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

SISXWHS101 Mapping and Delivery Guide
Follow work health and safety policies

Version 1.0
Issue Date: May 2024


Qualification -
Unit of Competency SISXWHS101 - Follow work health and safety policies
Description This unit describes the performance outcomes, skills and knowledge required to apply general work health and safety requirements in the workplace. It describes generic work health and safety responsibilities applicable to employees without managerial or supervisory responsibilities.
Employability Skills This unit contains employability skills.
Learning Outcomes and Application This unit applies to those working under supervision in a range of sport, fitness and recreation environments. This may include those working as assistants in after-school or holiday-care programs in a range of locations, those assisting a responsible person in coaching or officiating activities or those undertaking a supporting role in indoor recreation and fitness activities, as well as outdoor recreation activities, such as camps and other guided activities.
Duration and Setting X weeks, nominally xx hours, delivered in a classroom/online/blended learning setting.
Prerequisites/co-requisites Not applicable.
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: Work safely.
  • Identify relevant organisational policies and procedures.
  • Carry out pre-start participant and equipment checks.
  • Follow established safety procedures during work activities.
  • Identify and report existing and potential safety issues to designated persons.
  • Identify and implement workplace procedures and work instructions for minimising risks.
  • Report work-related incidents and accidents to supervisor.
       
Element: Contribute to the management of work health and safety issues.
  • Raise work health and safety issues with supervisor.
  • Contribute to workplace meetings and other consultative processes for work health and safety management in the workplace.
  • Make suggestions for improving work health and safety practices.
       
Element: Minimise risks to personal and public safety.
  • Identify situations that may endanger the personal safety of self, staff and other clients and implement action within scope of responsibility.
  • Complete incident report documentation.
  • Take action to eliminate workplace hazards or reduce risks.
  • Identify damaged items and equipment and notify supervisor.
       


Evidence Required

List the assessment methods to be used and the context and resources required for assessment. Copy and paste the relevant sections from the evidence guide below and then re-write these in plain English.

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:

access and interpret relevant workplace safety information to carry out all work tasks safely and responsibly according to organisational policies and procedures and legislative requirements

address safety issues within the limits of own role and responsibility and identify, clarify and report safety issues outside area of responsibility to appropriate personnel, including actual and potential hazards

contribute to participative arrangements for the management of the organisational work health and safety program.

Context of and specific resources for assessment

Assessment must ensure:

application of general work health and safety requirements relevant to the individual’s current or intended work environment on multiple occasions to demonstrate competency and consistency of performance.

Assessment must also ensure access to:

a venue, facility or location with appropriate equipment and activity that reflects specific industry sector requirements and expectations

organisational consultative structures, including key health and safety staff and equipment and or aids to carry out tasks safely

documentation, such as work health and safety policies and procedures.

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:

observation of applying safe work practices within work environment

oral and or written questioning to assess knowledge of organisational WHS procedures

portfolio of incident or accident reports submitted and or reported to relevant personnel

third-party reports from a supervisor detailing work performance.

Guidance information for assessment

Holistic assessment with other units relevant to the industry sector, workplace and job role is recommended, for example:

SISXEMR201A Respond to emergency situations.

Submission Requirements

List each assessment task's title, type (eg project, observation/demonstration, essay, assignment, checklist) and due date here

Assessment task 1: [title]      Due date:

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Assessment Tasks

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.

Required skills

self-management skills to identify and meet work health and safety responsibilities

communication skills to:

report actual or potential hazards and incidents

participate in workplace processes to manage work health and safety

problem-solving skills to:

identify unsafe work practices and hazards

apply strategies for a safe work environment

language and literacy skills to identify and interpret safety signs and symbols and complete incident reports.

Required knowledge

organisational policies and procedures to enable:

understanding of rights and responsibilities of employers and employees

conduct of safe work activities and reporting of unsafe practices or equipment

consultative processes to manage and monitor health and safety issues to enable active participation in maintaining a safe workplace

work health and safety consultative processes to enable contribution to a safe workplace

potential hazards in the workplace

commonly used hazard signs and safety symbols.

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, if used in the performance criteria, is detailed below. Essential operating conditions that may be present with training and assessment (depending on the work situation, needs of the individual, accessibility of the item, and local industry and regional contexts) may also be included.

Organisational policies and procedures may include:

chemical handling

duty of care

emergency procedures

first aid

general maintenance

hazard identification

health and hygiene

issue resolution

manual handling

work health and safety

personal safety

reporting procedures

security

stress management

use of personal protective equipment

use of motor vehicles

waste disposal.

Safety issues may include:

environmental conditions

slippery surfaces

manual handling and lifting

toxic or hazardous materials

industrial gases

body fluids

fire

contaminated waste

participants with infectious diseases

sharps

chemical spills

dust and vapours

noise, light and energy sources

hazardous equipment

vehicles

unsafe work practices

medical emergencies (e.g. falls, bleeding, seizures, fainting, collapses, panic attack, psychosis)

workplace stress.

Designated persons may include:

designated health and safety officers

health and safety representatives

supervisors

managers

team leaders

other persons nominated or authorised by the organisation or industry.

Situations may include:

verbal abuse

physical aggression

emergencies.

Hazards may include anything which is a source of:

potential harm in terms of human injury or ill health

damage to property

damage to the environment.

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 relevant organisational policies and procedures. 
Carry out pre-start participant and equipment checks. 
Follow established safety procedures during work activities. 
Identify and report existing and potential safety issues to designated persons. 
Identify and implement workplace procedures and work instructions for minimising risks. 
Report work-related incidents and accidents to supervisor. 
Raise work health and safety issues with supervisor. 
Contribute to workplace meetings and other consultative processes for work health and safety management in the workplace. 
Make suggestions for improving work health and safety practices. 
Identify situations that may endanger the personal safety of self, staff and other clients and implement action within scope of responsibility. 
Complete incident report documentation. 
Take action to eliminate workplace hazards or reduce risks. 
Identify damaged items and equipment and notify supervisor. 

Forms

Assessment Cover Sheet

SISXWHS101 - Follow work health and safety policies
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