Unit of Competency Mapping – Information for Teachers/Assessors – Information for Learners

AHCARB409 Mapping and Delivery Guide
Conduct a safety audit

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Issue Date: May 2024


Qualification -
Unit of Competency AHCARB409 - Conduct a safety audit
Description
Employability Skills
Learning Outcomes and Application This unit of competency describes the skills and knowledge required to prepare for and conduct safety audits of arboriculture work teams, work procedures and practices. It includes the detection of faults in height safety equipment and determination of remedial action.This unit applies to individuals designated as 'Height safety equipment inspectors'. Work is implemented with low-risk work procedures to comply with Australian Standards (AS1891). Individuals work autonomously, instruct and monitor the work of others within a team. They use discretion and judgment in the selection, allocation and use of available resources.Legislation, regulations and by-laws relating to the treatment and removal of trees apply in some states and territories.
Duration and Setting X weeks, nominally xx hours, delivered in a classroom/online/blended learning setting.

Assessment of the skills in this unit of competency must take place under the following conditions:

physical conditions:

access to an active arboriculture work site, or environment that accurately represents workplace conditions

resources, equipment and materials:

computer and word processing software

arborist equipment stipulated in the performance evidence

specifications:

workplace safety policies and procedures

client brief and instruction for safety audit objectives

preferred industry practices (as outlined in the Companion Volume) relating to safe arboriculture work

Australian and international standards related to safety audits for arboriculture work including AS1891

manufacturer instructions for arborist equipment.

Assessors of this unit must satisfy the requirements for assessors in applicable vocational education and training legislation, frameworks and/or standards. In particular, assessors must have:

arboriculture vocational competencies at least to the level being assessed

current arboriculture industry skills directly relevant to the unit of competency being assessed.
Prerequisites/co-requisites
Competency Field
Development and validation strategy and guide for assessors and learners Student Learning Resources Handouts
Activities 		Slides
PPT 		Assessment 1 Assessment 2 Assessment 3 Assessment 4
Elements of Competency Performance Criteria              
Element: Perform audit planning
  • Identify objectives, scope and focus of audit
  • Identify audit target and required documentation
  • Determine audit process and sampling technique
  • Plan frequency and scheduling of audit events
  • Prepare audit documentation
  • Conduct pre-audit communications with client and relevant stakeholders
       
Element: Undertake safety audit activities
  • Undertake a site-specific job safety analysis (JSA) and record and implement control measures
  • Conduct planned audit of personal protective equipment used on site
  • Conduct planned audit of tools and equipment for defective components
  • Conduct planned audit inspection of emergency and rescue procedures, practices and equipment
  • Conduct planned audit inspection of height safety procedures, practices and equipment
  • Conduct planned audit inspection of workplace safety documentation
  • Confirm currency of licencing requirements of individuals in work team for specialised work functions
       
Element: Identify and respond to non-conformance
  • Assess safety audit outcomes against compliance to safety policies and procedures
  • Identify non-conformance with safety policies, procedures, manufacturer instructions and applicable industry standards
  • Identify and detect faults, levels of wear and damage in equipment and determine remedial action
  • Issue rectification notices for breaches in work health and safety policies, procedures and practices
  • Remove unsafe tools and equipment from service and tag according to workplace safety procedures
  • Recommend training to improve safety
       
Element: Record, report and present audit results
  • Prepare safety audit report according to workplace procedures
  • Review safety audit outcomes against workplace policies, procedures and industry safety standards
  • Identify and record inconsistencies in safe work practices, and recommend action for approval according to workplace safety procedures
  • Make recommendations to resolve unsafe work practices according to workplace safety procedures
  • Record and report results of safety audit according to workplace procedures
  • Maintain equipment data and audit inspection records according to industry standards and workplace requirements
       


Evidence Required

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An individual demonstrating competency must satisfy all of the elements and performance criteria in this unit.

There must be evidence that the individual has conducted, recorded and reported three separate safety audits, including completion of the following for each audit:

prepared for audit, including:

identified safety audit objectives, scope and focus

reviewed legislation, standards, codes of practice, manufacturer instructions and industry guidance required for audit

identified target operations and documentation required for audit

determined the audit process and sampling technique

determined the frequency and scheduling of audit events

prepared audit documentation for recording audit

communicated audit requirements with client and relevant stakeholders

assessed, analysed and documented site safety and implemented control measures

conducted site audits according to planned schedule against workplace and industry safety standards for the following:

testing and use of personal protective equipment

testing and inspection of tools and equipment for safety defects

inspection of height safety equipment for condition and suitability for intended use

inspection and operation of emergency and rescue equipment

maintenance of workplace safety documentation

confirmed currency of licencing requirements for specialised equipment

identified and recorded non-conformances and issued notices for breaches in safety policies, procedures and standards

presented auditing outcomes and recommendations and sought approvals, including:

recommended alternative equipment configurations and practices

removed from service and tagged unsafe tools and equipment

recommended training to improve safety

maintained inspection records and equipment data.

An individual must be able to demonstrate the knowledge required to perform the tasks outlined in the elements and performance criteria of this unit. This includes knowledge of:

preferred industry practices (as outlined in the Companion Volume) relating to safe arboriculture work

process and procedures of developing and conducting safety audits, including:

developing safety audit objectives

understanding and developing safety audit scope and focus

specifying the operational targets for audit

audit sampling technique

scheduling the frequency and timing of audit events

developing audit documentation and checklists

communication strategies for informing key stakeholders of audit, and their purpose, including toolbox talks

testing and observation of safety procedures and practices, including:

work function and operational safety

use and condition of personal protective equipment

testing and observation of tools and equipment use on site, including:

defective components

correct safe operation

pre-start checks and shutdown procedures

use and maintenance of safety guards

restriction on equipment use

tagging tools and equipment

repair information and log books

application of Australian Standard AS1891 when testing fall arrest equipment

testing and checking operation and availability of emergency resources, including:

rescue equipment kit

first aid kit

emergency response procedures

testing and checking procedures used for:

arborist height safety equipment

rigging and climbing ropes

manufacturer guidelines, industry standards and applicable regulations to determine suitable configurations and use of arborist height safety equipment

purpose and use of safety documentation, including:

injury, accident and incident reports

job safety analysis (JSA) and safe work method statements (SWMS)

equipment tags and repairs log books

availability of chemical and material safety data sheets

audit requirements and safety procedures requiring certifications

procedures for assessing work performance and activities against safety policies, procedures and industry standards

managing non-conformance to safety standards, including:

non-conformance notices

professional development

changes to policies and procedures

recommendations for rectification of non-conformance

safety audit reporting procedures and documentation.

Submission Requirements

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Assessment Tasks

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Copy and paste from the following performance criteria to create an observation checklist for each task. When you have finished writing your assessment tool every one of these must have been addressed, preferably several times in a variety of contexts. To ensure this occurs download the assessment matrix for the unit; enter each assessment task as a column header and place check marks against each performance criteria that task addresses.

Observation Checklist

Tasks to be observed according to workplace/college/TAFE policy and procedures, relevant legislation and Codes of Practice Yes No Comments/feedback
Identify objectives, scope and focus of audit 
Identify audit target and required documentation 
Determine audit process and sampling technique 
Plan frequency and scheduling of audit events 
Prepare audit documentation 
Conduct pre-audit communications with client and relevant stakeholders 
Undertake a site-specific job safety analysis (JSA) and record and implement control measures 
Conduct planned audit of personal protective equipment used on site 
Conduct planned audit of tools and equipment for defective components 
Conduct planned audit inspection of emergency and rescue procedures, practices and equipment 
Conduct planned audit inspection of height safety procedures, practices and equipment 
Conduct planned audit inspection of workplace safety documentation 
Confirm currency of licencing requirements of individuals in work team for specialised work functions 
Assess safety audit outcomes against compliance to safety policies and procedures 
Identify non-conformance with safety policies, procedures, manufacturer instructions and applicable industry standards 
Identify and detect faults, levels of wear and damage in equipment and determine remedial action 
Issue rectification notices for breaches in work health and safety policies, procedures and practices 
Remove unsafe tools and equipment from service and tag according to workplace safety procedures 
Recommend training to improve safety 
Prepare safety audit report according to workplace procedures 
Review safety audit outcomes against workplace policies, procedures and industry safety standards 
Identify and record inconsistencies in safe work practices, and recommend action for approval according to workplace safety procedures 
Make recommendations to resolve unsafe work practices according to workplace safety procedures 
Record and report results of safety audit according to workplace procedures 
Maintain equipment data and audit inspection records according to industry standards and workplace requirements 

Forms

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