Implementing and Maintaining Effective WHS Management Systems

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BSBWHS405 Contribute to Implementing and Maintaining WHS Management Systems Assessment Workbook and Instructions to Candidate Student [Author] Student [Author] Course location: DNA Kingston Training Training dates: Assessment dates: Written tasks [Name] Lecturer: Assessor: BSBWHS405 Unit Of competency [Name] Release  Comments  Release 2 This version released with BSB Business Services Training Package Version 2.0Version created to clarify intent of application Release 1 This version first released with BSB Business Services Training Package Version 1.0. Application This unit describes the skills and knowledge required to contribute to the implementation and maintenance of a Work Health and Safety management system (WHSMS) as it applies to own work area and job role. It applies to individuals with responsibilities for contributing to an organisation's WHSMS as part of their work health and safety (WHS) responsibilities in a range of industry and workplace contexts. NOTE: The terms 'occupational health and safety' (OHS) and 'work health and safety' (WHS) are equivalent and generally either can be used in the workplace. In jurisdictions where the Model WHS Legislation has not been implemented RTOs are advised to contextualise the unit of competency by referring to the existing State/Territory OHS legislative requirements. No licensing, legislative or certification requirements apply to this unit at the time of publication. Unit Sector Regulation, Licensing and Risk – Work Health and Safety Elements and Performance Criteria ELEMENT  PERFORMANCE CRITERIA  Elements describe the essential outcomes. Performance criteria describe the performance needed to demonstrate achievement of the element. 1 Contribute to developing and promoting WHS policy 1.1 Apply knowledge of the elements of WHS policy to contribute to the development and promotion of the policy as appropriate to own job role and work area 1.2 Seek the contribution and support of others in the development and promotion of WHS policy as appropriate to own job role and work area 1.3 Apply WHS policy to own and others' job roles and work areas, and communicate and explain this to others 2 Contribute to WHSMS planning 2.1 Apply knowledge of WHS legislation to identify duty holders relevant to own job role and work area 2.2 Apply knowledge of the elements of a plan to contribute to planning as it applies to own job role and work area 2.3 Facilitate integration of return-to-work and injury management procedures into the WHSMS plan 2.4 Communicate and explain the planning process to others and facilitate their contributions to the plan 3 Contribute to implementing the WHSMS plan 3.1 Implement the plan as it applies to own job role and work area 3.2 Communicate and explain the plan to others in relation to their roles and responsibilities as specified in the plan 3.3 Facilitate the contribution of others to implementing the plan 4 Contribute to evaluating WHS performance 4.1 Apply knowledge of elements of WHS performance evaluation processes and methods to contribute to evaluation as it applies to own job role and work area 4.2 Communicate and explain evaluation of WHS performance to others and facilitate their contribution 5 Contribute to reviewing and improving the WHSMS 5.1 Apply knowledge of elements of processes and methods to contribute to the review and improvement of WHS performance as it applies to own job role and work area 5.2 Communicate and explain review and improvement of the WHSMS to others and facilitate their contribution Foundation Skills This section describes language, literacy, numeracy and employment skills incorporated in the performance criteria that are required for competent performance. Skill  Performance Criteria  Description Reading 1.1, 2.1, 2.3, 4.1 Interprets and analyses complex WHS legislative and organisational texts Writing 1.1, 1.2, 1.3, 2.3, 2.4, 3.2, 4.2, 5.2 Uses structure, layout and language suitable for audience to document development of WHS policy and WHSMS plan Develops required documentation using appropriate organisational formats and industry specific vocabulary Oral communication 1.1, 1.2, 1.3, 2.3, 2.4, 3.2, 4.2, 5.2 Presents information and advice about WHS policy using language, structure and register appropriate to audienceAsks questions and listens closely to gather required information Navigate the world of work 1.1-1.3, 2.1 Takes responsibility for adherence to legal and regulatory responsibilities and organisational policies and procedures in relation to WHS and WHSMS Keeps up to date on changes to WHS legislation and regulations and organisational policies and procedures Interact with others 1.1, 1.2, 1.3, 2.2, 2.4, 3.2, 3.3, 4.2, 5.1, 5.2 Understands what to communicate, with whom and how in context of WHS policy and performance and WHSMS processes Cooperates with others as part of WHS and WHSMS processes, and contributes to specific activities requiring joint responsibility and accountability Collaborates with others to achieve individual and team outcomes Get the work done 3.1, 4.1, 5.1 Applies formal processes to plan, sequence and prioritise tasks and workload showing awareness of time and resource constraints and needs of others Uses digital systems and programs to assist with planning, implementing and tracking progress and communicating Uses formal decision-making processes, setting or clarifying goals, gathering information and identifying and evaluating choices against a set of criteria Applies formal problem-solving processes, identifying and evaluating several options for action Unit Mapping Information Code and title  current version  Code and title previous version  Comments  Equivalence status  BSBWHS405 Contribute to implementing and maintaining WHS management systems Release 2 BSBWHS405 Contribute to implementing and maintaining WHS management systems Release 1 Updated application to clarify intent Equivalent unit Links Companion Volume implementation guides are found in VETNet - https://vetnet.education.gov.au/Pages/TrainingDocs.aspx?q=11ef6853-ceed-4ba7-9d87-4da407e23c10 Assessment requirements [Author] Release  Comments  Release 2 This version released with BSB Business Services Training Package Version 2.0Version created to clarify intent of application Release 1 This version first released with BSB Business Services Training Package Version 1.0. Performance Evidence Evidence of the ability contribute, as appropriate to own job role and work area, to: develop work health and safety (WHS) policy plan the Work Health and Safety management system (WHSMS) to incorporate return-to-work and injury management procedures and other elements relevant to the work area communicate and explaining WHS policy and the WHSMS to others to facilitate their contribute in developing, implementing and evaluating the systems implement the plan evaluate WHS performance and communicating the outcomes review and improving the WHSMS. 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 the elements of the organisation's WHSMS with reference to the relevant commonwealth and state or territory WHS Acts, regulations, codes of practice and standards. identify regulatory authority WHSMS tools, standards and guidance material and explain how they apply to the work area explain the importance of effective return-to-work and injury management in a WHSMS identify limitations of a WHSMS, problems with WHSMS implementation and possible negative effects on WHS outline organisational WHS policies, procedures, processes and systems and how they apply to the work area. 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:- office equipment and resources- relevant Acts, regulations, codes of practice, standards and guidelines - workplace WHS policies and procedures. Assessors of this unit must satisfy the requirements for assessors in applicable vocational education and training legislation, frameworks and/or standards. Unit Sector Regulation, Licensing and Risk – Work Health and Safety Elements and Performance Criteria ELEMENT PERFORMANCE CRITERIA Elements describe the essential outcomes. Performance criteria describe the performance needed to demonstrate achievement of the element. 1 Contribute to developing and promoting WHS policy 1.1 Apply knowledge of the elements of WHS policy to contribute to the development and promotion of the policy as appropriate to own job role and work area 1.2 Seek the contribution and support of others in the development and promotion of WHS policy as appropriate to own job role and work area 1.3 Apply WHS policy to own and others' job roles and work areas, and communicate and explain this to others 2 Contribute to WHSMS planning 2.1 Apply knowledge of WHS legislation to identify duty holders relevant to own job role and work area2.2 Apply knowledge of the elements of a plan to contribute to planning as it applies to own job role and work area2.3 Facilitate integration of return-to-work and injury management procedures into the WHSMS plan2.4 Communicate and explain the planning process to others and facilitate their contributions to the plan 3 Contribute to implementing the WHSMS plan 3.1 Implement the plan as it applies to own job role and work area3.2 Communicate and explain the plan to others in relation to their roles and responsibilities as specified in the plan3.3 Facilitate the contribution of others to implementing the plan 4 Contribute to evaluating WHS performance 4.1 Apply knowledge of elements of WHS performance evaluation processes and methods to contribute to evaluation as it applies to own job role and work area4.2 Communicate and explain evaluation of WHS performance to others and facilitate their contribution 5 Contribute to reviewing and improving the WHSMS 5.1 Apply knowledge of elements of processes and methods to contribute to the review and improvement of WHS performance as it applies to own job role and work area 5.2 Communicate and explain review and improvement of the WHSMS to others and facilitate their contribution Assessment Plan Assessment Brief description of assessment purpose to candidate Related task Date of assessment Formative or Summative Written tasks In this assessment, students are required to complete a series of written tasks which will demonstrate the following performance evidence of the ability to: develop work health and safety (WHS) policy planning the Work Health and Safety management system (WHSMS) to incorporate return-to-work and injury management procedures and other elements relevant to the work area communicating and explaining WHS policy and the WHSMS to others to facilitate their contribution in developing, implementing and evaluating the systems implement the plan evaluate WHS performance and communicating the outcomes.The following knowledge evidence will also be demonstrated: outline the elements of the organisation's WHSMS with reference to the relevant commonwealth and state or territory WHS Acts, regulations, codes of practice and standards. identify regulatory authority WHSMS tools, standards and guidance material and explain how they apply to the work area explain the importance of effective return-to-work and injury management in a WHSMS identify limitations of a WHSMS, problems with WHSMS implementation and possible negative effects on WHS outline organisational WHS policies, procedures, processes and systems and how they apply to the work area. 1.1 2.3 2.4 3.3 4.2 2.4 4.2 2.1 3.1 2.3 5.1 5.12.2 2.4 4.2 Case Study The Activity will demonstrate the following performance evidence: Communicate and explain the planning process to others, relevant to their roles and responsibilities within the workplace WHSMS and the evaluation and importance of review in responding to incidences. 