Modification History
Not Applicable
Unit Descriptor
Unit descriptor |
This unit of competency specifies the outcomes required to establish, maintain and evaluate an organisation's OHS system and procedures to ensure own safety and that of others in the workplace. It requires the ability to identify and control workplace risks and hazards, and communicate workplace safety requirements. The unit has been contextualised and is based on Generic Competency 'C' in the National Guidelines for Integrating OHS Competencies into National Industry Competency Standards. The unit may form part of the licensing requirements for persons working in the property industry, including in the real estate, business broking, stock and station agency and property operations and development sectors, in those States and Territories where these are regulated activities. |
Application of the Unit
Application of the unit |
This unit of competency supports the work of those involved in establishing, maintaining and evaluating an organisation's OHS system and procedures to ensure own safety and that of others in the workplace. |
Licensing/Regulatory Information
Refer to Unit Descriptor
Pre-Requisites
Prerequisite units |
Nil |
Employability Skills Information
Employability skills |
The required outcomes described in this unit of competency contain applicable facets of employability skills. The Employability Skills Summary of the qualification in which this unit of competency 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
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PERFORMANCE CRITERIA |
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1 Establish and maintain OHS framework . |
1.1 OHS framework is developed that clearly expresses the organisation's commitment to implement relevant OHS legislation within the organisation. 1.2 OHS roles and responsibilities for all workplace personnel are defined to allow implementation of OHS policies , procedures and programs . 1.3 Financial and human resources for the effective operation of OHS system are identified, sought and provided in a timely manner. |
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1.4 Information on OHS system and its operational procedures is provided and explained to employees in an accessible form. |
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2 Establish and maintain participative arrangements . |
2.1 Consultative processes are established and maintained with employees and their representatives according to relevant OHS legislation. 2.2 Issues arising from participation and consultation are resolved promptly and effectively according to procedures for issue resolution. 2.3 Workplace safety information collected through participative arrangements is provided to employees in line with organisational procedures. |
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3 Establish and maintain procedures for identifying hazards , and assessing and controlling risks . |
3.1 Procedures for ongoing hazard identification and assessment and control of associated risks are developed. 3.2 Hazard identification is addressed at the planning, design and evaluation stages of change in the workplace to ensure that new hazards are not created by proposed changes. 3.3 Procedures for selecting and implementing risk control measures according to the hierarchy of control are developed and maintained. 3.4 Inadequacies in existing risk control measures are identified according to the hierarchy of control, and resources enabling implementation of new measures are provided promptly. |
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4 Review system effectiveness . |
4.1 OHS induction and training program is developed and provided for all employees as part of the organisation's general training program. 4.2 System for OHS record keeping is established and maintained to allow identification of patterns of occupational injury in the organisation. 4.3 Measurement and evaluation of OHS system is undertaken in line with the organisation's quality system framework. 4.4 Improvements to OHS system are developed and implemented to achieve organisational OHS objectives. 4.5 Compliance with OHS legislative framework is assessed to ensure that legal OHS standards are maintained as a minimum. |
Required Skills and Knowledge
REQUIRED SKILLS AND KNOWLEDGE |
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This section describes the essential skills and knowledge and their level, required for this unit. |
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Required skills :
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Required knowledge and understanding :
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Evidence Guide
EVIDENCE GUIDE
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.
Overview of assessment |
This unit of competency could be assessed through practical demonstration of establishing, maintaining and evaluating an organisation's OHS system and procedures to ensure own safety and that of others in the workplace. Targeted written (including alternative formats where necessary) or verbal questioning to assess the candidate's underpinning knowledge would provide additional supporting evidence of competence. The demonstration and questioning would include collecting evidence of the candidate's knowledge and application of ethical standards and relevant federal, and state or territory legislation and regulations. This assessment may be carried out in a simulated or workplace environment. |
Critical aspects for assessment and evidence required to demonstrate competency in this unit |
A person who demonstrates competency in this unit must be able to provide evidence of:
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Context of and specific resources for assessment |
Resource implications for assessment include:
Where applicable, physical resources should include equipment modified for people with disabilities. Access must be provided to appropriate learning and/or assessment support when required. |
Assessment processes and techniques must be culturally appropriate, and appropriate to the language and literacy capacity of the candidate and the work being performed. Validity and sufficiency of evidence require that:
In all cases where practical assessment is used it will be combined with targeted questioning to assess the underpinning knowledge. Questioning will be undertaken in such a manner as is appropriate to the language and literacy levels of the candidate and any cultural issues that may affect responses to the questions, and will reflect the requirements of the competency and the work being performed. |
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Range Statement
RANGE STATEMENT
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. Add any 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.
OHS framework may include: |
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OHS legislation may include: |
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Roles and responsibilities may include: |
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OHS policies , procedures and programs may relate to: |
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Consultative processes may include: |
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Information may be distributed by: |
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Hazard identification may occur through activities such as: |
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Procedures for selecting and implementing risk control measures may include: |
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Risk control measures may include: |
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Training program may include: |
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OHS record keeping system may relate to: |
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Unit Sector(s)
Unit sector |
Property development, sales and management |
Competency field
Competency field |
Property operations and development |