Modification History
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This Unit first released with BSB07 Business Training Package version 7.0. Replaces and is equivalent to BSBOHS402B Contribute to the implementation of the OHS consultation process. |
Unit Descriptor
This unit describes the performance outcomes, skills and knowledge required to contribute to the implementation and maintenance of work health and safety (WHS) consultation and participation processes in the workplace as part of a systematic approach to managing WHS.
Application of the Unit
This unit applies to individuals who contribute to the implementation of WHS consultation and participation processes as part of their WHS supervisory responsibilities.
The unit applies to people who work in a broad range of WHS roles across all industries.
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.
Licensing/Regulatory Information
No licensing, legislative, regulatory or certification requirements apply to this unit at the time of endorsement.
Pre-Requisites
Not applicable.
Employability Skills Information
This unit contains employability skills.
Elements and Performance Criteria Pre-Content
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Elements describe the essential outcomes of a unit of competency. |
Performance criteria describe the performance needed to demonstrate achievement of the element. Where bold italicised text is used, further information is detailed in the required skills and knowledge section and the range statement. Assessment of performance is to be consistent with the evidence guide. |
Elements and Performance Criteria
1. Identify individuals and parties involved in WHS consultation and participation processes |
1.1 Apply knowledge of relevant parts of WHS Acts, regulations, codes of practice, policies and procedures to identify individuals and parties with roles, duties, rights and responsibilities regarding WHS consultation and participation 1.2 Identify what these roles, duties, rights and responsibilities are and, in line with own job role and work area, communicate this information to individuals and parties 1.3 Identify roles, duties, rights and responsibilities as they apply to own job role and work area |
2. Contribute to WHS consultation and participation processes |
2.1 Identify workplace WHS consultation and participation processes 2.2 Contribute to setting up and running these processes, appropriate to own job role and work area 2.3 Implement and communicate to individuals and parties what these processes are and promote and support the participation of individuals and parties, appropriate to own job role and work area |
3. Contribute to processes for communicating and sharing WHS information and data |
3.1 Identify consultation and participation processes for communicating and sharing WHS information and data 3.2 Contribute to and participate in these processes appropriate to own job role and work area |
4. Contribute to identifying and meeting training requirements for effective WHS consultation and participation |
4.1 Identify training requirements for individuals and parties necessary for effective WHS consultation and participation 4.2 Contribute to the delivery of required training, appropriate to own job role and work area |
5. Contribute to improving WHS consultation and participation processes |
5.1 Contribute to the identification and assessment of barriers to the implementation and effectiveness of WHS consultation and participation processes 5.2 Contribute to the development, implementation and evaluation of measures to remove these barriers |
Required Skills and Knowledge
This section describes the skills and knowledge required for this unit.
Required skills
- communication skills to communicate with people from a range of backgrounds and with a range of abilities
- information technology skills to use a range of software and communication media
- interpersonal skills to establish and build relationships
- literacy skills to:
- read and interpret Acts, regulations, codes of practice, policies and procedures
- communicate verbally and in writing with 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
- organisational and time-management skills to sequence tasks, meet timelines and run efficient and effective meetings
- research skills to obtain internal and external WHS information and data.
Required knowledge
- barriers to the implementation and effectiveness of WHS consultation and participation processes and strategies to remove them
- commonwealth and state or territory WHS Acts, regulations, codes of practice, standards and guidance material, and policies relating to WHS consultation and participation, including the specified roles, duties, rights and responsibilities of individuals and parties
- internal and external sources of WHS information and data, and how to access them
- organisational WHS policies, procedures, processes and systems
- training requirements for individuals and parties necessary for effective WHS.
Evidence Guide
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 |
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Critical aspects for assessment and evidence required to demonstrate competency in this unit |
Evidence of the following is essential:
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Context of and specific resources for assessment |
Assessment must ensure access to:
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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:
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Guidance information for assessment |
Holistic assessment with other units relevant to the industry sector, workplace and job role is recommended, for example:
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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.
Individuals and parties may include: |
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WHS consultation and participation processes may include: |
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WHS information and data may include: |
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Training requirements may include: |
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Barriers may include: |
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Measures to remove these barriers may include: |
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Unit Sector(s)
Regulation, Licensing and Risk – Work Health and Safety