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

Evidence shall show that knowledge has been acquired of safe working practices and applying OHS practices in the workplace

The knowledge and skills shall be contextualised to current industry standards technologies and practices

KSEEA Occupational Health and Safety principles

Evidence shall show an understanding of Occupational Health and Safety to an extent indicated by the following aspects

T The basic legal requirements covering occupational health and safety in the workplace encompassing

underlying principles of OHampS

general aims and objectives of the relevant state or territory legislation relating to OHampS

employer and employee responsibilities rights and obligations

major functions of safety committees and representatives

powers given to Occupational Health and Safety Inspectors

housekeeping and potential hazards in relation to improper housekeeping

selecting appropriate personal protective equipment PPE given hazardous situations

T The work environment encompassing

typical hazards associated with a range of work environments

procedures used to control the risks associated with these hazards

principles of risk assessment management and state the purpose of each

hierarchy of OHampS hazard control measures

required documentation for risk assessment

commonly used workplace safety signs

workplace emergencies that pose a threat to health and safety and suitable procedure for an emergency workplace evacuation

appropriate fire extinguisher for a given type of fire

requirements for the location mounting and maintenance of portable fire extinguishers

basic process of fighting a fire

Importance of safe premises buildings and security in an industrial setting and the consequences of non compliance

standard work procedure

T Manual Handling encompassing

typical manual handling injuries and the effect they can have on lifestyle

situations that may cause manual handling injuries

correct procedures for lifting and carrying to prevent manual handling injuries

T Chemicals in the workplace encompassing

hazardous substances and dangerous goods

classification of chemicals as hazardous substances andor dangerous goods

requirements for labelling of chemicals in the workplace

safe storage procedures for chemicals

purpose and interpretation of material safety data sheet MSDS

T Working at heights encompassing

dangers associated with working on ladders and scaffolds

identification of work area as a height risk and use appropriate safety equipment to prevent a fall

selecting an appropriate ladder for a given situation and perform a safety check before use

precautions that should be taken when ascending and working off a ladder

precautions that should be taken when working on and around a scaffold and elevated platforms

T Confined spaces encompassing

hazards associated with working in a confined space

identifying workplace situations that could be classified as a confined space

control measures for working in a designated confined space

T Physical and psychological hazards encompassing

short and long term effects of excessive noise and techniques to avoid damage to hearing due to excessive noise

effects of vibration on the human body and work practices to protect against vibration

effects of thermal stress on the human body and work practices to protect against thermal stress

effects of ultraviolet UV radiation on the human body and work practices to protect against UV radiation

dangers associated with laser operated equipment and tools and suitable protective measures to overcome the danger

occupational overuse syndrome how it occurs and means to overcome it

factors that cause stress in the workplace symptoms of a person suffering from stress and personal stress management techniques

detrimental effects and dangers of drug and alcohol use in the workplace

T Working safely with electricity encompassing

effects of electric shock on the human body

common causes of electrical accidents

precautions that can minimise the chance of electric shock earthing extra low voltage fuses circuit breakers and residual current devices RCDs

protection offered by a residual current device RCD

need for ensuring the safe isolation of an electrical supply

appropriate method of removing an electric shock victim from a live electrical situation

T Life support CPR in the workplace encompassing

First Aid

responsibilities of the First Aider

priorities of first aid management for any accident or injury

procedures required at an accident scene

legal and ethical issues which may impact on the management of care

Duty of Care

examination of a casualty for injuries

effect of cardio pulmonary arrest on the body

Managing simulated conditions of airway obstruction respiratory arrest and cardio pulmonary arrest

single and twoperson cardio pulmonary resuscitation CPR

signs and symptoms of an altered level of consciousness

management of simulation of a casualty with an altered level of consciousness

signs and symptoms of shock

management of simulation of a casualty in shock

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 Training Package

The Evidence Guide forms an integral part of this unit It must be used in conjunction with all parts of the unit and performed in accordance with the Assessment Guidelines of this Training Package

Overview of Assessment

Longitudinal competency development approaches to assessment such as Profiling require data to be reliably gathered in a form that can be consistently interpreted over time This approach is best utilised in Apprenticeship programs and reduces assessment intervention It is the industrypreferred model for apprenticeships However where summative or final assessment is used it is to include the application of the competency in the normal work environment or at a minimum the application of the competency in a realistically simulated work environment It is recognised that in some circumstances assessment in part or full can occur outside the workplace However it must be in accordance with industry and regulatory policy

Methods chosen for a particular assessment will be influenced by various factors These include the extent of the assessment the most effective locations for the assessment activities to take place access to physical resources additional safety measures that may be required and the critical nature of the competencies being assessed

The critical safety nature of working with electricity electrical equipment gas or any other hazardous substancematerial carries risk in deeming a person competent Sources of evidence need to be rich in nature to minimise error in judgment

Activities associated with normal everyday work have a bearing on the decision as to how much and how detailed the data gathered will contribute to its richness Some skills are more critical to safety and operational requirements while the same skills may be more or less frequently practised These points are raised for the assessors to consider when choosing an assessment method and developing assessment instruments Sample assessment instruments are included for Assessors in the Assessment Guidelines of this Training Package

Critical aspects of evidence required to demonstrate competency in this unit

Before the critical aspects of evidence are considered all prerequisites must be met

Evidence for competence in this unit shall be considered holistically Each element and associated performance criteria shall be demonstrated on at least two occasions in accordance with the Assessment Guidelines UEE Evidence shall also comprise

A representative body of work performance demonstrated within the timeframes typically expected of the discipline work function and industrial environment In particular this shall incorporate evidence that shows a candidate is able to

Implement Occupational Health and Safety workplace procedures and practices including the use of risk control measures as specified in the performance criteria and range statement encompassing

Apply sustainable energy principles and practices as specified in the performance criteria and range statement

Demonstrate an understanding of the essential knowledge and associated skills as described in this unit It may be required by some jurisdictions that RTOs provide a percentile graded result for the purpose of regulatory or licensing requirements

Demonstrate an appropriate level of skills enabling employment

Conduct work observing the relevant Anti Discrimination legislation regulations polices and workplace procedures

Demonstrated consistent performance across a representative range of contexts from the prescribed items below

Applying OHS practices in the workplace as described in and including

A

Preparing to enter the workplace including the use of work permits and clearances and isolation permissions

B

Understanding and following risk control safe work methods

C

Applying work procedures and instructions as they apply to risk control measures

D

Dealing with accidents and emergencies within the scope of responsibility

E

Participation in consultation processes identifying hazards and implementing and monitoring control measures

F

Dealing with unplanned events

Note Ability to implement these Occupation Health and Safety measures shall be demonstrated on all occasions safety issues arise

Note:
Ability to implement these Occupation Health and Safety measures shall be demonstrated on all occasions safety issues arise.

Context of and specific resources for assessment

This unit should be assessed as it relates to normal work practice using procedures information and resources typical of a workplace This should include

OHS policy and work procedures and instructions

Suitable work environment facilities equipment and materials to undertake actual work as prescribed in this unit

These should be used in the formal learningassessment environment

Note

Where simulation is considered a suitable strategy for assessment conditions for assessment must be authentic and as far as possible reproduce and replicate the workplace and be consistent with the approved industry simulation policy

The resources used for assessment should reflect current industry practices in relation to applying OHS practices in the workplace

Method of assessment

This unit shall be assessed by methods given in Volume Part Assessment Guidelines

Note Competent performance with inherent safe working practices is expected in the Industry to which this unit applies This requires that the specified essential knowledge and associated skills are assessed in a structured environment which is primarily intended for learningassessment and incorporates all necessary equipment and facilities for learners to develop and demonstrate the essential knowledge and skills described in this unit

Note:
Competent performance with inherent safe working practices is expected in the Industry to which this unit applies. This requires that the specified essential knowledge and associated skills are assessed in a structured environment which is primarily intended for learning/assessment and incorporates all necessary equipment and facilities for learners to develop and demonstrate the essential knowledge and skills described in this unit.

Concurrent assessment and relationship with other units

This unit shall be assessed concurrently as it relates to other units undertaken in a possible skill clusters or qualification

Components of this unit are included in the critical aspects of evidence of all units to help ensure the appropriate level of responsibility for safety has been acquired