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

Skill requirements

Look for evidence that confirms skills in

documenting hazards in clear language according to organisational guidelines

accessing workplace safety policies and procedures electronically or in hard copy

reading workplace documentation such as policies and procedures and applying them to work practices

communicating issues to different audiences such as colleagues management safety representatives inspectors

responding to diversity including gender and disability

Knowledge requirements

Look for evidence that confirms knowledge and understanding of

legal rights and responsibilities of the workplace parties

the ways in which occupational health and safety is managed in the workplace and legal requirements

workplace hazards

occupational health and safety procedures

the meaning of workplace occupational health and safety symbols and signs

designated workplace personnel responsible for occupational health and safety

use of personal protective equipment

The Evidence Guide specifies the evidence required to demonstrate achievement in the unit of competency as a whole It must be read in conjunction with the Unit descriptor Performance Criteria the Range Statement and the Assessment Guidelines for the Public Sector Training Package

Units to be assessed together

Prerequisite units that must be achieved prior to this unitNil

Corequisite units that must be assessed with this unitNil

Coassessed units that may be assessed with this unit to increase the efficiency and realism of the assessment process include but are not limited to

PSPGOVB Work in a public sector environment

PSPGOV201B Work in a public sector environment

PSPGOVB Use routine workplace communication techniques

PSPGOV202B Use routine workplace communication techniques

PSPGOVB Deliver a service to clients

PSPGOV203B Deliver a service to clients

PSPGOVB Access and use resources

PSPGOV204B Access and use resources

PSPGOVB Participate in workplace change

PSPGOV205B Participate in workplace change

PSPGOVB Handle workplace information

PSPGOV206B Handle workplace information

PSPGOVB Use technology in the workplace

PSPGOV207B Use technology in the workplace

PSPGOVA Write routine workplace materials

PSPGOV208A Write routine workplace materials

Overview of evidence requirements

In addition to integrated demonstration of the elements and their related performance criteria look for evidence that confirms

the knowledge requirements of this unit

the skill requirements of this unit

application of Employability Skills as they relate to this unit

workplace safety procedures followed in a range of or more contexts or occasions over time

Resources required to carry out assessment

These resources include

organisational occupational health and safety policies and procedures

details of the organisations occupational health and safety system

information on hazards and risks relevant to the workplace

personal protective equipment

relevant work areas for identification of hazards and control measures

Where and how to assess evidence

Valid assessment of this unit requires

a workplace environment or one that closely resembles normal work practice and replicates the range of conditions likely to be encountered when following workplace safety procedures including coping with difficulties irregularities and breakdowns in routine

the applicant to follow workplace safety procedures in a range of or more contexts or occasions over time

the assessor to have recognised expertise in managing occupational health and safety in the industry or work in an assessment team with such a person

Assessment methods should reflect workplace demands such as literacy and the needs of particular groups such as

people with disabilities

people from culturally and linguistically diverse backgrounds

Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander people

women

young people

older people

people in rural and remote locations

Assessment methods suitable for valid and reliable assessment of this competency may include but are not limited to a combination of or more of

case studies

demonstration

observation

questioning

scenarios

simulation or role plays

authenticated evidence from the workplace andor training courses

For consistency of assessment

Evidence must be gathered over time in a range of contexts to ensure the person can achieve the unit outcome and apply the competency in different situations or environments

Occupational health and safety issues may include:

Designated personnel may include:

Occupational health and safety legislation may include:

Involvement may include:

Workplace safety arrangements may include:

Hazard identification may include:

Workplace procedures may relate to:

Other hazardous events may include: