Assessment Requirements for BSBWHS507 Contribute to managing WHS information systems

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Assessment Requirements for BSBWHS507 Contribute to managing WHS information systems

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 contribute to:

identifying Work Health and Safety Information Systems (WHSIS) legislative and organisational requirements including:

duty holders and roles

WHS information for effective work health and safety (WHS) management

functions and purposes

user needs

workplace factors

using the WHSIS including:

advising and supporting users

gaining feedback for monitoring, evaluation and improvement

using the WHSIS to support effective WHS management as required by job role including:

accessing and reviewing WHS information and data and their sources

collecting and recording WHS information and data that addresses legislative and organisational requirements, using appropriate tools

meeting external reporting requirements in a timely manner

using appropriate analytical techniques to evaluate WHS performance and identify improvement areas

regularly reviewing and analysing WHS information and data to ensure legislative and organisational requirements are met

recommending improvements in prevention strategies based on information and data

communicating WHS information and data according to legislative and organisational requirements

assisting with monitoring and evaluating the WHSIS, and developing and implementing improvement measures incorporating:

user participation and consultation, including with regard to frequency, method and scoping of WHSIS review

identification and actioning of training needs.

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 information and data relevant to the organisation and its needs (which is a function of the size and nature of the organisation) and to specific hazards in the workplace

identify 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

outline due diligence obligations as referred to in WHS Acts, regulations and codes of practice

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

summarise the language, literacy and cultural profile of the work team

summarise legislative requirements for WHS information and data, and consultation

describe methods for collecting reliable information and data, commonly encountered problems in collection, and strategies for overcoming these problems

describe methods for providing evidence of compliance with WHS legislation

describe the nature of information and data that provide valid and reliable measures of performance of WHS management processes

outline organisational WHS policies, procedures, processes and systems

detail the requirements for record keeping that address WHS, privacy and other relevant legislation

list the requirements for reporting under WHS and other relevant legislation, including obligations for notification and reporting of incidents

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

describe systems for storage and retrieval of information and data.

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:

reports and sample software for WHS information and data collation and analysis

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