Modification History
Not applicable.
Unit Descriptor
Unit descriptor |
This unit describes the performance outcomes, skills and knowledge required to effectively participate in the coordination and maintenance of a systematic approach to managing occupational health and safety (OHS) in the workplace. It includes strategies, policies and procedures necessary to systematically manage OHS and its evaluation to ensure that the workplace is, as far as is practicable, safe and without risks to the health of employees and others. No licensing, legislative, regulatory or certification requirements apply to this unit at the time of endorsement. |
Application of the Unit
Application of the unit |
This unit applies to individuals with managerial responsibility for coordinating and maintaining an OHS program. It involves identifying the need for change, planning and implementing strategies, integrating OHS within other functional areas, and some evaluation of the OHS management function. The unit may be undertaken in the context of an OHS management system (OHSMS) or other systematic approaches to managing OHS. |
Licensing/Regulatory Information
Not applicable.
Pre-Requisites
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Employability Skills Information
Employability skills |
This unit contains employability skills. |
Elements and Performance Criteria Pre-Content
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
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PERFORMANCE CRITERIA |
1. Contribute to the strategic planning process |
1.1. Take steps to ensure that managers at all levels are aware of their OHS responsibilities and the role of OHS in the overall management approach 1.2. Determine OHS needs and priorities in consultation with relevant managers and other workplace stakeholders and key personnel 1.3. Make recommendations for inclusion of OHS performance (including positive performance indicators [PPIs]) in the organisation's business plan |
2. Participate in the development of an OHS plan |
2.1. Identify potential motivators among stakeholders together with potential barriers to the implementation of a systematic approach to managing OHS 2.2. Develop an OHS plan in consultation with workplace stakeholders, based on agreed priorities and with measurable outcomes 2.3. Identify resources required for implementation of the OHS plan 2.4. Develop action plans with relevant responsibilities and time lines 2.5. Communicate action plans to key personnel |
3. Support the implementation of the systematic approach to managing OHS |
3.1. Apply knowledge of OHS management and OHS disciplines in consultation with stakeholders, OHS specialists and technical advisors , to the development of policies and procedures 3.2. Provide support to managers to meet OHS responsibilities and to implement action plans 3.3. Develop strategies to effectively integrate OHS within other functional areas and management systems that impact on the management of OHS 3.4. Identify OHS training needs and formulate recommendations for delivery |
4. Provide advice to key personnel and stakeholders |
4.1. Provide objective advice in an ethical and non-discriminating manner 4.2. Identify situations where OHS specialists may be required |
5. Participate in monitoring OHS |
5.1. Identify implications for the management of OHS and proposed changes to the workplace in consultation with stakeholders 5.2. Identify implications for the management of OHS, external changes and changes to available information and data in consultation with stakeholders 5.3. Access sources of workplace information and data as part of regular monitoring of OHS 5.4. Monitor achievement against action plans and update plans as appropriate 5.5. Take action to update systematic approaches to manage OHS, taking into account proposed changes |
6. Participate in reviewing the management of OHS |
6.1. Regularly review the effectiveness of systematic approaches to managing OHS 6.2. Determine frequency, method and scope of review in consultation with stakeholders 6.3. Provide stakeholders with input to the review 6.4. Identify targets for improvement in the management of OHS and make recommendations for improvement 6.5. Communicate to appropriate levels of authority through planning, documentation and implementation, improvement strategies arising from the review |
Required Skills and Knowledge
REQUIRED SKILLS AND KNOWLEDGE |
This section describes the skills and knowledge required for this unit. |
Required skills |
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Required knowledge |
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Evidence Guide
EVIDENCE GUIDE |
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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, range statement and the Assessment Guidelines for the Training Package. |
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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:
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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
RANGE STATEMENT |
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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. |
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Stakeholders may include: |
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Key personnel may include: |
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Positive performance indicators may include: |
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Motivators may include: |
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Barriers to the implementation of a systematic approach to managing OHS may include: |
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A systemic approach to managing OHS may include: |
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OHS plan may include: |
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Resources may include: |
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OHS specialists may include: |
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Technical advisors may include: |
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Policies and procedures may include: |
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Other functional areas and management systems may include: |
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Ethical advice may include: |
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Proposed changes to the workplace may include: |
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External changes may include: |
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Sources of workplace information and data may include: |
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Unit Sector(s)
Unit sector |
Competency field
Competency field |
Regulation, Licensing and Risk - Occupational Health and Safety |
Co-requisite units
Co-requisite units |
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