Unit of Competency Mapping – Information for Teachers/Assessors – Information for Learners

BSBWHS302 Mapping and Delivery Guide
Apply knowledge of WHS legislation in the workplace

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Issue Date: May 2024


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Unit of Competency BSBWHS302 - Apply knowledge of WHS legislation in the workplace
Description
Employability Skills
Learning Outcomes and Application This unit describes the, skills and knowledge required to understand and comply with work health and safety (WHS) Acts, regulations and codes of practice in the workplace. This unit applies to individuals who contribute to actions to achieve compliance with WHS legislation as part of their WHS responsibilities, which are in addition to their main duties. 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. No licensing, legislative, regulatory or certification requirements apply to this unit at the time of publication.
Duration and Setting X weeks, nominally xx hours, delivered in a classroom/online/blended learning setting.
Prerequisites/co-requisites
Competency Field
Development and validation strategy and guide for assessors and learners Student Learning Resources Handouts
Activities 		Slides
PPT 		Assessment 1 Assessment 2 Assessment 3 Assessment 4
Elements of Competency Performance Criteria              
Element: Determine the legal framework for WHS in the workplace
  • Identify and access current WHS legislation and related documentation relevant to the workplace, occupation and industry
  • Apply knowledge of the relationship between WHS Acts, regulations and codes of practice to assist in identifying WHS legislative requirements in the workplace
  • Identify duty holders
  • Identify legal obligations and duties for who to consult with regarding training of workers and health and safety representatives
  • Identify consequences of non-compliance with WHS Acts, regulations, codes of practice, standards and organisational WHS policies, procedures, processes and systems
       
Element: Contribute to activity that reflects WHS legislative requirements
  • Contribute to monitoring compliance with legislation
  • Contribute to ensuring that workplace complies with legislation
  • Identify and take appropriate action on noncompliance with legislation
  • Recognise limits of own expertise and legal duties, and access help and advice when required
       
Element: Keep up-to-date with legislation and relevant publications
  • Use relevant sources to keep up-to-date with legislation and relevant publications
  • Communicate information on relevant legislative changes and relevant publications to others
       


Evidence Required

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ELEMENT

PERFORMANCE CRITERIA

Elements describe the essential outcomes.

Performance criteria describe the performance needed to demonstrate achievement of the element.

1. Determine the legal framework for WHS in the workplace

1.1 Identify and access current WHS legislation and related documentation relevant to the workplace, occupation and industry

1.2 Apply knowledge of the relationship between WHS Acts, regulations and codes of practice to assist in identifying WHS legislative requirements in the workplace

1.3 Identify duty holders

1.4 Identify legal obligations and duties for who to consult with regarding training of workers and health and safety representatives

1.5 Identify consequences of non-compliance with WHS Acts, regulations, codes of practice, standards and organisational WHS policies, procedures, processes and systems

2. Contribute to activity that reflects WHS legislative requirements

2.1 Contribute to monitoring compliance with legislation

2.2 Contribute to ensuring that workplace complies with legislation

2.3 Identify and take appropriate action on noncompliance with legislation

2.4 Recognise limits of own expertise and legal duties, and access help and advice when required

3. Keep up-to-date with legislation and relevant publications

3.1 Use relevant sources to keep up-to-date with legislation and relevant publications

3.2 Communicate information on relevant legislative changes and relevant publications to others

Submission Requirements

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Assessment Tasks

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ELEMENT

PERFORMANCE CRITERIA

Elements describe the essential outcomes.

Performance criteria describe the performance needed to demonstrate achievement of the element.

1. Determine the legal framework for WHS in the workplace

1.1 Identify and access current WHS legislation and related documentation relevant to the workplace, occupation and industry

1.2 Apply knowledge of the relationship between WHS Acts, regulations and codes of practice to assist in identifying WHS legislative requirements in the workplace

1.3 Identify duty holders

1.4 Identify legal obligations and duties for who to consult with regarding training of workers and health and safety representatives

1.5 Identify consequences of non-compliance with WHS Acts, regulations, codes of practice, standards and organisational WHS policies, procedures, processes and systems

2. Contribute to activity that reflects WHS legislative requirements

2.1 Contribute to monitoring compliance with legislation

2.2 Contribute to ensuring that workplace complies with legislation

2.3 Identify and take appropriate action on noncompliance with legislation

2.4 Recognise limits of own expertise and legal duties, and access help and advice when required

3. Keep up-to-date with legislation and relevant publications

3.1 Use relevant sources to keep up-to-date with legislation and relevant publications

3.2 Communicate information on relevant legislative changes and relevant publications to others

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Observation Checklist

Tasks to be observed according to workplace/college/TAFE policy and procedures, relevant legislation and Codes of Practice Yes No Comments/feedback
Identify and access current WHS legislation and related documentation relevant to the workplace, occupation and industry 
Apply knowledge of the relationship between WHS Acts, regulations and codes of practice to assist in identifying WHS legislative requirements in the workplace 
Identify duty holders 
Identify legal obligations and duties for who to consult with regarding training of workers and health and safety representatives 
Identify consequences of non-compliance with WHS Acts, regulations, codes of practice, standards and organisational WHS policies, procedures, processes and systems 
Contribute to monitoring compliance with legislation 
Contribute to ensuring that workplace complies with legislation 
Identify and take appropriate action on noncompliance with legislation 
Recognise limits of own expertise and legal duties, and access help and advice when required 
Use relevant sources to keep up-to-date with legislation and relevant publications 
Communicate information on relevant legislative changes and relevant publications to others 

Forms

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