Unit of Competency Mapping – Information for Teachers/Assessors – Information for Learners

AHCOHS101A Mapping and Delivery Guide
Work safely

Version 1.0
Issue Date: May 2024


Qualification -
Unit of Competency AHCOHS101A - Work safely
Description This unit covers working safely and defines the standard required to: work safely; communicate effectively; contribute to a productive workplace and observe good environmental work practice.
Employability Skills This unit contains employability skills.
Learning Outcomes and Application This unit applies to the steps required by new entry workers in preparing for work in an agricultural, horticultural or land management work place.
Duration and Setting X weeks, nominally xx hours, delivered in a classroom/online/blended learning setting.
Prerequisites/co-requisites
Competency Field
Development and validation strategy and guide for assessors and learners Student Learning Resources Handouts
Activities 		Slides
PPT 		Assessment 1 Assessment 2 Assessment 3 Assessment 4
Elements of Competency Performance Criteria              
Element: Observe safe work practices
  • Protective clothing and equipment is used according to best practice when completing work tasks.
  • Safety of machines, tools and equipment is checked before use.
  • Correct manual handling techniques are used.
  • Hazards are reported to supervisor.
  • Supervisors are immediately informed verbally when there is an emergency.
  • Machines, tools and equipment are operated to manufacturer's specifications and in accordance with supervisor's instructions.
  • Safety procedures involved in handling of hazardous substances are interpreted and followed as required.
  • Safety procedures to protect people in the workplace are followed.
       
Element: Communicate with others
  • Instructions and notices are interpreted correctly and observed.
  • Simple messages from clients and customers are taken and passed to supervisor.
  • Communication with others is conducted in a courteous manner and is appropriate to age, culture, linguistic background and position in the organisation.
       
Element: Contribute to a productive working environment
  • Work practices contribute positively to quality, productivity and conditions, and promote co-operation and good relationships.
  • Industry expectations of conduct and presentation are determined and observed.
  • Information on working in the industry including employment terms and conditions is collected.
  • Work is consistent with workplace standards relating to anti-discrimination and workplace harassment.
       
Element: Follow good environmental practices
  • Work practices relating to potential environmental impacts are recognised and followed, and clarification is sought where necessary.
  • Environmental threats and potential hazards are recognised and reported to supervisor.
  • Contributions are made to improve environmental work practices.
       


Evidence Required

List the assessment methods to be used and the context and resources required for assessment. Copy and paste the relevant sections from the evidence guide below and then re-write these in plain English.

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.

Overview of assessment

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 workplace operations and satisfy holistically all of the requirements of the performance criteria and required skills and knowledge and include achievement of the following:

work safely

communicate effectively

contribute to a productive workplace

observe good environmental work practice.

Context of and specific resources for assessment

Competency requires the application of work practices under work conditions. Selection and use of resources for some worksites may differ due to the regional or enterprise circumstances.

Submission Requirements

List each assessment task's title, type (eg project, observation/demonstration, essay, assignment, checklist) and due date here

Assessment task 1: [title]      Due date:

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Assessment Tasks

Copy and paste from the following data to produce each assessment task. Write these in plain English and spell out how, when and where the task is to be carried out, under what conditions, and what resources are needed. Include guidelines about how well the candidate has to perform a task for it to be judged satisfactory.

Required skills

observe safe work practices

communicate with others

contribute to a productive working environment

follow good environmental practices

use literacy skills to read and follow a range of basic instructions

use oral communication skills/language competence to communicate effectively with others

use numeracy skills to complete basic calculations

use interpersonal skills to work with and relate to people from a range of cultural, social and religious backgrounds.

Required knowledge

hazards in the industry

Occupational Health and Safety (OHS) legislative requirements and Codes of Practice including manual handling and use, maintenance, and storage of protective equipment and clothing

communication procedures, systems and technology relevant to the industry

industry expectations of conduct, presentation and work performance (including quality and productivity)

appropriate behaviour relating to anti-discrimination and sexual harassment

industry employment terms and conditions and career pathways

good environmental practices in the workplace

environmental issues relevant to the industry.

The range statement relates to the unit of competency as a whole.

Working safely may include:

all aspects and contexts associated with the agriculture, horticulture and conservation and land management industries.

Copy and paste from the following performance criteria to create an observation checklist for each task. When you have finished writing your assessment tool every one of these must have been addressed, preferably several times in a variety of contexts. To ensure this occurs download the assessment matrix for the unit; enter each assessment task as a column header and place check marks against each performance criteria that task addresses.

Observation Checklist

Tasks to be observed according to workplace/college/TAFE policy and procedures, relevant legislation and Codes of Practice Yes No Comments/feedback
Protective clothing and equipment is used according to best practice when completing work tasks. 
Safety of machines, tools and equipment is checked before use. 
Correct manual handling techniques are used. 
Hazards are reported to supervisor. 
Supervisors are immediately informed verbally when there is an emergency. 
Machines, tools and equipment are operated to manufacturer's specifications and in accordance with supervisor's instructions. 
Safety procedures involved in handling of hazardous substances are interpreted and followed as required. 
Safety procedures to protect people in the workplace are followed. 
Instructions and notices are interpreted correctly and observed. 
Simple messages from clients and customers are taken and passed to supervisor. 
Communication with others is conducted in a courteous manner and is appropriate to age, culture, linguistic background and position in the organisation. 
Work practices contribute positively to quality, productivity and conditions, and promote co-operation and good relationships. 
Industry expectations of conduct and presentation are determined and observed. 
Information on working in the industry including employment terms and conditions is collected. 
Work is consistent with workplace standards relating to anti-discrimination and workplace harassment. 
Work practices relating to potential environmental impacts are recognised and followed, and clarification is sought where necessary. 
Environmental threats and potential hazards are recognised and reported to supervisor. 
Contributions are made to improve environmental work practices. 

Forms

Assessment Cover Sheet

AHCOHS101A - Work safely
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