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

AHCWHS101 Mapping and Delivery Guide
Work safely

Version 1.0
Issue Date: April 2024


Qualification -
Unit of Competency AHCWHS101 - Work safely
Description
Employability Skills
Learning Outcomes and Application This unit of competency describes the skills and knowledge required to work safely. It applies to new employees working under supervision, within established and well-known parameters and with limited autonomy.NOTE: The terms 'occupational health and safety' (OHS) and 'work health and safety' (WHS) and occupational safety and health (OSH) are equivalent and generally either can be used in the workplace. In jurisdictions where the Model WHS Legislation has not been implemented RTOs are advised to contextualise the unit of competency by referring to the existing State and Territory OHS legislative requirements. No occupational licensing, legislative or certification requirements apply to this unit at the time of publication.
Duration and Setting X weeks, nominally xx hours, delivered in a classroom/online/blended learning setting.

Assessors must satisfy current standards for RTOs.
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: Identify safety issues at work
  • Identify and explain employee and employer duty of care requirements
  • Identify and explain own responsibilities to comply with safe work practices
       
Element: Observe safe work practices
  • Read, follow and observe instructions, notices and workplace safety signs
  • Use protective clothing and equipment when completing work tasks
  • Check safety of machines, tools and equipment before use
  • Operate machines, tools and equipment safely
  • Use correct manual handling techniques
       
Element: Participate in workplace safety meetings
  • Report work health and safety hazards to supervisor
  • Participate in workplace safety meetings
       
Element: Follow incident and emergency response procedures
  • Follow workplace procedures for dealing with accidents, fire and emergencies
  • Follow enterprise procedures for the provision of first aid
       


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.

Element

Performance criteria

Elements describe the essential outcomes.

Performance criteria describe the performance needed to demonstrate achievement of the element.

1. Identify safety issues at work

1.1 Identify and explain employee and employer duty of care requirements

1.2 Identify and explain own responsibilities to comply with safe work practices

2. Observe safe work practices

2.1 Read, follow and observe instructions, notices and workplace safety signs

2.2 Use protective clothing and equipment when completing work tasks

2.3 Check safety of machines, tools and equipment before use

2.4 Operate machines, tools and equipment safely

2.5 Use correct manual handling techniques

3. Participate in workplace safety meetings

3.1 Report work health and safety hazards to supervisor

3.2 Participate in workplace safety meetings

4. Follow incident and emergency response procedures

4.1 Follow workplace procedures for dealing with accidents, fire and emergencies

4.2 Follow enterprise procedures for the provision of first aid

The candidate must be assessed on their ability to integrate and apply the performance requirements of this unit in a workplace setting. Performance must be demonstrated consistently over time and in a suitable range of contexts.

The candidate must provide evidence that they can:

comply with their responsibilities to work safely

following workplace procedures for hazard identification

read and follow safety warning signs, symbols and work instructions

safely operate machines, tools and equipment

report workplace safety hazards

participate in workplace safety meetings

follow enterprise incident and emergency response procedures

The candidate must demonstrate knowledge of:

employee and employer work health and safety duty of care responsibilities

enterprise procedures relating to hazards, fires, emergencies, accidents and risk control

hazards and risks in the industry sector

relevant machinery and equipment operator manuals

relevant work health and safety legislation , codes of practice and enterprise workplace policies

work health and safety signs and symbols relevant to area of work

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.

Element

Performance criteria

Elements describe the essential outcomes.

Performance criteria describe the performance needed to demonstrate achievement of the element.

1. Identify safety issues at work

1.1 Identify and explain employee and employer duty of care requirements

1.2 Identify and explain own responsibilities to comply with safe work practices

2. Observe safe work practices

2.1 Read, follow and observe instructions, notices and workplace safety signs

2.2 Use protective clothing and equipment when completing work tasks

2.3 Check safety of machines, tools and equipment before use

2.4 Operate machines, tools and equipment safely

2.5 Use correct manual handling techniques

3. Participate in workplace safety meetings

3.1 Report work health and safety hazards to supervisor

3.2 Participate in workplace safety meetings

4. Follow incident and emergency response procedures

4.1 Follow workplace procedures for dealing with accidents, fire and emergencies

4.2 Follow enterprise procedures for the provision of first aid

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
Identify and explain employee and employer duty of care requirements 
Identify and explain own responsibilities to comply with safe work practices 
Read, follow and observe instructions, notices and workplace safety signs 
Use protective clothing and equipment when completing work tasks 
Check safety of machines, tools and equipment before use 
Operate machines, tools and equipment safely 
Use correct manual handling techniques 
Report work health and safety hazards to supervisor 
Participate in workplace safety meetings 
Follow workplace procedures for dealing with accidents, fire and emergencies 
Follow enterprise procedures for the provision of first aid 

Forms

Assessment Cover Sheet

AHCWHS101 - Work safely
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Assessment Record Sheet

AHCWHS101 - Work safely

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