Modification History
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Unit Descriptor
This unit covers the outcomes required to effectively contribute to the promotion of consultative arrangements in the workplace by communicating, influencing and consulting as part of a systematic approach to managing OHS. The unit addresses the formal and informal processes of ensuring people in the organisation are informed about OHS and have opportunities to effectively participate in OHS processes.
In practice, contributing to the implementation of the OHS consultation process may overlap with other generalist or specialist public sector work activities such as acting ethically, using communication strategies, delivering client services, supporting policy implementation.
No licensing, legislative, regulatory or certification requirements apply to this unit at the time of endorsement.
Application of the Unit
This unit applies to individuals with supervisory responsibilities for implementing and monitoring the organisation's OHS policies, procedures, programs in a work area. It addresses the formal and informal processes of ensuring people in the organisation are informed about OHS and have opportunities to effectively participate in OHS processes.
This unit will involve working with individuals and working with groups.
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. |
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 range statement. Assessment of performance is to be consistent with the evidence guide. |
Elements and Performance Criteria
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PERFORMANCE CRITERIA |
1 Contribute to procedures as individuals or as part of a group to raise OHS issues or request information and data |
1.1 Strategies and tools for individuals or groups to raise OHS issues or request information and data are identified. 1.2 Procedures for individuals and groups to raise OHS issues or request information and data are implemented and communicated to stakeholders and interested parties . 1.3 Barriers to individuals or groups seeking OHS information and data or raising issues are identified. 1.4 Recommendations are made to address any identified barriers. |
2 Contribute to procedures for communicating OHS information and data |
2.1 Needs for OHS information and data , communication and consultation, including relevant legislative requirements , are identified with stakeholders. 2.2 Information and data about OHS is provided to key personnel on a regular basis, in a readily accessible manner and appropriate to the target group. 2.3 Formal and informal communication processes are used to provide information and data about OHS. 2.4 Any barriers to individuals or groups gaining information and data about OHS are identified. 2.5 Recommendations are made to address any identified barriers. |
3 Communicate OHS information , data and advice effectively to influence management decision making and action |
3.1 Timely and appropriate OHS information and data and advice are provided to stakeholder groups and individuals. 3.2 OHS-related contributions in the form of ideas, information and solutions are made to influence management decision making and action. 3.3 Awareness of the organisation's cultural and industrial environment is used when dealing with OHS issues. |
4 Contribute to maintaining consultative arrangements |
4.1 Support and advice are provided to those involved in OHS consultative arrangements . 4.2 The OHS issue resolution process is supported to facilitate timely and equitable resolution of OHS issues. 4.3 OHS consultative processes are facilitated to meet legislative and workplace requirements. 4.4 The effectiveness of OHS consultation and participative arrangements is monitored. |
Required Skills and Knowledge
This section describes the essential skills and knowledge and their level, required for this unit. |
Required skills : Look for evidence that confirms skills in:
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Required knowledge : 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 |
Co-assessed units that may be assessed with this unit to increase the efficiency and realism of the assessment process include:
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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 |
Resources essential for assessment include:
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Where and how to assess evidence |
Valid assessment of this unit requires:
Assessment methods should reflect but not exceed workplace demands, such as literacy, and the needs of individuals who might be disadvantaged. Assessment methods suitable for valid and reliable assessment of this unit must use authenticated evidence from the workplace and/or training courses and may include a combination of two or more of:
The assessment environment should not disadvantage the candidate and where the person has a disability the principle of reasonable adjustment should be applied during assessment. |
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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Strategies and tools may include: |
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Stakeholders may include: |
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Interested parties may include: |
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Barriers may include: |
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Information and data about OHS may include: |
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Legislative requirements may include: |
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Communication processes may include: |
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OHS consultative arrangements may include: |
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Unit Sector(s)
Not applicable.
Competency field
Specialist Occupational Health & Safety.