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BSBWHS504 Mapping and Delivery Guide
Manage WHS risks

Version 1.0
Issue Date: May 2024


Qualification -
Unit of Competency BSBWHS504 - Manage WHS risks
Description
Employability Skills
Learning Outcomes and Application This unit describes the skills and knowledge required to conduct work health and safety (WHS) risk management processes.It applies to individuals who manage WHS risks, based on the organisation’s WHS management system (WHSMS), WHS information system (WHSIS) and risk-management approach (as covered in BSBWHS503 Contribute to the systematic management of WHS risk). These individuals will work in a range of WHS roles across all industries and apply a substantial knowledge base and well-developed skills in a wide variety of WHS contexts.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 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 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: Access information and data on WHS hazards and risk management
  • Identify sources of information and data
  • Obtain information and data to determine the nature and scope of hazards, the range of harms they may cause, and how these harms are caused
  • Obtain information and data to determine techniques, tools and processes to assess risk associated with identified hazards, and identify risk control options
       
Element: Prepare to manage WHS risks
  • Apply knowledge of the organisation’s WHSMS and WHSIS to identify WHS risk management requirements
  • Apply knowledge of WHS legislation to identify duty holders and legislative requirements for WHS risk management
       
Element: Develop and implement WHS risk-management processes
  • Apply techniques, tools and processes to identify hazards, assess associated risks and identify risk control options
  • Apply knowledge of hazards and risks to select appropriate risk controls
  • Develop and implement a risk control plan and evaluate risk controls
  • Carry out hazard identification and risk management according to organisational and legal requirements
       


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 Access information and data on WHS hazards and risk management

1.1 Identify sources of information and data

1.2 Obtain information and data to determine the nature and scope of hazards, the range of harms they may cause, and how these harms are caused

1.3 Obtain information and data to determine techniques, tools and processes to assess risk associated with identified hazards, and identify risk control options

2 Prepare to manage WHS risks

2.1 Apply knowledge of the organisation’s WHSMS and WHSIS to identify WHS risk management requirements

2.2 Apply knowledge of WHS legislation to identify duty holders and legislative requirements for WHS risk management

3 Develop and implement WHS risk-management processes

3.1 Apply techniques, tools and processes to identify hazards, assess associated risks and identify risk control options

3.2 Apply knowledge of hazards and risks to select appropriate risk controls

3.3 Develop and implement a risk control plan and evaluate risk controls

3.4 Carry out hazard identification and risk management according to organisational and legal requirements

Submission Requirements

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Assessment task 1: [title]      Due date:

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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 Access information and data on WHS hazards and risk management

1.1 Identify sources of information and data

1.2 Obtain information and data to determine the nature and scope of hazards, the range of harms they may cause, and how these harms are caused

1.3 Obtain information and data to determine techniques, tools and processes to assess risk associated with identified hazards, and identify risk control options

2 Prepare to manage WHS risks

2.1 Apply knowledge of the organisation’s WHSMS and WHSIS to identify WHS risk management requirements

2.2 Apply knowledge of WHS legislation to identify duty holders and legislative requirements for WHS risk management

3 Develop and implement WHS risk-management processes

3.1 Apply techniques, tools and processes to identify hazards, assess associated risks and identify risk control options

3.2 Apply knowledge of hazards and risks to select appropriate risk controls

3.3 Develop and implement a risk control plan and evaluate risk controls

3.4 Carry out hazard identification and risk management according to organisational and legal requirements

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 hazards, the range of harms they may cause, and how these harms are caused 
Obtain information and data to determine techniques, tools and processes to assess risk associated with identified hazards, and identify risk control options 
Apply knowledge of the organisation’s WHSMS and WHSIS to identify WHS risk management requirements 
Apply knowledge of WHS legislation to identify duty holders and legislative requirements for WHS risk management 
Apply techniques, tools and processes to identify hazards, assess associated risks and identify risk control options 
Apply knowledge of hazards and risks to select appropriate risk controls 
Develop and implement a risk control plan and evaluate risk controls 
Carry out hazard identification and risk management according to organisational and legal requirements 

Forms

Assessment Cover Sheet

BSBWHS504 - Manage WHS risks
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