List the assessment methods to be used and the context and resources required for assessment. Copy and paste the relevant sections from the evidence guide below and then re-write these in plain English.
ELEMENTS | PERFORMANCE CRITERIA |
Elements describe the essential outcomes. | Performance criteria describe the performance needed to demonstrate achievement of the element. Where bold italicised text is used, further information is detailed in the range of conditions. |
1. Apply SHE practices | 1.1 Identify safety, health and environmental policies and procedures policies and procedures. 1.2 Identify and assess organisational environmental goals. 1.3 Monitor environmental measures. 1.4 Perform tasks in a safely, legally and in accordance with organisational SHE policies and procedures. 1.5 Organise duties, equipment and materials in line with SHE requirements and organisational procedures. |
2. Assess and control risks | 2.1 Identify and assess SHE issues and hazards in the work area. 2.2 Address issues and control hazards, or escalate issue where necessary. 2.3 Analyse and improve work practices to address SHE issues. 2.4 Complete SHE, hazard, environmental or incident reports in line with organisational procedures. |
3. Follow emergency procedures | 3.1 Identify and contact appropriate personnel in an emergency. 3.2 Follow workplace procedures for dealing with own safety, safety of others, environmental incidents, accidents, and emergencies within scope of responsibilities. 3.3 Practise, implement and record emergency and evacuation procedures as required. 3.4 Record and report SHE incidents in line with workplace procedures. |
4. Implement environmental procedures | 4.1 Identify and assess organisational environmental goals 4.2 Implement training and operational controls in line with workplace procedures 4.3 Monitor environmental measures and take corrective action if required in line with workplace procedures. 4.4 Integrate care for the environment into all day-to-day activities. |
A person demonstrating competency in this unit must satisfy all of the elements, performance criteria and foundation skills of this unit. If a specific volume or frequency is not stated below, then evidence must be provided that the following requirements have been performed on at least one occasion:
follow applicable legal and regulatory requirements, and codes of practice related to safety, health and the environment
interpret and implement SHE policies
identify environmental hazards and equipment faults and demonstrate appropriate response procedures manage environmental hazards
follow emergency procedures
record and report SHE incidents.
A person competent in this unit must be able to demonstrate knowledge of:
organisational and site standards, requirements, policies and procedures for the implementation of SHE policies and procedures
environmental risks and hazard identification
processes for the assessment and control of risks
emergency procedures
environmental protection requirements
principles of environmental sustainability:
waste management
recycling and reuse
emissions control
energy efficiency
procedures for recording and reporting :
hazards
incidents
equipment malfunctions
controls for :
air emissions
solid and hazardous wastes
contamination of land
noise
odour
dust
traffic
water discharges
energy use
raw material and resource use
hazardous material storage and handling.
The following resources must be made available:
policies and procedures relevant to implementing safety, health and environmental policies and procedures
personal protective equipment
recording tool for incidents and hazards
Competency is to be assessed in the workplace or a simulated environment that accurately reflects performance in a real workplace setting.
Assessor requirements
Assessors must:
hold the appropriate assessor competency standards as outlined in regulations; and
be able to demonstrate vocational competencies at least to the level being assessed; and
be able to demonstrate how they are continuing to develop their VET knowledge and skills as well as maintaining their industry currency and assessor competence.