BSBWHS302A - Apply knowledge of WHS legislation in the workplace Competency Mapping Template
Unit of Competency Mapping – Information for Teachers/Assessors – Information for Learners
BSBWHS302A Mapping and Delivery Guide Apply knowledge of WHS legislation in the workplace
Version 1.0 Issue Date: May 2024
Qualification
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Unit of Competency
BSBWHS302A - Apply knowledge of WHS legislation in the workplace
Description
This unit describes the performance outcomes, skills and knowledge required to understand work health and safety (WHS) Acts, regulations and codes of practice, and to contribute to actions to achieve compliance with WHS legislation in the workplace.
Employability Skills
This unit contains employability skills.
Learning Outcomes and Application
This unit applies to individuals who contribute to achieving compliance with WHS legislation in the workplace 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.
Duration and Setting
X weeks, nominally xx hours, delivered in a classroom/online/blended learning setting.
Prerequisites/co-requisites
Not applicable.
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 consultation with and training of workers, health and safety representatives, and others
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
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:
current knowledge of relevant WHS Acts, regulations and codes of practice
identifying and applying WHS legislative requirements applicable to the workplace, occupation and industry
referring issues of non-compliance to responsible persons or authorities
seeking advice from appropriate sources.
Context of and specific resources for assessment
Assessment must ensure access to:
relevant information and documentation on compliance requirements, such as:
organisational policies, procedures, plans and standard operating procedures
relevant Acts, regulations, codes of practice, licensing requirements and standards
relevant internal and external data files
appropriate office equipment and resources used in the identification and rectification of WHS compliance breaches.
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:
direct questioning combined with review of portfolios of evidence and third-party reports of onthejob performance by the candidate
review of documents on WHS Acts, regulations, codes of practice, standards, policies and procedures developed and communicated to workers
analysis of responses to case studies and scenarios
demonstration of applying WHS legislation in conducting work safely
oral or written questioning to assess knowledge of research and data-collection methods to obtain evidence of compliance with WHS legislation.
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, assignment, checklist) and due date here
Assessment task 1: [title] Due date:
(add new lines for each of the assessment tasks)
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
communication skills to contribute effectively to formal and informal WHS meetings
computer skills to search for, access and download electronic documents and software
literacy skills to read and understand documents and publications.
Required knowledge
legislative duties of self and others
organisational WHS policies, procedures, processes and systems
relevant commonwealth and state or territory WHS Acts, regulations, codes of practice, standards and guidance material, and other relevant publications
ways to get information about compliance with legislation.
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.
Current WHS legislation and related documentation may include:
current applicable commonwealth and relevant state or territory WHS Acts, regulations and codes of practice
organisational WHS policies, procedures, processes and systems
other documents, such as standards, guidance material and alerts issued by the relevant WHS regulator
other legislation relevant to WHS.
Duty holders may include:
as specified in WHS Acts:
persons conducting businesses or undertakings (PCBUs) or their officers
workers
other persons at a workplace.
Non-compliance may include:
failure to meet legal requirements
inadequate systems of information, instruction, training or supervision
plant, equipment or substances not maintained, or used or stored in an unsafe condition
poor consultation practices
poor design
workplace hazards not identified or controlled
workplace systems not in place or inadequate.
Appropriate action may include:
contributing to a WHS audit
contributing to a WHS inspection
contributing to engaging external specialists and consultants
contributing to identifying noncompliance with WHS legislation
contributing to implementing, monitoring and evaluating actions to ensure compliance with WHS legislation
making recommendations about how compliance with WHS legislation could be achieved
reporting breaches of compliance to responsible persons or authorities
where required, carrying out roles or functions specified in legislation or workplace policies and procedures.
Sources may include:
audits
Australian and international standards
hazard, incident and investigation reports
industry bodies or groups
manufacturer manuals and specifications
regulatory authorities
training or information sessions and forums
unions
websites, journals and newsletters
WHS professional bodies
WHS specialists.
Relevant publications may include:
Australian, international, union and industry standards
computer software
electronic or paper documents
WHS guidance notes, fact sheets, guidelines, alerts and other publications issued by commonwealth and state or territory governments, WHS regulators, other bodies and organisations.
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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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 consultation with and training of workers, health and safety representatives, and others
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
Assessment Cover Sheet
BSBWHS302A - Apply knowledge of WHS legislation in the workplace
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Result: Competent Not yet competent
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Assessment Record Sheet
BSBWHS302A - Apply knowledge of WHS legislation in the workplace
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