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 | PERFORMANCE CRITERIA |
Elements describe the essential outcomes | Performance criteria describe the performance needed to demonstrate achievement of the element. Where bold italicised text is used, further information is detailed in the range of conditions section. |
1. Identify issues relevant to the organisation’s jurisdiction | 1.1 Confirm jurisdictional boundaries and powers. 1.2 Carry out identification of defined areas. 1.3 Identify issues relating to workers, work environment and/or public. |
2. Assess workplace for non-compliance | 2.1 Assess and prioritise issues relating to workers, public and/or work environment against legislative requirements. 2.2 Identify, assess and record non-compliance and possible breaches. 2.3 Refer any issues beyond own level of competence to the appropriate sources for follow-up action. |
3. Advise on control measures | 3.1 Identify a range of control measures having regard to current standards. 3.2 Determine a practicable solution to achieve compliance. |
4. Implement compliance activity | 4.1 Implement compliance activity. 4.2 Evaluate effectiveness of selected compliance activity and report. |
Evidence required to demonstrate competence must satisfy all of the requirements of the elements and performance criteria. If not otherwise specified the candidate must demonstrate evidence of performance of the following on at least one occasion.
engaging in communication to provide advice on legislation relevant to compliance, using complex exchanges of oral information
interpreting, analysing and explaining complex and formal documents, including legislation and its application to clients’ situations
using mediation and/or negotiation
undertaking conflict resolution
using analysis to interpret test results
using equipment and technology
evaluating workplace legislative compliance in 3 or more contexts or on 3 or more occasions
Evidence required to demonstrate competence must satisfy all of the requirements of the elements and performance criteria. If not otherwise specified the depth of knowledge demonstrated must be appropriate to the job context of the candidate.
principal legislation, including work health and safety, workers compensation, injury management and workplace relations
performance standard in the legislation
impact of hazards and/or issues on persons
strengths and weaknesses of possible control measures and the reasons for choosing practicable solution
industry practices
organisational policies and procedures related to compliance activities
principles of risk management, including hierarchy of controls
technical features associated with hazards and potential risks as these relate to jurisdictional issues
This unit contains no specific industry-mandated assessment conditions. Guidance on suggested and recommended conditions and methods can be found in the Implementation Guide.
Assessors must satisfy the NVR/AQTF mandatory competency requirements for assessors.