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.
Elements describe the essential outcomes. | Performance criteria describe the performance needed to demonstrate achievement of the element. |
1 | Assess manual handling risks | 1.1 | Identify manual handling hazards in work area. |
| 1.2 | Assess risks arising from manual handling hazards. |
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2 | Analyse physical effort requirements of job | 2.1 | Determine basic manual handling requirements of job. |
| 2.2 | Analyse requirements in terms of components, such as lift, move, place and hold. |
| 2.3 | Analyse items to be handled in terms such as weight, size, shape or other hazards. |
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3 | Determine time/effort components of physical effort | 3.1 | Break required movement pattern down into movement components. |
| 3.2 | Determine time and effort requirements for movements. |
| 3.3 | Develop alternative movement patterns. |
| 3.4 | Determine time and effort requirements for alternative movements. |
| 3.5 | Determine handling aids required to assist movement. |
| 3.6 | Determine preferred movement pattern. |
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4 | Analyse the ergonomics of physical effort | 4.1 | Analyse the ergonomics of the preferred movement pattern. |
| 4.2 | Develop substitute movements for any movement which is not ergonomically sound. |
| 4.3 | Determine handling aids required to improve ergonomics of required movements. |
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5 | Optimise application of physical effort | 5.1 | Select movement patterns which are ergonomically sound and time and effort efficient. |
| 5.2 | Ensure all relevant people are trained to use these methods. |
| 5.3 | Ensure procedures and practices reflect the optimum methods. |
| 5.4 | Communicate with team members and involve them in development of alternatives to ensure awareness and facilitate learning. |
Evidence required to demonstrate competence in this unit must be relevant to and satisfy the requirements of the elements and performance criteria and include the ability, for at least (1) one job/process, to:
analyse manual handling requirements and risks
distinguish between ergonomically sound and unsound movement
analyse manual handling movements and risks for an individual
relate manual handling requirements to job efficiency.
Must provide evidence that demonstrates knowledge relevant to their job role sufficient to fulfil their job role independently, including:
principles of ergonomics/safe movement
principles of work analysis
relevant work health and safety (WHS) Acts and regulations as they apply to manual handling
principles of job and work method design as applied to efficient and safe movement
aids that can assist with or substitute for manual handling.
The unit should be assessed holistically and the judgement of competence shall be based on a holistic assessment of the evidence.
The collection of performance evidence:
should occur over a range of situations which include typical disruptions to normal, smooth operation of the workplace
will typically include a supervisor/third-party report focussing on consistent performance and problem recognition and solving. A supervisor/third-party report must be prepared by someone who has a direct, relevant, current relationship with the person being assessed and who is in a position to form a judgement on workplace performance relevant to the unit of competency
must include analysing manual handling processes in own workplace
will typically include the use of appropriate manual handling guides, tools, equipment and safety gear requiring demonstration of preparation, operation, completion and responding to problems.
Assessment should occur in operational workplace situations.
Knowledge evidence may be collected concurrently with performance evidence (provided a record is kept) or through an independent process such as workbooks, written assessments or interviews (provided a record is kept).
Assessment processes and techniques must be appropriate to the language, literacy and numeracy requirements of the work being performed and the needs of the candidate.
Conditions for assessment must include access to all tools, equipment, materials and documentation required, including relevant workplace procedures, product and manufacturing specifications associated with this unit.
Foundation skills are integral to competent performance of the unit and should not be assessed separately.
Assessors must satisfy the assessor competency requirements that are in place at the time of the assessment as set by the VET regulator.
The assessor must demonstrate both technical competency and currency.
Technical competence can be demonstrated through:
relevant VET or other qualification/Statement of Attainment AND/OR
relevant workplace experience
Currency can be demonstrated through:
performing the competency being assessed as part of current employment OR
having consulted with an organisation providing relevant environmental monitoring, management or technology services about performing the competency being assessed within the last twelve months.