REQUIRED KNOWLEDGE AND SKILLS

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

Required knowledge

Relevant regulatory and code requirements

Relevant OHampS and environmental protection policies and procedures

Workplace protocols and procedures for the management of personal work priorities and professional development

The systems of risk control recognising the significance of OHampS for effective workplace operation

The significance of other management systems and procedures for OHampS

Hazards and associated safety risks that exist in the workplace including the range of control measures available for safety risks considerations for choosing between different control measures and how to identify when expert advice is needed

Principles and practices of effective OHampS organisation including elements of an effective OHampS system hazard control and risk management the hierarchy of hazard and risk control measures arrangements for participation and consultation over OHampS and incident and accident investigation arrangements

Training coaching and mentoring approaches appropriate for use in OHampS training programs

Typical problems that can occur when organising OHampS procedures and related action that can be taken

Required skills

Communicate effectively with others when organising OHampS procedures in the workplace

Read and interpret instructions procedures information and signs relevant to the organisation of OHampS procedures in the workplace

Interpret and follow operational instructions and prioritise work

Negotiate and resolve issues related to the organisation of OHampS procedures in the workplace

Complete documentation related to the organisation of OHampS procedures in the workplace

Provide leadership and work collaboratively with others when organising OHampS procedures in the workplace

Adapt appropriately to cultural differences in the workplace including modes of behaviour and interactions with others

Promptly report andor rectify any identified problems that may arise when organising OHampS procedures in the workplace in accordance with regulatory requirements and workplace procedures

Implement contingency plans for unanticipated situations that may occur when organising OHampS procedures in the workplace

Develop policies for precautions and required action to minimise control or eliminate hazards that may exist during work activities

Plan work activities including predicting consequences and identifying improvements

Modify activities depending on differing operational contingencies risk situations and environments

Ensure the application of fatigue management knowledge and techniques in the workplace

Analyse the working environment in order to identify hazards assess safety risks and design and implement appropriate OHampS management systems

Select and appropriately apply technology information systems and policies to organise OHampS compliance and reporting procedures

Work systematically with required attention to detail without injury to self or others or damage to goods or equipment

Ensure the systematic use of required personal protective equipment conforming to industry and OHampS standards

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

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 and satisfy all of the requirements of the elements and performance criteria of this unit and include demonstration of applying

the underpinning knowledge and skills

relevant legislation and workplace procedures

other relevant aspects of the range statement

Context of and specific resources for assessment

Performance is demonstrated consistently over a period of time and in a suitable range of contexts

Resources for assessment include

a range of relevant exercises case studies andor other simulated practical and knowledge assessment andor

access to an appropriate range of relevant operational situations in the workplace

In both real and simulated environments access is required to

relevant and appropriate materials and equipment and

applicable documentation including workplace procedures regulations codes of practice and operation manuals

Method of assessment

Assessment of this unit must be undertaken by a registered training organisation

As a minimum assessment of knowledge must be conducted through appropriate writtenoral tests

Practical assessment must occur

through activities in an appropriately simulated environment at the registered training organisation andor

in an appropriate range of situations in the workplace

Work may be conducted:

Customers may be:

Workplaces may comprise:

Work may be conducted in:

Workplace hazards may include but are not restricted to:

Consultative processes may involve:

Depending on the type of organisation concerned and the local terminology used, workplace plans/procedures may include:

Information/documentation may include:

Applicable regulations and legislation may include: