Assessment Requirements for BSBWHS606 Conduct a WHS audit

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Assessment Requirements for BSBWHS606 Conduct a WHS audit

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:

prepare for a WHS audit including:

defining scope, objectives and benchmarks

obtaining relevant information

arranging resources

assigning timing, schedule and responsibilities

develop a WHS audit plan including:

ensuring validity and reliability of evidence

incorporating key personnel and stakeholders

ensuring security, confidentiality, impartiality and equity

gathering corroborating evidence

documenting the plan

getting feedback, modifying and resubmitting the plan for comment

negotiating issues and amending as required

select, develop, trial and modify WHS audit tools ensuring that they:

reflect specific requirements

focus on WHS management processes

can be used consistently by the audit team

can be used in timely and efficient manner

gather information, data and WHS records including:

consulting a broad range of workplace personnel

identifying reasons for discrepancies

using alternative methods when needed

checking reliability and validity

adapting to any contingencies

undertake WHS audit activities including:

conducting a preliminary evaluation, initial meetings and work site familiarisation

monitoring progress

documenting and recording

reporting hazards and risks

addressing own health and safety

ensuring legal and ethical compliance

conducting entry and exit meetings

report on the outcomes of the WHS audit including:

comparing results against criteria

consulting on results and developing findings and recommendations

presenting clear and objective evidence, findings and recommendations, including explanations of benefits

recommending further action 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:

outline auditing methods and techniques

outline commonwealth and state or territory WHS Acts, regulations and codes of practice

explain development and use of WHS performance assessment tools including positive performance indicators (PPIs)

outline ethics related to professional practice

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

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

explain legal liability in relation to providing WHS advice

summarise methods for collecting reliable information and data, commonly encountered problems in collection, and strategies for overcoming such problems

list methods for providing evidence of compliance with WHS legislation

describe the nature and use of information and data that provide valid and reliable results on performance of WHS management processes (including PPIs) and limitations of other types of measures

outline the nature of workplace processes (work flow, planning and control) and hazards relevant to the workplace

describe organisational behaviour, diversity and culture as they impact on WHS and on change

identify other functional areas that impact on the management of WHS

summarise the principles and practices of a systematic approach to managing WHS

identify the requirements for recordkeeping that address WHS, privacy and other relevant legislation

identify standards related to WHS information and data, statistics and records management, including requirements for information and data under elements of systematically managing WHS

summarise WHS legislative requirements regarding:

communication, consultation and participation

notification of incidents

recordkeeping

specific hazard identification and risk assessment methods

identify WHS legislative responsibilities, duties and obligations of managers, supervisors, workers, and persons conducting businesses or undertakings (PCBUs) or officers.

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:

organisational documentation, information and data

workplace policies and procedures

WHS legislation regulations and codes of practice

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