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

Required skills

Look for evidence that confirms skills in

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

managing own tasks within a time frame

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

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 produce graphs of workplace data to identify trends and recognise limitations of data

using language and literacy skills appropriate to the workgroup and the task

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

using basic measuring equipment including reading scales and dials applicable to selected hazards

interpreting results from workplace measurements

maintaining equipment used for workplace monitoring

Required knowledge

Look for evidence that confirms knowledge and understanding of

requirements for recordkeeping 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

requirements under hazard specific OHS legislation and codes of practice

characteristics mode of action and units of measurement of major hazard types

basic physiology relevant to understanding mode of action of physical biological and chemical agents on the body and how they produce discomfort or harm

requirements for individual fitting use maintenance and storage of a range of PPE items

environmental conditions that impact measurements

sampling techniques and developing valid sampling process

mathematical knowledge of units of measurement logarithmic scales decimals and order of magnitude relevant to making and interpreting measurements and measurement error

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

exposure standards their limitations and their practical use

types of and techniques for correct us of intrinsically safe measuring and monitoring equipment including calibration adjustment and maintenance alarms and limitations on use and output

requirements for work permitswritten authorities when conducting workplace monitoring activities

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

PSPGOVB Deliver and monitor service to clients

PSPGOV402B Deliver and monitor service to clients

PSPGOVB Gather and analyse information

PSPGOV406B Gather and analyse information

PSPGOVA Use advanced workplace communication strategies

PSPGOV412A Use advanced workplace communication strategies

PSPGOVA Apply government processes

PSPGOV422A Apply government processes

PSPPOLA Support policy implementation

PSPPOL404A Support policy implementation

PSPSOHSA Contribute to the implementation of a systematic approach to managing OHS

PSPSOHS401A Contribute to the implementation of a systematic approach to managing OHS

PSPSOHSA Contribute to the implementation of strategies to control OHS risk

PSPSOHS404A Contribute to the implementation of strategies to control OHS risk

PSPSOHSA Ensure compliance with OHS and other relevant laws

PSPSOHS407A Ensure compliance with OHS and other relevant laws.

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

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

Resources required to carry out assessment

These resources include

legislation policy procedures and protocols relating to the use of equipment to conduct workplace monitoring

monitoring equipment

case studies and workplace scenarios to capture the range of situations likely to be encountered when using equipment to conduct workplace monitoring

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 using equipment to conduct workplace monitoring including coping with difficulties irregularities and breakdowns in routine

use of equipment to conduct workplace monitoring in a range of or more contexts or occasions over time ie use of equipment appropriate to monitoring for at least three different agents andor conditions in the workplace such as noise vibration light fibres dusts fumes mists heat and humidity radiation and biological agents such as insects mites and bacteria

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

The agent and/or condition is:

Characteristics of the agent and/or condition may include:

Definition of the area where measurements are to be collected includes:

Regulatory requirements and/or standards may include:

A sampling process includes consideration of some or all of the following:

Information and data collected should include:

Operability of equipment checks include:

Purpose of report may include:

Target audience may include:

Required information and data may include: