Copy and paste from the following data to produce each assessment task. Write these in plain English and spell out how, when and where the task is to be carried out, under what conditions, and what resources are needed. Include guidelines about how well the candidate has to perform a task for it to be judged satisfactory.
This section describes the essential skills and knowledge and their level, required for this unit.
Required skills:
apply correct manual handling techniques
apply language and literacy skills to:
understand and comply with work instructions
interpret safety signs
read and comprehend instructions
assess and control risks and hazards
assess movement paths for loads and materials
assess safe working loads
move dangerous goods and ODS and SGG materials safely in the workplace
participate in manual handling training
solve problems in practical and safe ways.
Required knowledge:
implications of ignoring safety precautions used with mechanical and manual handling aids
implications of incorrect manual lifting techniques
meaning of material handling applied to role of service technician
methods used to prevent ODS and SGG emissions in the workplace
purpose and structure of relevant dangerous goods legislation, including HAZCHEM signs and emergency information panels
purpose of hazard identification, hazard assessment and hazard control
reasons for preventing ODS and SGG emissions in the workplace
relevant federal, state or territory legislation that affects organisational operations, including:
anti-discrimination and diversity
equal employment opportunity
industrial relations.
KEY COMPETENCIES
The seven key competencies represent generic skills considered necessary for effective participation by an individual in the workplace.
Performance level 1 - at this level the candidate is required to undertake tasks effectively.
Performance level 2 - at this level the candidate is required to manage tasks.
Performance level 3 - at this level the candidate is required to use concepts for evaluating and reshaping tasks.
Key competency | Example of application | Performance level |
How are ideas and information communicated? | Collect information regarding the work environment and analyse against relevant policies and procedures. | 1 |
How can information be collected, analysed and organised? | Resolve manual handling issues with relevant or designated personnel. | 2 |
How are activities planned and organised? | Organise work tasks according to safe work practices and within regulatory framework. | 2 |
How is teamwork used? | Contribute to a safe work environment. | 1 |
How are mathematical ideas and techniques used? | Calculate load weights and adhere to equipment maintenance schedules. | 1 |
How are problem-solving skills applied? | Identify and report hazards and display initiative to identify problems. | 2 |
How is the use of technology applied? | Use manual handling aids and techniques correctly. | 2 |
The range statement relates to the unit of competency as a whole. It allows for different work environments and situations that may affect performance. Bold italicised wording in the performance criteria is detailed below. 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.
Identifyhazards may include activities associated with: | checking equipment and work area before work commences and during work checking for potential ODS and SGG emissions regular housekeeping activities workplace inspections of equipment and work areas. |
Hazards may include: | hazards associated with electrical or mechanical faults environmental, such as improper use of hazardous materials and chemicals, including ODSorSGG materials ergonomic, such as incorrect manual handling methods obstructive, such as blocked access to emergency entry and exit points. |
Manual handling techniques may include: | carrying lifting pulling pushing. |
Mechanical handling aids may include: | hand trucks hooks lifting magnets lifting straps non-licensed mechanical handling aids, including: cranes hoists manually operated forklifts and pallet trucks suction grips trolleys wheelbarrows. |
Industry and legislative requirements may include: | relevant federal, state and territory building Acts, regulations and codes OHS legislation, codes and regulations ODS and SGG legislation, codes and regulations e.g. Ozone Protection and Synthetic Greenhouse Gas Management Act 1989 relevant current Australian standards, such asAS1851 fire protection industry codes of practice Building Code of Australia (BCA) dangerous goods regulations licensing arrangements environmental regulations building surveyor requirements |
| other relevant legislation relating to fire protection equipment, including international, shipping and marine codes Australian petroleum industry requirements. |
Workplace procedures may include: | assignment instructions equipment manufacturer requirements instructions from colleagues, supervisors and managers personal protective equipment (PPE) requirements reporting and documentation requirements specific customer requirements work instructions to prevent the emission of ODSandSGG in the workplace. |
Organisational requirements may be located in quality assurance and/or procedures manuals and relate to: | documentation and information systems and processes legal and organisational policies and guidelines legislation relevant to the service operation ODS and SGG policies, procedures and programs OHS policies, procedures and programs personnel practices and guidelines outlining work roles, responsibilities and delegations use of electronic job scheduling and communication devices. |
Relevant persons may include: | team leaders supervisors managers colleagues customers. |
OHS policies and procedures may relate to: | employer and employee rights and responsibilities the OHS hierarchy of control assessing the work site for hazards and risks prior to preparing it for the work procedure displaying signs and using barriers in work area hazard and risk identification and reporting risk assessment and control measures incident and accident investigation OHS audits and safety inspections |
| safe operating procedures and instructions, including: working safely around electrical wiring, cables and overhead powerlines working safely around tools and equipment working safely on ladders and raised platforms risk and hazard recognition emergency procedures awareness of electrical hazards following confined spaces procedures using PPE, including: safety glasses or goggles safety boots or shoes hard hats earmuffs or plugs appropriate gloves and overalls sunhats dust masks equipment maintenance and use use and storage of hazardous substances first aid. |
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