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SISXOHS101A
Follow occupational health and safety policies

Assessment tool

Version 1.0
Issue Date: April 2024


This unit applies to those working under supervision in a range of sport, recreation or fitness environments. This may include those working as assistants in after-school or holiday-care programs in a range of locations, those assisting a responsible person in coaching activities or those undertaking a supporting role in indoor recreation and fitness activities, as well as outdoor recreation activities, such as camps and other guided activities.

This unit describes the performance outcomes, skills and knowledge required to apply general Occupational Health and Safety (OHS) requirements in the workplace. It describes generic OHS responsibilities applicable to employees without managerial or supervisory responsibilities.

You may want to include more information here about the target group and the purpose of the assessments (eg formative, summative, recognition)

Prerequisites

Not applicable

Employability Skills

This unit contains employability skills.



Evidence Required

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.

The evidence guide provides advice on assessment and must be read in conjunction with the performance criteria, required skills and knowledge, range statement and the Assessment Guidelines for the Training Package.

Overview of assessment

Critical aspects for assessment and evidence required to demonstrate competency in this unit

Evidence of the following is essential:

accesses and interprets relevant workplace safety information to carry out all work tasks safely and responsibly

addresses safety issues within the limits of own role and responsibility and identifies, clarifies and reports safety issues outside area of responsibility to appropriate personnel, including actual and potential hazards

contributes to participative arrangements for the management of the organisation’s OHS program.

Context of and specific resources for assessment

Assessment must ensure application of general OHS requirements relevant to the candidate’s current or intended work environment on multiple occasions to demonstrate competency and consistency of performance.

Assessment must also ensure access to:

a venue, facility or location with appropriate equipment and activity that reflects specific industry sector requirements and expectations

organisational consultative structures, including key health and safety staff and equipment and or aids to carry out tasks safely

documentation such as OHS policies and procedures.

Method of assessment

A range of assessment methods should be used to assess practical skills and knowledge. The following examples are appropriate for this unit:

observation of applying safe work practices within work environment

oral and or written questioning to assess knowledge of organisational OHS procedures

portfolio of incident or accident reports submitted and or reported to relevant personnel

third-party reports from a supervisor detailing work performance.

Guidance information for assessment

Holistic assessment with other units relevant to the industry sector, workplace and job role is recommended, for example:

SISXEMR201A Respond to emergency situations.

Submission Requirements

List each assessment task's title, type (eg project, observation/demonstration, essay, assingnment, checklist) and due date here

Assessment task 1: [title]      Due date:

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Assessment Tasks

Copy and paste from the following data to produce each assessment task. Write these in plain English and spell out how, when and where the task is to be carried out, under what conditions, and what resources are needed. Include guidelines about how well the candidate has to perform a task for it to be judged satisfactory.

Required skills

self-management skills to identify and meet OHS responsibilities

communication skills to:

report actual or potential hazards and incidents

participate in workplace processes to manage OHS

problem-solving skills to:

identify unsafe work practices

apply strategies for a safe work environment

language and literacy skills to identify and interpret safety signs and symbols.

Required knowledge

organisational policies and procedures to enable understanding of rights and responsibilities of employers and employees

organisational policies and procedures to enable conduct of safe work activities and reporting of unsafe practices or equipment

consultative processes to manage and monitor health and safety issues to enable active participation in maintaining a safe workplace

risk-assessment processes to enable contribution to a safe workplace

potential hazards in the workplace to enable identification.

The range statement relates to the unit of competency as a whole. It allows for different work environments and situations that may affect performance. Bold italicised wording, if used in the performance criteria, is detailed below. Essential operating conditions that may be present with training and assessment (depending on the work situation, needs of the candidate, accessibility of the item, and local industry and regional contexts) may also be included.

Organisational policies and procedures may include:

chemical handling

duty of care

emergency procedures

first aid

general maintenance

hazard identification

health and hygiene

issue resolution

manual handling

occupational health and safety

personal safety

reporting procedures

security

stress management

use of personal protective equipment

waste disposal.

Safety issues may include:

environmental conditions

slippery surfaces

manual handling and lifting

toxic substances

industrial gases

body fluids

fire

infectious waste

sharps

chemical spills

dust and vapours

noise, light and energy sources

faulty electrical equipment

faulty sport or activity-specific equipment

vehicles

workplace stress.

Designated personnel may include:

supervisors

managers

team leaders

OHS personnel.

General waste may include:

building waste

foodstuffs

spillages

breakages

chemicals

blood

bandages

sanitary bins

garbage

sharps

paper and packaging materials.

Copy and paste from the following performance criteria to create an observation checklist for each task. When you have finished writing your assessment tool every one of these must have been addressed, preferably several times in a variety of contexts. To ensure this occurs download the assessment matrix for the unit; enter each assessment task as a column header and place check marks against each performance criteria that task addresses.

Observation Checklist

Tasks to be observed according to workplace/college/TAFE policy and procedures, relevant legislation and Codes of Practice Yes No Comments/feedback
Identify relevant organisational policies and procedures. 
Follow and maintain safety procedures to achieve a safe work environment 
Identify and report safety issues to designated personnel 
Identify potential manual-handling risks and manage tasks 
Report work-related incidents and accidents to designated personnel. 
Raise OHS issues with designated personnel 
Contribute to consultative processes for OHS management in the workplace 
Make suggestions for improving organisational health and safety practices. 
Monitor cleanliness, safety and tidiness of the workplace and remove general waste as required. 
Identify damaged items and equipment and notify appropriate personnel. 

Forms

Assessment Cover Sheet

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