Modification History
Not applicable.
Unit Descriptor
Unit descriptor |
This unit encompasses the National Occupational Health and Safety Commission (NOHSC) guidelines for occupational health and safety. It describes the performance outcomes, skills and knowledge required to maintain a safe work environment for staff, customers and others. It involves observing basic safety and emergency procedures. |
Application of the Unit
Application of the unit |
This unit may apply to all retail personnel. It requires the team member to consistently apply safe working practices, including identifying and reporting faults and problems, according to OHS legislation and store policies. Knowledge of store policies and procedures with regard to emergency situations, evacuation or accident and illness should also be demonstrated. |
Licensing/Regulatory Information
Not applicable.
Pre-Requisites
Prerequisite units |
Nil |
Employability Skills Information
Employability skills |
The required outcomes described in this unit contain applicable facets of employability skills. The Employability Skills Summary of the qualification in which this unit is packaged will assist in identifying employability skills requirements. |
Elements and Performance Criteria Pre-Content
Elements describe the essential outcomes of a unit of competency. |
Performance criteria describe the required performance needed to demonstrate achievement of the element. Where bold italicised text is used, further information is detailed in the required skills and knowledge and/or the range statement. Assessment of performance is to be consistent with the evidence guide. |
Elements and Performance Criteria
ELEMENT |
PERFORMANCE CRITERIA |
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Observe basic safety procedures. |
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Follow and maintain safety procedures to achieve a safe work environment according to all relevant OHS legislation, including codes of practice, relating to particular hazards in the industry or workplace. |
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Identify and report unsafe working practices , including faulty plant and equipment according to store policy and procedures . |
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Manage dangerous goods and substances according to store policy and relevant legislation. |
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1.4 |
Identify potential manual handling risks and manage tasks according to store policy. |
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1.5 |
Report work-related incidents and accidents to designated personnel . |
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1.6 |
Demonstrate consultative processes and follow procedures for OHS. |
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Observe basic emergency procedures. |
2.1 |
Follow fire and emergency procedures , including store evacuation, according to store policy and legislation. |
2.2 |
Identify designated personnel responsible for first aid and evacuation procedures. |
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2.3 |
Accurately identify safety alarms. |
Required Skills and Knowledge
REQUIRED SKILLS AND KNOWLEDGE |
This section describes the essential skills and knowledge and their level, required for this unit. |
The following skills must be assessed as part of this unit:
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The following knowledge must be assessed as part of this unit:
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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, the Range Statement and the Assessment Guidelines for this Training Package. |
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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 access to:
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Methods 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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Holistic assessment with other units relevant to the industry sector, workplace and job role is recommended, for example:
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Assessing employability skills |
Employability skills are integral to effective performance in the workplace and are broadly consistent across industry sectors. How these skills are applied varies between occupations and qualifications due to the different work functions and contexts. Employability skills embedded in this unit should be assessed holistically in the context of the job role and with other relevant units that make up the skill set or qualification. |
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 in the performance criteria is detailed below. |
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Safety procedures may include: |
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Unsafe working practices may deal with but are not restricted to: |
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Checking plant and equipment may include: |
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Store policy and procedures related to OHS may deal with: |
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Safe manual handling practices may include: |
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Designated personnel may include: |
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Consultative processes may include: |
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Emergency procedures may relate to: |
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Unit Sector(s)
Sector |
Cross-Sector |
Competency field
Competency field |
Occupational Health and Safety |