Comply with workplace health and safety requirements in a retail environment

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1 Comply with workplace health and safety requirements in a UV11404 J/503/5724 Learner name: VRQ Learner number:

2 VTCT is the specialist awarding body for the Hairdressing, Beauty Therapy, Complementary Therapy, Hospitality and Catering and Sport and Active Leisure sectors, with over 50 years of experience. VTCT is an awarding body regulated by national organisations including Ofqual, SQA, DfES and CCEA. VTCT is a registered charity investing in education and skills but also giving to good causes in the area of facial disfigurement. Statement of unit achievement By signing this statement of unit achievement you are confirming that all learning outcomes, assessment criteria and range statements have been achieved under specified conditions and that the evidence gathered is authentic. This statement of unit achievement table must be completed prior to claiming certification. Unit code Date achieved Learner signature Assessor initials IV signature (if sampled) Assessor tracking table All assessors using this Record of Assessment book must complete this table. This is required for verification purposes. Assessor name Assessor signature Assessors initials Assessor number (optional)

3 UV11404 Comply with workplace health and safety requirements in a The aim of this unit is to develop your occupational competence in relation to the basic health and safety procedures that apply in a. UV11404_v7

4 Level 1 Credit value 5 GLH 28 Observation(s) 2 External paper(s) 0

5 Comply with workplace health and safety requirements in a Learning outcomes On completion of this unit you will: 1. Be able to follow organisational procedures in the event of accidents and emergencies in a 2. Be able to lift and handle goods safely in a 3. Be able to work safely in your role within a 4. Know types and causes of accidents and emergencies in a 5. Know how your behaviour contributes to health and safety in a Evidence requirements 1. Environment Evidence for this unit must be gathered in a workplace. Assessor observations, witness testimonies and products of work are likely to be the most appropriate sources of performance evidence. Professional discussion may be used as supplementary evidence for those criteria that do not naturally occur. 5. Knowledge outcomes There must be evidence that you possess all the knowledge and understanding listed in the Knowledge section of this unit. This evidence may include projects, assignments, case studies, reflective accounts, oral/written questioning and/or other forms of evidence. 6. Tutor/Assessor guidance You will be guided by your tutor/assessor on how to achieve learning outcomes in this unit. All outcomes must be achieved. 7. External paper There is no external paper requirement for this unit. 2. Achieving assessment criteria There must be valid, authentic and sufficient evidence for all assessment criteria. Holistic assessment is encouraged and one piece of evidence may be used to meet the requirements of more than one assessment criterion. 3. Simulation Simulation is permitted for the Observation criteria within this unit if no opportunities exist to gather workplace evidence. Simulation may be carried out in a realistic workplace. 4. Observation outcomes Competent performance of Observation outcomes must be demonstrated to your assessor on at least two occasions. UV

6 Achieving observations and range Achieving observation outcomes Your assessor will observe your performance of practical tasks. The minimum number of observations required is indicated in the evidence requirements section of this unit. Criteria may not always naturally occur during a practical observation. In such instances you will be required to produce supplementary evidence or asked questions to demonstrate your competence in this area. Your assessor will document the criteria that have been achieved through oral questioning. Guidance for tutors and assessors This unit must be carried out in line with the Skillsmart retail guidance listed below, which is available under Business and Retail in the Qualifications section of VTCT s website (www. vtct.org.uk): Retail Qualifications Assessment Principles Retail Skills Unit and Assessment Guidance Your assessor will sign off an outcome when all criteria have been competently achieved. Achieving range There is no range section that applies to this unit. 4 UV11404

7 Observations Learning outcome 1 Be able to follow organisational procedures in the event of accidents and emergencies in a You can: a. Identify potential situations that constitute accidents and emergencies* b. Seek immediate help from an appropriate source in the event of accidents and emergencies* c. Immediately follow instructions given by senior staff and/or the emergency services in relation to accidents and emergencies* *May be assessed by supplementary evidence. Observation 1 2 Optional Date achieved Criteria questioned orally Portfolio reference Assessor initials Learner signature UV

8 Learning outcome 2 Be able to lift and handle goods safely in a You can: a. Lift and handle goods: using organisational procedures for lifting and handling goods using any lifting and handling equipment in line with the organisation s and/or manufacturer s guidelines checking that any equipment to be used is in working order asking others to help when necessary *May be assessed by supplementary evidence. Observation 1 2 Optional Date achieved Criteria questioned orally Portfolio reference Assessor initials Learner signature 6 UV11404

9 Learning outcome 3 Be able to work safely in your role within a You can: a. Carry out your work duties in line with: organisational procedures for reducing health and safety risks legal requirements for reducing health and safety risks b. Use safety equipment in line with the manufacturer s instructions *May be assessed by supplementary evidence. Observation 1 2 Optional Date achieved Criteria questioned orally Portfolio reference Assessor initials Learner signature UV

10 Developing knowledge Achieving knowledge outcomes You will be guided by your tutor and assessor on the evidence that needs to be produced. Your knowledge and understanding will be assessed using the assessment methods listed below*: Projects Observed work Witness statements Audio-visual media Evidence of prior learning or attainment Written questions Oral questions Assignments Case studies Professional discussion Where applicable your assessor will integrate knowledge outcomes into practical observations through professional discussion and/or oral questioning. When a criterion has been orally questioned and achieved, your assessor will record this evidence in written form or by other appropriate means. There is no need for you to produce additional evidence as this criterion has already been achieved. Some knowledge and understanding outcomes may require you to show that you know and understand how to do something. If you have practical evidence from your own work that meets knowledge criteria, then there is no requirement for you to be questioned again on the same topic. *This is not an exhaustive list. 8 UV11404

11 Knowledge Learning outcome 3 Be able to work safely in own role within a You can: Portfolio reference c. Identify the person who can provide advice about working safely UV

12 Learning outcome 4 Know types and causes of accidents and emergencies in a You can: Portfolio reference a. Identify types of accidents and emergencies that can arise in a b. Outline causes of accidents and emergencies that can arise in a 10 UV11404

13 Learning outcome 5 Know how your behaviour contributes to health and safety in a You can: Portfolio reference a. State the importance of acting within the limits of your responsibility and authority when accidents and emergencies arise, including reasons relating to personal safety and legal requirements b. State the importance of following health and safety procedures c. State the importance of planning the route before moving goods d. Outline the importance of using safe techniques for lifting and handling in relation to: your own safety the safety of others who are helping with lifting the safety of others who are close by e. State when it is necessary to ask others for help with lifting UV

14 Notes Use this area for making notes and drawing diagrams 12 UV11404