Unit of competency
Modification History
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Release |
Comments |
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Release 1 |
This version first released with CUA Creative Arts and Culture Training Package version 2.0. |
Application
This unit describes the skills and knowledge required to follow work health and safety (WHS) requirements in the creative industries.
It applies to those who are required to identify their individual WHS responsibilities and implement procedures to work safely in various creative industry work contexts.
No licensing, legislative or certification requirements apply to this unit at the time of publication.
Unit Sector
Regulation, licensing and risk – work health and safety
Elements and Performance Criteria
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ELEMENT |
PERFORMANCE CRITERIA |
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Elements describe the essential outcomes. |
Performance criteria describe the performance needed to demonstrate achievement of the element. |
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1. Implement safe work practices |
1.1 Develop and maintain own knowledge of WHS legislation, codes of practice and workplace policies and procedures 1.2 Interpret legislative requirements, safety documentation and signage, and apply to work tasks 1.3 Comply with duty of care requirements 1.4 Use personal protective equipment and other measures as required to prevent injury or impairment 1.5 Use tools, equipment and materials according to safe work practices 1.6 Contribute to WHS consultative activities 1.7 Raise WHS issue with relevant personnel |
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2. Participate in hazard identification and risk assessment and control |
2.1 Identify and report hazards or WHS issues in the workplace to relevant personnel 2.2 Assess and control risks according to own level of responsibility, in line with workplace procedures 2.3 Document risk control actions as required 2.4 Contribute to reporting workplace WHS, hazard, accident and incident reports as required |
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3. Follow emergency procedures |
3.1 Report emergencies and incidents promptly to relevant personnel or authorities, according to workplace procedures 3.2 Deal with emergencies in line with own level of responsibility 3.3 Implement evacuation procedures as required |
Foundation Skills
This section describes language, literacy, numeracy and employment skills incorporated in the performance criteria that are required for competent performance.
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Skill |
Performance Criteria |
Description |
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Reading |
1.1, 1.2, 2.4 |
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Writing |
2.3, 2.4 |
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Oral Communication |
1.6, 1.7, 2.1, 3.1 |
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Navigate the world of work |
1.1-1.5, 2.1, 2.2, 3.1-3.3 |
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Interact with others |
1.6, 1.7, 2.1, 3.1 |
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Get the work done |
1.1, 1.2, 2.1, 2.2, 3.3 |
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Unit Mapping Information
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Code and title current version |
Code and title previous version |
Comments |
Equivalence status |
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CUAWHS302 Apply work health and safety practices |
CUSOHS301A Follow occupational health and safety procedures |
Updated to meet Standards for Training Packages. Minor edits to clarify intent. |
Equivalent unit |
Links
Companion Volume implementation guides are found in VETNet - https://vetnet.gov.au/Pages/TrainingDocs.aspx?q=1db201d9-4006-4430-839f-382ef6b803d5
