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 the implementation and maintenance of management systems to control risk

implementation of procedures and techniques for the safe, effective and efficient implementation and maintenance of management systems to control risk

the identification of the relevant information and scope of the work required to meet the required outcomes

working with others to undertake and complete the implementation and maintenance of management systems to control risk

consistent successful implementation and maintenance of management systems to control risk

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 a civil works environment. Selection and use of resources for particular worksites 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 knowledge required to undertake the implementation and maintenance of management systems to control risk

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

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

identification of the relevant information and scope of the work required to meet the required outcomes

consistently achieving the required outcomes

first hand testimonial and documentary evidence of the candidate's:

working with others to undertake and complete the implementation and maintenance of management systems to control risk

provision of clear and timely required support and advice on the implementation and maintenance of management systems to control risk

Guidance information for assessment

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

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 implement and maintain management systems to control risk:

apply legislative, organisation and site requirements and procedures to implement and maintain management systems to control risk

develop and maintain site procedures and practices

read, interpret, apply and communicate technical information, rules, procedures, regulations

document and facilitate management planning

maintain relevant records and documents

monitor and decide on changes to process

provide leadership and guidance for group activities

explain complex information to superiors/subordinates

provide coaching and mentoring support

apply active listening

apply negotiation skill

apply sensitivity to the needs and feelings of others

actively encourage the free exchange of information

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 for the implementation and maintenance of management systems to control risk:

relevant legislative requirements

roles and responsibilities of relevant personnel within the organisation

action planning methods

human resource management processes

method of identifying appropriate action based on cost, safety, and welfare issues

work procedure and instruction documentation requirements

reporting and recording procedures

work site operating procedures

hazard identification processes

risk assessment processes

risk treatment processes

documentation methods

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

Employment and workplace relations legislation

Equal Employment Opportunity and Disability Discrimination legislation

The areas of managerial responsibility covered by this may include:

statutory compliance

occupational health and safety

environment

quality

property security

business risks, such as:

credit management

capital expenditure

sales and marketing

finance and accounting

The policy is:

the statement of overall intent and direction of the organisation in respect of the specific area of managerial responsibility

The system's procedures are:

the procedures that support and expand on the policy and set out the requirements for implementing the system on individual sites. They provide direction and guidance to those responsible for implementation of the system and in the preparation of site-specific work procedures, instruction and practices to put the system into effect

System's procedures may include:

identification of hazards

risk identification

risk assessment

risk treatment

interim solutions

dealing with unplanned incidents and events

consultation

communication

monitoring

review

record keeping

reporting

training

Hazards are:

sources of potential harm or situations with the potential to cause loss

Risk is:

the chance of something happening that will have an impact upon objectives. It is measured in terms of consequence and likelihood

Risk identification is:

the process of determining what can happen, why and how

Risk treatment is:

the selection and implementation of appropriate options for dealing with risk

Risk treatment should:

considered using options in sequence from eliminating the hazard, substitution, engineering controls, administrative controls, and finally PPE

Site procedures and practices may include:

standard operating procedures

safe operating procedures

work instructions

emergency procedures

allocation of responsibilities

permit requirements

sampling, testing and worksite inspection requirements

documentation and reporting requirements

Consultation with relevant personnel would typically include:

senior management

subject matter experts

regulatory authorities

tenderers

project managers

contractors

employees

community

customers

suppliers

Resources may include:

people

finance

equipment

buildings/facilities

technology

information

Site personnel may include:

employees

contractors

Records and reports may include

results

recommendations

assessment forms

action planning documents, etc

Monitor is:

to check, supervise, observe critically, or record the progress of an activity, action or system on a regular basis in order to identify change

Management systems documentation may need to include:

requirements for the maintenance of records for statutory/legal breaches

provision of information and training

regulations and code of practice relating to statutory/legal compliance

site representatives and committees

issue resolution