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

FWPCOR2205 Mapping and Delivery Guide
Follow WHS policies and procedures

Version 1.0
Issue Date: April 2024


Qualification -
Unit of Competency FWPCOR2205 - Follow WHS policies and procedures
Description
Employability Skills
Learning Outcomes and Application The unit of competency describes the outcomes required to follow WHS policies and procedures: it covers risk identification and emergency procedures that could reasonably be expected to occur in a forestry or wood products environment.The unit applies to applies to those working in a broad range of job roles across different work settings, including a forest environment, saw mill, wood chip mill, veneer mill, board/plywood mill, timber treatment plant, forest products factory, and forest products sales and service, horticultural, domestic, local council and emergency services.Licensing, legislative, regulatory or certification requirements apply to this unit in some states and territories at the time of publication, and may differ according to jurisdiction. In some states, this unit is one of a group of units required to obtain a Forest Operator Licence.
Duration and Setting X weeks, nominally xx hours, delivered in a classroom/online/blended learning setting.

The following resources must be made available:

personal protective equipment

organisational policies and procedures

manufacturer’s instructions for the safe use of equipment.

Competency is to be assessed in the workplace or a simulated environment that accurately reflects performance in a real workplace setting.

Assessor requirements

Assessors must:

hold the appropriate assessor competency standards as outlined in regulations; and

be able to demonstrate vocational competencies at least to the level being assessed; and

be able to demonstrate how they are continuing to develop their VET knowledge and skills as well as maintaining their industry currency and assessor competence.
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: Follow safe work practices
  • Identify organisational and site WHS policies and procedures.
  • Operate and use tools, equipment and machinery appropriate to work task and according to manufacturer's recommendations.
  • Select, use and store personal protective equipment and clothing appropriate to work task requirements.
  • Use plant and equipment guards according to manufacturer's specifications.
  • Identify and follow safety signs and symbols.
       
Element: Identify risks
  • Identify existing and potential hazards in the work area and report to appropriate personnel.
  • Identify WHS issues and risks in the work area and report to appropriate personnel.
  • Follow workplace procedures and work instructions for controlling risks and protecting the environment.
  • Complete hazard, accident or incident reports accurately and clearly and according to organisational policies and procedures.
       
Element: Follow emergency procedures
  • Notify appropriate personnel in the event of an emergency.
  • Follow workplace procedures for dealing with accidents and emergencies.
  • Practise emergency and evacuation procedures and carry out emergency and evacuation procedures in the event of an emergency.
  • Record and accurately report emergencies and evacuation procedures.
       


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.

ELEMENTS

PERFORMANCE CRITERIA

Elements describe the essential outcomes.

Performance criteria describe the performance needed to demonstrate achievement of the element. Where bold italicised text is used, further information is detailed in the range of conditions.

1. Follow safe work practices

1.1 Identify organisational and site WHS policies and procedures.

1.2 Operate and use tools, equipment and machinery appropriate to work task and according to manufacturer's recommendations.

1.3 Select, use and store personal protective equipment and clothing appropriate to work task requirements.

1.4 Use plant and equipment guards according to manufacturer's specifications.

1.5 Identify and follow safety signs and symbols.

2. Identify risks

2.1 Identify existing and potential hazards in the work area and report to appropriate personnel.

2.2 Identify WHS issues and risks in the work area and report to appropriate personnel.

2.3 Follow workplace procedures and work instructions for controlling risks and protecting the environment.

2.4 Complete hazard, accident or incident reports accurately and clearly and according to organisational policies and procedures.

3. Follow emergency procedures

3.1 Notify appropriate personnel in the event of an emergency.

3.2 Follow workplace procedures for dealing with accidents and emergencies.

3.3 Practise emergency and evacuation procedures and carry out emergency and evacuation procedures in the event of an emergency.

3.4 Record and accurately report emergencies and evacuation procedures.

A person demonstrating competency in this unit must satisfy all of the elements, performance criteria and foundation skills of this unit. If a specific volume or frequency is not stated below, then evidence must be provided that the following requirements have been performed on at least one occasion:

identify risks and hazards in the workplace and implement appropriate actions to address those risks and hazards

use and maintain personal protective equipment and clothing to ensure their own safety

follow emergency and evacuation procedures

interpret and follow safety signs and symbols

complete and maintain workplace information, records and reports about hazards, risks and incidents.

A person competent in this unit must be able to demonstrate knowledge of:

legal and organisational requirements and codes of practice relevant to WHS

enterprise and site standards, policies and procedures for WHS, as they apply to the job role

environmental risks and hazard identification

hazard and risk control

equipment used for workplace health and safety, and procedures for its safe use and maintenance

personal protective equipment and clothing and its properties

firefighting equipment

fatigue management

elimination of hazardous substances

machine guarding

manual handling including shifting, lifting and carrying

procedures for recording and reporting workplace information.

Submission Requirements

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Assessment task 1: [title]      Due date:

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Assessment Tasks

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ELEMENTS

PERFORMANCE CRITERIA

Elements describe the essential outcomes.

Performance criteria describe the performance needed to demonstrate achievement of the element. Where bold italicised text is used, further information is detailed in the range of conditions.

1. Follow safe work practices

1.1 Identify organisational and site WHS policies and procedures.

1.2 Operate and use tools, equipment and machinery appropriate to work task and according to manufacturer's recommendations.

1.3 Select, use and store personal protective equipment and clothing appropriate to work task requirements.

1.4 Use plant and equipment guards according to manufacturer's specifications.

1.5 Identify and follow safety signs and symbols.

2. Identify risks

2.1 Identify existing and potential hazards in the work area and report to appropriate personnel.

2.2 Identify WHS issues and risks in the work area and report to appropriate personnel.

2.3 Follow workplace procedures and work instructions for controlling risks and protecting the environment.

2.4 Complete hazard, accident or incident reports accurately and clearly and according to organisational policies and procedures.

3. Follow emergency procedures

3.1 Notify appropriate personnel in the event of an emergency.

3.2 Follow workplace procedures for dealing with accidents and emergencies.

3.3 Practise emergency and evacuation procedures and carry out emergency and evacuation procedures in the event of an emergency.

3.4 Record and accurately report emergencies and evacuation procedures.

Not Applicable
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 organisational and site WHS policies and procedures. 
Operate and use tools, equipment and machinery appropriate to work task and according to manufacturer's recommendations. 
Select, use and store personal protective equipment and clothing appropriate to work task requirements. 
Use plant and equipment guards according to manufacturer's specifications. 
Identify and follow safety signs and symbols. 
Identify existing and potential hazards in the work area and report to appropriate personnel. 
Identify WHS issues and risks in the work area and report to appropriate personnel. 
Follow workplace procedures and work instructions for controlling risks and protecting the environment. 
Complete hazard, accident or incident reports accurately and clearly and according to organisational policies and procedures. 
Notify appropriate personnel in the event of an emergency. 
Follow workplace procedures for dealing with accidents and emergencies. 
Practise emergency and evacuation procedures and carry out emergency and evacuation procedures in the event of an emergency. 
Record and accurately report emergencies and evacuation procedures. 

Forms

Assessment Cover Sheet

FWPCOR2205 - Follow WHS policies and procedures
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