Modification History
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This Unit first released with BSB07 Business Training Package version 7.0. Replaces but is not equivalent to BSBOHS502B Participate in the management of the OHS information and data systems. |
Unit Descriptor
This unit describes the performance outcomes, skills and knowledge required to contribute to managing work health and safety information systems (WHSIS) to support work health and safety (WHS) management.
Application of the Unit
This unit applies to individuals who contribute to the management of a WHSIS. It focuses on systems for gathering, managing and communicating information necessary for work health and WHS management.
The unit applies to people who work in a range of WHS roles across all industries and who apply a substantial knowledge base and well-developed skills in a wide variety of WHS contexts.
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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Performance Criteria |
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. Contribute to identifying WHSIS requirements |
1.1 Apply knowledge of WHS legislation and workplace policies, procedures and systems to assist with identifying duty holders and WHS information necessary for effective WHS management in the organisation 1.2 Apply knowledge of WHS legislation and workplace policies, procedures and systems to assist with determining the functions and purposes of the WHSIS 1.3 Apply knowledge of organisation and consult with users of the WHSIS , to assist with specifying what users need from the system 1.4 Assist with identifying workplace factors that may impact on the design and development of the WHSIS |
2. Contribute to the use and operation of the WHSIS |
2.1 Provide advice and support to users to enable them to use the WHSIS effectively and to meet their WHS responsibilities and objectives 2.2 Gain feedback from users to assist with monitoring, evaluating and improving the WHSIS |
3. Use the WHSIS to support effective WHS management as required by job role |
3.1 Access and review relevant sources of WHS information and data , and evaluate information and data gathered 3.2 Collect and record information and data according to WHS legislation and workplace policies, procedures and systems, and use appropriate tools 3.3 Meet legislated reporting requirements to external bodies within required time limits 3.4 Use appropriate analytical techniques to evaluate WHS performance and identify areas for WHS improvement 3.5 Regularly review and analyse WHS information and data in consultation with users to ensure organisational and WHS legislative requirements are met 3.6 Make recommendations for improvement in prevention strategies based on information and data analysis 3.7 Communicate WHS information to individuals and parties as required by WHS legislation and workplace policies, procedures and systems |
4. Assist with monitoring, evaluating and improving the WHSIS |
4.1 Apply knowledge of WHSIS requirements to assist with identifying elements of the WHSIS needing improvement 4.2 Assist with developing and implementing measures to improve the WHSIS 4.3 Facilitate user participation and consultation during WHSIS monitoring, evaluation and improvement activities 4.4 Assess training needs of WHSIS users and action as appropriate 4.5 Determine frequency, method and scope of WHSIS review in consultation with users |
Required Skills and Knowledge
This section describes the skills and knowledge required for this unit.
Required skills
- analytical skills to:
- contribute to the assessment of resources needed to manage WHS and where appropriate access these resources
- gather, record and analyse relevant workplace information and data
- identify areas for WHS information management improvement
- communication skills to:
- conduct effective formal and informal meetings and communicate effectively and appropriately with WHSIS users
- provide information to 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
- consultation and negotiation skills to:
- develop plans
- implement and monitor designated actions
- information technology skills to:
- use WHSIS software
- use a range of communication media
- numeracy skills to analyse workplace information and data
- organisational skills to manage own tasks within a timeframe
- project-management skills to achieve change in WHS matters.
Required knowledge
- appropriate presentation of relevant information and data about workplace hazards
- commonwealth and state or territory WHS Acts, regulations, codes of practice, standards, guidance material and links to other relevant legislation, including industrial relations, equal employment opportunity, workers’ compensation, and rehabilitation
- due diligence obligations as referred to in WHS Acts, regulations and codes of practice
- internal and external sources of WHS information and data, and how to access them
- key personnel, including change agents, within workplace management structure
- language, literacy and cultural profile of the work team
- legislative requirements for WHS information and data, and consultation
- methods for collecting reliable information and data, commonly encountered problems in collection, and strategies for overcoming these problems
- methods for providing evidence of compliance with WHS legislation
- nature of information and data that provide valid and reliable measures of performance of WHS management processes
- organisational WHS policies, procedures, processes and systems
- requirements for recordkeeping that address WHS, privacy and other relevant legislation
- requirements for reporting under WHS and other relevant legislation, including obligations for notification and reporting of incidents
- roles and responsibilities of individuals and parties under WHS legislation
- systems for storage and retrieval of information and data.
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.
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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.
WHS legislation may include: |
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Duty holders may include: |
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WHS information may include: |
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Functions and purposes of the WHSIS include to: |
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Users of the WHSIS include: |
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What users need from the system may include: |
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Workplace factors may include: |
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Advice and support may include: |
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Sources of WHS information and data may include: |
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Appropriate tools may include: |
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Legislated reporting requirements may include: |
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Individuals and parties may include: |
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Unit Sector(s)
Regulation, Licensing and Risk – Work Health and Safety