Required skills

communication skills to

participate in consultation processes

report and explain hazards

literacy skills to

read and interpret workplace safety signs procedures and emergency evacuation plans

complete basic template reports about hazards and emergency incidents

problemsolving skills to

identify and report hazards

identify security and emergency issues

Required knowledge

basic aspects of the relevant state or territory OHS or WHS legislation This would include

actions that must be adhered to by businesses

employer responsibilities

employee responsibilities to participate in work health and safety practices

employee responsibility to ensure safety of self other workers and other people in the workplace

ramifications of failure to observe OHS or WHS legislation and organisational policies and procedures

for the specific industry sector and organisation

workplace hazards and associated health safety and security risks

contents of health safety and security procedures

format and use of template reports for hazards and emergency incidents

safe work practices for individual job roles

The evidence guide provides advice on assessment and must be read in conjunction with the performance criteria required skills and knowledge range statement and the Assessment Guidelines for the Training Package

Overview of assessment

Critical aspects for assessment and evidence required to demonstrate competency in this unit

Evidence of the ability to

integrate the use of predetermined health safety and security procedures and safe work practices with daytoday work functions

participate in consultation activities

integrate into daily work activities knowledge of the basic aspects of OHS or WHS legislation and the ramifications of disregarding this

Context of and specific resources for assessment

Assessment must ensure use of

a real or simulated tourism hospitality or event industry environment where safe working practices must be maintained

current plain English regulatory documents distributed by the local work health and safety government regulator

codes of practice and standards issued by government regulators or industry groups

work health and safety information and business management manuals issued by industry associations or commercial publishers

current commercial policies procedures and template documents used for the management of work health and safety practices

Method of assessment

A range of assessment methods should be used to assess practical skills and knowledge The following examples are appropriate for this unit

direct observation of the individual

explaining workplace safety or emergency procedures to a colleague or customer

using safe work practices during an integrated assessment of operative functions such as cleaning and tidying bars guiding tours setting up events selling products in an office

use of simulated activities to assess participation in

emergency evacuations

consultation meetings

hazard identification

use of problemsolving exercises to assess the individuals ability to respond to hazards

written or oral questioning to assess knowledge of

OHS or WHS law and the employee responsibilities for workplace safety and security

personal protective equipment and clothing appropriate for particular jobs and situations

review of portfolios of evidence and thirdparty workplace reports of onthejob performance by the individual

Guidance information for assessment

The assessor should design integrated assessment activities to holistically assess this unit with other units relevant to the industry sector workplace and job role for example

SITHACS Prepare rooms for guests

SITHASC Cook simple Asian dishes

SITHCCC Cook simple dishes

SITHCCC Prepare and present food

SITTGDE Coordinate and operate tours

SITTTOP Load touring equipment

SITTTOP Set up and operate a camp site

SITTTSL Process reservations

SITTVAF Tow and site recreational vehicles

SITXINV Receive and store stock

SITXWHS Identify hazards assess and control safety risks

Health and safety procedures may cover:

Safe work practices may include:

Issues and breaches of health, safety and security procedures may involve:

Workplace may include:

Emergency situations may include:

Security and emergency proceduresmay cover:

Participation in work health and safety management practices may involve:

Consultation processes may involve: