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

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

applying continuous improvement and action planning processes

contributing to the strategic OHS performance of the organisation

employing project management skills to achieve change

managing own tasks within time frame

using 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

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

carrying out simple arithmetical calculations eg change and produce graphs of workplace information and data to identify trends and recognise limitations

using electronic systems to enter workplace information and data and produce effective graphical representations

using a range of communication media

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

Required knowledge

Look for evidence that confirms knowledge and understanding of

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 recordkeeping that addresses OHS privacy and other legislation

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

structure and forms of legislation including regulations codes of practice associated standards and guidance material

difference between common law and statutory law

concept of common law duty of care

methods of providing evidence of compliance with OHS legislation

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

nature of information and data that provides valid and reliable results on performance of OHS management processes including positive indicators such as number of safety audits conducted

methods of collecting reliable information and data commonly encountered problems in collection and strategies for overcoming such problems

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

internal and external sources of OHS information and data

auditing methods and techniques

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 eg parttime casual and contract workers shift rosters geographical location

language literacy and numeracy

communication skills

cultural backgroundworkplace diversity

gender

workers with special needs

ethics related to professional practice

professional liability in relation to providing advice

knowledge of organisational OHS policies and procedures

key personnel including identifying change agents within workplace management structure

language literacy and cultural profile of the workgroup

organisational culture as it impacts on the workgroup

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

PSPETHCB Promote the values and ethos of public service

PSPETHC501B Promote the values and ethos of public service

PSPGOVA Use complex workplace communication strategies

PSPGOV512A Use complex workplace communication strategies

PSPLEGNB Promote compliance with legislation in the public sector

PSPLEGN501B Promote compliance with legislation in the public sector

PSPSOHSA Participate in the coordination and maintenance of a systematic approach to managing OHS

PSPSOHS501A Participate in the coordination and maintenance of a systematic approach to managing OHS

PSPSOHSA Assist in the design and development of OHS participative arrangements

PSPSOHS503A Assist in the design and development of OHS participative arrangements.

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 management of OHS information and data systems

workplace documentation case studies and workplace scenarios to capture the range of situations likely to be encountered when participating in the management of OHS information and data systems

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 participating in the management of OHS information and data systems including coping with difficulties irregularities and breakdowns in routine

participation in the management of OHS information and data systems in a range of three 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

Sources of OHS information and data may include:

Appropriate formats may be:

Key personnel may include:

Legal requirements may include:

Appropriate tools may be:

Established procedures may include:

Stakeholders may include:

Ethical requirements for OHS records storage include:

Legislated reporting requirements include:

Information and data collected may include:

Analytical techniques may include:

Positive performance indicators are:

Target audience may include: