Unit of competency
Modification History
Release |
TP Version |
Comment |
1 |
AHCv1.0 |
Initial release |
Application
This unit of competency describes the skills and knowledge required to identify and apply safe work procedures that relate to own work. This includes identifying and responding to hazards, risks and emergencies, and maintaining a safe and clean workplace.
This unit is designed for use in a Pathway qualification or skills set. It should not be used in a qualification that has a direct job outcome.
No occupational licensing, legislative or certification requirements are known to apply to this unit at the time of publication.
Pre-requisite Unit
Nil.
Unit Sector
Common (CMN)
Elements and Performance Criteria
Element |
Performance criteria |
Elements describe the essential outcomes. |
Performance criteria describe the performance needed to demonstrate achievement of the element. |
1. Follow work health and safety procedures |
1.1 Identify and interpret work health and safety procedures and requirements that relate to own work 1.2 Undertake work activities in a safe manner according to work health and safety guidelines, and enterprise policies and procedures 1.3 Use personal protective clothing and equipment according to established safety and work procedures 1.4 Identify participative arrangements for work health and safety, and contribute as appropriate |
2. Respond to workplace hazards |
2.1 Recognise and describe known workplace hazards and measures for controlling risks 2.2 Identify and apply procedures for reporting hazards and risks 2.3 Respond to hazards, incidents and injuries to self and others, in a timely manner |
3. Maintain safe work area |
3.1 Identify risks to personal wellbeing which may affect safe performance in the workplace and put strategies in place to prevent them 3.2 Maintain a tidy and clean personal work area 3.3 Identify and follow safety signs and symbols 3.4 Identify and address or report situations that may endanger self or other workers |
4. Respond to emergency situations |
4.1 Identify and follow emergency procedures 4.2 Recognise emergency situations and take required action, within scope of individual responsibility 4.3 Seek assistance from colleagues and other authorities where appropriate |
Foundation Skills
Foundation Skills essential to performance are explicit in the performance criteria of this unit of competency.
Range of Conditions
Unit Mapping Information
This unit is equivalent to AGFCMN103A Demonstrate care and apply safe practices at work.
Links
Companion Volume implementation guides are found in VETNet - https://vetnet.gov.au/Pages/TrainingDocs.aspx?q=c6399549-9c62-4a5e-bf1a-524b2322cf72