Modification History
Not Applicable
Unit Descriptor
Descriptor |
This unit specifies the workplace performance required by an employee to contribute to OHS processes where there is responsibility for own work outputs and possibly limited responsibility for the work output of others |
Application of the Unit
Application |
Application of this unit should be contextualised to reflect any specific workplace risks, hazards and associated safety practices |
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. Plan and conduct work safely |
1.1 Plan work in accordance with relevant provisions of OHS legislation, standards, codes of practice/compliance codes and guidance material 1.2 Identify hazards as part of work planning and work process 1.3 Address identified hazards prior to starting work using judgement within defined scope of responsibilities 1.4 Report residual risk according to organisation procedures 1.5 Report incidents and injuries in line with organisation policies and procedures 1.6 Undertake OHS housekeeping in work area 1.7 Maintain and update own knowledge of OHS issues as they apply to workplace systems, equipment and processes 1.8 Manage own levels of stress and fatigue to ensure ability to work safely and sustainably |
2. Support others in working safely |
2.1 Share information on safe work practices and work procedures with others, including members of the work group where relevant 2.2 Check the OHS practices of less experienced members of the workgroup or other stakeholders in the work context 2.3 If appropriate provide guidance and coaching to less experienced members of the workgroup to support them in working safely 2.4 If appropriate support others accurately record incidents and complete associated workplace documentation according to organisation procedures |
3. Contribute to OHS participative processes |
3.1 Raise OHS issues in accordance with organisation procedures 3.2 Contribute to workplace meetings, workplace inspections or other consultative activities in a constructive manner to improve safety 3.3 Provide assistance to workgroup members or other stakeholders to contribute to workplace safety 3.4 Apply knowledge of roles and responsibilities of OHS representatives and OHS committees |
4. Contribute to hazard identification, OHS risk assessment and risk control activities |
4.1 Report identified hazards and inadequacies in risk controls 4.2 Check the workplace for hazards using itemised checklist(s) in accordance with work procedures 4.3 Contribute to risk assessments 4.4 Provide input to development and implementation of control measures, with reference to the hierarchy of control |
5. Participate in the control of emergency situations |
5.1 Identify emergency signals and alarms and responded to them appropriately 5.2 Take initial action to control/confine emergency according to organisation procedures, and taking account of the nature and scope of the emergency 5.3 Implement emergency response procedures within scope of training and competence |
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 of assessment : |
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Products that could be used as evidence include : |
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Processes that could be used as evidence include : |
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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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Hazard identification is : |
The process of identifying sources of harm, and may be required:
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A hazard is : |
A source or situation with the potential for harm in terms of human injury or ill-health, damage to property, the environment, or a combination of these |
Specific hazards may include , but are not limited to : |
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Other workplace hazards may include : |
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Risk : |
In relation to any hazard, means the probability and consequences of injury, illness or damage resulting from exposure to a hazard |
Residual risk is |
The risk which remains after controls have been implemented |
Examples of risks requiring management in a direct client care work environment may include : |
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Organisation procedures include : |
Policies and procedures underpinning the management of OHS, including:
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OHS housekeeping includes : |
Workplace and personal routines designed to improve health and safety; for example, cleaning up spills, keeping walkways, exits and traffic areas clear |
Information includes : |
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Work procedures include : |
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Mentoring and coaching may include : |
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Incidents include : |
Any event that has caused or has the potential for injury, ill-health or damage |
Other workplace documentation may include : |
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Risk controls include : |
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Designated persons may include : |
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Hierarchy of control is : |
The preferred order of control measures for OHS risks:
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Emergency signals and alarms may include : |
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Emergency may include any abnormal or sudden event that requires immediate action such as : |
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Unit Sector(s)
Not Applicable