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

Required Skills

access relevant information and data

analyse information events and situations

carry out simple arithmetical calculations eg percentage change

communicate clearly and effectively

consult and negotiate with stakeholders and witnesses

make observations and record outcomes

manage own tasks within a timeframe

manage projects

produce graphs of workplace information and data ie identify trends

recommend and implement change

use a range of communication media

use information technology to access and enter internal and external information and data

use visual and electric recording equipment

Required Knowledge

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

concept of common law duty of care

ethics related to professional practice

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

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

internal and external sources of information and data

methods of providing evidence admissible in a court of law

organisational policies and procedures

principles and practices of continuity and validity of evidence retention for potential legal action

relevant government agencies environment protection agencies fire authorities OHS authorities police and other emergency services

relevant legislation

requirements for record keeping that addresses OHS privacy and other legislation

roles and responsibilities under OHS legislation of employees including supervisors and contractors

standard industry controls for a range of hazards

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

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

Assessment must confirm the ability to

conduct an investigation in a systematic approach based on scientific method

conduct an initial assessment of the situation and the establishment of processes

identify issues

develop recommendations

disseminate relevant information and data

apply knowledge principles and practices of continuity and validity of evidence retention for potential legal action

Consistency in performance

Competency should be demonstrated over time and across a range of workplace andor simulated situations

Context of and specific resources for assessment

Context of assessment

Competency should be assessed in the workplace or in a simulated workplace environment

Specific resources for assessment

Access is required to

incident scene or simulation

all relevant documentation

recording tools both visual and electronic

other personnel involved in investigations

Guidance information for assessment

Assessment methods suitable for valid and reliable assessment of this unit may include a combination of

case studies

demonstration

observation

questioning

scenarios

authenticated evidence from the workplace

Delivery and assessment of this unit may be complemented by clustering with PSPREGA Gather information through interviews

Delivery and assessment of this unit may be complemented by clustering with PSPREG411A Gather information through interviews.

Agencies may include:

Support personnel may include:

Complexity may include:

Stakeholders and interested parties may include:

Resources may include:

Barriers impacting on post-incident analysis may include:

Analysis team may include:

Relevant current and historical data may include:

Documented evidence includes:

Key personnel within the organisation may include: