normal, smooth work conditions
must include the use of appropriate safety gear and systems requiring demonstration of preparation, operation, completion and responding to problems
may use industry-based simulation particularly where safety, lack of opportunity or significant cost is an issue.
Off-the-job assessment must sufficiently reflect realistic operational workplace conditions that cover all aspects of workplace performance, including environment, task skills, task management skills, contingency management skills and job role environment skills.
Assessment in a simulated environment should use evidence collected from one or more of:
walk-throughs
demonstration of skills
industry-based case studies/scenarios
‘what ifs’.
Knowledge evidence may be collected concurrently with performance evidence (provided a record is kept) or through an independent process, such as workbooks, written assessments or interviews (provided a record is kept).
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.
Conditions for assessment must include access to all tools, equipment, materials and documentation required, including relevant workplace procedures, product and manufacturing specifications associated with this unit.
The regulatory framework will be reflected in workplace policies and procedures and is not required to be independently assessed.
Foundation skills are integral to competent performance of the unit and should not be assessed separately.
As a minimum, assessors must satisfy the Standards for Registered Training Organisations 2015 assessor requirements.