Critical Aspects of Evidence
The evidence required to demonstrate this competency must be relevant to work site operations. In addition to satisfying the requirements of all elements, performance criteria, required knowledge and skills, evidence must include demonstration of:
knowledge of procedures, requirements and instructions to establish and maintain risk management plans on work sites,
implementation of appropriate procedures and techniques for the efficient and effective establishment and maintenance of risk management plan on work sites, while complying with site risk control, health, safety, environmental, quality and communication requirements. This will include:
preparation and issuing of a pit plan that reflects the risk management requirements of site and is capable of achieving all of its planned outcomes and the organisation's policy and requirements
identifying and making available the required resources for the safe, efficient and effective execution of the plan
providing sound leadership and supervision of team in undertaking the implementation and application of the plan
the successful implementation of the plan.
Required Knowledge
Specific knowledge is required to achieve the performance criteria in this unit to the standards of performance required in the workplace, to transfer the skills to other contexts and to deal with unplanned events. Assessment requires evidence of the ability to identify and explain the purpose of:
organisation's policies, goals and objectives
relevant legislative requirements
action planning methods
negotiation skill
written and oral communication methods
receptive listening skills
human resource management processes
method of identifying appropriate action based on cost, safety, and welfare issues
work procedure/instruction writing
reporting and recording procedures
work site operating procedures
hazard identification processes
risk assessment processes
risk treatment processes
documentation methods.
Required Skills
Specific skills are required to achieve the performance criteria in this unit. Assessment needs to obtain evidence of the ability to:
read, interpret and apply legislation
develop and maintain site procedures and practices
read, interpret, apply and communicate technical information, rules, procedures, regulations etc
document and facilitate management planning
maintain relevant records and documents
monitor and decide on changes to process
provide leadership and guidance for group activities
communicate effectively in the workplace
explain complex information to superiors/subordinates
provide coaching and mentoring support
apply active listening
show sensitivity to the needs and feelings of others
actively encourage the free exchange of information.
Assessment and Interdependence of Units
This unit may be assessed with other relevant units forming a cohesive work function, according to specific work site requirements.
There are no prerequisite units for this unit.
Resource Implications
Assessment of this competency requires typical resources normally used in a work-site work environment. Selection and use of resources for particular work sites may differ due to work site conditions, equipment availability, equipment/plant types and different contexts.
Consistency in Performance
To ensure consistency of performance, this unit may be assessed over a period of time and a range of work and site conditions. Local site factors will influence the breadth of evidence require to demonstrate the competency.
Context for Assessment
This unit should be assessed in the work environment where possible. Some assessment events may be conducted under simulated conditions where issues of safety and/or environmental damage are limiting factors.
All assessments must be valid, reliable, fair, flexible and sufficient evidence should be accumulated to demonstrate the required competence.
The assessment environment should not disadvantage the participant. For example: language, literacy and numeracy demands of assessment should not be greater than those required on the job.
Methods of Assessment
Appropriate methods of assessment for this unit will usually include:
observation of processes and procedures
oral and/or written questioning on required knowledge and skills
testimony from supervisors, colleagues, clients and/or other appropriate persons
inspection of the final product or outcome
a portfolio of documentary evidence.
Where performance is not directly observed and/or is required to be demonstrated over a period of time and/or in a number of locations, any evidence should be authenticated by colleagues, supervisors, clients or other appropriate persons.
Questioning should be undertaken in such a manner as is appropriate to the language and literacy levels of the candidate and to the requirements of the unit of competency.