The Evidence Guide identifies the critical aspects, knowledge and skills to be demonstrated to confirm competence for this unit. This is an integral part of the assessment of competence and should be read in conjunction with the Range Statement.
Critical Aspects of Evidence
Detailed knowledge and application of all relevant OHS legislative frameworks
Principles and practice of effective OHS management in a small, medium or large business
Establishment and maintenance of arrangements for managing OHS within the organisations' business systems and practices
Identification of intervention points for expert OHS advice
Detailed knowledge of workforce characteristics and how they impact on the design and maintenance of OHS in the organisation
Underpinning Knowledge*
* At this level the learner must demonstrate understanding of a broad knowledge base incorporating theoretical concepts, with substantial depth in some areas.
Relevant legislation from all levels of government that affects business operation, especially in regard to Occupational Health and Safety and environmental issues, equal opportunity, industrial relations and anti-discrimination
Understanding the principles and practices of effective Occupational Health and Safety management
Understanding of the application of the hierarchy of control (the preferred order of risk control measures from most to least preferred, that is, elimination, engineering controls, administrative controls, personal protective equipment)
Knowledge of relevant OHS legislative frameworks
Understanding the principles and techniques associated with modelling safe work practices, hazard identification and risk management
Knowledge of how to develop and promote a safety culture
Understanding how to provide and arrange support so individuals/groups are competent to fulfil workplace requirements
Understanding the actual and potential workplace and environmental impact of non-conformance
Knowledge of facilitating incident investigation and process improvement
Knowledge non-conformance reporting requirements
Prepare and negotiate reports and recommendations to improve safety
Knowledge of literacy levels and communication skills of work group members and consequent suitable communication techniques
Underpinning Skills
Ability to analyse the working environment in order to identify hazards, assess risks and control risks
Ability to analyse relevant workplace data in order to identify hazards, assess and control risks
Ability to analyse relevant workplace data in order to evaluate effectiveness of the OHS management system
Functional literacy skills to access and use workplace information
Communication skills including researching and analysing information, reporting
Interpersonal skills to relate to people from a range of social, cultural and ethnic backgrounds
Problem-solving skills to deal with complex and non-routine difficulties
Team work skills to work effectively with teams/groups
Consultation skills to effectively consult with colleagues
Select and use technology skills at the appropriate level
Coaching and mentoring skills to provide support to colleagues
Ability to relate to people from a range of social, cultural and ethnic backgrounds and physical and mental abilities
Resource Implications
The learner and trainer should have access to appropriate documentation and resources normally used in the workplace
Consistency of Performance
In order to achieve consistency of performance, evidence should be collected over a set period of time which is sufficient to include dealings with an appropriate range and variety of situations
Context/s of Assessment
Competency is demonstrated by performance of all stated criteria including the Evidence Guide and the Range Statement applicable to the workplace
Assessment must take account of the endorsed assessment guidelines in the Business Services Training Package
Assessment of performance requirements in this unit should be undertaken in an actual workplace or simulated environment
Assessment should reinforce the integration of the key competencies and the business services common competencies for the particular AQF level. Refer to the Key Competency Levels at the end of this unit
Key Competency Levels
Collecting, analysing and organising information (Level 2) - to obtain information to advise colleagues of safety responsibilities
Communicating ideas and information (Level 2) - to resolve safety issues with work team
Planning and organising activities (Level 2) - to plan resource requirements
Working with teams and others (Level 2) - to consult on the control of risk
Using mathematical ideas and techniques (Level 2) - to calculate resource requirements
Solving problems (Level 3) - to investigate improved work methods
Using technology(Level 2) - to use computing systems to access safety information
Please refer to the Assessment Guidelines for advice on how to use the Key Competencies
The Evidence Guide identifies the critical aspects, knowledge and skills to be demonstrated to confirm competence for this unit. This is an integral part of the assessment of competence and should be read in conjunction with the Range Statement.
Critical Aspects of Evidence
Detailed knowledge and application of all relevant OHS legislative frameworks
Principles and practice of effective OHS management in a small, medium or large business
Establishment and maintenance of arrangements for managing OHS within the organisations' business systems and practices
Identification of intervention points for expert OHS advice
Detailed knowledge of workforce characteristics and how they impact on the design and maintenance of OHS in the organisation
Underpinning Knowledge*
* At this level the learner must demonstrate understanding of a broad knowledge base incorporating theoretical concepts, with substantial depth in some areas.
Relevant legislation from all levels of government that affects business operation, especially in regard to Occupational Health and Safety and environmental issues, equal opportunity, industrial relations and anti-discrimination
Understanding the principles and practices of effective Occupational Health and Safety management
Understanding of the application of the hierarchy of control (the preferred order of risk control measures from most to least preferred, that is, elimination, engineering controls, administrative controls, personal protective equipment)
Knowledge of relevant OHS legislative frameworks
Understanding the principles and techniques associated with modelling safe work practices, hazard identification and risk management
Knowledge of how to develop and promote a safety culture
Understanding how to provide and arrange support so individuals/groups are competent to fulfil workplace requirements
Understanding the actual and potential workplace and environmental impact of non-conformance
Knowledge of facilitating incident investigation and process improvement
Knowledge non-conformance reporting requirements
Prepare and negotiate reports and recommendations to improve safety
Knowledge of literacy levels and communication skills of work group members and consequent suitable communication techniques
Underpinning Skills
Ability to analyse the working environment in order to identify hazards, assess risks and control risks
Ability to analyse relevant workplace data in order to identify hazards, assess and control risks
Ability to analyse relevant workplace data in order to evaluate effectiveness of the OHS management system
Functional literacy skills to access and use workplace information
Communication skills including researching and analysing information, reporting
Interpersonal skills to relate to people from a range of social, cultural and ethnic backgrounds
Problem-solving skills to deal with complex and non-routine difficulties
Team work skills to work effectively with teams/groups
Consultation skills to effectively consult with colleagues
Select and use technology skills at the appropriate level
Coaching and mentoring skills to provide support to colleagues
Ability to relate to people from a range of social, cultural and ethnic backgrounds and physical and mental abilities
Resource Implications
The learner and trainer should have access to appropriate documentation and resources normally used in the workplace
Consistency of Performance
In order to achieve consistency of performance, evidence should be collected over a set period of time which is sufficient to include dealings with an appropriate range and variety of situations
Context/s of Assessment
Competency is demonstrated by performance of all stated criteria including the Evidence Guide and the Range Statement applicable to the workplace
Assessment must take account of the endorsed assessment guidelines in the Business Services Training Package
Assessment of performance requirements in this unit should be undertaken in an actual workplace or simulated environment
Assessment should reinforce the integration of the key competencies and the business services common competencies for the particular AQF level. Refer to the Key Competency Levels at the end of this unit
Key Competency Levels
Collecting, analysing and organising information (Level 2) - to obtain information to advise colleagues of safety responsibilities
Communicating ideas and information (Level 2) - to resolve safety issues with work team
Planning and organising activities (Level 2) - to plan resource requirements
Working with teams and others (Level 2) - to consult on the control of risk
Using mathematical ideas and techniques (Level 2) - to calculate resource requirements
Solving problems (Level 3) - to investigate improved work methods
Using technology(Level 2) - to use computing systems to access safety information
Please refer to the Assessment Guidelines for advice on how to use the Key Competencies