Required skills

communication skills including clear and direct communication sharing information and using and interpreting nonverbal communication to provide information to staff on OHS policies and practices

problemsolving skills to identify and address unsafe work practices

teamwork skills to monitor staff performance and share OHS knowledge in the workplace to improve practice

literacy and numeracy skills to maintain currency of knowledge and compile information in accessible and usable format

Required knowledge

indepth knowledge of employee responsibilities in relation to ensuring safety of self other workers and other people in the workplace

indepth knowledge of employers responsibilities under relevant state or territory OHS legislation especially

requirement to consult

acceptable consultation mechanisms

requirements for the use of OHS representatives and committees and their roles and responsibilities

requirements for hazard identification risk assessment and risk control and acceptable mechanisms

requirements for record keeping and acceptable record keeping mechanisms

provision of information and training

issue resolution

indepth knowledge of employees responsibility to participate in OHS practices and consultation under relevant state or territory OHS legislation

workplace reporting and referral procedures and practices

manual handling techniques

use care and maintenance of personal protective equipment

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

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

Evidence of the following is essential

ability to source compile and presents OHS information to staff

the ongoing implementation and monitoring of safe work practices workplace policies and procedures and addressing breaches or inconsistencies

knowledge of legislative requirements for OHS and infection control

implementing and monitoring OHS procedures over a period of time to ensure consistency of performance and ability to respond to and evaluate different situations

Context of and specific resources for assessment

Assessment must ensure

demonstration of skills in a facility where funeral services industry OHS procedures are carried out such as a funeral home cemetery or crematorium

access to relevant documentation such as equipment maintenance schedules

involvement of a team whose OHS performance is candidates responsibility

Methods of assessment

A range of assessment methods should be used to assess practical skills and knowledge The following examples are appropriate for this unit

observation of candidate identifying and rectifying unsafe work practices

written or verbal questioning to assess knowledge of OHS workplace policies and procedures and legislation

participation in role plays to demonstrate implementation of security and emergency procedures

review of workplace OHS information prepared for staff

review of portfolios of evidence and thirdparty workplace reports of onthejob performance by the candidate

Holistic assessment with other units relevant to the industry sector workplace and job role is recommended for example

SIFOHSA Implement and monitor infection and contamination control practices

SIFOHS005A Implement and monitor infection and contamination control practices.

Employability skills embedded in this unit should be assessed holistically with other relevant units that make up the skill set or qualification and in the context of the job role

Communication strategies may include:

OHS legislation and regulations may include:

Workplace policies and procedures may include:

Relevant sources may include:

OHS documentation may include:

Safe work practices may include:

Hazardous materials may include:

Manual handling techniques may include:

Personal protective equipment may include:

Security policies and procedures may include:

Appropriate personnel may include:

Accident, fire and emergency procedures may include:

General waste may include:

Maintenance schedule may include: