Unit of competency Outline
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22/07/2026 10:16 PM AWST
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Facilitate WHS activities
Facilitate WHS activities
Unit of competency
National Code
BSBWHS602A
BSBWHS602A
State Code
WE744
WE744
TGA Status
Replaced
Replaced
DTWD Status
Replaced
Replaced
State Implementation and Classification
Approved Date
19/03/2013
Field of Education
061301 - Occupational Health And Safety
Original Release Date
19/03/2013
Nominal Hours
30
Description
This unit describes the performance outcomes, skills and knowledge required to identify, engage, communicate and work effectively with key work health and safety (WHS) personnel and stakeholders; and to work with WHS and other professionals.It involves identifying and engaging with key WHS personnel and stakeholders, selecting communication strategies to provide them with information and tools for managing WHS, and gaining feedback to evaluate the effectiveness of facilitation processes.
Notes
Elements and Performance Criteria
1. Identify and engage with key WHS personnel and stakeholders
- 1.1 Apply knowledge of workplace and organisation to identify key WHS personnel and stakeholders
- 1.2 Liaise and negotiate with key WHS personnel and stakeholders individually and in groups, both formally and informally
- 1.3 Review effectiveness of working relationships with key WHS personnel and stakeholders, and make changes to achieve any required improvements
- 1.4 Apply professional practice and ethics in working with others
2. Communicate effectively with key WHS personnel and stakeholders
- 2.1 Identify WHS information and communication needs and requirements of key WHS personnel and stakeholders
- 2.2 Identify and implement communication strategies using appropriate tools and methods
- 2.3 Review effectiveness of communication strategies and make changes to achieve any required improvements
3. Work effectively with key WHS personnel and stakeholders
- 3.1 Determine WHS roles, functions and responsibilities of self and key WHS personnel and stakeholders
- 3.2 Collaborate with key WHS personnel and stakeholders to gain agreement on roles, functions and responsibilities
- 3.3 Fulfil own WHS roles, functions and responsibilities and support others to fulfil their WHS roles, functions and responsibilities
- 3.4 Review own effectiveness and that of others and work with others to achieve required improvements
4. Work with WHS and other professionals
- 4.1 Recognise scope of WHS competencies of self and others
- 4.2 Identify particular WHS issues beyond own role, responsibilities and competencies requiring WHS and other professional expertise
- 4.3 Identify appropriate types and sources of expertise required to address particular WHS issues
- 4.4 Collaborate with WHS and other professionals to develop and agree on scope of work to be undertaken, types of services required and how these professionals will work with self and others
- 4.5 Facilitate and support the work to be undertaken
- 4.6 Evaluate if the work undertaken was that required and, if necessary, respond to ensure it is
The range statement relates to the unit of competency as a whole. It allows for different work environments and situations that may affect performance. Bold italicised wording, if used in the performance criteria, is detailed below. Essential operating conditions that may be present with training and assessment (depending on the work situation, needs of the candidate, accessibility of the item, and local industry and regional contexts) may also be included.
Key WHS personnel and stakeholders may include:
contractors and subcontractors
customers
duty holders as specified in WHS Acts:
persons conducting businesses or undertakings (PCBUs) or their officers
workers
other persons at a workplace
health and safety committees
health and safety representatives
suppliers
unions
WHS and other professionals
WHS entry permit holders
WHS inspectors
WHS regulators
Workers.
Particular WHS issues may include:
WHS issues that arise:
before changes to work practices and systems of work are introduced
during periodic WHS reviews of the business operations
prior to major shut-down, decommissioning or demolition of premises or plant
when a hazardous exposure or incident, injury, illness or adverse result of environmental or health monitoring indicates that risk controls are inadequate
when developing and implementing systems for the long-term management of WHS
when establishing new operations or projects
when establishing workplace WHS consultative and issue-resolution structures
when managing complex issues related to psychological health, such as bullying and stress
when planning to modify the work premises, plant, substances or materials for use at work
when new WHS information and data become available from an authoritative source.
