Required skills

Specific skills are required to achieve the performance criteria in this unit particularly for the application in the various circumstances in which this unit may be applied This includes the ability to carry out the following as required to work safely and follow OHS policies and procedures

apply legislative organisation and site requirements and procedures for working safely

source interpret and apply safety information

use and care of personal protective equipment

apply safe lifting and handling techniques

implement workplace reporting procedures

communicate clearly and directly listening carefully to instructions and information responding to and clarifying directions

apply teamwork to a range of situations particularly in a safety context

solve problems particularly in teams and in dealing practically with safety issues such as recognising and responding to alarms

show initiative in adapting to changing work conditions or contexts particularly when working across a variety of work areas and in choosing appropriate personal protective equipment for each context

manage time particularly in organising priorities and planning work

take responsibility for self organisation of work priorities to follow site safe work procedures

apply a range of mediums to learn

apply and use appropriate technology in a safety context

Required knowledge

Specific knowledge is required to achieve the Performance Criteria of this unit particularly its application in a variety of circumstances in which the unit may be used This includes knowledge of the following as required to work safely and follow OHS policies and procedures

equipment safety requirements

personal protective equipment

hazardous substances procedures and handling techniques

materials safety data sheets MSDS information and its application

isolation procedures

lifting techniques including for both manual and automated lifting

OHS procedures

primary and secondary ventilation

site safety requirements and procedures

participative procedures for workplace management of others eg consultation safety representatives committees dispute resolution

potential biological effects eg circadian rhythms sleep alertness fatigue stress effects of heat stress and hypothermia

drug and alcohol policy

use of emergency equipment

basic fire fighting techniques

The evidence guide provides advice on assessment and must be read in conjunction with the performance criteria required skills and knowledge range statement and the Assessment Guidelines for the Training Package

Overview of assessment

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

The evidence required to demonstrate competency in this unit must be relevant to worksite operations and satisfy all of the requirements of the performance criteria required skills and knowledge and the range statement of this unit and include evidence of the following

knowledge of the requirements procedures and instructions for working safely and follow OHS policies and procedures

implementation of requirements procedures and techniques for working safely and follow OHS policies and procedures

working with others to work safely and follow OHS policies and procedures

consistent timely completion of work that is safe and follows OHS policies and procedures

Context of and specific resources for assessment

This unit must be assessed in the context of the work environment Where personal safety or environmental damage are limiting factors assessment may occur in a simulated environment provided it is realistic and sufficiently rigorous to cover all aspects of workplace performance including task skills task management skills contingency management skills and job role environment skills

The assessment environment should not disadvantage the participant For example language literacy and numeracy demands of assessment should not be greater than those required on the job

Customisation of assessment and delivery environment to sensitively accommodate cultural diversity

Aboriginal people and other people from a non English speaking background may have second language issues

Assessment of this competency requires typical resources normally used in the work environment Selection and use of resources for particular work sites may differ due to site circumstances

Where applicable physical resources should include equipment modified for people with disabilities

Access must be provided to appropriate learning andor assessment support when required

Method of assessment

This unit may be assessed in a holistic way with other units of competency The assessment strategy for this unit must verify required knowledge and skill and practical application using more than one of the following assessment methods

written andor oral assessment of the candidates required knowledge

observed documented andor first hand testimonial evidence of the candidates

implementation of appropriate requirements procedures and techniques for the safe effective and efficient achievement of required outcomes

consistently achieving the required outcomes

first hand testimonial evidence of the candidates

working with others to undertake and complete work safely and follows OHS policies and procedures

Guidance information for assessment

Consult the SkillsDMC User Guide for further information on assessment including access and equity issues

may include:

Personal protective equipment may include:

Permits and clearances may include:

Manual handling may include:

Emergency situations may include:

Emergency escape route(s) are:

Risks to personal wellbeing may include:

Fitness for duty may include: