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Elements and Performance Criteria

  1. Establish and maintain participative arrangements for the management of OHS
  2. Establish and maintain procedures for identifying hazards, assessing and controlling risks as well as dealing with hazardous events
  3. Maintain an OHS induction and training program, maintain a systems for OHS records and evaluate the OHS system including policies, procedures and programs

Required Skills

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

Evidence shall show that knowledge has been acquired for managing a utilities industry OHS management system The extent of the essential knowledge and associated skills EKAS required is given in Volume Part EKAS It forms an integral part of this unit

G

Problem solving decision making and conflict resolution

G

Management techniques for utilities industry supervision

G

Communication for utilities industry supervisors

Evidence Required

The Evidence Guide forms an integral part of this Unit and shall be used in conjunction with all components parts of this 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 Industrys preferred 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 accord with industry and regulatory policy in this regard

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 Hence sources of evidence need to be rich in nature so as to minimise error in judgment

Activities associated with normal every day 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 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 shall 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 UEG Evidence shall also comprise

A representative body of Performance Criteria 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

Apply sustainable energy principles and practices as specified in the Performance Criteria and range

Demonstrate an understanding of the essential knowledge and associated skills as described in this unit to such an extent that the learners performance outcome is reported in accordance with the preferred approach namely a percentile graded result where required by the regulated environment

Demonstrate an appropriate level of skills enabling employment

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

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

Note Competence may be demonstrated working individually or under the guidance of or as a member of a team with specialist OHS staff managers or consultants

Range of toolsequipmentmaterialsproceduresworkplacesother variables

Range of tools/equipment/materials/procedures/
workplaces/other variables

Group No

The minimum number of items on which skill is to be demonstrated

Item List

A

All

Communicate and consult with work groups

Develop implement and maintain the organisational OHS policies and procedures

Manage a systematic approach to OHS

Understand the relevance to OHS management to other organisational systems policies and procedures

Understand the impact of the characteristics and composition of the workforce on OHS systems

B

All

Understand principles and practice of OHS management including hierarchy of control measures risk management OHS training and incident and accident investigation

Identify hazards analyse and manage risks in the workplace and design and implement appropriate OHS management systems

Analyse relevant workplace data and deliver information sessions

Understand and be able to apply relevant state and territory legislation regulations advisory codes and standards

Develop reports to manage OHS

Identify when expert advice is needed to obtain that advice and to act on it appropriately

Assess resources needed to establish and maintain OHS systems including a range of control measures

C

At least one occasion

Deal with an unplanned event by drawing on essential knowledge and associated skills to provide appropriate solutions incorporated in the holistic assessment with the above listed items

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 by this Unit

Appropriate environmental regulation and work practices

Appropriate organisational requirements

Appropriate work environment equipment and tools

In addition to the resources listed above in Context of and specific resources for assessment evidence should show demonstrated competency in managing a utilities industry OHS management system

Assessment of this competency must also be undertaken in either an actual workplace or under a simulated work environment Assessment must also integrate the key competencies

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 Associated Skills described in this unit

Concurrent assessment and relationship with other units

There are no recommended concurrent assessments with this unit however in some cases efficiencies may be gained in terms of learning and assessment effort being concurrently managed with allied Units where listed

BSBMGTA

Ensure a safe workplace

BSBFLMA

Promote continuous improvement

UEGNSGA

Manage gas system projects

UEGNSGA

Manage gas system physical resources

BSBMGTA

Manage environmental performance

Key Competencies

Evidence that particular key competencies have been achieved within this Unit is in the context of the following Performance Criteria of evidence See Volume Part for an explanation of Key Competencies and levels of this Training Package

Key Competencies

Example of Application

Performance Level

How are ideas and information communicated within this competency

Refer to the following Performance Criteria for examples of application

How can information be collected analysed and organised

Refer to the following Performance Criteria for examples of application

How are activities planned and organised

Refer to the following Performance Criteria for examples of application

How is team work used within this competency

Refer to the following Performance Criteria for examples of application

How are mathematical ideas and techniques used

Refer to the following Performance Criteria for examples of application

How are problem solving skills applied

Refer to the following Performance Criteria for examples of application

How is use of technology applied

Refer to the following Performance Criteria for examples of application

Skills Enabling Employment

Evidence that competency in this unit incorporates skills enabling employment is in the context of the following performance

Skills for Employment

Example of Application

Developing and using skills within a real workplace

Refer to the following Performance Criteria for examples of application

All

Learning to learn in the workplace

Refer to the following Performance Criteria for examples of application

Reflecting on the outcome and process of work task

Refer to the following Performance Criteria for examples of application

Interacting and understanding of the context of the work task

Refer to the following Performance Criteria for examples of application

Planning and organising the meaningful work task

Refer to the following Performance Criteria for examples of application

Performing the work task in nonroutine or contingent situations

Refer to the following Performance Criteria for examples of application


Range Statement

7) This relates to the competency standard unit as a whole providing the range of contexts and conditions to which the Performance Criteria apply. It allows for different work environments and situations that will affect performance.

This Unit shall/may be demonstrated in relation to managing a utilities industry OHS management system to be performed in a utilities industry work environment. The following constants and variables included in the element/Performance Criteria in this unit are fully described in the Definitions Section.

OHS legislative arrangements

Hazard (5)

Organisational procedure for managing risks including an OHS framework

Work instructions

Designated personnel for OHS

OHS issues

Contributions to OHS

Participative arrangements

Assessing/controlling risks

OHS information to co-workers including training

OHS safety records

Workplace hazard reports

OHS management system