Modification History
Not applicable.
Unit Descriptor
Unit descriptor |
This unit describes the performance outcomes, skills and knowledge required to assist in designing and developing effective participative arrangements as an integral part of systematic approaches to managing occupational health and safety (OHS). This process will result in stakeholders having real opportunities to participate in OHS processes. 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 identifying, designing, developing and reviewing formal and informal processes to enable people to participate in OHS decision making. The unit also addresses influencing others from an OHS perspective and takes account of the responsibilities for managing OHS. This unit is underpinned by BSBOHS402B Contribute to the implementation of the OHS consultation process. |
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
ELEMENT |
PERFORMANCE CRITERIA |
1. Identify the need for OHS participative arrangements |
1.1. Review OHS legislation to identify legal requirements for participative arrangements 1.2. Identify factors that may impact on the design of participative arrangements 1.3. Review organisational policies and procedures to identify requirements and opportunities for OHS consultation and communication 1.4. Review effectiveness of existing workplace arrangements, in consultation with stakeholders , for OHS consultation and communication 1.5. Define information and consultation requirements, in consultation with stakeholders and key personnel , for specific roles and groups |
2. Assist in the design of participative arrangements |
2.1. Design processes, in consultation with stakeholders, for providing required OHS information and data 2.2. Design processes, in consultation with stakeholders, to enable individuals and groups to be consulted regarding workplace OHS issues and to have input into OHS decision making 2.3. Identify and document training needs to enable effective participation 2.4. Review recommendations for participative arrangements, in consultation with stakeholders, to ensure they meet legislative requirements and are realistic, practical and acceptable in the workplace |
3. Assist in developing participative arrangements |
3.1. Develop policies and procedures for participative arrangements 3.2. Identify key personnel in the introduction and maintenance of participative arrangements 3.3. Develop strategies for the delivery of training 3.4. Identify and document resources necessary to introduce and maintain participative arrangements |
4. Support the implementation of participative arrangements |
4.1. Determine priorities for action in consultation with stakeholders 4.2. Develop action plans with allocated responsibilities and time lines 4.3. Provide advice and support to key personnel 4.4. Monitor implementation, in consultation with stakeholders, to ensure that participatory arrangements are effective in providing information and data to all groups and that they provide opportunity for participation in OHS decision making 4.5. Make recommendations for adjustments to the implementation as required |
5. Evaluate the design and development of participative arrangements |
5.1. Design the evaluation protocol in consultation with stakeholders 5.2. Develop a plan for collecting information and data 5.3. Analyse and evaluate information and data 5.4. Make recommendations for improvement in the participatory arrangements as a result of the evaluation findings 5.5. Provide a report to stakeholders and key personnel on the outcomes of the evaluation, and recommendations for further development and improvement 5.6. Seek feedback from stakeholders and develop an action plan for ongoing improvements |
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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Participative arrangements are designed so that stakeholders are able to be involved in decision making that affects their health and safety. Participatory processes may include: |
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Factors that may impact on the design of participative arrangements include: |
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Stakeholders include: |
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Key personnel include: |
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Training needs should be defined for: |
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Resources include: |
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Evaluation protocol includes: |
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Information and data for evaluating participative arrangements 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
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