BSBWHS404A - Contribute to WHS hazard identification, risk assessment and risk control Competency Mapping Template
Unit of Competency Mapping – Information for Teachers/Assessors – Information for Learners
BSBWHS404A Mapping and Delivery Guide Contribute to WHS hazard identification, risk assessment and risk control
Version 1.0 Issue Date: April 2024
Qualification
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Unit of Competency
BSBWHS404A - Contribute to WHS hazard identification, risk assessment and risk control
Description
This unit describes the performance outcomes, skills and knowledge required to contribute to identifying work health and safety (WHS) hazards; assessing WHS risks; and developing, implementing and evaluating risk controls appropriate to own job role and work area.
Employability Skills
This unit contains employability skills.
Learning Outcomes and Application
This unit applies to individuals who contribute to identifying WHS hazards; assessing WHS risks; and developing, implementing and evaluating risk controls appropriate to their own job role and work area as part of their WHS responsibilities. The unit applies to people who work in a broad range of WHS roles across all industries.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: Access information to identify hazards, and assess and control risks
Identify sources of information and data
Obtain information and data to determine the nature and scope of workplace hazards, the range of harms they may cause, and how these harms happen
Obtain information and data to determine the nature and scope of workplace risks and risk controls
Element: Contribute to compliance and workplace requirements
Contribute to identifying and complying with requirements of workplace policies, procedures, processes and systems for hazard identification, risk assessment and risk control activities
Contribute to identifying and complying with requirements of WHS Acts, regulations, codes of practice and guidelines for hazard identification, risk assessment and risk control activities
Identify duty holders and their range of duties
Element: Contribute to workplace hazard identification
Use knowledge of hazards to advise individuals and parties of workplace hazards, the harms they may cause, and how these harms happen
Apply knowledge of hazard identification to contribute to selecting techniques, tools and processes to identify workplace hazards
Contribute to applying techniques, tools and processes
Contribute to documenting use of, and results of, hazard identification
Element: Contribute to WHS risk assessment
Apply knowledge of risk assessment to contribute to selecting risk assessment techniques, tools and processes for workplace hazards
Contribute to applying techniques, tools and processes to identified hazards
Contribute to documenting the results of risk assessments
Element: Contribute to the development, implementation and evaluation of risk control
Apply knowledge of risk control to contribute to developing risk control options for workplace hazards using the results of risk assessments
Contribute to developing and implementing a risk control plan
Contribute to evaluating implemented risk controls
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:
currency of WHS knowledge
contributing to the:
identification of a range of hazards
assessment of risks
development, implementation and evaluation of a range or combination of risk controls.
Context of and specific resources for assessment
Assessment must ensure access to:
an actual or simulated workplace
office equipment and resources
relevant legislation, standards and guidelines
relevant WHS documentation and records.
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
demonstration of techniques used to identify WHS hazards and assess WHS risks
demonstration of applying WHS legislation in conducting hazard-identification and risk-management activities
direct questioning combined with review of portfolios of evidence and third-party reports of onthejob performance by the candidate
oral or written questioning to assess knowledge of concept of risks, factors that affect risk and difference between a hazard and a risk.
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 communicate with people from a range of backgrounds and with a range of abilities
evaluation skills to assess WHS information and data
observational skills to identify hazards, and to assess and control the risks associated with them
organisational and time-management skills to sequence tasks and meet timelines
research skills to obtain internal and external WHS information and data.
Required knowledge
basic principles of incident causation and injury processes
how hazard identification, risk assessment and risk control fit into, and are addressed in, a WHS management system (WHSMS)
internal and external sources of WHS information and data, and how to access them
nature and scope of workplace hazards, the range of harms they may cause, and how these harms happen
organisational WHS policies, procedures, processes and systems
requirements for hazard identification, risk assessment and risk control as specified in WHS Acts, regulations, codes of practice, standards and guidance material
requirements for hazard identification, risk assessment and risk control activities specified in organisational WHS policies, procedures, processes and systems
what a hazard is, what a risk is, and the principles of risk and hazard control.
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.
Sources of information and data may include:
WHS Acts, regulations, codes of practice, Australian and international standards and guidance material, and other information issued by WHS regulators
industry bodies and groups
unions
websites, journals and newsletters
WHS specialists
workers’ compensation insurance agents
workplace policies, processes, procedures and systems.
Workplace hazards may include:
biological hazards, such as viruses, bacteria, hepatitis, legionnaires’ disease, Q fever, brucellosis, leptospirosis, HIV and fungi
electrical
extreme temperature
hazardous chemicals
ionising and non-ionising radiation
machinery and equipment
manual tasks
noise and vibration
psychosocial hazards, such as work-related stress and fatigue, bullying and violence
working at height, falling objects, falls, slips and trips.
Duty holders may include:
as specified in WHS Acts:
persons conducting businesses or undertakings (PCBUs) or their officers
workers
other persons at a workplace.
Individuals and parties may include:
contractors and suppliers
health and safety committees
health and safety representatives
managers, supervisors and PCBUs or their officers
workers.
Techniques, tools and processes may include:
as specified in WHS Acts, regulations, codes of practice, standards, guidance material and other information issued by WHS regulators
as specified in workplace policies, procedures, processes and systems, including hazard reporting systems and safe work method statements
audits
compensation claim information
consultation with individuals and parties
incident and investigation reports
safety data sheets (SDS) and registers of hazardous chemicals and dangerous goods
workplace inspections.
Risk control options may include:
as specified in WHS Acts, regulations, codes of practice, standards and guidance material, and other information issued by WHS regulators
as specified in workplace policies, procedures, processes and systems.
Risk control plan may include:
how and when controls will be implemented and evaluated
risk controls determined in consultation with individuals and parties
risk controls to be implemented that meet requirements as specified in WHS Acts, regulations, codes of practice, standards and guidance material, and other information issued by WHS regulators and in workplace policies, procedures, processes and systems
responsibilities for implementation.
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
Yes
No
Comments/feedback
Identify sources of information and data
Obtain information and data to determine the nature and scope of workplace hazards, the range of harms they may cause, and how these harms happen
Obtain information and data to determine the nature and scope of workplace risks and risk controls
Contribute to identifying and complying with requirements of workplace policies, procedures, processes and systems for hazard identification, risk assessment and risk control activities
Contribute to identifying and complying with requirements of WHS Acts, regulations, codes of practice and guidelines for hazard identification, risk assessment and risk control activities
Identify duty holders and their range of duties
Use knowledge of hazards to advise individuals and parties of workplace hazards, the harms they may cause, and how these harms happen
Apply knowledge of hazard identification to contribute to selecting techniques, tools and processes to identify workplace hazards
Contribute to applying techniques, tools and processes
Contribute to documenting use of, and results of, hazard identification
Apply knowledge of risk assessment to contribute to selecting risk assessment techniques, tools and processes for workplace hazards
Contribute to applying techniques, tools and processes to identified hazards
Contribute to documenting the results of risk assessments
Apply knowledge of risk control to contribute to developing risk control options for workplace hazards using the results of risk assessments
Contribute to developing and implementing a risk control plan
Contribute to evaluating implemented risk controls
Forms
Assessment Cover Sheet
BSBWHS404A - Contribute to WHS hazard identification, risk assessment and risk control
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Assessment Record Sheet
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