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STUDENT ASSESSMENT GUIDE
Unit of competency name
Follow OH&S policies and procedures
Unit of competency number
BCGCM1001B
Unit Purpose
In this unit of competency you will learn to identify and control common workplace hazards,
prepare safe work method statements (SWMS), select and utilise personal protective
equipment (PPE), select and utilise safety signage, barricades and hoardings, identify and
select fire fighting equipment, and follow emergency procedures.
Pre-requisites
PREREQUISITES are subjects which you must have successfully completed before
you are allowed to enrol in this subject. Most subjects do not have
prerequisites and you may enrol in them without having done any other subjects.
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Co-requisites
N/A
Reporting of assessment outcomes
Your result will be recorded and reported to you as Competent or Not yet
Competent.
Requirements to successfully complete this unit of competency
To achieve this unit of competency you must demonstrate the ability to perform the following
occupational health and safety activities.
You will work safely on a general construction worksite.
In particular you must be able to:
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identify and report on construction work hazards and controls
prepare safe work method statements (SWMS)
select personal protective equipment (PPE)
select safety signage and/or protective barriers
select fire-fighting equipment
evacuate a site
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You must also be able to demonstrate knowledge of:
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Occupational Health and Safety Regulations
common construction work hazards and control measures
safe work method statements (SWMS)
personal protective equipment (PPE)
safety signage and barriers
fire fighting equipment and procedures
You are also required to supply and wear Personal Protective Equipment (PPE) and follow the
relevant Work Method Statements during the practical components of this unit of
competency.
The following approved Personal Protective Equipment (PPE) must be worn when required:
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overalls (or approved work shirt and trousers)
hearing protection (ear muffs/ear plugs)
respiratory protection
clear safety glasses
safety boots (steel toe-caps)
hard hat
broad-brimmed hat or legionnaire’s hat
It is important to remember that the laws protecting the Health and Safety of people at work
apply to students who attend TAFE Colleges, either part time or full time. These laws
emphasize the need to take reasonable steps to eliminate or control risk at work (this
includes a TAFE College/Campus). You are encouraged to help in eliminating hazards by
reporting to your teacher or other college/campus staff, anything that you think may be a
risk to you or other people.
Your teacher will encourage you to assist in hazard identification and elimination, and to
devise control measures for any risks to yourself and other people that may arise during
practical exercises. The OHS Act 2000 and OHS Regulation 2001 require that teachers and
students take reasonable steps to control and monitor risk in the classroom, workshop or
workplace.
What you will need
Items for General Construction (BCG03) qualifications are:
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calculator with scientific functions
stationery
drawing instruments and equipment
carpenters four-fold rule
pencil
retractable tape measure
trade hand tools
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as per college requirements
as per college requirements
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as per college requirements
In ALL practical exercises where PPE is required as per the Safe Work Method Statement
and/or teacher instruction students are required to bring their PPE from work:
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safety boots
safety glasses
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hearing protection
respiratory protection
broad-brimmed hat or legionnaire’s hat
hard hat
More about assessment
For information about assessment in TAFE please see "Every Student's Guide to
Assessment in TAFE NSW" which is available on the TAFE internet site at:
http://www.tafensw.edu.au/courses/about/assessment_guide.htm
Additional details for local assessment arrangements
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Unit of competency: BCGCM1001B
Date: 12-May-2009 Page: 3