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Elements and Performance Criteria

  1. Provide information to the work group about OHS and the organisation's OHS policies, procedures and programs
  2. Implement and monitor participative arrangements for the management of OHS
  3. Implement and monitor the organisation's procedures for identifying hazards and assessing risks
  4. Implement and monitor the organisation's procedures for controlling risks
  5. Implement the organisation's procedures for dealing with hazardous events
  6. Implement and monitor the organisation's procedures for providing OHS training
  7. Implement and monitor the organisation's procedures for maintaining OHS records
  8. Provide information to the work group about OHS and the organisation's OHS policies, procedures and programs
  9. Implement and monitor participative arrangements for the management of OHS
  10. Implement and monitor the organisation's procedures for identifying hazards and assessing risks
  11. Implement and monitor the organisation's procedures for controlling risks
  12. Implement the organisation's procedures for dealing with hazardous events
  13. Implement and monitor the organisation's procedures for providing OHS training
  14. Implement and monitor the organisation's procedures for maintaining OHS records

Required Skills

This describes the essential skills and knowledge and their level required for this unit

Required Skills

communication strategies for a diverse workforce

organisational

contingency management

hazard and risk identification and control processes and techniques

Required Knowledge

relevant OHS legislation and codes of practice

risk control measures

hierarchy of control

equal employment opportunity principles and practices

relevant council management systems and procedures including sustainability practices

communication techniques

Evidence Required

Overview of assessment requirements

A person who demonstrates competency in this unit will be able to perform the outcomes described in the Elements to the required performance level detailed in the Performance Criteria The knowledge and skill requirements described in the Range Statement must also be demonstrated For example knowledge of the legislative framework and safe work practices that underpin the performance of the unit are also required to be demonstrated

Critical aspects of evidence to be considered

The demonstrated ability to

implement and monitor the organisations OHS policies and procedures

implement relevant provisions of OHS legislation and codes of practice

identify and control hazards and risks

Context of assessment

Assessment of performance requirements in this unit should be undertaken within the context of the local government framework Competency is demonstrated by performance of all stated criteria including the Range of Variables applicable to the workplace environment

Method of assessment

The following assessment methods are suggested

observation of the learner performing a range of workplace tasks over sufficient time to demonstrate handling of a range of contingencies

written andor oral questioning to assess knowledge and understanding

completion of workplace documentation

thirdparty reports from experienced practitioners

completion of selfpaced learning materials including personal reflection and feedback from trainer coach or supervisor

Evidence required for demonstration of consistent performance

Evidence should be gathered over a period of time in a range of actual or simulated management environments

Resource implications

Access to council workplace or simulated case study that incorporates the following resources

OHS legislation and council policies procedures and codes of practice

staff or simulation for consultation process

computer system and software


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 in the Performance Criteria is detailed below.

Relevant provisions of OHS legislation may include:

general duty of care, including public safety requirements for 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

OHS committees

issue resolution

Workplace procedures may include:

inspection and evaluation

housekeeping

consultation processes (either general or specific to OHS)

changes to procedures

resource management/sustainable practice

training and assessment

specific hazard policies and procedures including public safety procedures, OHS information, OHS record keeping and reporting, maintenance of plant and equipment, purchasing of supplies and equipment, and counselling and disciplinary processes

Hierarchy of control refers to:

preferred order of risk control measures

Hazardous events may include:

accidents

emergencies such as fires, chemical spills or bomb scares