2.4 3.2 4.2 5.2 Reasonable adjustment Reasonable adjustment may be considered under the circumstances of having medical requirements, an intellectual or physical disability. Reasonable adjustment will be considered and appropriate changes will be to enable a fair and flexible approach to assessments. Consideration will also be given for language, literacy and numeracy and cultural or religious obligations. Allowable Reasonable Adjustment (Strategy to meet unique participant’s needs) Resource Requirements for Assessment Supplementary Evidence (Provided by candidate as agreed) Privacy Policy I agree to undertake the assessment, in the knowledge that information gathered, will only be used for training, assessment and professional development purposes and can only be accessed by my lecturer, assessor, manager or DNA Kingston Training For the Government to assess an individual’s entitlement to Commonwealth assistance. The College will be required to disclose this information to the Department of Training and workforce Development (DTWD) & Department of Education, Employment and Workplace Relations (DEEWR) for these purposes. 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Assessment Agreement and Declaration Unit of competence: BSBWHS405 Contribute to implementing and maintaining WHS management systems Candidate [Author] Assessor names: Methods of Evidence to be collected: Written tasks Class activity Please complete the declaration below by ticking each box & signing where indicated Pre-assessment checklist: I declare that : The purpose of the assessments have been fully explained I have received copies of the relevant unit of competency I have had the assessment methods explained I understand what evidence is to be collected Reassessment and my rights and the appeal system have been fully explained (Student handbook) Access and Equity policies have been explained (Student handbook) Credit transfer and RPL processes have been explained (Student handbook) Privacy policy has been explained (Student handbook) Declaration: I declare that : I have discussed any special needs to be considered during assessment with the assessor This assessment is my original work and no part of it has been copied from any other source except where due acknowledgement is made. No part of my assessment will be written for me by any other person except where such collaboration has been authorised by the teacher concerned. I will not provide previously submitted this work for this or any other program/unit. I will not allow my work to be copied by another person I give permission for this work to be reproduced, communicated, compared and archived for the purpose of detecting plagiarism. I give permission for a copy of my marked work to be retained by the School for review and comparison, including review by external auditors. I understand that plagiarism is the Activity of the work, idea or creation of another person as though it is your own. Plagiarism occurs when the origin of the material used is not appropriately cited. . I Agree to undertake the Assessment I agree to undertake the assessment, in the knowledge that information gathered, will only be used for training, assessment and professional development purposes and can only be accessed by my lecturer, assessor, manager or DNA Kingston Training. Candidate [Author] Date: Candidate signature: Assessor [Author] Date: Assessor signature: Assessment 1 Written tasks Instructions to students: Why do I need to do this assessment? The purpose of this assessment is to ensure that the required performance evidence has been demonstrated. Who will complete this assessment? All students undertaking the unit BSBWHS405 Contribute to implementing and maintaining WHS management systems When this assessment will take place? The tasks are to be completed throughout the duration of the unit. This assessment must be successfully completed and deemed “Satisfactory” by the end of the unit. Where is the location of this assessment? This assessment is to be carried out at a DNA Kingston Training campus. What is this assessment? You are to complete the series of written tasks to meet required evidence. Formatting instructions: You are expected to provide neatly typed answers to the provided tasks. Please ensure that you use the following style guide for your assignment: All font to be in Arial size 11 and single-spaced; Indicate name and student number on the top left-hand corner of every page (left header); Indicate the unit code and unit title on the right-hand corner of every page (right header); Indicate the assignment question number beside each answer; and Indicate the page number on the bottom right corner of every page (right footer). How will I be assessed? Your lecturer will assess you using a marking guide. Assessment for this unit is competency based. This means that you need to demonstrate your performance evidence to the standard required in the workplace. 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