Modification History
Not Applicable
Unit Descriptor
Unit descriptor |
This unit describes the outcomes required to implement SHE policies and procedures on a site adhering to defined policies and procedures to ensure own safety and that of others, together with protection of the environment. The unit includes implementation of recognised environmental care principles General workplace legislative and regulatory requirements apply to this unit; however there are no specific licensing or certification requirements at the time of publication This unit replaces FPICOR3201A Implement SHE policies and procedures |
Application of the Unit
Application of the unit |
The unit involves the implementation of SHE policies and procedures in a variety of work settings including forest environment, saw mill, wood chip mill, veneer mill, board/plywood mill, timber treatment plants, downstream processing of timber, forest products factory, forest products sales and service, horticultural, domestic, local council, emergency services environment The skills and knowledge required for competent workplace performance are to be used within the scope of the person's job and authority |
Licensing/Regulatory Information
Refer to Unit Descriptor
Pre-Requisites
Not Applicable
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. Apply SHE practices |
1.1. Applicable Occupational Health and Safety (OHS), environmental , legislative and organisational requirements relevant to the implementation of SHE policies and procedures are identified and followed 1.2. Communication with others is established and maintained in line with SHE requirements 1.3. Tasks are performed in a safe manner and in line with legislative requirements and environmental care principles , organisational policies and procedures 1.4. Duties, equipment and materials are organised in line with SHE requirements and organisational procedures |
2. Assess and control risks |
2.1. SHE issues and Hazards in the work area are detected, assessed and reported to appropriate personnel 2.2. Work practices and processes are analysed to identify areas for improvement in relation to SHE issues and hazards 2.3. Changes to work practices and processes to improve SHE concerns are proposed, provided to appropriate personnel and acted on as directed 2.4. Workplace procedures and work instructions are followed for controlling risks and protecting the environment 2.5. SHE, hazard, environmental or incident reports are completed in line with workplace procedures and State or Territory legislation |
3. Follow emergency procedures |
3.1. In an emergency, appropriate personnel are identified and contacted 3.2. Workplace procedures for dealing with own safety, safety of others, environmental incidents, accidents, and emergencies are followed within scope of responsibilities 3.3. Emergency and evacuation procedures are practised, recorded and implemented as required 3.4. SHE procedures are recorded and reported in line with workplace procedures |
4. Implement environmental procedures |
4.1. Organisational environmental goals are identified and assessed 4.2. Training and operational controls are implemented in line with workplace procedures 4.3. Environmental measures and impact on the environment are monitored and corrective action taken as required in line with workplace procedures 4.4. Care for the environment is integrated into all day-to-day activities |
Required Skills and Knowledge
REQUIRED SKILLS AND KNOWLEDGE |
This describes the essential skills and knowledge and their level 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 |
A person who demonstrates competency in this unit must be able to provide evidence that they can implement SHE policies and procedures |
Critical aspects for assessment and evidence required to demonstrate competency in this unit |
The evidence required to demonstrate competency in this unit must be relevant to, and satisfy, all of the requirements of the elements of this unit and include demonstration of:
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Context of and specific resources for assessment |
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Method of assessment |
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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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OHS requirements : |
are to be in line with applicable Commonwealth, State or Territory legislation and regulations, and organisational safety policies and procedures, and may include:
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Environmental requirements may include : |
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Legislative requirements : |
are to be in line with applicable Commonwealth, State or Territory legislation, regulations, certification requirements and codes of practice and may include:
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Organisational requirements may include: |
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SHE is to include: |
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Communication may include: |
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Environmental care principles are to include: |
environmental policy which ensures:
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Hazards may include: |
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Appropriate personnel may include: |
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Controlling risks and protecting the environment must ensure : |
own safety and safety of others takes priority over environmental protection |
Records and reports may include: |
and may be:
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Environmental goals are to include: |
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Training may include: |
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Operational controls may include: |
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Environmental measures may include : |
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Impact may include: |
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Corrective action : |
is action that supports environmental sustainability |
Unit Sector(s)
Not Applicable
Competency field
Competency field |
Core |