Modification History
Not applicable.
Unit Descriptor
This unit covers working safely and follow OHS policies and procedures in resources and infrastructure industries. It includes accessing and apply site safety procedures; applying personal safety measures and operational safety measures; maintaining personal wellbeing for job; and identifying and reporting incidents.
Application of the Unit
This unit is appropriate for those working in all roles, at worksites within:
- Civil construction
- Coal mining
- Drilling
- Extractive industries
- Metalliferous mining
Licensing/Regulatory Information
Refer to Unit Descriptor.
Pre-Requisites
Not applicable.
Employability Skills Information
This unit contains employability skills.
Elements and Performance Criteria Pre-Content
Elements describe the essential outcomes of a unit of competency. |
Performance criteria describe the performance needed to demonstrate achievement of the element. Where bold italicised text is used, further information is detailed in the required skills and knowledge section and 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. Access and apply site safety procedures |
1.1. Access, interpret and apply compliance documentation relevant to working safely and follow OHS policies and procedures 1.2. Carry out isolation of energy sources and immobilisation of potential energy sources, including tagging according to required procedure 1.3. Locate destinations within the site by interpreting and applying site plans, transport rules and signage 1.4. Identify and act on or report breaches in site safety in accordance with required procedures |
2. Apply personal safety measures |
2.1. Use personal protective equipment in accordance with required procedures 2.2. Establish and maintain a clean and tidy safe working area in accordance with required procedures 2.3. Obtain permits and clearances in accordance with required procedures, before specialised work is carried out 2.4. Apply safe manual handling procedures in accordance with guidance and/or procedures 2.5. Identify and apply site procedures for conduct of high-risk activities |
3. Apply operational safety measures |
3.1. Recognise and respond to alarms in accordance with required procedures 3.2. Identify and clarify own responsibility in regard to emergency situation procedures and respond to and report emergency situations in accordance required procedures 3.3. Apply basic fire fighting techniques in accordance with requirements 3.4. Identify emergency escape route (s ) and procedures in accordance with requirements |
4. Maintain personal wellbeing for job |
4.1. Identify risks to personal wellbeing and recognise preventative strategies to minimise impact on site 4.2. Identify, act on and report situations which may endanger the individual or others 4.3. Access and explain site requirements for fitness for duty 4.4. Adhere to site policies in relation to smoking, alcohol and drug use |
5. Identify and report incidents |
5.1. Understand site incident and injury statistics in accordance with required procedures 5.2. Report and record incidents and injuries in accordance with required procedures 5.3. Contribute to and participate in incident investigations in accordance with the responsibilities and protection under the relevant legislation |
Required Skills and Knowledge
This section describes the skills and knowledge required for this unit. |
Required skills |
Specific skills are required to achieve the performance criteria in this unit, particularly for the application in the various circumstances in which this unit may be applied. This includes the ability to carry out the following as required to work safely and follow OHS policies and procedures:
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Required knowledge |
Specific knowledge is required to achieve the Performance Criteria of this unit, particularly its application in a variety of circumstances in which the unit may be used. This includes knowledge of the following, as required to work safely and follow OHS policies and procedures:
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Evidence Guide
The evidence guide provides advice on assessment and must be read in conjunction with the performance criteria, required skills and knowledge, range statement and the Assessment Guidelines for the Training Package. |
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Overview of assessment |
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Critical aspects for assessment and evidence required to demonstrate competency in this unit |
The evidence required to demonstrate competency in this unit must be relevant to worksite operations and satisfy all of the requirements of the performance criteria, required skills and knowledge and the range statement of this unit and include evidence of the following:
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Context of and specific resources for assessment |
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Method of assessment |
This unit may be assessed in a holistic way with other units of competency. The assessment strategy for this unit must verify required knowledge and skill and practical application using more than one of the following assessment methods:
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Guidance information for assessment |
Consult the SkillsDMC User Guide for further information on assessment including access and equity issues. |
Range Statement
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, if used in the performance criteria, is detailed below. 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) may also be included. |
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Relevant compliance documentation may include: |
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Personal protective equipment may include: |
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Permits and clearances may include: |
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Manual handling may include: |
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Emergency situations may include: |
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Emergency escape route (s ) are: |
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Risks to personal wellbeing may include: |
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Fitness for duty may include: |
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Unit Sector(s)
Occupational Health and Safety
Competency field
Refer to Unit Sector(s).
Co-requisite units
Not applicable.