Required skills

OHS in relation to operating machinery such as safely switching off machinery before cleaning is started

communication of ideas and information by communicating and reporting OHS issues

collecting analysing and organising information by identifying safety requirements

planning and organising activities by organising own activities according to OHS procedures while under direct supervision

teamwork when contributing to safe workplace practices

mathematical ideas and techniques by recording workplace safety information

problemsolving skills by recognising and solving routine problems related to hazards while under direct supervision

use of technology by accessing relevant workplace safety information

Required knowledge

relevant legislation from all levels of government which affect business operations especially in regard to OHS and environmental issues equal opportunity industrial relations antidiscrimination and diversity

ways in which OHS is managed in the workplace including procedures for fire emergency accident and near miss and control of risks

relevant knowledge of workplace hazards

relevant knowledge of designated personnel responsible for reporting OHS concerns

understanding of the meaning of OHS signs and symbols relevant to area of work

literacy skills to identify work requirements hazard identification and reporting procedures follow written instructions and to interpret OHS signs and symbols

communication skills to identify lines of communication request advice effectively question follow safety instructions receive feedback and report hazards in the workplace

problemsolving skills to solve routine problems related to hazards in the workplace while under direct supervision

technology skills to use equipment safely while under direction

ability to relate to people from a range of social cultural and ethnic backgrounds and physical and mental abilities

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 ability to

following workplace safety directionsprocedures recognising and reporting hazards raising OHS issues and contributing to participative arrangements for OHS management in the workplace

for valid and reliable assessment of this unit evidence should be gathered over a period of time through a range of methods for assessment to indicate consistent performance

evidence for assessment may be gathered from assessment of the unit of competency alone or through an integrated assessment activity

Context of and specific resources for assessment

Assessment must ensure

assessment may take place on the job off the job or a combination of these Off the job assessment must be undertaken in a closely simulated workplace environment

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

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

Guidance information for assessment

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

Hazards identification may include:

Appropriate people may include:

Relevant enterprise procedures may include:

Emergencies may include:

Legislation, codes and national standards may include:

Contributions may include:

Participative arrangements may include:

Ergonomic requirements may include:

Work organisation may include:

Emissions may include: