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

MSMWHS200 Mapping and Delivery Guide
Work safely

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Issue Date: May 2024


Qualification -
Unit of Competency MSMWHS200 - Work safely
Description
Employability Skills
Learning Outcomes and Application This unit of competency covers the skills and knowledge required to apply workplace policies and procedures to maintain a safe work environment for self and others.The unit of competency covers identifying work health and safety (WHS) hazards, assessing risk and following safety procedures in the workplace with minimal supervision. Compliance with legislative requirements and duty of care are embedded in this unit through workplace instructions and procedures. Workers will be provided with clear directions, information, instruction, training and appropriate supervision regarding the relevant state/territory WHS legislation, codes of practice, relevant industry standards, workplace procedures and work instructions.This unit of competency applies to an individual working alone or as part of a team/work group and working in liaison with other shift team members and the control room operator, as appropriate.No other 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.

Competency must be achieved before performing this work unsupervised. Therefore this unit will typically be assessed off the job. Where assessment is undertaken on the job, appropriate supervision and safety precautions must be provided.

The unit should be assessed holistically and the judgement of competence based on a holistic assessment of the evidence.

The collection of performance evidence:

should provide evidence of the ability to perform over the range of situations which might be expected to be encountered, including typical disruptions to normal, smooth work conditions

must include the use of appropriate safety gear and systems requiring demonstration of preparation, operation, completion and responding to problems

may use industry-based simulation particularly where safety, lack of opportunity or significant cost is an issue.

Off-the-job assessment must sufficiently reflect realistic operational workplace conditions that cover all aspects of workplace performance, including environment, task skills, task management skills, contingency management skills and job role environment skills.

Assessment in a simulated environment should use evidence collected from one or more of:

walk-throughs

demonstration of skills

industry-based case studies/scenarios

‘what ifs’.

Knowledge evidence may be collected concurrently with performance evidence (provided a record is kept) or through an independent process, such as workbooks, written assessments or interviews (provided a record is kept).

Assessment processes and techniques must be appropriate to the language, literacy and numeracy requirements of the work being performed and the needs of the candidate.

Conditions for assessment must include access to all tools, equipment, materials and documentation required, including relevant workplace procedures, product and manufacturing specifications associated with this unit.

The regulatory framework will be reflected in workplace policies and procedures and is not required to be independently assessed.

Foundation skills are integral to competent performance of the unit and should not be assessed separately.

As a minimum, assessors must satisfy the Standards for Registered Training Organisations 2015 assessor requirements.
Prerequisites/co-requisites
Competency Field Work health and safety
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 hazards and assess risk
       
Element: Identify hazards in the work area before and during work
       
Element: Access and apply relevant material safety data sheets (MSDS)
       
Element: Assess risks for the identified hazards
       
Element: Identify controls for these hazards from procedures
       
Element: Review effectiveness of controls within the scope of authority
       
Element: Identify and report remaining risk
       


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 describe the essential outcomes

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

1

Identify hazards and assess risk

1.1

Identify hazards in the work area before and during work

1.2

Access and apply relevant material safety data sheets (MSDS)

1.3

Assess risks for the identified hazards

1.4

Identify controls for these hazards from procedures

1.5

Review effectiveness of controls within the scope of authority

1.6

Identify and report remaining risk

2

Follow procedures for risk control

2.1

Control risks when working under minimal supervision by following workplace procedures

2.2

Follow safety signs and other safety indicators/zones

2.3

Select, use and maintain relevant personal protective equipment (PPE)

2.4

Handle and store items/materials relevant to job safely

3

Follow emergency procedures

3.1

Recognise emergency situations

3.2

Take appropriate initial emergency action

3.3

Follow procedures for dealing with a range of site/plant emergencies

4

Initiate suggestions to enhance task/ job-specific safety

4.1

Raise WHS issues with designated personnel in accordance with workplace procedures and relevant requirements of WHS legislation

4.2

Contribute to participative arrangements for WHS management in the workplace within organisation procedures and the scope of responsibilities and competencies

4.3

Provide input to minimise hazards in work area in line with organisation WHS procedures

4.4

Provide input to opportunities for development of work group's competencies in relation to WHS

4.5

Support the implementation of procedures to control risks using the hierarchy of control and in accordance with organisation procedures

4.6

Report to appropriate people in accordance with workplace procedures when non-routine hazards arise

5

Apply knowledge of WHS legislation and the organisation WHS policies and procedures

5.1

Follow workplace procedures to achieve a safe working environment in accordance with all relevant WHS legislation/regulation, including codes of practice relating to particular hazards within the workplace or industry

5.2

Identify the rights and responsibilities of employees and employers under the relevant WHS legislation

5.3

Complete (personally or with assistance) hazard, accident or incident reports as required by workplace procedures and relevant sections of WHS legislation/regulation

Evidence required to demonstrate competence in this unit must be relevant to and satisfy the requirements of the elements and performance criteria and demonstrate the ability to:

identify hazards

follow procedures to:

assess risks associated with the hazards

identify and apply standard controls

check that controls are in place and operational

select and use personal protective equipment (PPE)

identify and interpret signs and symbols, including emergency alarms

correctly handle and store items/materials relevant to job

interpret and apply relevant material safety data sheets (MSDS).

Evidence must be provided that demonstrates knowledge of:

organisational work health and safety (WHS) procedures, including procedures for reporting WHS problems and taking action

rights and responsibilities of employees and employers under the relevant WHS legislation

hazards that may arise in the job/work environment, including:

their possible causes

potential consequences

appropriate risk controls

hierarchy of control

types and application of PPE

hazard and emergency signs, labels and alarms

appropriate responses to non-standard situations.

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:

(add new lines for each of the assessment tasks)

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.

Elements describe the essential outcomes

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

1

Identify hazards and assess risk

1.1

Identify hazards in the work area before and during work

1.2

Access and apply relevant material safety data sheets (MSDS)

1.3

Assess risks for the identified hazards

1.4

Identify controls for these hazards from procedures

1.5

Review effectiveness of controls within the scope of authority

1.6

Identify and report remaining risk

2

Follow procedures for risk control

2.1

Control risks when working under minimal supervision by following workplace procedures

2.2

Follow safety signs and other safety indicators/zones

2.3

Select, use and maintain relevant personal protective equipment (PPE)

2.4

Handle and store items/materials relevant to job safely

3

Follow emergency procedures

3.1

Recognise emergency situations

3.2

Take appropriate initial emergency action

3.3

Follow procedures for dealing with a range of site/plant emergencies

4

Initiate suggestions to enhance task/ job-specific safety

4.1

Raise WHS issues with designated personnel in accordance with workplace procedures and relevant requirements of WHS legislation

4.2

Contribute to participative arrangements for WHS management in the workplace within organisation procedures and the scope of responsibilities and competencies

4.3

Provide input to minimise hazards in work area in line with organisation WHS procedures

4.4

Provide input to opportunities for development of work group's competencies in relation to WHS

4.5

Support the implementation of procedures to control risks using the hierarchy of control and in accordance with organisation procedures

4.6

Report to appropriate people in accordance with workplace procedures when non-routine hazards arise

5

Apply knowledge of WHS legislation and the organisation WHS policies and procedures

5.1

Follow workplace procedures to achieve a safe working environment in accordance with all relevant WHS legislation/regulation, including codes of practice relating to particular hazards within the workplace or industry

5.2

Identify the rights and responsibilities of employees and employers under the relevant WHS legislation

5.3

Complete (personally or with assistance) hazard, accident or incident reports as required by workplace procedures and relevant sections of WHS legislation/regulation

This field allows for different work environments and conditions that may affect performance. Essential operating conditions that may be present (depending on the work situation, needs of the candidate, accessibility of the item, and local industry and regional contexts) are included.

Regulatory framework

The latest version of all legislation, regulations, industry codes of practice and Australian/international standards, or the version specified by the local regulatory authority, must be used, and include one or more of the following:

legislative requirements, including work health and safety (WHS)

industry codes of practice and guidelines

environmental regulations and guidelines

Australian and other standards

licence and certification requirements

Procedures

All operations must be performed in accordance with relevant procedures.

Procedures are written, verbal, visual, computer-based or in some other form, and include one or more of the following:

emergency procedures

work instructions

standard operating procedures (SOPs)

safe work method statements (SWMS)

temporary instructions

any similar instructions provided for the smooth running of the plant

Hazards

Hazards include one or more of the following:

smoke, darkness and heat

heat, smoke, dust or other atmospheric hazards

electricity

gas

gases and liquids under pressure

structural hazards

structural collapse

equipment failures

industrial (machinery, equipment and product)

equipment or product mass

noise, rotational equipment or vibration

limited head spaces or overhangs

working at heights, in restricted or confined spaces, or in environments subjected to heat, noise, dusts or vapours

fire and explosion

flammability and explosivity

hazardous products and materials

unauthorised personnel

sharp edges, protrusions or obstructions

slippery surfaces, spills or leaks

extreme weather

other hazards that might arise

Equipment and PPE

Equipment and PPE include one or more of the following:

hard hats

goggles/glasses/face shields

hearing protection (ear muffs and plugs)

dusk masks/canister masks/self-contained breathing apparatus(SCBA)/ long-range breathers

gloves/gauntlets

safety boots

antistatic equipment

overalls/aprons/acid jackets/pants

handling aids

other safety equipment

Appropriate personnel

Appropriate personnel include one or more of the following:

employer

supervisor

employees elected as WHS representatives

other personnel with WHS responsibilities

Recognising emergency situation

Emergency situations will be recognised from one or more of the following:

visual (e.g. flashing lights)

auditory (e.g. alarms)

communication systems (e.g. radios and announcements)

any other obvious mechanisms used in the workplace

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
 
 
 
 
 
 
 

Forms

Assessment Cover Sheet

MSMWHS200 - Work safely
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Result: Competent Not yet competent

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Assessment Record Sheet

MSMWHS200 - Work safely

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Assessment task 1: [title] Result: Competent Not yet competent

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Overall assessment result: Competent Not yet competent

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