REQUIRED KNOWLEDGE AND SKILLS

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

Required knowledge

Applicable knowledge of state and territory regulations

Applicable knowledge of workplace procedures

Knowledge of what constitutes a duty a breach and a penalty

Chain of responsibility regulations as they apply to the job role or function

Company policy and procedure around chain of responsibility for the relevant job role

Correct reporting procedures for examples of noncompliance of chain of responsibility

Consequences of noncompliance of chain of responsibility

Basic understanding of company structure

Where to locate current chain of responsibility information

Action required when possible breaches are identified

Knowledge of what is classified as a reasonable step within chain of responsibility

What areas of the regulation apply to the job role

Required workplace documentation

Required skills

Apply strategies to prevent breaches of chain of responsibility

Implement action required to prevent possible breach of chain of responsibility regulations

Review updates to the chain of responsibility regulations as they occur

Communication strategies within the organisation for chain of responsibility

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

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

The evidence required to demonstrate competency in this unit must be relevant to and satisfy all of the requirements of the elements and performance criteria of this unit and include demonstration of

an understanding of chain of responsibility

an understanding of associated state or territory regulations in which the job is relative to chain of responsibility

applying relevant workplace policy and procedures

an understanding of procedures for noncompliance of chain of responsibility

Context of and specific resources for assessment

Performance is demonstrated consistently over a period of time and in a suitable range of contexts

Resources for assessment include

a range of relevant exercises case studies andor other simulated practical and knowledge assessment andor

access to an appropriate range of relevant operational situations in the workplace

In both real and simulated environments access is required to

relevant and appropriate materials and equipment

applicable documentation including workplace procedures regulations codes of practice and operation manuals

Method of assessment

As a minimum assessment of knowledge must be conducted through appropriate assessments using written practical and oral assessments

Practical assessment must occur

through appropriately simulated activities at the training organisation andor

in an appropriate range of situations in the workplace

Online assessment is not suitable for final assessment of this unit of competency

Parties and responsible persons within the chain include:

Customers may include:

Communication in the work area may include:

Depending on the organisation concerned, workplace procedures may be called:

Documentation and records may include:

Applicable legislation and regulations may include: