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Contribute to WHS issue resolution

Contribute to WHS issue resolution

Unit of competency
National Code
BSBWHS305
State Code
AUK25
TGA Status
Replaced
DTWD Status
Replaced
Current Release Number
1.00
Current Release Date
25/03/2015
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State Implementation and Classification
Approved Date
15/09/2015
Field of Education
061301 - Occupational Health And Safety
Original Release Date
15/09/2015
Nominal Hours
20
Description
This unit describes the skills and knowledge required to contribute to work health and safety (WHS) issue-resolution processes, and to communicate their outcomes.It applies to individuals who contribute to the resolution of WHS issues in the workplace as part of their WHS responsibilities which are in addition to their main duties.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.
Notes
Elements and Performance Criteria
1. Prepare to contribute to the resolution of WHS issues
  • 1.1 Identify relevant parts of WHS Acts, regulations, codes of practice and workplace policies and procedures that apply to the WHS issue-resolution process
  • 1.2 Identify possible participants in the WHS issue-resolution process and their legal rights, duties and responsibilities
  • 1.3 Identify, clarify and record WHS issues and communicate and discuss these issues with other participants as appropriate
  • 1.4 Provide support and advice to workers about issue-resolution tools, techniques and strategies that can be used to resolve WHS issues
  • 1.5 Make other preparations as necessary
2. Progress the resolution of WHS issues
  • 2.1 Participate in the issue-resolution process
  • 2.2 Provide support and advice to participants as appropriate according to workplace procedures and processes
  • 2.3 Contact external participants to help progress issue-resolution processes when appropriate
3. Effectively communicate outcomes of WHS issue-resolution process
  • 3.1 Select the best means to communicate the results of the issue-resolution process to participants
  • 3.2 Disseminate results of the issue-resolution process to all participants
  • 3.3 Contribute to keeping records of WHS issue-resolution processes and outcomes
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Replaces
State Code National Code Title Type
WE722 BSBWHS305A Contribute to WHS issue resolution Unit of competency
Replaced By
State Code National Code Title Type
OBB11 BSBWHS310 Contribute to WHS issue-resolution processes Unit of competency
State Code National Code Title Type
BDK8 DEF30217 Certificate III in Preventive Health Qualification
AVV3 BSB30715 Certificate III in Work Health and Safety Qualification