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.
ELEMENT | PERFORMANCE CRITERIA |
Elements describe the essential outcomes. | Performance criteria describe the performance needed to demonstrate achievement of the element. |
1 Assist with identifying existing contractor WHS arrangements | 1.1 Apply knowledge of workplace to identify services supplied by contractors 1.2 Access contracts and other relevant contract documentation, information and data 1.3 Identify content relevant to contractor WHS arrangements 1.4 Assist with identifying workplace policies, procedures, processes, systems, practices and activities relevant to contractor WHS arrangements |
2 Assist with evaluating contractor WHS arrangements and making improvements as required | 2.1 Apply knowledge of WHS legislation to assist with determining if contracts and workplace policies, procedures, processes, systems, practices and activities comply with WHS legislative requirements 2.2 Apply knowledge of best practice and workplace WHS information and data to assist with evaluating effectiveness of contractor WHS arrangements 2.3 Assist with identifying areas of contractor WHS arrangements needing improvement 2.4 Assist with developing, implementing and evaluating improvements to contractor WHS arrangements |
Evidence of the ability to:
assist with identifying existing contractor services including , labour hire and temporary workers, cleaning, catering, security, maintenance, repairs, installations and alterations and major contracts and projects as relevant to the organisation
access contracts for the identified services including formal contracts to supply services, documents related to the contracts and any undocumented understandings and agreements
assist in identifying contractor work health and safety (WHS) arrangements including actual contractor work processes, procedures and activities and organisational policies, procedures and systems
assist with evaluating contractor WHS arrangements for compliance and effectiveness in terms of:
WHS legislative requirements
best practice
workplace WHS information and data
assist with identifying areas of contractor WHS arrangements that need improvement and in developing, implementing and evaluating improvements.
Note: If a specific volume or frequency is not stated, then evidence must be provided at least once.
To complete the unit requirements safely and effectively, the individual must:
describe the nature and range of the contexts, situations and arrangements where contractor services are supplied to the organisation
outline contractor WHS arrangements with reference to the relevant commonwealth and state or territory WHS Acts, regulations, codes of practice and standards
outline organisational WHS policies, procedures, processes and systems that are relevant to contractor services
list the duties, rights and obligations of individuals and parties as specified in relevant WHS legislation with regard to the supply of services to workplaces by contractors
detail best practice in WHS management of contractors with regard to policies, procedures, processes, systems, methods and arrangements
identify internal and external sources of information and data that are relevant to contractor WHS arrangements and how to access them.
Assessment must be conducted in a safe environment where evidence gathered demonstrates consistent performance of typical activities experienced by individuals carrying out work health and safety duties in the workplace and include access to:
relevant Acts, regulations, codes of practice, licensing requirements, standards
relevant WHS data
office equipment and resources
case studies or, where possible, real situations
interaction with others.
Assessors of this unit must satisfy the requirements for assessors in applicable vocational education and training legislation, frameworks and/or standards.