Modification History
Not applicable.
Unit Descriptor
Unit descriptor |
This unit describes the performance outcomes, skills and knowledge required to effectively design and develop a systematic approach to managing occupational health and safety (OHS), which covers the systems, documentation, strategies and plans necessary to manage OHS and its evaluation in the workplace. 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 who are required to effectively design and develop a systematic approach to managing OHS for a specific workplace to ensure it is, as far as is practicable, safe and without risks to the health of employees and others. This may include development and implementation of an OHS Management System (OHSMS). The unit covers analysing the workplace to clarify needs; selecting an appropriate standard; developing systematic approaches and associated documentation; and planning, supporting and monitoring the systematic approach. |
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. Analyse the workplace to identify needs |
1.1. Identify external motivators for development of systematic approaches to managing OHS in consultation with managers and other stakeholders 1.2. Identify internal motivators for development of systematic approaches to managing OHS 1.3. Identify workplace factors that may impact on the design and development of systematic approaches to managing OHS |
2. Design integrated approaches to managing OHS |
2.1. Review relevant standards , codes of practice and guidance material that provide a basis for systematic approaches to managing OHS, in consultation with managers and other stakeholders 2.2. Define elements of systematic approaches to managing OHS to suit the workplace, in consultation with stakeholders 2.3. Evaluate elements for compliance with legal obligations 2.4. Identify situations where OHS specialists and technical advisors may be required |
3. Plan and develop integrated approaches to managing OHS |
3.1. Develop policies and procedures to support systematic approaches to managing OHS, taking account of workplace factors 3.2. Identify and incorporate links with other functional areas and management systems 3.3. Identify and allocate relevant roles and responsibilities 3.4. Identify and document training needs for the introduction and ongoing maintenance of systematic approaches to managing OHS 3.5. Identify and document resources necessary to introduce and maintain systematic approaches to managing OHS 3.6. Develop a strategic implementation plan to manage OHS |
4. Support planning for and implementation of integrated approaches to managing OHS |
4.1. Determine priorities for action in consultation with managers and employee representatives 4.2. Develop action plans with allocated responsibilities and time lines 4.3. Provide advice and support to managers and other key personnel 4.4. Monitor implementation, in consultation with stakeholders, to ensure practicality, compatibility with other management systems and management practices, and acceptance of systematic approaches and support of programs by all levels of the organisation 4.5. Provide regular reports and feedback to key personnel, including recommendations for adjustment in the implementation |
5. Evaluate the design and development of integrated approaches to managing OHS |
5.1. Design the evaluation protocol in consultation with stakeholders 5.2. Develop a plan for collection of information and data 5.3. Analyse and evaluate information and data 5.4. Make recommendations for improvement in the systematic management of OHS as a result of the evaluation findings 5.5. Provide a report to management on the outcomes of the evaluation and the recommendations for further development and improvement |
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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External motivators may include: |
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Systematic approaches to managing OHS may include: |
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Stakeholders may include: |
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Internal motivators may include: |
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Workplace factors may include: |
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Relevant standards may include: |
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Elements of systematic approaches to managing OHS may include: |
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Legal obligations may include: |
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OHS specialists may be 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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Resources may include: |
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Key personnel may include: |
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Evaluation protocol may include: |
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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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