Modification History
Not Applicable
Unit Descriptor
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This unit is concerned with the workers ability to carry out their work in a safe manner within the health care environment Work will usually be performed within a prescribed range of functions involving known routines and procedures |
Application of the Unit
Application |
This unit is based on the National Guidelines for Integrating Occupational Health and Safety Competencies into National Industry Competency Standards , National Code of Practice for Manual Handling 1990 , An Employer's Guide to the Manual Tasks Advisory Standard 2000 , National Standard for Manual Handling (1990 ), Occupational Health and Safety (Manual Handling ) Regulations 1988 , Workcover publications |
Licensing/Regulatory Information
Not Applicable
Pre-Requisites
Not Applicable
Employability Skills Information
Employability Skills |
This unit contains Employability Skills |
Elements and Performance Criteria Pre-Content
Elements define the essential outcomes of a unit of competency. |
The Performance Criteria specify the level of performance required to demonstrate achievement of the Element. Terms in italics are elaborated in the Range Statement. |
Elements and Performance Criteria
ELEMENT |
PERFORMANCE CRITERIA |
1. Follow organisation procedures, for a particular task, to minimise risk of injury |
1.1 Use appropriate posture and handling techniques to reduce muscle load on exertion 1.2 Manage work tasks involving vibration in accordance with workplace policies and procedures 1.3 Use appropriate manual handling techniques and equipment to meet customer needs within own scope of responsibility 1.4 Package loads appropriately for easy handling 1.5 Follow lifting limitations prescribed within relevant guidelines 1.6 Use safe work practices in handling loads 1.7 Wear appropriate personal protective equipment |
2. Utilise and implement strategies as directed to improve workplace organisation |
2.1 Identify OHS hazards, assess risk and report to supervisor 2.2 Contribute to workplace design and task analysis to ensure appropriate work areas are developed 2.3 Follow workplace policies and procedures in relation to pacing and scheduling of tasks 2.4 Carry out equipment and environmental maintenance in accordance with a workplace preventative maintenance schedule 2.5 Follow workplace procedures for reporting symptoms and injuries to self and or others 2.6 Follow workplace procedures for any return to work program |
Required Skills and Knowledge
REQUIRED SKILLS AND KNOWLEDGE |
This describes the essential skills and knowledge and their level required for this unit. |
Essential knowledge : The candidate must be able to demonstrate essential knowledge required to effectively do the task outlined in elements and performance criteria of this unit, manage the task and manage contingencies in the context of the identified work role This includes knowledge of:
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Essential skills : It is critical that the candidate demonstrate the ability to:
In addition, the candidate must be able to effectively do the task outlined in elements and performance criteria of this unit, manage the task and manage contingencies in the context of the identified work role This includes the ability to:
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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 this competency unit : |
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Context and resources for assessment : |
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Access and equity considerations : |
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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. 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. |
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Appropriate posture and handling techniques may include : |
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Workplace policies and procedures will include : |
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Manual handling equipment may include : |
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Personal protective equipment may include : |
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Hazards include : |
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Supervisor may by : |
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Workplace organisation may include : |
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Return to work program may include : |
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Unit Sector(s)
Not Applicable