The evidence guide identifies the requirements to be demonstrated to confirm competence for this unit. Assessment must confirm sufficient ability to use appropriate skills and knowledge to follow on-site OHS requirements. Assessment of performance should be conducted within an agreed timeframe, covering all categories within the range statement applicable to normal work requirements.
Critical aspects of competency
Identify and interpret mandatory OHS duty of care requirements relevant to a specific work site.
Assess site safety risks, hazards and other requirements that impact on site-specific fire safety system inspections.
Assess the risks of identified potential safety hazards using appropriate risk assessment tools.
Identify, report and discuss potential safety hazards with site management, clients and other stakeholders.
Adhere to work site safety requirements and signage.
Identify and wear appropriate items of PPE according to relevant workplace fire safety system inspection tasks.
Identify and apply site-specific emergency evacuation procedures and verbal safety instructions given by authorised site personnel.
Demonstrate appropriate techniques that reduce the risk of injury from manual handling tasks.
Knowledge needed to achieve the performance criteria
Knowledge and understanding are essential to apply this unit in the workplace, to transfer the skills to other contexts, and to deal with unplanned events. The knowledge requirements embedded in performance include those listed below.
Basic understanding of employer/employee responsibilities, rights and obligations relevant to OHS in the workplace.
Implications of not following safety procedures, requirements and instructions.
Type and purpose of workplace safety signs and complying with the requirements of the signs.
How to maintain items of PPE.
Specific skills needed to achieve the performance criteria
To achieve the performance criteria, some complementary skills are required. These include the following.
Effective networking.
Active listening techniques.
Effectively presenting information.
Effective telephone techniques.
Recording and storing information.
Organising, collecting and collating information.
Basic word-processing skills.
Identifying and using correctly appropriate items of PPE.
Manual handling techniques.
Inspecting and assessing site safety hazards relevant to the inspection of fire safety systems and associated fire safety sub-systems.
Communicating identified potential or actual site safety hazards to site management.
Language, literacy and numeracy skills necessary to process written and verbal information and perform basic calculations related to the job.
Other units of competency that could be assessed with this unit
This unit of competency can be assessed on its own or in conjunction with any practical unit.
Gaining evidence to assess this unit
For valid and reliable assessment of this unit, the competency should be demonstrated over a period of time and be observed by the assessor.
The competency is to be demonstrated in a range of situations, which may include customer/workplace interruptions and involvement in related activities normally experienced in the workplace.
Assessment of competency may be made through written or oral examination, practical demonstration in the work environment or in a simulated work environment.
Key competency levels
There are a number of processes that are learnt throughout work and life that are required in all jobs. They are fundamental processes and generally transferable to other work functions. Some of these are covered by the key competencies, although others may be added.
Information below highlights how these processes are applied in this unit of competency.
1 | Perform the process | 2 | Perform and administer the process | 3 | Perform, administer and design the process |
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How can communication of ideas and information be applied? | 2 | Identify site-specific safety requirements as required by workplace safety signs or by following specific requirements listed in appropriate OHS legislation and mandatory regulations. Prepare, present and discuss with site management reports that identify potential or actual workplace safety hazards. |
How can information be collected, analysed and organised? | 2 | Collect information from various OHS regulations and ensure that work practices are carried out according to appropriate OHS legislation, mandatory regulations and workplace-specific requirements. |
How are activities planned and organised? | | Not relevant to this unit. |
How can teamwork be applied? | | Not relevant to this unit. |
How can the use of mathematical ideas and techniques be applied? | | Not relevant to this unit. |
How can problem-solving skills be applied? | 1 | Discuss potential or actual site safety hazards with relevant site personnel. |
How can the use of technology be applied? | 1 | Access OHS information and documentation relevant to the inspection of the fire safety system and associated fire safety sub-systems using appropriate technology such as personal computers, database systems and the Internet. |