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 and verify issues for presentation | 1.1 | Consult with the senior management as well as all relevant departments in a collaborative and objective manner |
| 1.2 | Identify and verify issues that are required for the presentation |
| 1.3 | Refer to the relevant legislation/regulation, and if necessary, clarify requirements from the relevant government departments |
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2 | Interpret data collected | 2.1 | Interpret and analyse data collected |
| 2.2 | Use appropriate database for the enterprise to assist in the analysis |
| 2.3 | Prepare and distribute analysis and discuss with relevant personnel within the enterprise |
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3 | Write up a safety case as part of the safety case team | 3.1 | Consolidate findings and obtain agreements from relevant personnel as to the information to be included in the case |
| 3.2 | Refer to regulatory and format requirements that are stipulated by the authority |
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4 | Prepare the safety case | 4.1 | Prepare the case for submission in accordance with required procedures |
| 4.2 | Follow up with the relevant contact in the authority |
| 4.3 | Report response from the authority in accordance with enterprise procedures |
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 and hazard controls
communicate with internal and external stakeholders to:
consult on and verify issues
validate the content of the safety case
liaise with the authority
report on the response from the authority
interpret data and consolidate findings
interpret and apply legislative and regulatory requirements to the development and submission of the safety case
write the safety case, or relevant portions of it.
Evidence must be provided that demonstrates knowledge of:
organisational procedures and systems and how they relate to the safety case, including those covering:
work permit systems
safety, hazards and hazard control
incident, fire and accident
environmental protection
risk assessment/risk management
record keeping
purchasing of supplies and equipment
maintenance of plant and equipment
training and assignment of staff to safety critical work
requirements set by relevant Acts and/or regulations specific to the state or territory in which the relevant facility is located
hierarchy of control
hazard analysis (e.g. hazard and operability study (HAZOP)) and hazard control methodology.
The unit should be assessed holistically and the judgement of competence based on a holistic assessment of the evidence.
The collection of performance evidence is best done from a report and/or folio of evidence drawn from:
a single project which provides sufficient evidence of the requirements of all the elements and performance criteria
multiple smaller projects which together provide sufficient evidence of the requirements of all the elements and performance criteria
A third-party report, or similar, may be needed to testify to the work done by the individual, particularly when the project has been done as part of a project team.
Assessment should use a real project in an operational workplace, contributing to the initial development of a safety case, or to the major review of an existing safety case.
Where this is not possible or practical, assessment must occur using a sufficiently rigorous simulated environment reflecting realistic operational workplace conditions. This must cover all aspects of workplace performance, including environment, task skills, task management skills, contingency management skills and job role environment skills.
Simulation may be used for part only of the assessment evidence for this competency.
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).
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.
Foundation skills are integral to competent performance of the unit and should not be assessed separately.
Assessors must satisfy the assessor competency requirements that are in place at the time of the assessment as set by the VET regulator.
In addition, the assessor or anyone acting in subject matter expert role in assessment must demonstrate both technical competency and currency. If the assessor cannot demonstrate technical competency and currency they must assess with a subject matter expert who does meet these requirements.
Technical competence can be demonstrated through one or more of:
relevant VET or other qualification/Statement of Attainment
appropriate workplace experience undertaking the type of work being assessed under routine and non-routine conditions
appropriate workplace experience supervising/evaluating the type of work being assessed under routine and non-routine conditions
Currency can be demonstrated through one or more of:
being currently employed undertaking the type of work being assessed
being employed by the organisation undertaking the type of work being assessed and having maintained currency in accordance with that organisation’s policies and procedures
having consulted/had contact with an organisation undertaking the type of work being assessed within the last twelve months, the consultation/contact being related to assessment
conducting on-the-job training/assessments of the type of work being assessed
being an active member of a relevant professional body and participating in activities relevant to the assessment of this type of work.