Assessment Requirements for BSBWHS503 Contribute to the systematic management of WHS risk

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Assessment Requirements for BSBWHS503 Contribute to the systematic management of WHS risk

Modification History

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

Performance Evidence

Evidence of the ability to:

identify, interpret and apply information from a range of sources to contribute to the development, implementation, monitoring and evaluation of a systematic approach to work health and safety (WHS) risk management

apply WHS Acts, regulations codes of practice and standards, including the Safe Work Australia model Code of Practice: How to Manage Work Health and Safety Risks

identify duty holders

explain the differences between a hazard and a risk and identify hazards and risks in the organisation

prepare an action plan to implement a systematic approach to WHS risk management

prepare positive performance indicators for evaluation of a systematic approach to WHS risk management

consult effectively with relevant stakeholders.

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:

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

explain how the characteristics and composition of the workforce impact on WHS risk and the management of WHS with reference to:

communication skills

cultural background/diversity

gender

labour market changes

language, literacy and numeracy

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

workers with specific needs and limitations

workplace culture towards alcohol and other drug use

describe internal and external sources of WHS information and data, and explain how to access these sources

outline the limitations of generic hazard identification and risk assessment checklists, and risk ranking processes

describe the nature of workplace processes including work flow, planning and control and hazards relevant to the workplace

describe organisational behaviour and culture as it impacts on WHS, change and the work team

describe the key features of organisational WHS policies, procedures, processes and systems

identify other functional areas in the organisation that impact on the management of WHS

outline the key features of relevant commonwealth and state/territory WHS Acts, regulations, codes of practice, standards and guidance material

describe the key principles and/or practices of:

a systematic approach to managing WHS

duty of care including concepts of causation, foreseeability and prevention

incident causation and injury processes

describe risk analysis and assessment techniques and tools, and their application and limitations

explain risk, as the effect of uncertainty, on objectives

explain the duty of persons conducting businesses or undertakings (PCBUs) in regard to risk management under WHS legislation

describe the sources of occupational disease and their prevention

describe standard industry controls for hazards

describe techniques, tools and processes for identifying and controlling health and safety hazards and risks including :

hazard and risk checklists

hazard hunts

job safety analysis

manifests and registers including dangerous goods, hazardous chemicals and plant

safe work method statements

surveys using questionnaires, interviews and other survey techniques

workplace inspections and walk throughs

describe the key features of the toxicology of hazardous chemicals and potential health effects in the workplace.

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:

relevant WHS legislation, standards, codes of practice and guidelines

workplace policies and procedures and documentation

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.gov.au/Pages/TrainingDocs.aspx?q=11ef6853-ceed-4ba7-9d87-4da407e23c10