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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 Support and facilitate the implementation of a WHSMS

1.1 Determine the form, content, purposes and functions of a WHSMS appropriate to the organisation and its WHS risks

1.2 Consult effectively with individuals and parties about the form, content, purposes and functions of a WHSMS and its implementation

1.3 Facilitate agreement of individuals and parties to implementing a WHSMS

2 Develop WHS policy and commitment to a WHSMS

2.1 Communicate to individuals and parties the WHS policy requirements and commitment requirements to implement a WHSMS

2.2 Develop and implement an initial WHS review, as required, appropriate to own job role

2.3 Develop WHS policy that meets organisational requirements and is appropriate to the organisation

2.4 Facilitate and support the participation of, and consultation with, individuals and parties in developing and agreeing to WHS policy

2.5 Document WHS policy and communicate it to individuals and parties

3 Develop a WHS plan

3.1 Communicate to individuals and parties the requirements of a WHS plan

3.2 Work with individuals and parties to produce a WHS plan appropriate to the organisation, that meets requirements

3.3 Facilitate and support the participation of, and consultation with, individuals and parties in developing and agreeing to a WHS plan

4 Implement the WHS plan

4.1 Communicate to individuals and parties the WHS plan implementation requirements, as appropriate to the organisation

4.2 Facilitate and support the participation of, and consultation with, individuals and parties in implementing the WHS plan

4.3 Work with individuals and parties to ensure policies, procedures, processes and systems support implementation of the WHS plan, according to own job role

5 Measure and evaluate WHS performance

5.1 Communicate to individuals and parties the measurement and evaluation requirements of the WHS plan as appropriate to the organisation

5.2 Facilitate and support the participation of, and consultation with, individuals and parties in measuring and evaluating WHS performance

5.3 Assess policies, procedures, systems and processes in relation to their ability to support implementation of the WHS plan, according to own job role

6 Review and improve the WHSMS

6.1 Communicate to individuals and parties the review and improvement requirements of the WHSMS as appropriate to the organisation

6.2 Facilitate and support the participation of, and consultation with, individuals and parties in reviewing and improving the WHSMS

6.3 Document review outcomes and suggested WHSMS improvements, according to own job role and submit to management for consideration

Skill 

Performance 

Criteria 

Description 

Reading

2.1, 2.3, 3.2, 5.1, 5.3, 6.1

• Interprets and critically analyses and applies appropriate strategies to construct meaning from complex texts, in relation to determining requirements of the WHSMS and WHS plan and policy

Writing

2.1, 2.2, 2.3, 2.5, 3.1, 3.2, 4.1, 5.1, 6.1, 6.3

• Communicates complex relationships between ideas and information, matching style of writing to purpose and audience
• Displays knowledge of structure and layout employing broad vocabulary, grammatical structure and conventions appropriate to text

Oral communication

2.1, 2.5, 3.1, 4.1, 5.1, 6.1

• Presents information or recommendations using language appropriate to the audience
• Uses questioning and active listening to seek clarification or confirm understanding

Numeracy

5.1, 5.2

• Extracts and evaluates the mathematical information embedded in a range of tasks and texts in measuring and evaluating WHS performance
• Selects from, and applies, an expanding range of mathematical and problem solving strategies measuring and evaluating WHS performance

Navigate the world of work

2.3, 4.1

• Works independently and collectively within broad parameters, with a strong sense of responsibility and ownership of goals, plans, decisions and outcomes in development of WHS policy and plans

Interact with others

1.2, 1.3, 2.4, 3.2, 3.3, 4.2, 4.3, 5.2, 6.2

• Selects appropriate communication protocols and conventions in developing WHS policy and plans
• Collaborates with others to achieve joint outcomes, playing an active role in facilitating effective group interaction and influencing direction

Get the work done

1.1, 2.2, 2.3, 2.4, 4.3, 5.2, 5.3, 6.3

• Develops plans to manage relatively complex, non-routine tasks with an awareness of how they contribute to operational and strategic goals
• Sequences and schedules complex activities, monitors implementation and manages relevant communication
• Uses systematic, analytical processes in complex, non-routine situations, setting goals, gathering relevant information, and identifying and evaluating options against agreed criteria in relation to implementation of WHS plan
• Uses analytical processes to decide on a course of action, establishing criteria for deciding between options, and seeking input and advice from others before taking action when necessary
• Uses digital tools and systems to complete routine tasks, adapting some functions to improve personal efficiency in consultation, measurement and reporting

Code and title  

current version 

Code and title 

previous version 

Comments 

Equivalence status 

BSBWHS605 Develop, implement and maintain WHS management systems

BSBWHS605A Develop, implement and maintain WHS management systems

Updated to meet Standards for Training Packages

Equivalent unit

Release 

Comments 

Release 1

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