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

managing own tasks within time frame

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

contributing to the assessment of the resources needed to systematically manage OHS and where appropriate access resources

analysing relevant workplace information and data and make observations including of workplace tasks and interactions between people their activities equipment environment and systems

carrying out simple arithmetical calculations eg change and produce graphs of workplace information and data to identify trends and recognise limitations

interpreting information and data to identify areas for improvement

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

using basic computer and information technology skills to access internal and external information and data on OHS

using basic measuring equipment including reading scales and dials applicable to selected hazards

interpreting results from workplace measurements

paying attention to detail when making observations and recording outcomes

Required knowledge

Look for evidence that confirms knowledge and understanding of

roles and responsibilities under OHS legislation of employees including supervisors and contractors

legislative requirements for OHS information and data and consultation

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

concept of common law duty of care

methods of providing evidence of compliance with OHS legislation

difference between hazard and risk

risk as a measure of uncertainty and the factors that affect risk

requirements under hazard specific OHS legislation and codes of practice

basic principles of incident causation and injury processes

characteristics mode of action and units measurement of major hazard types

basic physiology relevant to understanding mode of action of physical biological and chemical agents on the body and how they produce harm

basic physiology related to temperature control of the human body hazards or working in hot environments and appropriate controls

principles of human behaviour and response to interactions with human physical and task environment to identify psychosocial hazards

hierarchy of control and considerations for choosing between different control measures such as possible inadequacies of particular control measures

standard industry controls for a range of hazards

types of hazard identification tools including JSA

limitations of generic hazard and risk checklists and risk ranking processes

principles and practices of systematic approaches to managing OHS

other function areas that impact on the management of OHS

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

basic knowledge of organisational behaviour and culture as it impacts on OHS and on change

ethics related to professional practice

professional liability in relation to providing advice

knowledge of organisational OHS policies and procedures

nature of workplace processes including work flow planning and control and hazards relevant to the particular workplace

sources of occupational disease and their prevention

basic knowledge of toxicology of hazardous materials and potential health effects in the workplace

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 Apply principles of OHS risk management

PSPSOHS504A Apply principles of OHS risk management

PSPSOHSA Monitor and facilitate the management of hazards associated with plant

PSPSOHS506A Monitor and facilitate the management of hazards associated with plant.

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

Resources required to carry out assessment

Resources essential for assessment include

legislation policy procedures and protocols relating to management of hazards in the work environment

workplace documentation case studies and workplace scenarios to capture the range of situations likely to be encountered when managing hazards in the work environment

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 managing hazards in the work environment including coping with difficulties irregularities and breakdowns in routine

management of hazards in the work environment in a range of or more contexts or occasions over time and across at least of the major hazard groups

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

External sources of information and data may include:

A hazard is:

Workplace sources of information and data may include:

Appropriate tools may include:

Stakeholders include:

Key personnel include:

OHS specialists may be internal or external and include:

Equipment may include:

Strategies may include:

Recognised standards may include:

Risk is:

A risk register covers:

Hierarchy of control means developing risk controls within the following priority order:

Personal protective equipment (PPE) is:

Factors with a potential to impact on effectiveness of controls may include:

Ethical manner includes attention to: