BSBWHS506A - Contribute to developing, implementing and maintaining WHS management systems Competency Mapping Template
Unit of Competency Mapping – Information for Teachers/Assessors – Information for Learners
BSBWHS506A Mapping and Delivery Guide Contribute to developing, implementing and maintaining WHS management systems
Version 1.0 Issue Date: May 2024
Qualification
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Unit of Competency
BSBWHS506A - Contribute to developing, implementing and maintaining WHS management systems
Description
This unit describes the performance outcomes, skills and knowledge required to contribute to the development and implementation of elements of a work health and safety management system (WHSMS).
Employability Skills
This unit contains employability skills.
Learning Outcomes and Application
This unit applies to individuals with organisational responsibilities to contribute to the development and implementation of elements of a WHSMS appropriate to the nature and scale of the organisation and its work health and safety (WHS) risks.The unit applies to people who work in a range of WHS roles across all industries and who 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 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: Promote the implementation of the WHSMS
Access sources of information to determine the form, content, purposes and functions of a WHSMS
Apply knowledge of WHS legislation to identify duty holders and their roles and responsibilities in a WHSMS
Apply knowledge of WHSMS and the organisation to communicate information about the WHSMS to individuals and parties
Advocate for the integration of returntowork or injury management as part of an effective WHSMS
Consult effectively with individuals and parties about implementing the WHSMS
Element: Contribute to the development of WHS policy and commitment to the WHSMS
Apply knowledge of commitment and policy, to communicate to individuals and parties the requirements of commitment and WHS policy
Contribute to the development and implementation of an initial WHS review as required
Contribute to the development of WHS policy that meets requirements and is appropriate to the organisation
Facilitate and support the participation of, and consultation with, individuals and parties in developing WHS policy
Support documentation and communication of WHS policy to individuals and parties
Element: Contribute to the development of the WHS plan
Apply knowledge of WHS planning to communicate the requirements of a WHS plan to individuals and parties
Contribute to the development of a WHS plan appropriate to the organisation that meets requirements
Facilitate and support the participation of, and consultation with, individuals and parties in developing the WHS plan
Element: Contribute to the implementation of the WHS plan
Apply knowledge of implementation of the WHS plan to communicate to individuals and parties the requirements for implementation of the WHS plan appropriate to the organisation
Contribute to the implementation of the WHS plan appropriate to own job role
Facilitate and support the participation of, and consultation with, individuals and parties in implementing the WHS plan
Element: Contribute to the measurement and evaluation of WHS performance
Apply knowledge of measurement and evaluation of WHS performance, to communicate to individuals and parties the requirements for measurement and evaluation appropriate to the organisation
Contribute to measurement and evaluation appropriate to own job role
Facilitate and support the participation of, and consultation with, individuals and parties in measuring and evaluating WHS performance
Element: Contribute to the review and improvement of the WHSMS
Apply knowledge of the review and improvement of the WHSMS, to communicate to individuals and parties the requirements for review and improvement appropriate to the organisation
Contribute to review and improvement appropriate to own job role
Facilitate and support the participation of, and consultation with, individuals and parties in reviewing and improving the WHSMS
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:
contributing to the development and implementation of elements of a WHSMS
formulating a WHS plan
knowledge of relevant WHS Acts, regulations and codes of practice
knowledge of the key elements of a WHSMS.
Context of and specific resources for assessment
Assessment must ensure access to:
office equipment, resources and workplace documentation
relevant Acts, regulations, codes of practice, standards and guidelines.
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
assessment of written reports on the effectiveness of the WHSMS
demonstration of techniques used to implement and maintain the WHSMS
direct questioning combined with review of portfolios of evidence and third-party reports of onthejob performance by the candidate
observation of performance in role plays
observation of presentations
oral or written questioning to assess knowledge of the WHSMS
evaluation of WHS needs and priorities
review of WHS plans and action plans.
Guidance information for assessment
Holistic assessment with other units relevant to the industry sector, workplace and job role is recommended, for example:
BSBWHS503A Contribute to the systematic management of WHS risk
BSBWHS507A Contribute to managing WHS information systems
BSBWHS508A Manage WHS hazards associated with plant.
