BSBWHS605A - Develop, implement and maintain WHS management systems
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BSBWHS605A Develop, implement and maintain WHS management systems
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Version 1.0 Issue Date: May 2024
This unit applies to individuals with organisational responsibilities to develop, implement and maintain a WHSMS appropriate to the nature and scale of the organisation and its work health and safety (WHS) risks.
The unit applies to people who apply advanced practical knowledge to coordinate, facilitate and maintain the WHS program in an organisation.
NOTE: The terms Occupational Health and Safety (OHS) and Work Health and Safety (WHS) are equivalent and generally either can be used in the workplace. In jurisdictions where the National Model WHS Legislation has not been implemented RTOs are advised to contextualise the unit of competency by referring to the existing State/Territory OHS legislative requirements.
This unit describes the performance outcomes, skills and knowledge required to develop, implement and maintain a work health and safety management system (WHSMS) or elements thereof.
You may want to include more information here about the target group and the purpose of the assessments (eg formative, summative, recognition)
Prerequisites
Not applicable.
Employability Skills
This unit contains employability skills.
Evidence Required
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.
The evidence guide provides advice on assessment and must be read in conjunction with the performance criteria, required skills and knowledge, range statement and the Assessment Guidelines for the Training Package.
Overview of assessment
Critical aspects for assessment and evidence required to demonstrate competency in this unit
Evidence of the following is essential:
developing, implementing, reviewing and maintaining a WHSMS
WHS changes that have occurred as a result of the implementation of the WHSMS
steps taken to ensure ongoing commitment to the WHSMS.
Context of and specific resources for assessment
Assessment must ensure access to:
office equipment, resources and workplace documentation
relevant Acts, regulations, codes of practice, standards and guidance materials.
Method of assessment
A range of assessment methods should be used to assess practical skills and knowledge. The following examples are appropriate for this unit:
analysis of responses to case studies and scenarios
assessment of written reports on the effectiveness of the WHSMS
demonstration of techniques used to develop, implement and maintain a WHSMS
direct questioning combined with review of portfolios of evidence and third-party reports of onthejob performance by the candidate
observation of performance in role plays
observation of presentations
oral or written questioning to assess knowledge of the WHSMS
evaluation of WHS needs and priorities
review of WHS plans.
Guidance information for assessment
Holistic assessment with other units relevant to the industry sector, workplace and job role is recommended, for example:
List each assessment task's title, type (eg project, observation/demonstration, essay, assingnment, checklist) and due date here
Assessment task 1: [title] Due date:
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Assessment Tasks
Copy and paste from the following data to produce each assessment task. Write these in plain English and spell out how, when and where the task is to be carried out, under what conditions, and what resources are needed. Include guidelines about how well the candidate has to perform a task for it to be judged satisfactory.
Required skills
analytical skills to:
analyse relevant workplace information and data
contribute to the assessment of resources needed to manage risk and where appropriate access these resources
identify areas for WHS improvement
communication skills to:
conduct effective formal and informal meetings and communicate effectively with personnel at all levels of the organisation
prepare reports for a range of target groups, including health and safety committees, health and safety representatives, managers, supervisors, and persons conducting businesses or undertakings (PCBUs) or their officers
consultation, facilitation and negotiation skills to:
develop and implement plans
implement and monitor designated actions
information technology skills to:
download and upload information
use WHSMS and other software
numeracy skills to analyse workplace information and data
organisational skills to manage own tasks within a timeframe
project-management skills to achieve change in WHS matters.
Required knowledge
barriers to WHSMS implementation and strategies to remove them
documents relating to WHSMS, including:
regulatory authority WHSMS tools, standards and guidance
Australian Standard AS/NZS 4801:2001 Occupational Health and Safety Management Systems – Specification with guidance for use
Australian Standard AS/NZS 4804:2001 Occupational Health and Safety Management Systems – General guidelines on principles, systems and supporting techniques
Standards Australia publication HB211-2001 Occupational Health and Safety Management Systems – A Guide to AS4801 for Small Business
nature of information and data that provide valid and reliable measures of WHS performance and WHSMS, including positive performance indicators
relevant commonwealth and state or territory WHS Acts, regulations, codes of practice, standards, guidance material and other relevant publications
requirements for recordkeeping that address WHS, privacy and other relevant legislation
WHSMS
WHSMS certification and auditing standards, processes and requirements.
