Release 

Comments 

Release 2

This version released with BSB Business Services Training Package Version 2.0

Version created to clarify assessment conditions

Release 1

This version first released with BSB Business Services Training Package Version 1.0.

ELEMENT 

PERFORMANCE CRITERIA 

Elements describe the essential outcomes.

Performance criteria describe the performance needed to demonstrate achievement of the element.

1 Assist with identifying legislative and other requirements

1.1 Apply knowledge of work health and safety (WHS) legislation to identify duty holders and legislative requirements regarding responding to incidents

1.2 Apply knowledge of workplace policies, procedures and processes to identify workplace requirements regarding responding to incidents

1.3 Communicate requirements to individuals and parties appropriate to own job role and work area

2 Assist with implementing initial incident response procedures

2.1 Assist with providing first aid according to workplace procedures and processes, where necessary

2.2 Assist with notifying, reporting and documenting incidents according to workplace procedures and processes

2.3 Assist with meeting legislative requirements regarding incidents, where necessary

3 Assist with collecting WHS information and data relevant to an investigation

3.1 Assist with obtaining information and data from those involved using appropriate data collection techniques, about actions and events leading up to, occurring during or after, an incident

3.2 Assist with identifying and accessing sources of additional information and data related to an incident

4 Assist incident investigations

4.1 Assist investigators and provide relevant information during investigations

4.2 Use appropriate techniques when participating in workplace investigations

4.3 Review reports on incidents, injuries and illnesses

4.4 Contact responsible persons and relevant authorities when required

5 Assist in implementing recommended measures and actions arising from investigations

5.1 Communicate recommendations arising from investigations to relevant others

5.2 Assist with measures and actions appropriate to own job role and work area

Skill 

Performance 

Criteria 

Description 

Reading

1.1, 1.2, 3.2, 4.2

• Interprets and analyses complex WHS legislative texts
• Analyses reports and other materials to determine required course of action

Writing

1.3, 2.2, 3.1, 4.1,4.2 4.3, 5.1

• Completes workplace records, forms and documentation using correct format, accurate spelling and grammar and industry specific terminology
• Records key information for reference using register and language appropriate to audience

Oral Communication

1.3, 2.2, 3.1, 4.1, 4.2, 4.3, 5.1

• Presents information or advice using structure and language suitable for audience
• Uses questioning and listening techniques to obtain feedback from others and confirm understanding

Navigate the world of work

1.1-1.3, 2.1-2.3

• Takes responsibility for adherence to legal and regulatory responsibilities and organisational policies and procedures
• Keeps up to date on changes to WHS legislation and regulations and organisational policies and procedures

Interact with others

1.3, 2.2, 3.1, 4.1, 4.2, 4.4, 5.1

• Understands what to communicate, with whom and how in the context of incident investigations
• Collaborates with others to achieve individual and team outcomes
• Cooperates with others as part of incident investigations and contributes to specific activities requiring joint responsibility and accountability

Get the work done

2.1-2.3, 3.1, 3.2, 4.1-4.4, 5.2

• Applies formal processes to plan, sequence and prioritise tasks required for incident investigations showing awareness of time and resource constraints and needs of others
• Uses the main features and functions of digital tools to complete work tasks and access information

Code and title  

current version 

Code and title 

previous version 

Comments 

Equivalence status 

BSBWHS406 Assist with responding to incidents

Release 2

BSBWHS406 Assist with responding to incidents

Release 1

Updated to clarify assessment conditions

Equivalent unit

Release 

Comments 

Release 2

This version released with BSB Business Services Training Package Version 2.0

Version created to clarify assessment conditions

Release 1

This version first released with BSB Business Services Training Package Version 1.0.