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Evidence Guide: PSPSOHS402A - Contribute to the implementation of the OHS consultation process

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PSPSOHS402A - Contribute to the implementation of the OHS consultation process

What evidence can you provide to prove your understanding of each of the following citeria?

Contribute to procedures as individuals or as part of a group to raise OHS issues or request information and data

  1. Strategies and tools for individuals or groups to raise OHS issues or request information and data are identified.
  2. Procedures for individuals and groups to raise OHS issues or request information and data are implemented and communicated to stakeholders and interested parties.
  3. Barriers to individuals or groups seeking OHS information and data or raising issues are identified.
  4. Recommendations are made to address any identified barriers.
Strategies and tools for individuals or groups to raise OHS issues or request information and data are identified.

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Procedures for individuals and groups to raise OHS issues or request information and data are implemented and communicated to stakeholders and interested parties.

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Barriers to individuals or groups seeking OHS information and data or raising issues are identified.

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Recommendations are made to address any identified barriers.

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Contribute to procedures for communicating OHS information and data

  1. Needs for OHS information and data, communication and consultation, including relevant legislative requirements, are identified with stakeholders.
  2. Information and data about OHS is provided to key personnel on a regular basis, in a readily accessible manner and appropriate to the target group.
  3. Formal and informal communication processes are used to provide information and data about OHS.
  4. Any barriers to individuals or groups gaining information and data about OHS are identified.
  5. Recommendations are made to address any identified barriers.
Needs for OHS information and data, communication and consultation, including relevant legislative requirements, are identified with stakeholders.

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Information and data about OHS is provided to key personnel on a regular basis, in a readily accessible manner and appropriate to the target group.

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Formal and informal communication processes are used to provide information and data about OHS.

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Any barriers to individuals or groups gaining information and data about OHS are identified.

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Recommendations are made to address any identified barriers.

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Communicate OHS information, data and advice effectively to influence management decision making and action

  1. Timely and appropriate OHS information and data and advice are provided to stakeholder groups and individuals.
  2. OHS-related contributions in the form of ideas, information and solutions are made to influence management decision making and action.
  3. Awareness of the organisation's cultural and industrial environment is used when dealing with OHS issues.
Timely and appropriate OHS information and data and advice are provided to stakeholder groups and individuals.

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OHS-related contributions in the form of ideas, information and solutions are made to influence management decision making and action.

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Awareness of the organisation's cultural and industrial environment is used when dealing with OHS issues.

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Contribute to maintaining consultative arrangements

  1. Support and advice are provided to those involved in OHS consultative arrangements.
  2. The OHS issue resolution process is supported to facilitate timely and equitable resolution of OHS issues.
  3. OHS consultative processes are facilitated to meet legislative and workplace requirements.
  4. The effectiveness of OHS consultation and participative arrangements is monitored.
Support and advice are provided to those involved in OHS consultative arrangements.

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The OHS issue resolution process is supported to facilitate timely and equitable resolution of OHS issues.

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OHS consultative processes are facilitated to meet legislative and workplace requirements.

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The effectiveness of OHS consultation and participative arrangements is monitored.

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Instructions to Assessors

Evidence Guide

The Evidence Guide specifies the evidence required to demonstrate achievement in the unit of competency as a whole. It must be read in conjunction with the unit descriptor, performance criteria, The range statement and the Assessment Guidelines for the Public Sector Training Package.

Units to be assessed together

Co-assessed units that may be assessed with this unit to increase the efficiency and realism of the assessment process include:

PSPETHC401A Uphold and support the values and principles of public service

PSPGOV402B Deliver and monitor service to clients

PSPGOV412A Use advanced workplace communication strategies

PSPGOV422A Apply government processes

PSPPOL404A Support policy implementation

PSPSOHS401A Contribute to the implementation of a systematic approach to managing OHS

PSPSOHS404A Contribute to the implementation of strategies to control OHS risk

PSPSOHS407A Ensure compliance with OHS and other relevant laws.

Overview of evidence requirements

In addition to integrated demonstration of the elements and their related performance criteria, look for evidence that confirms:

knowledge requirements of this unit

skill requirements of this unit

application of employability skills as they relate to this unit.

Resources required to carry out assessment

Resources essential for assessment include:

legislation, policy, procedures and protocols relating to OHS consultation processes

case studies and workplace scenarios to capture the range of situations likely to be encountered when contributing to the implementation of OHS consultation processes.

Where and how to assess evidence

Valid assessment of this unit requires:

a workplace environment or one that closely resembles normal work practice and replicates the range of conditions likely to be encountered when contributing to the implementation of OHS consultation processes, including coping with difficulties, irregularities and breakdowns in routine

contribution to the implementation of OHS consultation in a range of three or more contexts or occasions, over time.

Assessment methods should reflect but not exceed workplace demands, such as literacy, and the needs of individuals who might be disadvantaged.

Assessment methods suitable for valid and reliable assessment of this unit must use authenticated evidence from the workplace and/or training courses and may include a combination of two or more of:

workplace projects

simulation or role plays

case studies and scenarios

portfolios.

The assessment environment should not disadvantage the candidate and where the person has a disability the principle of reasonable adjustment should be applied during assessment.

For consistency of assessment

Evidence must be gathered over time in a range of contexts to ensure the person can achieve the unit outcome and apply the competency in different situations or environments.

Required Skills and Knowledge

This section describes the essential skills and knowledge and their level, required for this unit.

Required skills:

Look for evidence that confirms skills in:

relating to people from a range of social, cultural and ethnic backgrounds and physical and mental abilities

communicating effectively with personnel at all levels of the organisation, OHS specialists and, as required, emergency service personnel

preparing brief summary reports for a range of target groups including OHS committee, OHS representatives, managers and supervisors

managing own tasks within a time frame

employing consultation and negotiation skills, particularly in relation to developing plans and implementing and monitoring designated actions

contributing to the assessment of the resources needed to systematically manage OHS and where appropriate access resources

analysing relevant workplace information and data, making observations including of workplace tasks and interactions between people, their activities, equipment, environment and systems

using a range of communication media

conducting effective formal and informal meetings

using language and literacy skills appropriate to the workgroup and the task

dealing with conflict and contestability

identifying and developing links between different activity areas in the workplace.

Required knowledge:

Look for evidence that confirms knowledge and understanding of:

legislative requirements for OHS information and data and consultation

roles and responsibilities in relation to communication and consultation for OHS committees, OHS representatives, line management, employees and inspectors

requirements for record keeping that addresses OHS, privacy and other relevant legislation

requirements for reporting under OHS and other relevant legislation including obligations for notification and reporting of incidents

State/Territory/Commonwealth OHS legislation (Acts, regulations, codes of practice, associated standards and guidance material) including prescriptive and performance approaches and links to other relevant legislation such as industrial relations, equal employment opportunity, workers compensation, rehabilitation etc

internal and external sources of OHS information and data

benefits and limitations and use a range of communication strategies and tools appropriate to the workplace

how the characteristics and composition of the workforce impact on risk and the systematic approach to managing OHS e.g.

labour market changes

structure and organisation of workforce - part-time, casual and contract workers, shift rosters, geographical location

language, literacy and numeracy

communication skills

cultural background/workplace diversity

gender

workers with special needs

principles of effective meetings including agendas, action planning, chair/secretarial duties, minutes and action items

knowledge of organisational OHS policies and procedures

key personnel, including identifying 'change agents', within workplace management structure

formal and informal communication and consultation processes and key personnel related to communication

language, literacy and cultural profile of the work group

organisational culture as it impacts on the workgroup

public policy basis of OHS

Range Statement

The range statement provides information about the context in which the unit of competency is carried out. The variables cater for differences between States and Territories and the Commonwealth, and between organisations and workplaces. They allow for different work requirements, work practices and knowledge. The range statement also provides a focus for assessment. It relates to the unit as a whole. Text in bold italics in the Performance criteria is explained here.

Strategies and tools may include:

OHS committees

meetings with health and safety and employee representatives

employee meetings

input to safety audits, hazard identification and risk assessment processes

hazard alerts

surveys, checklists

tool box meetings

intranet or email systems

suggestion boxes and processes

informal discussions with team members

Stakeholders may include:

managers

supervisors

health and safety and other employee representatives

OHS committees

employees

Interested parties may include:

contractors

visitors

clients

community

Barriers may include:

language

literacy and numeracy

special needs of employees

shift work and rostering arrangements

contractual arrangements

timing of information provision

workplace organisational structures (eg geographic, hierarchical)

workplace culture related to OHS

Information and data about OHS may include:

OHS legislation, codes of practice and guidelines

OHS consultation and participation processes

rights and responsibilities

hazards that exist in the workplace

risk assessments

risk control strategies

workplace OHS policies and procedures

safe work procedures

access to training information and data

manufacturers' manuals and specifications

Legislative requirements may include:

OHS legislation, regulations and codes of practice

workplace equity, diversity and privacy legislation

freedom of information (FOI) legislation

Communication processes may include:

group and individual meetings

interviews

notice boards

signs, posters and brochures

emails, letters, minutes, memos, reports

photographs, maps and plans

audio-visual media eg video

newsletters

OHS consultative arrangements may include:

OHS and other consultative and planning committees

health and safety representatives and other employee representatives

employee and supervisor involvement in OHS activities such as inspections and audits

procedures for reporting hazards, and raising and addressing OHS issues

employee and workgroup meetings