ELEMENT

PERFORMANCE CRITERIA

1. Access and apply site safety procedures

1.1. Access, interpret and apply compliance documentation relevant to working safely and follow OHS policies and procedures

1.2. Carry out isolation of energy sources and immobilisation of potential energy sources, including tagging according to required procedure

1.3. Locate destinations within the site by interpreting and applying site plans, transport rules and signage

1.4. Identify and act on or report breaches in site safety in accordance with required procedures

2. Apply personal safety measures

2.1. Use personal protective equipment in accordance with required procedures

2.2. Establish and maintain a clean and tidy safe working area in accordance with required procedures

2.3. Obtain permits and clearances in accordance with required procedures, before specialised work is carried out

2.4. Apply safe manual handling procedures in accordance with guidance and/or procedures

2.5. Identify and apply site procedures for conduct of high-risk activities

3. Apply operational safety measures

3.1. Recognise and respond to alarms in accordance with required procedures

3.2. Identify and clarify own responsibility in regard to emergency situation procedures and respond to and report emergency situations in accordance required procedures

3.3. Apply basic fire fighting techniques in accordance with requirements

3.4. Identify emergency escape route(s) and procedures in accordance with requirements

4. Maintain personal wellbeing for job

4.1. Identify risks to personal wellbeing and recognise preventative strategies to minimise impact on site

4.2. Identify, act on and report situations which may endanger the individual or others

4.3. Access and explain site requirements for fitness for duty

4.4. Adhere to site policies in relation to smoking, alcohol and drug use

5. Identify and report incidents

5.1. Understand site incident and injury statistics in accordance with required procedures

5.2. Report and record incidents and injuries in accordance with required procedures

5.3. Contribute to and participate in incident investigations in accordance with the responsibilities and protection under the relevant legislation

Required skills

Specific skills are required to achieve the performance criteria in this unit, particularly for the application in the various circumstances in which this unit may be applied. This includes the ability to carry out the following as required to work safely and follow OHS policies and procedures:

apply legislative, organisation and site requirements and procedures for working safely

source, interpret and apply safety information

use and care of personal protective equipment

apply safe lifting and handling techniques

implement workplace reporting procedures

communicate clearly and directly, listening carefully to instructions and information, responding to and clarifying directions

apply teamwork to a range of situations, particularly in a safety context

solve problems, particularly in teams and in dealing practically with safety issues such as recognising and responding to alarms

show initiative in adapting to changing work conditions or contexts particularly when working across a variety of work areas and in choosing appropriate personal protective equipment for each context

manage time, particularly in organising priorities and planning work

take responsibility for self organisation of work priorities to follow site safe work procedures

apply a range of mediums to learn

apply and use appropriate technology in a safety context

Required knowledge

Specific knowledge is required to achieve the Performance Criteria of this unit, particularly its application in a variety of circumstances in which the unit may be used. This includes knowledge of the following, as required to work safely and follow OHS policies and procedures:

equipment safety requirements

personal protective equipment

hazardous substances procedures and handling techniques

materials safety data sheets (MSDS) information and its application

isolation procedures

lifting techniques, including for both manual and automated lifting

OHS procedures

primary and secondary ventilation

site safety requirements and procedures

participative procedures for workplace management of others (e.g. consultation, safety representatives, committees, dispute resolution)

potential biological effects (e.g. circadian rhythms, sleep, alertness, fatigue, stress, effects of heat stress and hypothermia)

drug and alcohol policy

use of emergency equipment

basic fire fighting techniques

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

The evidence required to demonstrate competency in this unit must be relevant to worksite operations and satisfy all of the requirements of the performance criteria, required skills and knowledge and the range statement of this unit and include evidence of the following:

knowledge of the requirements, procedures and instructions for working safely and follow OHS policies and procedures

implementation of requirements, procedures and techniques for working safely and follow OHS policies and procedures

working with others to work safely and follow OHS policies and procedures

consistent timely completion of work that is safe and follows OHS policies and procedures

Context of and specific resources for assessment

This unit must be assessed in the context of the work environment. Where personal safety or environmental damage are limiting factors, assessment may occur in a simulated environment provided it is realistic and sufficiently rigorous to cover all aspects of workplace performance, including task skills, task management skills, contingency management skills and job role environment skills.

The assessment environment should not disadvantage the participant. For example, language, literacy and numeracy demands of assessment should not be greater than those required on the job.

Customisation of assessment and delivery environment to sensitively accommodate cultural diversity.

Aboriginal people and other people from a non English speaking background may have second language issues.

Assessment of this competency requires typical resources normally used in the work environment. Selection and use of resources for particular work sites may differ due to site circumstances.

Where applicable, physical resources should include equipment modified for people with disabilities.

Access must be provided to appropriate learning and/or assessment support when required.

Method of assessment

This unit may be assessed in a holistic way with other units of competency. The assessment strategy for this unit must verify required knowledge and skill and practical application using more than one of the following assessment methods:

written and/or oral assessment of the candidate's required knowledge

observed, documented and/or first hand testimonial evidence of the candidate's:

implementation of appropriate requirements, procedures and techniques for the safe, effective and efficient achievement of required outcomes

consistently achieving the required outcomes

first hand testimonial evidence of the candidate's:

working with others to undertake and complete work safely and follows OHS policies and procedures

Guidance information for assessment

Consult the SkillsDMC User Guide for further information on assessment including access and equity issues.

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.

Relevant compliance documentation

may include:

legislative, organisation and site requirements and procedures

manufacturer's guidelines and specifications

Australian standards

code of practice

management plans

safe working procedures (or equivalent)

tagging and lockout procedures

toxic substances procedures

gas monitoring procedures

Employment and workplace relations legislation

Equal Employment Opportunity and Disability Discrimination legislation

Personal protective equipment may include:

hard hats

hearing protection

eye protection

safety boots

respiratory masks

other prescribed clothing and equipment related to tasks

self rescuers which may include filter or self contained types

Permits and clearances may include:

access to areas

welding and cutting

power line clearances

start-up procedures

blasting/shotfiring

working at height

confined spaces

vertical openings

dig and penetration

Manual handling may include:

the use of mechanical handling aids which are present at the workplace place and included in the national standard for Manual Handling and national code of practice for Manual Handling (NOHSC)

team lifting

Emergency situations may include:

emergency evacuation

fire

incident or injury

electrical shock

falls

entrapment

inrush

fumes

explosions

cyclones

other extreme weather

working in remote locations

Emergency escape route(s) are:

those identified at the workplace and may include the primary and secondary escape route(s)

Risks to personal wellbeing may include:

non adherence to safety procedures and policies

stress

communicable diseases

adverse personal hygiene

horseplay

Fitness for duty may include:

smoking restrictions

alcohol impairment

improper use of drugs

fatigue management

physiological and psychological stress

medication

illness