Modification History
Not applicable.
Unit Descriptor
Unit descriptor |
This unit describes the performance outcomes, skills and knowledge required to participate in the planning, conduct and reporting of investigations of incidents which have resulted in, or have a potential to result in, injury or damage. Situations may range from relatively minor through to major incidents. No licensing, legislative, regulatory or certification requirements apply to this unit at the time of endorsement. |
Application of the Unit
Application of the unit |
This unit applies to individuals with managerial responsibility for occupational health and safety (OHS) who are required to participate in the investigation of incidents for prevention. It includes conducting an initial assessment of the situation; establishing the scope and legal parameters of the investigation; conducting a systematic analysis to identify underlying causes and actions for prevention; and reporting on the outcomes of the investigation. This competency may be applied to both straightforward investigations as well as formal investigations of complex situations. Where the investigation is of a complex situation or the application of the skills and knowledge is in a larger organisation, procedures for incident investigation should exist. In smaller organisations there may not be existing investigation procedures and external OHS expertise should be accessed where required. |
Licensing/Regulatory Information
Not applicable.
Pre-Requisites
Prerequisite units |
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Employability Skills Information
Employability skills |
This unit contains employability skills. |
Elements and Performance Criteria Pre-Content
Elements describe the essential outcomes of a unit of competency. |
Performance criteria describe the performance needed to demonstrate achievement of the element. Where bold italicised text is used, further information is detailed in the required skills and knowledge section and the range statement. Assessment of performance is to be consistent with the evidence guide. |
Elements and Performance Criteria
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PERFORMANCE CRITERIA |
1. Facilitate initial assessment of the situation |
1.1. Check area to ensure it is safe and that arrangements have been made to meet initial needs of those involved in the incident 1.2. Establish and maintain integrity of the site and personnel in accordance with legal requirements and to ensure objectivity of information collected 1.3. Identify statutory and legal obligations and, if required, advise relevant government agencies 1.4. Notify key persons within the organisation 1.5. Determine factors affecting the complexity of the investigation 1.6. Identify stakeholders and interested parties , and notify as appropriate |
2. Participate in the establishment of investigation processes |
2.1. Access and understand organisational policies and procedures for incident investigation 2.2. Convene investigation team appropriate to the level of the investigation 2.3. Define scope of the investigation taking account of legislative requirements 2.4. Facilitate involvement of interested parties in accordance with legislative requirements 2.5. Identify and source resources required to conduct the investigation, including the need for expert advice, if required 2.6. Identify and address barriers to investigation 2.7. Ensure action plans and time lines are developed by the investigation team |
3. Collect information and data for analysis |
3.1. Identify and access sources of information and data 3.2. Inspect incident site, equipment and other evidence 3.3. Facilitate information and data gathered by others 3.4. Take and record statements, photographs, measurements and documentary evidence, taking account of objectivity, confidentiality and legal implications 3.5. Appropriately secure site, evidence and all necessary documentation 3.6. Appropriately involve members of the investigation team |
4. Analyse information and data gathered to identify immediate and underlying causes and practical prevention measures |
4.1. Ensure the investigation team understands and identifies the conceptual basis for the analysis 4.2. Construcy time line of events leading up to incident 4.3. Research causative event /s 4.4. Identify conditions and circumstances that contribute to the causative event 4.5. Identify intervention points on the time line for prevention 4.6. Identify strategies to prevent the re-occurrence of the incident |
5. Compile investigation report |
5.1. Document results of analysis in a format to suit the required target audience and legal requirements 5.2. Phrase report in objective terms and cite evidence and reasons for conclusions 5.3. Include recommendations for prevention in report 5.4. Disseminate relevant information and data to key personnel, stakeholders and external agencies as appropriate, following appropriate authorisation 5.5. Use findings from the report to develop further prevention strategies |
Required Skills and Knowledge
REQUIRED SKILLS AND KNOWLEDGE |
This section describes the skills and knowledge required for this unit. |
Required skills |
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Required knowledge |
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Evidence Guide
EVIDENCE GUIDE |
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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, range statement and the Assessment Guidelines for the Training Package. |
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Overview of assessment |
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Critical aspects for assessment and evidence required to demonstrate competency in this unit |
Evidence of the following is essential:
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Context of and specific resources for assessment |
Assessment must ensure:
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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:
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Guidance information for assessment |
Holistic assessment with other units relevant to the industry sector, workplace and job role is recommended, for example:
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Range Statement
RANGE STATEMENT |
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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 candidate, accessibility of the item, and local industry and regional contexts) may also be included. |
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Relevant government agencies may include: |
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Key persons within the organisation may include: |
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Complexity may include: |
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Stakeholders and interested parties may include: |
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Investigation team should include persons: |
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Barriers to investigation may include: |
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Conceptual basis for the analysis should: |
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Time line of events may include: |
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Causative events may include: |
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Conditions may include: |
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Circumstance may include: |
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Target audience may include: |
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Unit Sector(s)
Unit sector |
Competency field
Competency field |
Regulation, Licensing and Risk - Occupational Health and Safety |
Co-requisite units
Co-requisite units |
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