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

Required skills

interpret and apply relevant legislative responsibilities

interpret and apply safety systems

identify and report hazards

work effectively as part of a team

apply personal risk control strategies

communicate effectively in the workplace

use literacy skills in regard to verbal and written communication in the workplace

complete basic workplace records and reports

Required knowledge

relevant legislative and statutory requirements and responsibilities

site and equipment safety systems

reporting procedures

manual handling procedures

personal safety measures

workplace hazards

risk control procedures

signs and symbols in the workplace

water hazardous agents and preventative strategies

The evidence guide provides advice on assessment and must be read in conjunction with the performance criteria required skills and knowledge the range statement and the Assessment Guidelines for the Training Package

Critical aspects for assessment and evidence required to demonstrate competency in this unit

The candidate should demonstrate the ability to follow defined OHS procedures and regulatory requirements related to the work being undertaken in order to ensure ones own safety and that of others in the workplace including

following procedures for health and safety risk control and hazard management for a range of tasks falling within the job role

recording and reporting a hypothetical workplace accident according to enterprise and workplace procedures

selecting checking using and maintaining personal protective equipment for example that required to enter a confined space

Context of and specific resources for assessment

Access to the workplace and resources including

documentation that should normally be available in a water industry organisation

relevant codes standards and government regulations

access to a range of work locations activities and equipment which require demonstration of OHS procedures compliance

Where applicable physical resources should include equipment modified for people with disabilities

Access must be provided to appropriate learning and assessment support when required

Assessment processes and techniques must be culturally appropriate and appropriate to the language and literacy capacity of the candidate and the work being performed

Validity and sufficiency of evidence requires that

competency will need to be demonstrated over a period of time reflecting the scope of the role and the practical requirements of the workplace

where the assessment is part of a structured learning experience the evidence collected must relate to a number of performances assessed at different points in time and separated by further learning and practice

a decision of competence only taken at the point when the assessor has complete confidence in the persons competence over time and in various contexts

all assessment that is part of a structured learning experience must include a combination of direct indirect and supplementary evidence

where assessment is for the purpose of recognition RCCRPL the evidence provided will need to be authenticated and show that it represents competency demonstrated over a period of time

assessment can be through simulated projectbased activity and must include evidence relating to each of the elements in this unit

In all cases where practical assessment is used it will be combined with targeted questioning to assess the underpinning knowledge Questioning will be undertaken in a manner appropriate to the skill levels of the operator and cultural issues that may affect responses to the questions and will reflect the requirements of the competency and the work being performed

Workplace OHS policies and procedures may be informed by and address:

Personnel with OHS responsibilities may include:

Potential hazards relating to specific jobs will vary according to the operations of the workplace and nature of work being undertaken. It is important that the scope of work and risks are canvassed. Potential risks may include:

Workplace procedures may include: