- MSAPMOHS300A - Facilitate the implementation of OHS for a work group
Unit of Competency Mapping – Information for Teachers/Assessors – Information for Learners
MSAPMOHS300A Mapping and Delivery Guide
Facilitate the implementation of OHS for a work group
Version 1.0
Issue Date: June 2024
Qualification | - |
Unit of Competency | MSAPMOHS300A - Facilitate the implementation of OHS for a work group |
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Description | On completion of this unit, the worker will be able to implement and monitor defined OHS policies and procedures for a work group or area, within their scope of responsibilities. | ||
Employability Skills | This unit contains employability skills. | ||
Learning Outcomes and Application | Application of this unitThis competency applies to operators who are capable of coaching the team in participating and contributing to OHS management issues. The worker will be able to perform duties that are required of a safety committee member or safety representative in an organisation. Typically this worker might be a team leader or on the OHS committee. | ||
Duration and Setting | X weeks, nominally xx hours, delivered in a classroom/online/blended learning setting. |
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Prerequisites/co-requisites | PrerequisitesThis unit has the prerequisite of MSAOHS200A Work safely. | ||
Competency Field |
Development and validation strategy and guide for assessors and learners | Student Learning Resources | Handouts Activities |
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Elements of Competency | Performance Criteria | |||||||
Element: Communicate OHS information for co-workers in team. |
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Element: Coach co-workers in team. |
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Element: Facilitate the consultative process. |
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Element: Implement and monitor organisation procedures for identifying hazards, and assessing and controlling risk. |
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Element: Maintain and use OHS records. |
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Evidence Required
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The Evidence Guide provides advice on assessment and must be read in conjunction with the Performance Criteria, required skills and knowledge, the Range Statement and the Assessment Guidelines for this Training Package.
Overview of assessment
The unit will be assessed in as holistic a manner as is practical and may be integrated with the assessment of other relevant units of competency. Assessment will occur over a range of situations that will include disruptions to normal, smooth operation.
Where the assessee does not currently possess evidence of competency in MSAOHS200A Work safely, it may be co-assessed with this unit.
Critical aspects for assessment and evidence required to demonstrate competency in this unit
It is essential that competence is demonstrated in the knowledge and skills defined in this unit. These may include the ability to:
communicate effectively with the work group(s)
proactively promote consultation and participation in the OHS processes
participate in decisions which impact on OHS for their workgroup.
Consistent performance should be demonstrated. In particular look for knowledge and understanding of:
specific hazard policies and the use of hazard procedures (eg identify, assess, control)
the consultation processes, either general or specific to OHS
OHS information
OHS record keeping
counselling, disciplinary and issue resolution processes.
These aspects may be best assessed using a range of scenarios/case studies/what ifs as the stimulus with a walk through forming part of the response. These assessment activities should cover a range of problems, including new, unusual and extreme situations that may have been generated from the past incident history of the workplace, incidents on similar plants around the world, hazard analysis activities and similar sources.
Assessment method and context
Assessment for this unit of competency will be on a processing plant or in a manufacturing environment.
Simulation may be required to allow for timely assessment of parts of this unit of competency. Simulation should be based on the actual workplace and will include walk throughs of the relevant competency components. Simulations may also include the use of case studies/scenarios and role plays.
This unit of competency requires a significant body of knowledge which will be assessed through questioning and the use of 'what if' scenarios both in the workplace (during demonstration of normal operations and walk throughs of abnormal operations) and off the job.
It is expected that this competency may be applicable in combination with other industry, occupation or workplace-specific competencies. In all cases it may be appropriate to assess this unit concurrently with relevant teamwork and communication units.
Specific resources for assessment
Assessment will require access to an operating plant or manufacturing environment over an extended period of time, or a suitable method of gathering evidence of operating ability over a range of situations. A bank of scenarios/case studies/what ifs will be required as will a bank of questions that will be used to probe the reasoning behind the observable actions.
Submission Requirements
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Assessment Tasks
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This describes the essential skills and knowledge and their level required for this unit.
Knowledge and understanding of the workplace OHS system and State OHS legislative requirements, codes of practice and relevant industry standards sufficient to implement and monitor OHS activities for a work group or area within the scope of their responsibilities and competencies.
In these industries which are characterised by high potential hazard, employees need to exercise their duty of care responsibilities not only within the general OHS Acts and regulations, but also within those State and national standards applying to hazardous substances, dangerous goods and major hazards.
Competence includes the ability to apply and describe the:
identification of hazards in the workplace and standard controls
assessment of risk and implementation of risk control measures
rights and responsibilities of employees under OHS legislation
obligations of employers under the OHS legislation
legislative requirements for information and consultation
arrangements for consultation within the workplace
management systems and procedures for OHS
the hierarchy of control
hazard policies and procedures
safety procedures
emergency, fire and accident procedures.
Competence also requires the ability to:
locate, understand and follow workplace OHS procedures
identify and communicate with all key personnel in the organisation
identify and access relevant sources of information
interpret OHS data such as tables of numbers and graphs
select, recommend and use personal protective clothing and equipment.
Language, literacy and numeracy requirements
This unit requires the ability to communicate with members of the work team/area and also management. It also requires the ability to interpret and apply OHS procedures and explain them to work team members.
Writing is required to the level of being able to keep records as required and also keep notes from meetings.
Numeracy is required to interpret incident statistics and hazard data.
The Range Statement relates to the unit of competency as a whole. It allows for different work environments and situations that may affect performance. Add any essential operating conditions that may be present with training and assessment depending on the work situation, needs of the candidate, accessibility of the item, and local industry and regional contexts.
Where reference is made to industry codes of practice, and/or Australian/international standards, the latest version must be used.
Context
This unit describes OHS requirements applicable for all workers who are responsible for the organisation of OHS arrangements for a work group or area, including coaching.
It is expected that workers will be provided with clear directions, information, instruction, training and appropriate supervision regarding the relevant State/Territory OHS legislation, codes of practice, relevant industry standards, workplace procedures and work instructions.
Procedures
All operations are performed in accordance with procedures.
Procedures include all relevant workplace procedures, work instructions, temporary instructions and relevant industry and government codes and standards.
Hazards
Typical hazards include:
handling chemicals and hazardous materials
chemical and or hazardous materials spillage
gases and liquids under pressure
moving machinery
materials handling
working at heights, in restricted or confined spaces, or in environments subjected to heat, noise, dusts or vapours
fire and explosion.
Personnel
Appropriate personnel for OHS referrals may include:
employer
supervisor
employees elected as OHS representatives
other personnel with OHS responsibilities.
Participative arrangements
Participative arrangements for OHS management may involve:
making safety suggestions
information sessions on existing or new issues
meetings between employer and employees or representatives
access to relevant workplace information
use of clear and understandable language.
OHS Issues
OHS issues which may need to be raised by workers with designated personnel may include:
recognition of hazards
problems encountered in controlling risks associated with hazards
clarification of understanding of OHS policies and procedures.
OHS Records
OHS records include:
hazard and incident reports
logs/logs sheets
inspection/start up/shut down checklists
injury reports
maintenance records.
OHS Information Sources
Relevant sources of OHS information include:
OHS legislation and codes of practice
industry standards for materials, process, equipment etc
SA/ISO standards
OHS authorities
unions and industry associations
internet, journals, magazines
manufacturer/supplier manuals/specifications
policies and procedures
JSA, risk assessments, HAZOPs
hazard, incident and injury records
training resources
employee information brochures, newsletters etc
OHS reports such as inspections, technical reports.
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Observation Checklist
Tasks to be observed according to workplace/college/TAFE policy and procedures, relevant legislation and Codes of Practice | Yes | No | Comments/feedback |
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Accurately and clearly explain to the work group basic OHS rights, responsibilities and requirements. | |||
Provide, in a readily accessible manner, information on the relevant organisation OHS policies, procedures and programs, and accurately and clearly explain them to the work group. | |||
Regularly provide relevant information about identified hazards and the outcomes of risk assessment and risk control procedures, and accurately and clearly explain them to the work group. | |||
Establish mutual support groups, eg buddy system, to encourage effective development of individual and group competencies in OHS. | |||
Provide personal encouragement and assistance to team members to contribute to the management of OHS at the workplace. | |||
Deal with, and promptly resolve, issues raised through consultation or refer to the appropriate personnel for resolution in accordance with workplace procedures. | |||
Seek input from work group on OHS issues and proposed changes to process, procedures or work place. | |||
Encourage and use feedback from individuals and teams to identify and implement improvements in the management of OHS. | |||
Promptly inform the work group of the outcomes of consultation over OHS issues. | |||
Implement and monitor adherence to work procedures to identify hazards and assess and control risk. | |||
Monitor existing risk control measures and report results regularly. | |||
Access internal and external sources of relevant OHS information. | |||
Evaluate and identify inadequacies in existing risk control measures in accordance with the hierarchy of control, and report to designated personnel. | |||
Identify inadequacies in resource allocation for implementation of risk control measures and report to designated personnel. | |||
Identify actual/potential inadequacies in procedures and report to designated personnel. | |||
Identify actual/potential inadequacies in individual or team competency and report to designated personnel. | |||
Accurately and legibly complete OHS records for work area, in accordance with workplace requirements for OHS records and legal requirements for the maintenance of records of occupational injury and disease. | |||
Use aggregated information from the area OHS records to identify hazards and monitor risk control procedures within work area according to procedures and within scope of responsibilities and competencies. |
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