Submission Requirements
List each assessment task's title, type (eg project, observation/demonstration, essay, assignment, checklist) and due date here
Assessment task 1: [title] Due date:
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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
analytical skills to:
analyse relevant workplace information and data
contribute to the assessment of resources needed to manage risk and where appropriate access these resources
identify areas for WHS improvement
communication skills to:
conduct effective formal and informal meetings and communicate effectively with personnel at all levels of the organisation
present information for a range of target groups, including health and safety committees, health and safety representatives, managers, supervisors, and persons conducting businesses or undertakings (PCBUs) or their officers
consultation and negotiation skills to:
develop plans
implement and monitor designated actions
information technology skills to:
download and upload information and data
use WHSMS and other software
numeracy skills to analyse workplace information and data
organisational skills to manage own tasks within a timeframe
project-management skills to achieve change in WHS matters.
Required knowledge
barriers to WHSMS implementation and strategies to remove them
benefits to an organisation of having returntowork and injury management integrated into the WHSMS
documents relating to WHSMS:
regulatory authority WHSMS tools, standards and guidance
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 AS4801 for Small Business
due diligence obligations as referred to in WHS Acts, regulations and codes of practice
essential content of a WHS improvement action plan
legislative requirements for WHS information and data, and consultation
nature of information and data that provide valid and reliable measures of performance of WHS management processes
relevant commonwealth and state or territory WHS Acts, regulations, codes of practice, standards and guidance material, and other relevant publications
range of commonly used WHSMS, and WHSMS certification standards
requirements for recordkeeping that address WHS, privacy and other relevant legislation
roles and responsibilities of individuals and parties under WHS legislation
WHS positive performance indicators.
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 may include:
employer associations
industry associations
regulatory authority
relevant Australian standards and publications, such as:
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
WHS Acts, regulations, codes of practice, standards, guidelines and other information issued by WHS regulators
WHS professionals
WHS professional associations
WHS specialists
WHSMS tools, standards and guidance.
Duty holders may include:
as specified in WHS Acts:
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 and supervisors
PCBUs or their officers
WHS professionals
WHS professional associations
workers.
Requirements may include:
effective injury and claims management
effective return to work of injured workers
effective rehabilitation management of work injuries and disease
employer associations
industry associations
regulatory authority
relevant sections of relevant Australian standards and publications, such as:
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
relevant sections of WHS Acts, regulations, codes of practice, standards, guidelines and other information issued by WHS regulators
WHS specialists
WHSMS tools, standards and guidance.
Appropriate to the organisation may include:
consideration of:
size of the organisation
geographic location
nature of the business
available resources
nature of hazards and risks in the organisation
WHS and claims experience
WHS needs
requirement to integrate with other organisational systems, such as quality, finance, management, information technology and human resources.
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
Access sources of information to determine the form, content, purposes and functions of a WHSMS
Apply knowledge of WHS legislation to identify duty holders and their roles and responsibilities in a WHSMS
Apply knowledge of WHSMS and the organisation to communicate information about the WHSMS to individuals and parties
Advocate for the integration of returntowork or injury management as part of an effective WHSMS
Consult effectively with individuals and parties about implementing the WHSMS
Apply knowledge of commitment and policy, to communicate to individuals and parties the requirements of commitment and WHS policy
Contribute to the development and implementation of an initial WHS review as required
Contribute to the development of WHS policy that meets requirements and is appropriate to the organisation
Facilitate and support the participation of, and consultation with, individuals and parties in developing WHS policy
Support documentation and communication of WHS policy to individuals and parties
Apply knowledge of WHS planning to communicate the requirements of a WHS plan to individuals and parties
Contribute to the development of a WHS plan appropriate to the organisation that meets requirements
Facilitate and support the participation of, and consultation with, individuals and parties in developing the WHS plan
Apply knowledge of implementation of the WHS plan to communicate to individuals and parties the requirements for implementation of the WHS plan appropriate to the organisation
Contribute to the implementation of the WHS plan appropriate to own job role
Facilitate and support the participation of, and consultation with, individuals and parties in implementing the WHS plan
Apply knowledge of measurement and evaluation of WHS performance, to communicate to individuals and parties the requirements for measurement and evaluation appropriate to the organisation
Contribute to measurement and evaluation appropriate to own job role
Facilitate and support the participation of, and consultation with, individuals and parties in measuring and evaluating WHS performance
Apply knowledge of the review and improvement of the WHSMS, to communicate to individuals and parties the requirements for review and improvement appropriate to the organisation
Contribute to review and improvement appropriate to own job role
Facilitate and support the participation of, and consultation with, individuals and parties in reviewing and improving the WHSMS
Forms
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