Assessment Requirements for BSBWHS502 Manage effective WHS consultation and participation processes

Release: 1

Assessment Requirements for BSBWHS502 Manage effective WHS consultation and participation processes

Modification History

Release	Comments
Release 1	This version first released with BSB Business Services Training Package Version 1.0.

Performance Evidence

Evidence of the ability to:

implement the legal and organisational requirements for work health and safety (WHS) participation and consultation

manage effective WHS consultation and participation processes including development, implementation, monitoring and review, in consultation with others

review the effectiveness of existing WHS participation and consultation processes, identifying gaps and areas for improvement and positive performance indicators

develop new or improved WHS participation and consultation processes that achieve required improvements and integrate with existing systems

develop an action plan for implementation of new or improved WHS participation and consultation processes

provide advice, support and monitoring to others during implementation of new or improved WHS participation and consultation processes and recommending changes to the plan as required

Note: If a specific volume or frequency is not stated, then evidence must be provided at least once.

Knowledge Evidence

To complete the unit requirements safely and effectively, the individual must:

identify appropriate communication networks, processes and formats

outline Commonwealth and state or territory WHS Acts, regulations, codes of practice, standards and guidance material in general, and in particular the parts relating to:

duties of PCBUs, officers, workers and inspectors

duty holders

consultation, participation and representation

discriminatory, coercive and misleading conduct

workplace entry by WHS permit holders

describe formal and informal communication and consultation processes, and key personnel related to communication

explain how the characteristics and composition of the workforce impact on WHS risk and the management of WHS, including:

communication skills

cultural background and diversity

gender

labour market changes

language, literacy and numeracy levels of the workforce

structure and organisation of the workforce, including part time, casual and contract workers; shift rosters; and geographical location

workers with specific needs and limitations

workplace culture in relation to alcohol and other drug use

list internal and external sources of WHS information and data, and how to access them

identify key personnel, including change agents, within workplace management structure

describe organisational culture as it impacts on the work team

summarise relevant organisational WHS policies, procedures, processes and systems

describe the roles and responsibilities of individuals and parties under WHS legislation

outline the training needs of health and safety committees, and health and safety representatives.

Assessment Conditions

Assessment must be conducted in a safe environment where evidence gathered demonstrates consistent performance of typical activities experienced by individuals carrying out work health and safety duties in the workplace and include access to:

workplace policies and procedures

reports from other parties consulted about design, implementation, management and review processes

relevant Acts, regulations, codes of practice, standards and guidelines

case studies and, where possible, real situations

interaction with others.

Assessors must satisfy NVR/AQTF assessor requirements.

Links

Companion Volume implementation guides are found in VETNet - https://vetnet.education.gov.au/Pages/TrainingDocs.aspx?q=11ef6853-ceed-4ba7-9d87-4da407e23c10