5Meaning of direct supervision

5 Meaning of direct supervision

In these regulations, a person (the supervised person) is acting under the direct supervision of a competent stockperson if the competent stockperson –

(a) is on the same premises as the supervised person while the supervised activity is being undertaken; and

(b) provides instruction and guidance to the supervised person in relation to the supervised activity; and

(c) oversees and evaluates the performance of the supervised activity by the supervised person, including conducting regular personal progress checks on the performance of the activity; and

(d) is able to render assistance immediately to the supervised person, if required, at any time during which the supervised activity is being undertaken.