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

BSBWHS405A Mapping and Delivery Guide
Contribute to implementing and maintaining WHS management systems

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Issue Date: March 2024


Qualification -
Unit of Competency BSBWHS405A - Contribute to implementing and maintaining WHS management systems
Description This unit describes the performance outcomes, skills and knowledge required to contribute to the implementation and maintenance of a work health and safety management system (WHSMS) as it applies to own work area and job role.
Employability Skills This unit contains employability skills.
Learning Outcomes and Application This unit applies to individuals with responsibilities for contributing to an organisation's WHSMS as part of their work health and safety (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
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Assessment 1 Assessment 2 Assessment 3 Assessment 4
Elements of Competency Performance Criteria              
Element: Contribute to developing and promoting WHS policy
  • Apply knowledge of the elements of WHS policy to contribute to the development and promotion of WHS policy as appropriate to own work area and job role
  • Seek the contribution and support of others in the development and promotion of WHS policy as appropriate to own work area and job role
  • 1.3 Apply WHS policy to own and others' work areas and job roles, and communicate this to others
       
Element: Contribute to WHSMS planning
  • Apply knowledge of WHS legislation to identify duty holders relevant to own work area and job role
  • Apply knowledge of the elements of a plan to contribute to planning as it applies to own work area and job role
  • Facilitate integration of returntowork and injury-management procedures into the WHSMS plan
  • Communicate the planning process to others and facilitate their contributions to the plan
       
Element: Contribute to implementing the WHSMS plan
  • Implement the plan as it applies to own work area and job role
  • Communicate and explain the plan to others in relation to their roles and responsibilities as specified in the plan
  • Facilitate the contribution of others to implementing the plan
       
Element: Contribute to evaluating WHS performance
  • Apply knowledge of elements of WHS performance evaluation processes and methods to contribute to evaluation as it applies to own work area and job role
  • Communicate and explain evaluation of WHS performance to others and facilitate their contributions to evaluation
       
Element: Contribute to reviewing and improving the WHSMS
  • Apply knowledge of elements of processes and methods to contribute to the review and improvement of WHS performance as it applies to own work area and job role
  • Communicate and explain review and improvement of the WHSMS to others and facilitate their contribution
       


Evidence Required

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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:

approaching WHS management in a systematic way

knowledge of the advantages and limitations of a WHSMS

knowledge of relevant commonwealth and state or territory WHS Acts, regulations, codes of practice and standards.

Context of and specific resources for assessment

Assessment must ensure access to:

office equipment and resources

relevant Acts, regulations, codes of practice, standards and guidelines

workplace documentation.

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 manage WHS in the workplace

demonstration of applying WHS legislation in implementing a WHSMS

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 principles relating to hazard identification, hierarchy of control, risk management, and systematic approaches to WHS.

Guidance information for assessment

Holistic assessment with other units relevant to the industry sector, workplace and job role is recommended, for example:

BSBWHS402A Assist with compliance with WHS laws

BSBWHS403A Contribute to implementing and maintaining WHS consultation and participation processes

BSBWHS404A Contribute to WHS hazard identification, risk assessment and risk control

BSBWHS406A Assist with responding to incidents.


Submission Requirements

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Assessment task 1: [title]      Due date:

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Assessment Tasks

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Required skills

communication skills to communicate with people from a range of backgrounds and with a range of abilities

information technology skills to use a range of software and communication media

organisational and time-management skills to sequence tasks and meet timelines.

Required knowledge

documents relating to WHSMS:

regulatory authority WHSMS tools, standards and guidance material

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 HB 211-2001 Occupational Health and Safety Management Systems – A Guide to AS 4801 for Small Business

elements of a WHSMS

importance of effective returntowork and injury management in a WHSMS

limitations of a WHSMS, problems with WHSMS implementation, and possible negative effects on WHS

organisational WHS policies, procedures, processes and systems

processes and procedures that small, medium and large enterprises use to usefully implement elements of a WHSMS

WHSMS as a systematic and effective approach to managing WHS and achieving WHS objectives.

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.

Elements of WHS policy (as appropriate to the nature and scale of the organisation’s risks) may include:

commitment to comply with relevant WHS legislation

commitment to establish measurable objectives and targets to ensure continued improvement aimed at eliminating work-related injury and illness

documenting, implementing, maintaining and communicating the WHS policy to all workers

effective rehabilitation management of work injuries and disease

injury and claims management

making WHS policy available to interested parties

return to work of injured workers

reviewing WHS policy periodically to ensure it remains relevant and appropriate to the organisation.

WHS legislation may include:

Acts

regulations

codes of practice.

Duty holders may include:

as specified in WHS Acts:

persons conducting businesses or undertakings (PCBUs) or their officers

workers

other persons at a workplace.

Elements of a plan may include:

compliance with WHS legislation

effective injury and claims management

effective rehabilitation management of work injuries and disease

effective return to work of injured workers

identification of hazards and control of risks

objectives and targets, and how and when they will be achieved

who is responsible for what in the plan.

Elements of WHS performance evaluation processes and methods may include:

auditing

complying with WHS legislation

incident investigation

keeping and maintaining records

monitoring effectiveness of risk controls

worker health surveillance.

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
Apply knowledge of the elements of WHS policy to contribute to the development and promotion of WHS policy as appropriate to own work area and job role 
Seek the contribution and support of others in the development and promotion of WHS policy as appropriate to own work area and job role 
1.3 Apply WHS policy to own and others' work areas and job roles, and communicate this to others 
Apply knowledge of WHS legislation to identify duty holders relevant to own work area and job role 
Apply knowledge of the elements of a plan to contribute to planning as it applies to own work area and job role 
Facilitate integration of returntowork and injury-management procedures into the WHSMS plan 
Communicate the planning process to others and facilitate their contributions to the plan 
Implement the plan as it applies to own work area and job role 
Communicate and explain the plan to others in relation to their roles and responsibilities as specified in the plan 
Facilitate the contribution of others to implementing the plan 
Apply knowledge of elements of WHS performance evaluation processes and methods to contribute to evaluation as it applies to own work area and job role 
Communicate and explain evaluation of WHS performance to others and facilitate their contributions to evaluation 
Apply knowledge of elements of processes and methods to contribute to the review and improvement of WHS performance as it applies to own work area and job role 
Communicate and explain review and improvement of the WHSMS to others and facilitate their contribution 

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