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

DEFCP008 Mapping and Delivery Guide
Apply knowledge of WHS legislation

Version 1.0
Issue Date: April 2024


Qualification -
Unit of Competency DEFCP008 - Apply knowledge of WHS legislation
Description This unit covers the competency required to analyse and apply knowledge of work health and safety (WHS) legislation.The application of this knowledge is required by people who are not specialists in the field but need the knowledge to inform their decision making and underpins advice to stakeholders.The application of WHS legislation knowledge is specific to a variety of component processes in safety case activities.No licensing, legislative, regulatory or certification requirements apply to this unit at the time of publication. In a Defence context, this means that there is no civilian need to hold this unit in order to meet licensing, legislative, regulatory or certification requirements.
Employability Skills This unit contains employability skills.
Learning Outcomes and Application This unit was developed for Defence workers involved in the evaluation and review of safety cases but is applicable to all individuals who work in this field.Typically these individuals must demonstrate the ability to work independently or as part of a team under direct and/or indirect supervision, use discretion and judgement, and take responsibility for the quality of their outputs. All activities are carried out in accordance with relevant organisational policies and procedures.
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 and interpret relevant WHS legislation information
  • Relevant WHS legislation requirements are identified and obtained.
  • WHS legislation information obtained is analysed to determine the relevance and application to the organisation.
  • Outcomes of the analysis are formulated and recommendations relevant to WHS legislation requirements are determined.
       
Element: Use knowledge of WHS legislation
  • WHS legislation requirements and recommendations relevant to safety cases are applied in accordance with organisational policy and procedures.
  • Effectiveness of the recommendations is assessed, reviewed and recorded in accordance with organisational policy and procedures.
  • Recommendations are adjusted if required and documented for future application in accordance with organisational policy and procedures.
       


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, the Range Statement and the Assessment Guidelines for this Training Package.

Critical aspects for assessment and evidence required to demonstrate competency in this unit

Assessment must confirm the ability to:

adhere to relevant compliance requirements

apply knowledge of WHS legislation to assist in work and to guide problem solving

Consistency in performance

Competency should be demonstrated over time and should be observed in a range of actual or simulated work contexts.

Context of and specific resources for assessment

Context of assessment

Competency should be assessed in the workplace or simulated workplace environment.

Specific resources for assessment

Access is required to:

computer and relevant software

legislation, guidelines, procedures and protocols relating to safety case processes

plans

workplace documentation

Submission Requirements

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Assessment task 1: [title]      Due date:

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Assessment Tasks

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This describes the essential skills and knowledge and their level, required for this unit.

Required Skills

apply organisational requirements relevant to WHS

apply statutory requirements relevant to the WHS legislation

identify, interpret and analyse WHS legislation requirements relevant to work being performed

use appropriate information technology and software

Required Knowledge

configuration management

WHS legislation relevant to the work performed

organisational requirements relevant to WHS

statutory requirements relevant to safety case and safety systems

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 in the Performance Criteria is detailed below.

WHS legislation may include:

Environment

Safety

Suitability

Safety case is:

Term used to describe a sophisticated, comprehensive and integrated risk management system, which demonstrates how safety (and other forms of risk) has been considered with regard to any system or equipment throughout the life of the capability from definition through to disposal

As a report, a formal documented snapshot in time, demonstrating that due diligence has been given to the hazards associated with the introduction into service of new capability, documenting the system that facilitates the management of hazards

Organisational policy and procedures may include:

Australian Standards

International standards

Organisational instructions and standards

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
Relevant WHS legislation requirements are identified and obtained. 
WHS legislation information obtained is analysed to determine the relevance and application to the organisation. 
Outcomes of the analysis are formulated and recommendations relevant to WHS legislation requirements are determined. 
WHS legislation requirements and recommendations relevant to safety cases are applied in accordance with organisational policy and procedures. 
Effectiveness of the recommendations is assessed, reviewed and recorded in accordance with organisational policy and procedures. 
Recommendations are adjusted if required and documented for future application in accordance with organisational policy and procedures. 

Forms

Assessment Cover Sheet

DEFCP008 - Apply knowledge of WHS legislation
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