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Elements and Performance Criteria

  1. Provide information about the organisation's OHS
  2. Implement and monitor OHS
  3. Implement and monitor risk control procedures
  4. Implement hazardous events procedures
  5. Implement and monitor OHS training
  6. Implement and monitor OHS recordkeeping procedures

Required Skills

Required skills

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

communication of ideas and information by using clear oral communication and written materials to raise awareness of OHS and responding to concerns raised by workers

collecting analysing and organising information by using aggregate OHS data from records to monitor procedures

planning and organising activities by establishing OHS committees or working groups to manage risks

teamwork when ensuring that all staff observe workplace OHS standards

mathematical ideas and techniques by documenting hazardous events

problemsolving skills by identifying potentially hazardous situations and resolving them and revising procedures

use of technology by using a database application

Required knowledge

all applicable OHS legislation and codes of practice

hierarchy of control the preferred order of risk control measures elimination engineering controls administrative controls personal protective equipment

potential hazards of ALL equipment and materials used in the workplace

significance of EEO principles and practices for OHS

the importance of other management systems for OHS

levels of literacy and communication levels of workforce

teamwork supervision and training

information sources

Evidence Required

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

effectively implementing and monitoring OHS systems within an organisation

produce a portfolio that shows that all performance criteria have been met This should include procedures information distributed to workers records of monitoring and checking procedures and equipment

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

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


Range Statement

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.

Types of hazards may include:

hazardous events include accidents, fire and emergencies such as chemical spills or bomb scares. Procedures for dealing with them include evacuation, chemical containment and first aid procedures.

Scope may include:

to be exhibited in the work area of responsibility according to all relevant OHS legislation, particularly general duty of care, requirements for the maintenance and confidentiality of records of occupational injury and disease, provision of information and training, regulations and codes of practice relating to hazards present in work area, health and safety representatives and OHS committees, and issue resolution.