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

The following skills must be assessed as part of this unit

highlevel literacy skills to

read and interpret complex materials describing regulatory requirements that relate to OHS management

develop and write comprehensive OHS systems inclusive of detailed yet easily accessible policies procedures and template documents

highlevel communication skills to consult with different personnel

critical thinking skills to allow for a rational and logical evaluation of the characteristics and needs of the organisation in order to design a tailored OHS system and to evaluate and review it

The following knowledge must be assessed as part of this unit

indepth and comprehensive knowledge of relevant state or territory OHS legislation as it affects specific workplace operations

indepth knowledge of associated OHS codes of practice and standards

components of policies and procedures

alternative presentation formats for special needs groups

consultative and communication mechanisms used by organisations to develop and implement procedural systems

main types of safety hazards that may be found in the industry sector or organisation

acceptable control methods for identified hazards

the way systems and procedures on health safety and security issues link with other management systems

other legal issues that impact on health and safety in particular industry contexts such as responsible service of alcohol responsible conduct of gambling public liability and duty of care to customers

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

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

Evidence of the following is essential

project or work activities that show the candidates ability to establish implement evaluate and make ongoing improvements to a complete OHS system for a given service industry operation and in line with regulatory requirements

development of comprehensive OHS system documents inclusive of policies procedures hazard identification and risk assessment documents

knowledge of specific relevant OHS legislative requirements

project or work activities conducted over a commercially realistic period of time so that the implementation and evaluation aspects of this unit can be assessed ie an OHS system can be established evaluated and reviewed

Context of and specific resources for assessment

Assessment must ensure

that the candidate has accessed a fully equipped office environment using appropriate computers printers communication technology information programs and publications to facilitate the processes involved in developing an OHS system

access to an operation for which an OHS system would be developed or access to comprehensive and sufficient information about that operation to allow the candidate to fully develop a tailored OHS system

use of the appropriate state or territory legislation codes of practice and standards issued by regulatory authorities or industry groups

use of OHS information such as manuals issued by industry associations or commercial publishers

access to current organisation policies and procedures and hazard identification and risk assessment template documents

involvement of a team operating in a specified workplace for which the candidate establishes OHS management practices

Methods of assessment

A range of assessment methods should be used to assess the practical skills and knowledge required to establish and maintain an OHS system The following examples are appropriate for this unit

evaluation of a portfolio which incorporates an entire written OHS system for an organisation including policies procedures hazard identification and risk assessment template documents information fact sheets for workers job descriptions incorporating OHS roles training plans and a communication strategy

evaluation of reports prepared by the candidate detailing how OHS policies systems and procedures were established for a given project or work activity

evaluation of project or work activities conducted in conjunction with an industry operator to allow the candidate to develop systems for a particular workplace

evaluation of the implementation and review processes through interviews with key stakeholders or review of reports

case studies and problemsolving exercises to establish systems policies and procedures for different workplace sizes and types

written and oral questioning or interview to test knowledge of the legislative requirements

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

SITXADMA Write business documents

SITXADM003A Write business documents

SITXGLCA Develop and update legal knowledge required for business compliance

SITXGLC001A Develop and update legal knowledge required for business compliance.

Assessing employability skills

Employability skills are integral to effective performance in the workplace and are broadly consistent across industry sectors How these skills are applied varies between occupations and qualifications due to the different work functions and contexts

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

OHS management system must include:

OHS policies and procedures may cover:

OHS training requirements may include:

OHS records may include documentation of:

Consultative processes may involve:

Times designated and required by legislation for consultation will vary but may include when the organisation:

Hazard identification and risk assessment tool or template document may include:

Assessment criteria may include:

Times designated by legislation for systematic hazard identification may include:

Types ofhazards designated by legislation may include: