Contribute to developing, implementing and maintaining WHS management systems

Formats and tools

Unit Description
Reconstruct the unit from the xml and display it as an HTML page.
Assessment Tool
an assessor resource that builds a framework for writing an assessment tool
Assessment Template
generate a spreadsheet for marking this unit in a classroom environment. Put student names in the top row and check them off as they demonstrate competenece for each of the unit's elements and performance criteria.
Assessment Matrix
a slightly different format than the assessment template. A spreadsheet with unit names, elements and performance criteria in separate columns. Put assessment names in column headings to track which performance criteria each one covers. Good for ensuring that you've covered every one of the performance criteria with your assessment instrument (all assessement tools together).
Wiki Markup
mark up the unit in a wiki markup codes, ready to copy and paste into a wiki page. The output will work in most wikis but is designed to work particularly well as a Wikiversity learning project.
Evidence Guide
create an evidence guide for workplace assessment and RPL applicants
Competency Mapping Template
Unit of Competency Mapping – Information for Teachers/Assessors – Information for Learners. A template for developing assessments for a unit, which will help you to create valid, fair and reliable assessments for the unit, ready to give to trainers and students
Observation Checklist
create an observation checklist for workplace assessment and RPL applicants. This is similar to the evidence guide above, but a little shorter and friendlier on your printer. You will also need to create a seperate Assessor Marking Guide for guidelines on gathering evidence and a list of key points for each activity observed using the unit's range statement, required skills and evidence required (see the unit's html page for details)

Self Assessment Survey
A form for students to assess thier current skill levels against each of the unit's performance criteria. Cut and paste into a web document or print and distribute in hard copy.
Moodle Outcomes
Create a csv file of the unit's performance criteria to import into a moodle course as outcomes, ready to associate with each of your assignments. Here's a quick 'how to' for importing these into moodle 2.x
Registered Training Organisations
Trying to find someone to train or assess you? This link lists all the RTOs that are currently registered to deliver BSBWHS506A, 'Contribute to developing, implementing and maintaining WHS management systems'.
Google Links
links to google searches, with filtering in place to maximise the usefulness of the returned results
Books
Reference books for 'Contribute to developing, implementing and maintaining WHS management systems' on fishpond.com.au. This online store has a huge range of books, pretty reasonable prices, free delivery in Australia *and* they give a small commission to ntisthis.com for every purchase, so go nuts :)


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 returntowork or injury management as part of an effective WHSMS

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


Qualifications and Skillsets

BSBWHS506A appears in the following qualifications:

  • BSB50613 - Diploma of Human Resources Management
  • BSB51413 - Diploma of Project Management
  • BSB51312 - Diploma of Work Health and Safety
  • AUM50113 - Diploma of Automotive Manufacturing