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

DEFWHS017 Mapping and Delivery Guide
Apply knowledge of WHS legislation

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Issue Date: April 2024


Qualification -
Unit of Competency DEFWHS017 - Apply knowledge of WHS legislation
Description
Employability Skills
Learning Outcomes and Application This unit describes the skills required to analyse and apply knowledge of Work Health and Safety (WHS) legislation. The application of WHS legislation knowledge is specific to a variety of component processes in safety case activities.This unit applies to those working in Defence who are not specialists in the field but need the knowledge to inform their decision making and underpins advice to stakeholders. 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.The skills and knowledge described in this unit must be applied within the legislative, regulatory and policy environment in which they are carried out. Organisational policies and procedures must be consulted and adhered to.Those undertaking this unit would work independently or as part of a team under indirect supervision. They must be able to use discretion and judgement and take responsibility for the quality of their outputs. They would perform complex tasks in a range of familiar contexts.No licensing, legislative or certification requirements apply to unit at the time of publication.
Duration and Setting X weeks, nominally xx hours, delivered in a classroom/online/blended learning setting.

Competency should be assessed in an actual workplace or in a simulated environment, with access to equipment and infrastructure appropriate to the outcome. Competency should be demonstrated over time to ensure the candidate is assessed across a variety of situations.

Assessors must satisfy the NVR/AQTF mandatory competency requirements for assessors.
Prerequisites/co-requisites
Competency Field Work Health & Safety
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
  • Identify and obtain relevant WHS legislation requirements.
  • Analyse WHS legislation information obtained to determine the relevance and application to the organisation.
  • Formulate outcomes of the analysis and determine recommendations relevant to WHS legislation requirements.
       
Element: Use knowledge of WHS legislation
  • Apply WHS legislation requirements and recommendations relevant to safety cases.
  • Assess, review and record effectiveness of the recommendations.
  • Adjust recommendations if required and document for future application.
       
Element: Access and interpret relevant WHS legislation information
  • Identify and obtain relevant WHS legislation requirements.
  • Analyse WHS legislation information obtained to determine the relevance and application to the organisation.
  • Formulate outcomes of the analysis and determine recommendations relevant to WHS legislation requirements.
       
Element: Use knowledge of WHS legislation
  • Apply WHS legislation requirements and recommendations relevant to safety cases.
  • Assess, review and record effectiveness of the recommendations.
  • Adjust recommendations if required and document for future application.
       


Evidence Required

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ELEMENTS

PERFORMANCE CRITERIA

Elements describe the essential outcomes

Performance criteria describe the performance needed to demonstrate achievement of the element. Where bold italicised text is used, further information is detailed in the range of conditions section.

1. Access and interpret relevant WHS legislation information

1.1 Identify and obtain relevant WHS legislation requirements.

1.2 Analyse WHS legislation information obtained to determine the relevance and application to the organisation.

1.3 Formulate outcomes of the analysis and determine recommendations relevant to WHS legislation requirements.

2. Use knowledge of WHS legislation

2.1 Apply WHS legislation requirements and recommendations relevant to safety cases.

2.2 Assess, review and record effectiveness of the recommendations.

2.3 Adjust recommendations if required and document for future application.

Evidence required to demonstrate competence must satisfy all of the requirements of the elements and performance criteria. If not otherwise specified the candidate must demonstrate evidence of performance of the following on at least one occasion.

applying organisational requirements relevant to WHS

applying statutory requirements relevant to the WHS legislation

identifying, interpreting and analysing WHS legislation requirements relevant to work being performed

using appropriate information technology and software

adhering to relevant compliance requirements

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

Evidence required to demonstrate competence must satisfy all of the requirements of the elements and performance criteria. If not otherwise specified the depth of knowledge demonstrated must be appropriate to the job context of the candidate.

configuration management

WHS legislation relevant to the work performed

organisational requirements relevant to WHS

statutory requirements relevant to safety case and safety systems

Submission Requirements

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Assessment task 1: [title]      Due date:

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Assessment Tasks

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ELEMENTS

PERFORMANCE CRITERIA

Elements describe the essential outcomes

Performance criteria describe the performance needed to demonstrate achievement of the element. Where bold italicised text is used, further information is detailed in the range of conditions section.

1. Access and interpret relevant WHS legislation information

1.1 Identify and obtain relevant WHS legislation requirements.

1.2 Analyse WHS legislation information obtained to determine the relevance and application to the organisation.

1.3 Formulate outcomes of the analysis and determine recommendations relevant to WHS legislation requirements.

2. Use knowledge of WHS legislation

2.1 Apply WHS legislation requirements and recommendations relevant to safety cases.

2.2 Assess, review and record effectiveness of the recommendations.

2.3 Adjust recommendations if required and document for future application.

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 and obtain relevant WHS legislation requirements. 
Analyse WHS legislation information obtained to determine the relevance and application to the organisation. 
Formulate outcomes of the analysis and determine recommendations relevant to WHS legislation requirements. 
Apply WHS legislation requirements and recommendations relevant to safety cases. 
Assess, review and record effectiveness of the recommendations. 
Adjust recommendations if required and document for future application. 
Identify and obtain relevant WHS legislation requirements. 
Analyse WHS legislation information obtained to determine the relevance and application to the organisation. 
Formulate outcomes of the analysis and determine recommendations relevant to WHS legislation requirements. 
Apply WHS legislation requirements and recommendations relevant to safety cases. 
Assess, review and record effectiveness of the recommendations. 
Adjust recommendations if required and document for future application. 

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Assessment Cover Sheet

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