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

ICPSU261C Mapping and Delivery Guide
Follow OHS practices and identify environmental hazards

Version 1.0
Issue Date: April 2024


Qualification -
Unit of Competency ICPSU261C - Follow OHS practices and identify environmental hazards
Description This unit describes the performance outcomes, skills and knowledge required to maintain basic OHS standards required in the workplace. OHS is integrated into all other units.
Employability Skills This unit contains employability skills.
Learning Outcomes and Application This unit covers basic OHS necessary to function safely in the workplace.
Duration and Setting X weeks, nominally xx hours, delivered in a classroom/online/blended learning setting.
Prerequisites/co-requisites
Competency Field Support
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 enterprise procedures for hazard identification and risk control
  • Hazards in the work area are recognised and reported to designated personnel according to enterprise procedures
  • Enterprise procedures and work instructions for assessing and controlling risks for own area of responsibility are followed accurately while under direct supervision
  • Enterprise procedures for dealing with accidents, fire and emergencies are followed whenever necessary within scope of responsibilities and competencies
       
Element: Follow enterprise procedures for the control of environmental discharges/emissions
  • Abnormal or unacceptable emission levels are recognised and reported according to enterprise procedures
  • Waste removal from work area complies with enterprise procedures and environmental regulations
  • Containment procedures are applied according to standard operating procedures where required
  • Correct safety procedures are followed and personal protective equipment used correctly
       
Element: Contribute to participative arrangements for the management of OHS
  • OHS issues are raised with designated personnel according to enterprise procedures and relevant OHS legislation
  • Contributions to OHS management in the workplace are made within organisational procedures and scope of responsibilities and competencies
       


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

Evidence of the ability to:

operating safely in the workplace

a record of at least one month of following safe working practices

evidence for assessment may be gathered from assessment of the unit of competency alone or through an integrated assessment activity.

Context of and specific resources for assessment

Assessment must ensure:

assessment may take place on the job, off the job or a combination of these

off the job assessment must be undertaken in a closely simulated workplace environment.

Method of assessment

A range of assessment methods should be used to assess practical skills and knowledge. The following examples are appropriate for this unit:

direct questioning combined with review of portfolios of evidence and third party workplace reports of on-the-job performance by the candidate.

Guidance information for assessment

Holistic assessment with other units relevant to the industry sector, workplace and job role is recommended.

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

OHS in relation to operating machinery such as safely switching off machinery before cleaning is started

communication of ideas and information by reporting unacceptable emission levels

collecting, analysing and organising information by accessing OHS manuals, MSDSs and applying their content to the workplace

planning and organising activities by applying containment procedures according to workplace requirements

teamwork when raising OHS issues with designated staff

mathematical ideas and techniques by monitoring emission levels

problem-solving skills by following enterprise procedures to deal with accidents, fire and emergencies

use of technology by using basic fire equipment as required by enterprise procedures

Required knowledge

significant hazards in the workplace

major hazards in this workplace.

safety devices that are on this machine and what are their functions

location and use of safety equipment and personnel

location of fire extinguishers and fire exits

first aid officer in your section

location of the first aid kit

enterprise procedures for dealing with fire and accidents

responding in case of fire or accident

report any dangerous situation

symbols used on OHS signs

meaning of these symbols (eg hazardous chemicals, goggles, footwear, fire equipment)

safety data sheets

location of safety data sheets kept and information they contain

location of information about safe levels for discharges or emissions

information sources

manuals, safety and other documentation that are relevant to this task and where are they kept and information that is included in these documents

The range statement relates to the unit of competency as a whole. It allows for different work environments and situations that may affect performance. Bold italicised wording, if used in the performance criteria, is detailed below. Essential operating conditions that may be present with training and assessment (depending on the work situation, needs of the candidate, accessibility of the item, and local industry and regional contexts) may also be included.

Enterprise procedures may include:

hazard policies and procedures

emergency, fire and accident procedures

procedures for the use of personal protective clothing and equipment

hazard identification and issue resolution procedures

job procedures and work instructions.

Scope may include:

application of relevant OHS legislation and codes of practice including duties and responsibilities of all parties under general duty of care legislation.

Emissions/discharges may include:

noise

light

gas

smoke

odour

vapour

liquids/solids

particulates

fumes.

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
Hazards in the work area are recognised and reported to designated personnel according to enterprise procedures 
Enterprise procedures and work instructions for assessing and controlling risks for own area of responsibility are followed accurately while under direct supervision 
Enterprise procedures for dealing with accidents, fire and emergencies are followed whenever necessary within scope of responsibilities and competencies 
Abnormal or unacceptable emission levels are recognised and reported according to enterprise procedures 
Waste removal from work area complies with enterprise procedures and environmental regulations 
Containment procedures are applied according to standard operating procedures where required 
Correct safety procedures are followed and personal protective equipment used correctly 
OHS issues are raised with designated personnel according to enterprise procedures and relevant OHS legislation 
Contributions to OHS management in the workplace are made within organisational procedures and scope of responsibilities and competencies 

Forms

Assessment Cover Sheet

ICPSU261C - Follow OHS practices and identify environmental hazards
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