The range statement relates to the unit of competency as a whole. It allows for different work environments and situations that may affect performance. Bold italicised wording, if used in the performance criteria, is detailed below. Essential operating conditions that may be present with training and assessment (depending on the work situation, needs of the candidate, accessibility of the item, and local industry and regional contexts) may also be included.
Appropriate to the organisation may include:
consideration of:
available resources
geographic locations
nature of hazards and risks in the organisation
nature of the business
requirement to integrate with other organisational systems, such as quality, finance, management, information technology and human resources
scale of the organisation
size of the organisation
WHS and claims experience
WHS needs.
Individuals and parties may include:
contractors, suppliers and customers
health and safety committees
health and safety representatives
managers and supervisors
PCBUs or their officers
WHS specialists and advisors
workers.
Requirements may include:
input and advice from WHS specialists
relevant sections of publications, such as:
Australian Standard AS/NZS 4801:2001 Occupational health and safety management systems – Specification with guidance for use
Australian Standard AS/NZS 4804:2001 Occupational health and safety management systems – General guidelines on principles, systems and supporting techniques employer and industry associations
Standards Australia publication HB 211–2001 Occupational health and safety management systems – A guide to AS 4801 for small business
relevant sections of WHS Acts, regulations, codes of practice, standards, guidance material and other information issued by WHS regulators
WHSMS tools and guidance publications.
Copy and paste from the following performance criteria to create an observation checklist for each task. When you have finished writing your assessment tool every one of these must have been addressed, preferably several times in a variety of contexts. To ensure this occurs download the assessment matrix for the unit; enter each assessment task as a column header and place check marks against each performance criteria that task addresses.
Observation Checklist
Tasks to be observed according to workplace/college/TAFE policy and procedures, relevant legislation and Codes of Practice
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Comments/feedback
Determine the form, content, purposes and functions of a WHSMS appropriate to the organisation and its WHS risks
Consult effectively with individuals and parties about the form, content, purposes and functions of a WHSMS and its implementation
Facilitate agreement of individuals and parties to implementing a WHSMS
Communicate to individuals and parties the WHS policy requirements and commitment requirements to implement a WHSMS
Develop and implement an initial WHS review, as required, appropriate to own job role
Develop WHS policy that meets organisational requirements and is appropriate to the organisation
Facilitate and support the participation of, and consultation with, individuals and parties in developing and agreeing to WHS policy
Document WHS policy and communicate it to individuals and parties
Communicate to individuals and parties the requirements of a WHS plan
Work with individuals and parties to produce a WHS plan appropriate to the organisation that meets requirements
Facilitate and support the participation of, and consultation with, individuals and parties in building and agreeing to a WHS plan
Communicate to individuals and parties the WHS plan implementation requirements, as appropriate to the organisation
Facilitate and support the participation of, and consultation with, individuals and parties in implementing the WHS plan
Work with individuals and parties to ensure policies, procedures, processes and systems support implementation of the WHS plan, as appropriate to own job role
Communicate to individuals and parties the measurement and evaluation requirements of the WHS plan as appropriate to the organisation
Facilitate and support the participation of, and consultation with, individuals and parties in measuring and evaluating WHS performance
Assess policies, procedures, systems and processes in relation to their ability to support implementation of the WHS plan, as appropriate to own job role
Communicate to individuals and parties the review and improvement requirements of the WHSMS as appropriate to the organisation
Facilitate and support the participation of, and consultation with, individuals and parties in reviewing and improving the WHSMS
Document review outcomes and suggested WHSMS improvements, as appropriate to own job role, and submit to management for consideration
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