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

Required skills

Look for evidence that confirms skills in

relating to people from a range of social cultural and ethnic backgrounds and physical and mental abilities

communicating effectively with personnel at all levels of the organisation OHS specialists and as required emergency service personnel

preparing brief summary reports for a range of target groups including OHS committee OHS representatives managers and supervisors

applying continuous improvement and action planning processes

managing own tasks within a time frame

employing consultation and negotiation skills particularly in relation to developing plans and implementing and monitoring designated actions

contributing to the assessment of the resources needed to systematically manage OHS and where appropriate access resources

participating in the OHS performance of the organisation

analysing relevant workplace information and data making observations including of workplace tasks and interactions between people their activities equipment environment and systems

carrying out simple arithmetical calculations eg change producing graphs of workplace data to identify trends and recognising the limitations of data

using basic computer and information technology skills to access internal and external information and data on OHS

dealing with conflict and contestability

identifying and developing links between different activity areas in the workplace

Required knowledge

Look for evidence that confirms knowledge and understanding of

roles and responsibilities under OHS legislation of employees supervisors contractors designers etc

legislative requirements for OHS information and data and consultation

roles and responsibilities in relation to communication and consultation for OHS committees OHS representatives line management employees and inspectors

requirements for record keeping that addresses OHS privacy and other relevant legislation

requirements for reporting under OHS and other relevant legislation including obligations for notification and reporting of incidents

StateTerritoryCommonwealth OHS legislation Acts regulations codes of practice associated standards and guidance material including prescriptive and performance approaches and links to other relevant legislation such as industrial relations equal employment opportunity workers compensation rehabilitation etc

concept of the use of tools such as positive performance indicators PPIs in assessment of OHS performance

hierarchy of control and considerations for choosing between different control measures such as possible inadequacies of particular control measures

principles and practices of systematic approaches to managing OHS

internal and external sources of OHS information and data

benefits and limitations and use a range of communication strategies and tools appropriate to the workplace

how the characteristics and composition of the workforce impact on risk and the systematic approach to managing OHS eg

labour market changes

structure and organisation of workforce parttime casual and contract workers shift rosters geographical location

language literacy and numeracy

communication skills

cultural backgroundworkplace diversity

gender

workers with special needs

knowledge of organisational OHS policies and procedures

nature of workplace processes including work flow planning and control and hazards relevant to the particular workplace

key personnel including identifying change agents within workplace management structure

formal and informal communication and consultation processes and key personnel related to communication

language literacy and cultural profile of the work group

organisational culture as it impacts on the workgroup

public policy basis of OHS

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

Coassessed units that may be assessed with this unit to increase the efficiency and realism of the assessment process include

PSPETHCA Uphold and support the values and principles of public service

PSPETHC401A Uphold and support the values and principles of public service

PSPGOVA Use advanced workplace communication strategies

PSPGOV412A Use advanced workplace communication strategies

PSPGOVA Apply government processes

PSPGOV422A Apply government processes

PSPLEGNA Encourage compliance with legislation in the public sector

PSPLEGN401A Encourage compliance with legislation in the public sector

PSPPOLA Support policy implementation

PSPPOL404A Support policy implementation

PSPSOHSA Contribute to the implementation of the OHS consultation process

PSPSOHS402A Contribute to the implementation of the OHS consultation process

PSPSOHSA Contribute to the implementation of strategies to control OHS risk

PSPSOHS404A Contribute to the implementation of strategies to control OHS risk

PSPSOHSA Contribute to the implementation of emergency procedures

PSPSOHS405A Contribute to the implementation of emergency procedures.

Overview of evidence requirements

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

knowledge requirements of this unit

skill requirements of this unit

application of employability skills as they relate to this unit

Resources required to carry out assessment

Resources essential for assessment include

legislation policy procedures and protocols relating to OHS management

case studies and workplace scenarios to capture the range of situations likely to be encountered when contributing to the implementation of systematic approaches to managing OHS

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 contributing to the implementation of systematic approaches to managing OHS including coping with difficulties irregularities and breakdowns in routine

contribution to the implementation of systematic approaches to managing OHS in a range of or more contexts or occasions over time

Assessment methods should reflect but not exceed workplace demands such as literacy and the needs of individuals who might be disadvantaged

Assessment methods suitable for valid and reliable assessment of this unit must use authenticated evidence from the workplace andor training courses and may include a combination of two or more of

workplace projects

simulation or role plays

case studies and scenarios

observation

portfolios

The assessment environment should not disadvantage the candidate and where the person has a disability the principle of reasonable adjustment should be applied during assessment

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

Requirements for record keeping may be defined in:

Sources of OHS information and data may include:

Consultative arrangements may include:

OHS action plans refer to:

OHS specialists may be internal or external and include:

Technical advisors may include:

Other functional areas refer to:

Proposed changes to the workplace may include:

Stakeholders may include: