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ITICOR0021A Apply Occupational Health and Safety procedures

ITICOR0021A: Apply Occupational Health and Safety procedures

Competency Descriptor:
This unit deals with the skills and knowledge required to support the
organizations Occupational Health and Safety principles and
practices. This unit applies to all individuals working in the
information and communication industry.

Competency Field: Information Technology

ELEMENT OF COMPETENCY PERFORMANCE CRITERIA

1 Determine Occupational Health 1.1 Health, safety and security procedures are correctly
and Safety (OH&S) issues relating followed in accordance with enterprise policy and
to immediate work environment relevant regulations and insurance requirements.

1.2 Breaches of health, safety and security procedures are

identified and promptly reported.

1.3 Any suspicious behaviour, packages or occurrences are

promptly reported to the designated person.

2 Deal with emergency situations 2.1 Emergency and potential emergency situations are
promptly recognised and required action is determined
and taken with scope of individual responsibility.

2.2 Emergency procedures are correctly followed in

accordance with enterprise procedures.

2.3 Assistance is promptly sought from colleagues and/or

other authorities where appropriate.

2.4 Details of emergency situations are accurately reported in

accordance with enterprise policy.

3 Update knowledge of Occupational 3.1 Information relating to Occupational Health and Safety
Health and Safety requirements regulations and requirements is obtained and stored
where they can be accessed easily.

3.2 Changes in the Occupational Health and Safety policies

relating to Information Technology being disseminated is
accessed and information is used.

4 Maintain safe personal 4.1 Personal attire takes account of the workplace
presentation standards environment and health and safety issues.

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5 Share basic information on 5.1 Basic ergonomic requirements of clients and colleagues
ergonomic issues are accurately identified.

5.2 Information relating to basic ergonomic issues is provided

promptly to clients and colleagues based on vendor
requirements, workplace policies and the latest OH&S
information.

5.3 Information given on ergonomic issues is recorded and

passed on to client and supervisor according to
established procedures.

RANGE STATEMENT
This unit applies to the activities associated with the essential operations linked to following the
Occupational Health and Safety procedures and practices. This unit applies to all the information and
communication sectors.

Organizational safety documentation may include Ergonomics advice may include:

but not limited to: Occupational Health and Safety procedures
using and cleaning Visual Display Units (VDUs)
Occupational Health and Safety legislation advice on footrests
organization safety procedures exercises
workstations and work environment times for breaks
procedures armrests
chairs

OH&S issues including: Environmental safety issues may include:

workplace environment and safety air quality

use and maintenance of tools and equipment lighting
handling and disposal of materials noise level
protective clothing and equipment cleanliness of equipment, furniture and
removal of obstacles surroundings
personal grooming and hygiene fire hazards
response to emergency, fire and accident
security of documents, personnel and
equipment

Emergency situations may include but not limited

to:

accidents robbery
deranged customers armed hold up
fire bomb treats
flood earthquakes

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EVIDENCE GUIDE
Competency is to be demonstrated by applying health and safety procedures in accordance with the
performance criteria and the range listed within the range of variable statements.

(1) Critical Aspects of Evidence

Evidence should include the ability to comply with Occupational Health and Safety requirements
relating to the use of computing equipment through the practical demonstration of the
identification of unsafe practices and taking action to correct them.

(2) Pre-requisite Relationship of Units

This is a core unit that underpins the effective performance in all other units. It is recommended
that this unit is assessed in conjunction with other operational and service units.

(3) Underpinning Knowledge and Skills

Knowledge Skills
Knowledge of: The ability to:

OH&S principles, responsibilities and
legislations
ergonomics principles to avoid eye,
wrist and back strain
major causes of workplace accidents
relevant to the work environment
procedures and exercises to prevent
strain and injury
industry/sector insurance and liability
requirements in relation to individual
staff responsibilities
common health, safety and security
requirements in relation to workplace,
environment and ergonomic
considerations
follow health and safety procedures in the
information and communication industry
identify and document major causes of
accidents relevant to the work environment
deal appropriately with security risks and
emergencies
communicate information on safety and
health
access information on OH&S requirements
and guidelines

(4) Resource Implications

The following resources should be made available:

Work environment (actual or simulated) in the information and communication industry

Occupational Health & Safety documents

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(5) Method of Assessment

Competency shall be assessed while work is undertaken under direct supervision with regular
checks, but may include some autonomy when working as part of a team.

Competencies in this unit may be determined concurrently. Assessment must be in accordance

with the performance criteria.

Simulated activities must closely reflect the workplace and may need to take place over a period
of time

(6) Context of Assessment \

This unit may be assessed on or off the job. Assessment should include practical demonstration
either in the workplace or through a simulation. A range of methods to assess underpinning
knowledge should support this.

CRITICAL EMPLOYABILITY SKILLS

Three levels of performance denote level of competency required to perform a task. These levels do not
relate to the NCTVET Qualification Framework. They relate to the seven areas of generic competency
that underpin effective workplace practices.

Levels of Competency
Level 1. Level 2. Level 3.
Carries out established Manages process Establishes principles and procedures
processes Selects the criteria for Evaluates and reshapes process
Makes judgement of the evaluation process Establishes criteria for evaluation
quality using given
criteria

Collect, analyse and organise information Level 1

Communicate ideas and information Level 1
Plan and organise activities Level 1
Work with others and in team Level 1
Use mathematical ideas and techniques Level 1
Solve problems Level 1
Use technology Level 1

Please refer to the Assessment Guidelines for advice on how to use the Critical Employability Skills.

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