This section describes the essential skills and knowledge and their level required for this unit

Required skills

Look for evidence that confirms skills in

relating to people from a range of social cultural and ethnic backgrounds and physical and mental abilities

communicating effectively with personnel at all levels of organisation and OHS specialists and as required emergency service personnel

preparing more detailed reports for a range of target groups including OHS committee OHS representatives managers and supervisors

applying continuous improvement and action planning processes

employing project management skills to achieve change

managing own tasks within time frame

using consultation and negotiation skills particularly in relation to developing plans and implementing and monitoring designated actions

using a range of communication media

conducting effective formal and informal meetings

using language and literacy skills appropriate to the workgroup and the task

undertaking basic research to access relevant information and data

Required knowledge

Look for evidence that confirms knowledge and understanding of

legislative requirements for OHS information and data and consultation

rights of OHS inspectors

roles and responsibilities in relation to communication and consultation for OHS committees OHS representatives line management employees and inspectors

stateterritoryCommonwealth OHS legislation Acts regulations codes of practice associated standards and guidance material including prescriptive and performance approaches and links to other relevant legislation such as industrial relations equal employment opportunity workers compensation rehabilitation etc

structure and forms of legislation including regulations codes of practice associated standards and guidance material

difference between common law and statutory law

concept of common law duty of care

methods of providing evidence of compliance with OHS legislation

internal and external sources of OHS information and data

how the characteristics and composition of the workforce impact on risk and the systematic approach to managing OHS eg

labour market changes

structure and organisation of workforce eg parttime casual and contract workers shift rosters geographical location

language literacy and numeracy

communication skills

cultural backgroundworkplace diversity

gender

workers with special needs

benefits limitations and use of a range of communication strategies and tools appropriate to the workplace

ethics related to professional practice

professional liability in relation to providing advice

principles of effective meetings including agendas action planning chair and secretarial duties minutes and action items

knowledge of organisational OHS policies and procedures

key personnel including identifying change agents within workplace management structure

formal and informal communication and consultation processes and key personnel related to communication

language literacy and cultural profile of the workgroup

organisational culture as it impacts on the workgroup

The Evidence Guide specifies the evidence required to demonstrate achievement in the unit of competency as a whole It must be read in conjunction with the unit descriptor performance criteria The range statement and the Assessment Guidelines for the Public Sector Training Package

Units to be assessed together

Coassessed units that may be assessed with this unit to increase the efficiency and realism of the assessment process include

PSPETHCB Promote the values and ethos of public service

PSPETHC501B Promote the values and ethos of public service

PSPGOVA Use complex workplace communication strategies

PSPGOV512A Use complex workplace communication strategies

PSPLEGNB Promote compliance with legislation in the public sector

PSPLEGN501B Promote compliance with legislation in the public sector

PSPSOHSA Participate in the coordination and maintenance of a systematic approach to managing OHS

PSPSOHS501A Participate in the coordination and maintenance of a systematic approach to managing OHS

PSPSOHSA Participate in the management of the OHS information and data systems

PSPSOHS502A Participate in the management of the OHS information and data systems.

Overview of evidence requirements

In addition to integrated demonstration of the elements and their related performance criteria look for evidence that confirms

knowledge requirements of this unit

skill requirements of this unit

application of employability skills as they relate to this unit

The assessment environment should not disadvantage the candidate and where the person has a disability the principle of reasonable adjustment should be applied during assessment

Resources required to carry out assessment

These resources include

legislation policy procedures and protocols relating to the design and development of OHS participative arrangements

workplace documentation case studies and workplace scenarios to capture the range of situations likely to be encountered when assisting in the design and development of OHS participative arrangements

Where and how to assess evidence

Valid assessment of this unit requires

a workplace environment or one that closely resembles normal work practice and replicates the range of conditions likely to be encountered when assisting in the design and development of OHS participative arrangements including coping with difficulties irregularities and breakdowns in routine

assistance in the design and development of OHS participative arrangements in a range of three or more contexts or occasions over time

Assessment methods should reflect but not exceed workplace demands such as literacy and the needs of individuals who might be disadvantaged

Assessment methods suitable for valid and reliable assessment of this unit must use authenticated evidence from the workplace andor training courses and may include a combination of two or more of

workplace projects

simulation or role plays

case studies and scenarios

observation

portfolios

The assessment environment should not disadvantage the candidate and where the person has a disability the principle of reasonable adjustment should be applied during assessment

For consistency of assessment

Evidence must be gathered over time in a range of contexts to ensure the person can achieve the unit outcome and apply the competency in different situations or environments

Participative arrangements:

Factors that may impact on the design of participative arrangements include:

Stakeholders may include:

Key personnel may include:

Training needs should be defined for:

Resources may include:

Evaluation protocol includes:

Information and data for evaluating participation arrangements may include: