Modification History
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PSP12V1 |
Unit descriptor edited. |
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PSP04V4.2 |
Layout adjusted. No changes to content. |
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PSP04V4.1 |
Primary release. |
Unit Descriptor
This unit covers the competency to contribute to a safe workplace for self and others. It includes contributing to workplace safety arrangements, identifying hazards and controlling risks.
In practice, workplace safety may be demonstrated in the context of other work activities such as contributing to workplace activities, organising workplace information, implementing change, giving and receiving feedback.
No licensing, legislative, regulatory or certification requirements apply to this unit at the time of publication
Application of the Unit
Not applicable.
Licensing/Regulatory Information
Not applicable.
Pre-Requisites
Not applicable.
Employability Skills Information
This unit contains employability skills.
Elements and Performance Criteria Pre-Content
Elements are the essential outcomes of the unit of competency. |
Together, performance criteria specify the requirements for competent performance. Text in bold italics is explained in the Range Statement following. |
Elements and Performance Criteria
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PERFORMANCE CRITERIA |
1 . Contribute to participative workplace safety arrangements |
1.1 Occupational health and safety issues are addressed/reported to designated personnel in accordance with workplace procedures and occupational health and safety legislation . 1.2 Contributions are made to participative workplace safety arrangements within organisational procedures and scope of responsibilities and competencies. |
2 . Identify hazards and control risks |
2.1 Existing and potential hazards in the work area are identified, dealt with and/or reported to designated personnel according to workplace procedures. 2.2 Workplace procedures and work instructions for controlling risks are identified and implemented. 2.3 Workplace procedures for dealing with accidents and other hazardous events are followed whenever necessary within scope of responsibilities and competencies. 2.4 Feedback on the effectiveness of safety procedures and risk control measures is provided to enable improvements to be made where necessary. |
Required Skills and Knowledge
This section describes the essential skills and knowledge and their level, required for this unit. |
Skill requirements Look for evidence that confirms skills in:
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Knowledge requirements Look for evidence that confirms knowledge and understanding of:
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Evidence Guide
The Evidence Guide specifies the evidence required to demonstrate achievement in the unit of competency as a whole. It must be read in conjunction with the Unit descriptor, Performance Criteria, the Range Statement and the Assessment Guidelines for the Public Sector Training Package. |
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Units to be assessed together |
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Overview of evidence requirements |
In addition to integrated demonstration of the elements and their related performance criteria, look for evidence that confirms:
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Resources required to carry out assessment |
These resources include:
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Where and how to assess evidence |
Valid assessment of this unit requires:
Assessment methods should reflect workplace demands, such as literacy, and the needs of particular groups, such as:
Assessment methods suitable for valid and reliable assessment of this competency may include, but are not limited to, a combination of 2 or more of:
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For consistency of assessment |
Evidence must be gathered over time in a range of contexts to ensure the person can achieve the unit outcome and apply the competency in different situations or environments |
Range Statement
The Range Statement provides information about the context in which the unit of competency is carried out. The variables cater for differences between States and Territories and the Commonwealth, and between organisations and workplaces. They allow for different work requirements, work practices and knowledge. The Range Statement also provides a focus for assessment. It relates to the unit as a whole. Text in bold italics in the Performance Criteria is explained here. |
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Occupational health and safety issues may include: |
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Designated personnel may include: |
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Occupational health and safety legislation may include: |
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Contributions may include: |
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Participative workplace safety arrangements may include: |
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Hazard identification may include: |
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Workplace procedures may include: |
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Controlling risks may include actions such as: |
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Other hazardous events may include: |
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Unit Sector(s)
Not applicable.
Competency field
Occupational Health & Safety