Modification History
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Release |
TP version |
Comments |
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2 |
PUA12 V1 |
Layout adjusted. Application revised. |
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1 |
PUA00 V8.1 |
Primary release on TGA. |
Unit Descriptor
This unit covers competency for applying general occupational health and safety requirements when working in the usual workplace environment, excluding emergency incidents.
This unit is based on the national Guidelines for Integrating Occupational Health and Safety Competencies into National Industry Competency Standards [NOHSC:7025 (1994)].
Application of the Unit
This unit applies to all workers within the public safety Industry, but is particularly relevant to new workers who need to understand OHS in the public safety context.
Licensing/Regulatory Information
Not applicable.
Pre-Requisites
Not applicable.
Employability Skills Information
This unit contains employability skills.
Elements and Performance Criteria Pre-Content
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Elements describe the essential outcomes of a 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 |
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1. Follow workplace procedures for hazard identification and risk control |
1.1 Hazards in the work area are recognised, rectified where possible and reported to designated personnel according to workplace procedures. 1.2 Workplace procedures and work instructions for controlling risks are followed. 1.3 Workplace procedures for dealing with workplace emergencies are followed whenever necessary within scope of responsibilities and competencies. |
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2. Contribute to participative arrangements for the management of occupational health and safety (OHS) |
2.1 Occupational health and safety issues are raised with designated personnel in accordance with workplace procedures and relevant occupational health and safety legislation. 2.2 Contributions to participative arrangements in the workplace are made within organisational procedures and scope of responsibilities and competencies. |
Required Skills and Knowledge
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This describes the essential skills and knowledge and their level, required for this unit. |
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Required Skills |
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Required Knowledge |
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Evidence Guide
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Critical aspects for assessment and evidence required to demonstrate competency in this unit |
It is essential for this unit that competence be demonstrated in all relevant workplace procedures followed. Consistency in performance Evidence should be gathered over a period of time in a range of actual or simulated workplace environments. |
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Context of and specific resources for assessment |
Context of assessment A combination of oral or written presentation. Observation, on the job and/or in a range of simulated environments. Specific resources for assessment No special requirements. |
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. Bold italicised wording in the Performance Criteria is detailed below. |
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Workplace procedures may include: |
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Hazards may include: |
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Legislation may include: |
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Workplace emergencies may include: |
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Participative arrangements may include: |
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Unit Sector(s)
Not applicable.
