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 reports for a range of target groups including OHS committee OHS representatives managers supervisors and other stakeholders

applying continuous improvement and action planning processes

achieving change using project management processes

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 make observations including of workplace tasks and interactions between people their activities equipment environment and systems

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

interpreting information and data to identify areas for improvement

using a range of communication media

conducting effective formal and informal meetings

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

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

undertaking basic research to access relevant information and data

using anthropometric tables effectively

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 contractors OHS inspectors etc

principles of duty of care including concepts of causation foreseeability preventability

legislative requirements for OHS information and data and consultation

difference between hazard and risk

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

requirements under hazardspecific OHS legislation and codes of practice

characteristics mode of action and units of measurement of major hazard types

physiology and functional anatomy relevant to identifying and controlling ergonomic hazards

human error and implications for design of equipment work practices and controlling ergonomic hazards

the basics of anthropometry and biomechanics

basic human cognitive and perceptual capabilities relevant to the design of humanmachine interfaces

risk factors for manual handling injury and risk assessment techniques for manual handling

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

direct and indirect influences that impact on OHS and the environment in the design of products

interdependent relationships between ergonomics and workplace stressors such as psychosocial factors occupational violence shiftwork repetitive work awkward postures lighting thermal environment and work layout

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

strategies for minimising risk through application of ergonomic design and engineering work layout work processes work organisation

types of hazard identification tools including JSA

limitations of generic hazard and risk checklists and risk ranking processes

pertinent sections of relevant Australian and other standards such as ASNZS Risk management National Standard for the Storage and Handling

principles and practices of a systematic approach 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

organisational behaviour and culture as it impacts on OHS and on change

ethics related to professional practice

organisational OHS policies and procedures

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

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 work group

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 Maintain and enhance confidence in public service

PSPETHC601B Maintain and enhance confidence in public service

PSPGOVA Persuade and influence opinion

PSPGOV605A Persuade and influence opinion

PSPLEGNB Manage compliance with legislation in the public sector

PSPLEGN601B Manage compliance with legislation in the public sector

PSPSOHSA Develop a systematic approach to managing OHS

PSPSOHS601A Develop a systematic approach to managing OHS

PSPSOHSA Analyse and evaluate OHS risk

PSPSOHS603A Analyse and evaluate OHS risk

PSPSOHSA Apply occupational hygiene principles to control OHS risk

PSPSOHS605A Apply occupational hygiene principles to control OHS risk

PSPSOHSA Advise on application of safe design principles to control OHS risk

PSPSOHS607A Advise on application of safe design principles to control OHS risk.

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 the application of ergonomic principles to control OHS risk

workplace documentation case studies and workplace scenarios to capture the range of situations likely to be encountered when applying ergonomic principles to control OHS risk to control OHS risk

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 applying ergonomic principles to control OHS risk including coping with difficulties irregularities and breakdowns in routine

application of ergonomic principles to control OHS risk in a range of 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

Specialists advisors may include:

Stakeholders may include:

Sources of information and data may include:

Ergonomics interventions may include:

Tools and databases may include but are not limited to:

Legislation, codes of practice and standards may include:

Key personnel include:

Other functional areas and management systems may include:

Resources may include: