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

PUAOHS001C Mapping and Delivery Guide
Follow defined occupational health and safety policies and procedures

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Issue Date: April 2024


Qualification -
Unit of Competency PUAOHS001C - Follow defined occupational health and safety policies and procedures
Description This unit covers competency for applying general occupational health and safety requirements when working in the usual workplace environment, excluding emergency incidents.This unit is based on the national Guidelines for Integrating Occupational Health and Safety Competencies into National Industry Competency Standards [NOHSC:7025 (1994)].
Employability Skills This unit contains employability skills.
Learning Outcomes and Application This unit applies to all workers within the public safety Industry, but is particularly relevant to new workers who need to understand OHS in the public safety context.
Duration and Setting X weeks, nominally xx hours, delivered in a classroom/online/blended learning setting.
Prerequisites/co-requisites Not applicable.
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 workplace procedures for hazard identification and risk control
  • Hazards in the work area are recognised, rectified where possible and reported to designated personnel according to workplace procedures
  • Workplace procedures and work instructions for controlling risks are followed
  • Workplace procedures for dealing with workplace emergencies are followed whenever necessary within scope of responsibilities and competencies
       
Element: Contribute to participative arrangements for the management of occupational health and safety (OHS)
  • Occupational health and safety issues are raised with designated personnel in accordance with workplace procedures and relevant occupational health and safety legislation
  • Contributions to participative arrangements 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.

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

It is essential for this unit that competence be demonstrated in all relevant workplace procedures followed.

Consistency in performance

Evidence should be gathered over a period of time in a range of actual or simulated workplace environments.

Context of and specific resources for assessment

Context of assessment

A combination of oral or written presentation.

Observation, on the job and/or in a range of simulated environments.

Specific resources for assessment

No special requirements.

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.

This describes the essential skills and knowledge and their level, required for this unit.

Required Skills

communicate concerns verbally

fill in accident and incident forms

identify hazards and assess risks

participate in group meetings

use communication technology if relevant to workplace requirements

Required Knowledge

ability to interpret Material Safety Data Sheets

accidents

emergencies

fire

incidents

meaning of occupational health and safety signs and symbols relevant to area of work

organisation's policies and procedures relating to hazards

organisation's policies procedures relating to risk control and hazard reporting

participative arrangements for occupational health and safety

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 in the Performance Criteria is detailed below.

Workplace procedures may include:

hazard procedures

emergency procedures

accident and incident procedures

procedures for use of personal protective equipment

procedures for reporting accidents

incidents

hazards and emergencies

risk control procedures

extrication procedures

Hazards may include:

extreme temperatures

emergency situations requiring evacuation or security

earthquake

manual handling

damaged or broken furniture and fittings

spillages

damaged or worn equipment

items blocking exits

cords/ropes across walkways

items of equipment in areas of pedestrian traffic

slippery surfaces

breakages

noise

machinery

electricity

sea conditions

rocks

dangerous creatures

Legislation may include:

Commonwealth

state and territory legislation

standards

codes of practice

regulations and statutory requirements relevant to workplace OHS

Workplace emergencies may include:

accidents

vehicle and industrial accidents

incidents involving dangerous goods and hazardous substances

bomb scares

terrorist action

fires

floods

storm and tempest

earthquake

emergency situations requiring evacuation or security

aquatic accidents

vessel aground, holed

towing emergencies

fire on board

Participative arrangements may include:

Occupational health and safety committees team or workgroup meetings

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, rectified where possible and reported to designated personnel according to workplace procedures 
Workplace procedures and work instructions for controlling risks are followed 
Workplace procedures for dealing with workplace emergencies are followed whenever necessary within scope of responsibilities and competencies 
Occupational health and safety issues are raised with designated personnel in accordance with workplace procedures and relevant occupational health and safety legislation 
Contributions to participative arrangements in the workplace are made within organisational procedures and scope of responsibilities and competencies 

Forms

Assessment Cover Sheet

PUAOHS001C - Follow defined occupational health and safety policies and procedures
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Assessment Record Sheet

PUAOHS001C - Follow defined occupational health and safety policies and procedures

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