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

Demonstrates knowledge of

the provisions of OHS legislation regulations and codes of practice

principles and practices of effective OHS management

hazards that exist in the workplace

workplace OHS management systems policies and procedures

the characteristics and composition of the workforce that may impact on OHS management

OHS practices including hazard identification and control measures

quality practices

workplace practices

recording and reporting practices

Demonstrates skills to

analyse the work environment in order to identify hazards assess risks and judge when intervention to control risks is necessary

analyse relevant workplace data to identify hazards assess risks and evaluate the effectiveness of risk control measures

assess the resources needed to apply different risk control measures and make recommendations to management on that basis

read interpret and follow information on work specifications standard operating procedures and work instructions and other reference material

maintain accurate records

communicate within the workplace

sequence operations

meet specifications

clarify and check taskrelated information

carry out work according to OHS practices

The Evidence Guide provides advice on assessment and must be read in conjunction with the Employability Skills Statement Elements and Performance Criteria Range Statement and Assessment Guidelines for this Training Package

Critical aspects of evidence to be considered

Demonstrates skills and knowledge to

locate interpret and apply relevant information including OHS legislation and codes of practice

apply organisational management systems and procedures to OHS

apply risk management procedures including hazard identification risk assessment and risk control

maintain relevant workplace records

convey information in written and oral form

Consistency in performance

Consistently applies skills and knowledge when

organising work

completing tasks

identifying improvements

using workplace practices

using OHS practices

recording and reporting accidents and incidents

assessing operational readiness of equipment used and work processes

recognising and adapting to cultural differences in the workplace including modes of behaviour and interactions

completing work systematically with attention to detail without damage to goods and equipment

Resource implications

Access is required to real or appropriately simulated situations including work areas materials and equipment and to information on workplace practices and OHS practices

Context for assessment

Assessment may occur on the job or in an appropriately simulated environment

Interdependent assessment

This unit may be assessed independently or in combination with other relevant units

Legislative/regulatory requirements

Risk control may include:

Participative arrangements may include:

Identifying hazards may include:

OHS training may include:

OHS practices