Required skills

analytic skills to analyse relevant workplace data in order to identify hazards and to assess and control risks

communication skills to consult with staff and to promote a safe workplace

problemsolving skills to deal with complex and nonroutine difficulties

technology skills to store and retrieve relevant workplace data

Required knowledge

application of the hierarchy of control the preferred order of risk control measures from most to least preferred that is elimination engineering controls administrative controls personal protective equipment

hazard identification and risk management

relevant legislation from all levels of government that affects business operation especially in regard to OHS and environmental issues equal opportunity industrial relations and antidiscrimination

reporting requirements

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

detailed knowledge and application of all relevant OHS legislative frameworks

establishment and maintenance of arrangements for managing OHS within the organisations business systems and practices

identification of intervention points for expert OHS advice

principles and practice of effective OHS management in a small medium or large business

Context of and specific resources for assessment

Assessment must ensure

access to appropriate documentation and resources normally used in the workplace

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

analysis of responses to case studies and scenarios

assessment of written reports

demonstration of techniques

direct questioning combined with review of portfolios of evidence and third party workplace reports of onthejob performance by the candidate

review of OHS policies information provided on the OHS system information about the outcomes of participation and consultation provided to employees

oral or written questioning to assess knowledge of OHS and OHS legislation

evaluation of OHS induction and training

review of OHS record keeping system

Guidance information for assessment

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

other OHS units

units from the Diploma of Management

OHS legislation will depend on state/territory legislation and requirements, and will include:

Control of associated risks may include:

Organisational health and safety record keeping may relate to: