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MTMPS5609C Mapping and Delivery Guide
Manage, maintain and continuously improve OHS plans and systems

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Issue Date: April 2024


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Unit of Competency MTMPS5609C - Manage, maintain and continuously improve OHS plans and systems
Description This unit covers the skills and knowledge required to prepare and manage Occupational Health and Safety (OH&S) plans and systems. It includes the development of a positive workplace health and safety culture and the development of systems, procedures and controls. Improved OH&S is a priority in the meat industry. Effective management of OH&S systems produces a safe environment and reduces the financial liabilities of the enterprise. This standard is consistent with the National Guidelines for Integrating OH&S Competencies into National Industry Competency Standards [NOH&SC: 7025].
Employability Skills This unit contains employability skills.
Learning Outcomes and Application In the meat industry context, managers may have responsibility for OH&S or OH&S responsibilities within production, human resources (HR) or other roles.At this level individuals exercise considerable responsibility and accountability within enterprise structures and are required to make primary contributions to the values, goals and operations of the enterprise. They will typically have responsibility for the establishment and review of systems for the site or department. They may work with the assistance of external experts to develop plans and
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: Scope the workplace health and safety program
  • Legal requirements and obligations for OH&S are identified and interpreted for the enterprise.
  • Scope of enterprise operations and requirements for OH&S systems is determined, including requirements for management of hazardous events.
  • Enterprise's current system is documented and performance is analysed against internal and external benchmarks.
       
Element: Develop OH&S policies and plans
  • Policies documenting and defining Chief Executive Officer (CEO)/organisational commitment to OH&S are developed.
  • Enterprise goals and targets for OH&S performance are set for the short, medium and long term.
  • Resource requirements for the operation of the system are identified and committed.
  • Implementation plan detailing resources and strategies is prepared.
  • Communication strategy for informing stakeholders of policies, obligations and responsibilities is prepared.
       
Element: Develop enterprise commitment to OH&S
  • OH&S responsibilities and duties are incorporated in all relevant policies, position descriptions, operating procedures and work instructions.
  • Enterprise OH&S policies, strategies and requirements include all enterprise personnel, contractors, suppliers and visitors on the work site.
  • Consultative and participative mechanisms are established to facilitate the prevention, identification and effective and prompt resolution of OH&S issues.
  • OH&S issues, including hazard and risk identification and control, are considered in the planning, design and evaluation of job design, procedures, technology, work/process flows, plant layout and construction.
       
Element: Develop and maintain procedures for identifying hazards
  • OH&S records are analysed to determine trends.
  • Existing and potential hazards are correctly identified.
  • Hazard identification procedures are developed and integrated within enterprise procedures and systems.
       
Element: Manage and maintain procedures for assessing risks
  • Risks determined by the identification of hazards are correctly assessed.
  • Procedures for assessment of risks are developed and integrated within enterprise procedures and systems.
       
Element: Manage and maintain procedures for controlling risk
  • Risk control measures are developed and implemented, consistent with the hierarchy of control and regulatory requirements.
  • Procedures for control of risks are based on the hierarchy of control and integrated into enterprise procedures and systems.
  • Interim control measures are replaced with permanent measures to control risks at the source.
  • Resources to enable implementation of new or permanent control measures are sought and included in enterprise planning processes.
       
Element: Maintain enterprise commitment to OH&S goals
  • Training is resourced, planned and delivered to support commitment to and compliance with regulatory and enterprise requirements for OH&S.
  • Enterprise, team and individual obligations for progress towards OH&S goals are presented clearly and are regularly updated.
  • Enterprise operations and procedures are monitored to ensure the effective adoption of OH&S procedures according to enterprise and regulatory requirements.
       
Element: Manage and maintain procedures for hazardous events
  • Potential hazardous events are correctly identified.
  • Potential community health hazards are identified and notified appropriately.
  • Local communities, and emergency and community health services and authorities are consulted in the control of hazardous events and community health incidents.
       
Element: Continuously improve OH&S performance
  • OH&S data and record keeping systems are maintained and secured.
  • Performance data, including team feedback, is collected and analysed against enterprise goals and targets.
  • Performance implications are conveyed to stakeholders.
  • Compliance with enterprise and mandatory OH&S requirements is monitored and reported.
  • Systems and procedures are updated for legislative, technical, process or operational changes.
       


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

The meat industry has specific and clear requirements for evidence. A minimum of three forms of evidence is required to demonstrate competency in the meat industry. This is specifically designed to provide evidence that covers the demonstration in the workplace of all aspects of competency over time.

These requirements are in addition to the requirements for valid, current, authentic and sufficient evidence.

Three forms of evidence means three different kinds of evidence - not three pieces of the same kind. In practice it will mean that most of the unit is covered twice. This increases the legitimacy of the evidence.

All assessment must be conducted against Australian meat industry standards and regulations.

Critical aspects for assessment and evidence required to demonstrate competency in this unit

Competency must be demonstrated through sustained performance over time, at an appropriate level of responsibility and authority under typical operating and production conditions for the enterprise.

Context of and specific resources for assessment

Resources may include:

a workplace with typical operating and production conditions

enterprise system information.

Method of assessment

Recommended methods of assessment include:

a third-party referee report of sustained performance at appropriate level of authority and responsibility

assignment focusing on understanding and application of principles and theory to workplace operations

workplace projects with focus on company environment and conditions.

Assessment practices should take into account any relevant language or cultural issues related to Aboriginality or Torres Strait Islander, gender, or language backgrounds other than English. Language and literacy demands of the assessment task should not be higher than those of the work role.

Guidance information for assessment

A current list of resources for this unit of competency is available from MINTRAC www.mintrac.com.au or telephone 1800 817 462.

Submission Requirements

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Assessment task 1: [title]      Due date:

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Assessment Tasks

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Required skills

Ability to:

access, where appropriate, specialist external advice to assist in the development of OH&S systems and plans

analyse the impact of workforce characteristics and enterprise communication patterns and culture on OH&S system design, implementation and operation

apply analysis of enterprise culture, including ethical standards and values, communication systems and workforce characteristics to the development of effective OH&S consultative processes

apply principles and procedures for hazard identification, risk analysis and hierarchy of controls in any or all areas of the workplace

apply problem-solving strategies, such as developing practical and creative solutions, showing independence, developing a range of strategies to resolve problems, testing assumptions, and addressing customer and workplace concerns

collect, analyse and report complex OH&S information to stakeholders using a variety of formats appropriate for the purpose and the audience

consult with the community to develop strategies to minimise community health and safety impacts of enterprise operations (e.g. hazardous events and Q fever from stockyards)

maintain currency of knowledge through independent research and/or professional development

develop and monitor systems to ensure workforce ownership of and compliance with enterprise safety procedures, including establishing OH&S consultative strategies and processes, mandatory workplace safety committees and provision of training

develop hazardous events plans in consultation with appropriate workplace personnel and external agencies, including emergency services and government agencies

establish record management systems to monitor compliance, including mandatory notifications and reporting, mandatory licences and certificates, registers, listings and labelling of regulated materials

identify and apply relevant communication and mathematical skills

identify and apply relevant workplace and regulatory requirements

identify and interpret the implications, obligations and requirements of relevant legislation, regulations, guidelines, codes of practice, Australian standards for health and safety for the enterprise's directors, management and workforce

identify appropriate industry or enterprise benchmarks for OH&S performance

improve health and safety performance, including developing OH&S plans and strategies, acting on performance information, developing continuous review processes, including recommendations in the OH&S planning process

integrate enterprise OH&S policies, systems and procedures with relevant organisational management systems and procedures, including the inclusion of OH&S responsibilities in all relevant position descriptions/procedures and work instructions, and strategies for ensuring visitor and contractor compliance with enterprise health and safety policies and procedures

monitor enterprise health and safety performance, including analysing health and safety information, and reports measuring performance against enterprise goals, targets and agreed benchmarks

observe standard workplace OH&S requirements during performance of duties

prepare action plans which identify goals, managerial responsibilities and operational strategies for OH&S

prepare and monitor enterprise training plan for all levels of the organisation to support workforce commitment and contribution to workplace health and safety

present reports according to legal and enterprise requirements

set enterprise health and safety goals and targets through consultation with stakeholders and analysis of enterprise OH&S data

systematically analyse the causes of accidents, incidents and work-related injuries and illnesses and take corrective action by identifying and introducing programs for reducing accidents and injuries

take action to improve own work practice as a result of feedback from others, self-evaluation, or in response to changed work practices or requirements or technologies

update enterprise policies, plans and practices for changes in relevant legislation, regulation, codes of practice and guidelines

utilise available information and communications technology, including modelling and evaluation software, to collect, monitor, analyse and report enterprise safety data.

Required knowledge

Knowledge of:

enterprise requirements for external expertise and assistance in the development of OH&S systems and plans

impacts of enterprise OH&S policies, systems and procedures on all organisational management systems and operations, including processing and production, maintenance, contractors, distribution and administration

OH&S hazards, risks and controls relevant to enterprise operations, procedures and products

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.

Specific OH&S obligations and requirements may include:

duty of care under OH&S legislation and common law

hazards management

OH&S representative and consultative mechanisms and issues resolution provisions

security and confidentiality relating to individual OH&S records

training.

Hazardous events and community health hazards may include:

lairage of livestock carrying Q fever and other zoonotic diseases

refrigerant leaks

seepage from holding ponds.

Measuring of OH&S performance may include:

average time lost rate, and days lost per reporting period

costs, including preventative, rehabilitation and compensation

reported incidents, accidents, incident rates, and reports by types of accidents and incidents.

Communication may:

be inclusive of the cultural, ethnic and social diversity of individuals and groups

involve preparation of reports which may be complex, contain information from a range of technical sources and include mathematical and graphic information and data

involve reading and interpreting workplace documentation

occur in a variety of sensitive, conflictive, collaborative and supportive environments

may be formal or informal and involve face to face and technological/electronic methods

require analysis and presentation of complex concepts, technical information, mathematical information and other data in simple or complex formats

require persuasion, negotiation and assertiveness skills.

Stakeholders may include:

company owners, directors, shareholders and financiers

competitors

emergency services (e.g. ambulance, hospital, fire, police and rescue)

insurance agencies, brokers and underwriters

local community

management and employees

OH&S agencies and government departments

suppliers, customers and consumers

unions and employer associations.

Consultative and participative processes may include:

continuous improvement and review

inclusion of OH&S in other consultative processes and forums (e.g. consultative committee or maintenance meetings)

involvement of workforce at all levels in problem solving, management and monitoring of OH&S, including inspections, audits, risk assessment and risk control

OH&S representatives and/or committees

procedures for reporting hazards, risks and issues.

OH&S records may include:

audit and inspection reports

environmental monitoring and health surveillance records

first aid and sick room records

information from suppliers and agencies, including stock handling, equipment and machinery usage and maintenance

maintenance reports

mandatory requirements: compensation and rehabilitation, Material Safety Data Sheets (MSDS), accident, injury and illness notifications, certificates and licences, hazardous substances registers and driver's log books

training.

Regulatory requirements may include:

animal welfare

commercial law, including fair trading and trade practices

compliance, including AS 3806:2006 Compliance programs

consumer law

corporate law, including registration, licensing and financial reporting

current NOH&SC Codes of Practice, including noise management and protection of hearing at work, preparation of MSDSs, and prevention of occupational overuse

environmental and waste management legislation and regulations

Equal Employment Opportunity (EEO), anti-discrimination and sexual harassment

Export Control Act

industrial awards and agreements

OH&S management systems including:

AS/NZS 4581:1999 Management System Integration - Guidance to Business Government and Community Organisations

AS/NZS 4801:2001 Occupational Health&Safety Management Systems - Specification with Guidance for Use

ASNZS 4804:2001 Occupational Health&Safety Management Systems - General Guidelines on Principles, Systems and Supporting Techniques

relevant regulations

risk management, including:

AS/NZS 4360:2004 Risk Management

state and territory regulations regarding meat processing

taxation.

Training may include:

first aid training

OH&S training for all levels and areas of enterprise

safety committee training.

OH&S requirements may include:

enterprise OH&S policies, procedures and programs

hygiene and sanitation requirements

OH&S legal requirements

Personal Protective Equipment (PPE) which may include:

coats and aprons

ear plugs or muffs

eye and facial protection

head-wear

lifting assistance

protective boot covers

protective hand and arm covering

protective head and hair covering

uniforms

waterproof clothing

work, safety or waterproof footwear

requirements set out in standards and codes of practice.

