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.
Prerequisites
Not applicable.
Elements and Performance Criteria
1. Promote the implementation of the WHSMS | 1.1 Access sources of information to determine the form, content, purposes and functions of a WHSMS 1.2 Apply knowledge of WHS legislation to identify duty holders and their roles and responsibilities in a WHSMS 1.3 Apply knowledge of WHSMS and the organisation to communicate information about the WHSMS to individuals and parties 1.4 Advocate for the integration of return 1.5 Consult effectively with individuals and parties about implementing the WHSMS |
2. Contribute to the development of WHS policy and commitment to the WHSMS | 2.1 Apply knowledge of commitment and policy, to communicate to individuals and parties the requirements of commitment and WHS policy 2.2 Contribute to the development and implementation of an initial WHS review as required 2.3 Contribute to the development of WHS policy that meets requirements and is appropriate to the organisation 2.4 Facilitate and support the participation of, and consultation with, individuals and parties in developing WHS policy 2.5 Support documentation and communication of WHS policy to individuals and parties |
3. Contribute to the development of the WHS plan | 3.1 Apply knowledge of WHS planning to communicate the requirements of a WHS plan to individuals and parties 3.2 Contribute to the development of a WHS plan appropriate to the organisation that meets requirements 3.3 Facilitate and support the participation of, and consultation with, individuals and parties in developing the WHS plan |
4. Contribute to the implementation of the WHS plan | 4.1 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 4.2 Contribute to the implementation of the WHS plan appropriate to own job role 4.3 Facilitate and support the participation of, and consultation with, individuals and parties in implementing the WHS plan |
5. Contribute to the measurement and evaluation of WHS performance | 5.1 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 5.2 Contribute to measurement and evaluation appropriate to own job role 5.3 Facilitate and support the participation of, and consultation with, individuals and parties in measuring and evaluating WHS performance |
6. Contribute to the review and improvement of the WHSMS | 6.1 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 6.2 Contribute to review and improvement appropriate to own job role 6.3 Facilitate and support the participation of, and consultation with, individuals and parties in reviewing and improving the WHSMS |
Required Skills
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 return
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.
Evidence Required
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 on 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. |
Range Statement
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. |
Sectors
Regulation, Licensing and Risk – Work Health and Safety
Employability Skills
This unit contains employability skills.
Licensing Information
No licensing, legislative, regulatory or certification requirements apply to this unit at the time of endorsement.