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

This unit of competency could be assessed by demonstration of site safety plans developed.

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

A person who demonstrates competency in this unit must be able to provide evidence of the required skills and knowledge specified in this unit.

In particular the person should demonstrate the ability to:

identify site safety requirements

specify all necessary PPE required to undertake work safely in each site area

gather necessary information to develop on-site safety plan following consultation with stakeholders

apply OHS requirements and duty of care to provide safe environment for personnel and general public.

Context of and specific resources for assessment

Assessment of essential underpinning knowledge may be conducted in an off-site context. It is to comply with relevant regulatory or Australian standards’ requirements.

Resource implications for assessment include:

work plans and approved specifications

forms and procedures manuals.

Method of assessment

An on-site safety plan must be developed in line with industry expectations in the particular client environment. If the environment is narrowly defined or is not representative of industry needs, it may be necessary to refer to portfolio case studies to assess competency in the development of the plan.

Assessment methods must:

satisfy the endorsed Assessment Guidelines of the Property Services Training Package

include direct observation of tasks in real or simulated work conditions, with questioning to confirm the ability to consistently identify and correctly interpret the essential underpinning knowledge required for practical application

reinforce the integration of employability skills with workplace tasks and job roles

confirm that competency is verified and able to be transferred to other circumstances and environments.

Guidance information for assessment

Reasonable adjustments for people with disabilities must be made to assessment processes where required. This could include access to modified equipment and other physical resources, and the provision of appropriate assessment support.

Assessment processes and techniques should as far as is practical take into account the language, literacy and numeracy capacity of the candidate in relation to the competency being assessed.

This unit could be assessed on its own or in combination with other units of competency relevant to the job function, for example:

CPPCMN3001B Participate in environmentally sustainable work practices

CPPCMN4007A Manage workplace safety arrangements.

Required skills

analytical skills to:

determine site safety options

review operations

basic illustration skills for drawing simple site maps

interpersonal skills to:

manage consultation processes

present safety plan

management skills to:

apply change management techniques

conduct strategic problem solving

plan work practices

identify and minimise hazards and risks

organise work methodically

apply quality assurance practices

use information technology to complete tasks

use emergency and personal protective equipment

reading skills to interpret:

work or material requirements

materials safety data sheets (MSDS)

written communication skills to:

write reports

prepare complex strategic documentation

critical thinking skills to develop on-site safety plan, identifying:

resource needs

hazards and risks

oral communication skills to:

ask and answer questions

explain on-site safety plan to personnel

give instructions

seek feedback

listen actively

Required knowledge

environmental issues relating to:

life cycle of products: re-new, re-use and recycle

environmental regulations

features required for on-site safety plan pertaining to:

site contract requirements

waste disposal methods

waste minimisation

waste prevention

waste segregation

work procedures

environmental issues

education and training outline

recycling and recovery requirements

monitoring personnel performance following safety training

quality control checks

review of effectiveness of new procedures and processes

identification of safety issues pertaining to:

waste types, streams and characteristics and level of associated danger

waste non-conformances

unanticipated waste

waste non-conformance procedures

waste contaminants

hazardous waste

waste containment

waste disposal and recovery routes

OHS requirements relating to:

dangerous goods and hazardous substances

OHS hierarchy of control

waste audit, including:

analysing waste safety practices

analysing previous audit plans and audit processes pertaining to safety

waste management provision, including:

organisational requirements in relation to safety

organisational structure and reporting requirements

legislation, regulations and codes of practice applicable to specific waste management functions

waste management safety options

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.

Details of site and site requirements may include:

areas allowing access to general public

organisational and site OHS requirements

number of personnel on site

potential hazards and risks, including level of risk

waste incoming

waste present at site.

Organisational requirements may include information found in:

briefing papers

job sheets

letters

memos

operations manuals

quality assurance documents

tender and contract documents

verbal or written instructions

work procedures.

Legislation and codes may include:

codes, including:

Australian Code for the Transport of Dangerous Goods by Road and Rail

industry

commonwealth, state and territory legislation, including:

anti-discrimination

environmental protection

equal employment opportunity

freedom of information

industrial

OHS

trade practices

road laws.

Site safety requirements must include:

all necessary requirements to ensure the safety of:

environment

equipment

general public

personnel

structures.

Site safety requirements may also include:

awareness of potential hazards and risks

communication requirements

confined space awareness

emergency procedure guides

emergency response equipment

emergency shut-down and lock-out procedures

evacuation area

first aid

induction

PPE requirements

site security

training

warning signs and barriers.

Site areas may include:

evacuation areas

first aid bays

general public access areas

restricted areas.

First aid and emergency facilities may include:

breathing apparatus

eye baths

fire extinguishers

first aid kits.

Wastes on site may include:

solid (non-hazardous), e.g. construction and demolition

liquid (non-hazardous), e.g. chemical and aqueous

hazardous – regulated, prescribed, quarantined, medical and clinical

recoverable resources, e.g. recyclable and green waste.

Emergency and personal protective equipment must include:

communications equipment

eye protection, such as goggles and protective glasses

eyewash kit

fire extinguishers

first aid kit

footwear

gloves

overalls and protective clothing.

Emergency and personal protective equipment could also include:

breathing apparatus

emergency procedure guides

face shields or masks

hard hats

hearing protection

MSDS

spill kit.

Personal protective equipment must be:

cleaned and fitted according to organisational requirements, manufacturer specifications and OHS requirements

worn when required according to organisational requirements

stored according to organisational requirements.

Potential hazards and risks are those identified by the organisation that may lead to:

damage to plant, vehicle or property

harm to the environment

illness or injury to employees, contractors or the public

injuries resulting from manual handling and repetitive work.

Potential hazards and risks may include:

broken glass

broken metal

compaction equipment

contamination

dust

fire

gases and fumes

hazardous waste (e.g. sharps)

narrow driveways

other vehicles and equipment

overhanging signs

projectiles

spark-producing equipment

unguarded conveyor belts

weather.

Emergency response action or procedures may include:

cleaning up

containing emergency

isolating or shutting down equipment or plant

evacuation

first aid

making site safe

notifying authorities

using PPE.