Specialist external advice may be:

provided by health and safety professionals (e.g. ergonomists, rehabilitation specialists and occupational therapists)

provided by technical experts (e.g. ergonomists)

utilised in the design of control measures, monitoring systems and health surveillance.

Workforce characteristics may include:

age

cultural and language background

education and training experience

employment history and work experience

gender

individual ethical standards and values

literacy, numeracy, communication skills

part time, casual, contract and permanent employment.

Mathematical skills may relate to:

technical and financial modelling

calculations

interpretation and analysis

complex actual and hypothetical

mathematical information, such as:

product and product quality

financial operations

personnel

operations

sales and turnover

exports.

Workplacerequirements may include:

enterprise-specific requirements

OH&S requirements

Quality Assurance (QA) requirements

Standard Operating Procedures (SOPs)

the ability to perform the task to production requirements

work instructions.

Health and safety information and reports may include:

audit reports, accident investigation reports, and financial reports relating to premiums, costs and claims

detailed, summarised, expanded or synthesised information

oral, written, graphic, technical or statistical information

sketches, photographs, video or audio taped information.

Occupation injuries and illnesses may include:

cuts, sprains and strains

substance abuse

zoonotic diseases.

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Observation Checklist

Tasks to be observed according to workplace/college/TAFE policy and procedures, relevant legislation and Codes of Practice Yes No Comments/feedback
Legal requirements and obligations for OH&S are identified and interpreted for the enterprise. 
Scope of enterprise operations and requirements for OH&S systems is determined, including requirements for management of hazardous events. 
Enterprise's current system is documented and performance is analysed against internal and external benchmarks. 
Policies documenting and defining Chief Executive Officer (CEO)/organisational commitment to OH&S are developed. 
Enterprise goals and targets for OH&S performance are set for the short, medium and long term. 
Resource requirements for the operation of the system are identified and committed. 
Implementation plan detailing resources and strategies is prepared. 
Communication strategy for informing stakeholders of policies, obligations and responsibilities is prepared. 
OH&S responsibilities and duties are incorporated in all relevant policies, position descriptions, operating procedures and work instructions. 
Enterprise OH&S policies, strategies and requirements include all enterprise personnel, contractors, suppliers and visitors on the work site. 
Consultative and participative mechanisms are established to facilitate the prevention, identification and effective and prompt resolution of OH&S issues. 
OH&S issues, including hazard and risk identification and control, are considered in the planning, design and evaluation of job design, procedures, technology, work/process flows, plant layout and construction. 
OH&S records are analysed to determine trends. 
Existing and potential hazards are correctly identified. 
Hazard identification procedures are developed and integrated within enterprise procedures and systems. 
Risks determined by the identification of hazards are correctly assessed. 
Procedures for assessment of risks are developed and integrated within enterprise procedures and systems. 
Risk control measures are developed and implemented, consistent with the hierarchy of control and regulatory requirements. 
Procedures for control of risks are based on the hierarchy of control and integrated into enterprise procedures and systems. 
Interim control measures are replaced with permanent measures to control risks at the source. 
Resources to enable implementation of new or permanent control measures are sought and included in enterprise planning processes. 
Training is resourced, planned and delivered to support commitment to and compliance with regulatory and enterprise requirements for OH&S. 
Enterprise, team and individual obligations for progress towards OH&S goals are presented clearly and are regularly updated. 
Enterprise operations and procedures are monitored to ensure the effective adoption of OH&S procedures according to enterprise and regulatory requirements. 
Potential hazardous events are correctly identified. 
Potential community health hazards are identified and notified appropriately. 
Local communities, and emergency and community health services and authorities are consulted in the control of hazardous events and community health incidents. 
OH&S data and record keeping systems are maintained and secured. 
Performance data, including team feedback, is collected and analysed against enterprise goals and targets. 
Performance implications are conveyed to stakeholders. 
Compliance with enterprise and mandatory OH&S requirements is monitored and reported. 
Systems and procedures are updated for legislative, technical, process or operational changes. 

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