Key WHS personnel and stakeholders may include:
contractors and subcontractors
customers
duty holders as specified in WHS Acts:
persons conducting businesses or undertakings (PCBUs) or their officers
workers
other persons at a workplace
health and safety committees
health and safety representatives
suppliers
unions
WHS and other professionals
WHS entry permit holders
WHS inspectors
WHS regulators
Workers.
Particular WHS issues may include:
WHS issues that arise:
before changes to work practices and systems of work are introduced
during periodic WHS reviews of the business operations
prior to major shut-down, decommissioning or demolition of premises or plant
when a hazardous exposure or incident, injury, illness or adverse result of environmental or health monitoring indicates that risk controls are inadequate
when developing and implementing systems for the long-term management of WHS
when establishing new operations or projects
when establishing workplace WHS consultative and issue-resolution structures
when managing complex issues related to psychological health, such as bullying and stress
when planning to modify the work premises, plant, substances or materials for use at work
when new WHS information and data become available from an authoritative source.
The evidence guide provides advice on assessment and must be read in conjunction with the performance criteria, required skills and knowledge, range statement and the Assessment Guidelines for the Training Package.
Overview of assessment
Critical aspects for assessment and evidence required to demonstrate competency in this unit
Evidence of the following is essential:
understanding of own communication, facilitation and negotiation skills and knowledge
acknowledging WHS issues that are beyond own skills, knowledge, role and responsibilities and that require WHS and other professional involvement
developing a comprehensive brief or case to engage a WHS or other professional to address a particular WHS issue.
Context of and specific resources for assessment
Assessment must ensure access to:
a workplace, including key WHS personnel and stakeholders
organisational documentation, information and data.
Method of assessment
A range of assessment methods should be used to assess practical skills and knowledge. The following examples are appropriate for this unit:
analysis of responses to case studies and scenarios
direct questioning combined with review of portfolios of evidence and third-party reports of onthejob performance by the candidate
demonstration of techniques used to facilitate, negotiate and communicate
observation of performance in role plays
observation of presentations
oral or written questioning to assess knowledge of communication, facilitation and negotiation skills and knowledge
evaluation and documentation of performance outcomes.
Guidance information for assessment
Holistic assessment with other units relevant to the industry sector, workplace and job role is recommended, for example:
BSBWHS601A Apply legislative frameworks for WHS
BSBWHS603A Implement WHS risk management
BSBWHS606A Conduct a WHS audit.
Overview of assessment
Critical aspects for assessment and evidence required to demonstrate competency in this unit
Evidence of the following is essential:
understanding of own communication, facilitation and negotiation skills and knowledge
acknowledging WHS issues that are beyond own skills, knowledge, role and responsibilities and that require WHS and other professional involvement
developing a comprehensive brief or case to engage a WHS or other professional to address a particular WHS issue.
Context of and specific resources for assessment
Assessment must ensure access to:
a workplace, including key WHS personnel and stakeholders
organisational documentation, information and data.
Method of assessment
A range of assessment methods should be used to assess practical skills and knowledge. The following examples are appropriate for this unit:
analysis of responses to case studies and scenarios
direct questioning combined with review of portfolios of evidence and third-party reports of onthejob performance by the candidate
demonstration of techniques used to facilitate, negotiate and communicate
observation of performance in role plays
observation of presentations
oral or written questioning to assess knowledge of communication, facilitation and negotiation skills and knowledge
evaluation and documentation of performance outcomes.
Guidance information for assessment
Holistic assessment with other units relevant to the industry sector, workplace and job role is recommended, for example:
BSBWHS601A Apply legislative frameworks for WHS
BSBWHS603A Implement WHS risk management
BSBWHS606A Conduct a WHS audit.
Replaced By
| State Code | National Code | Title | Type |
|---|---|---|---|
| AUH45 | BSBWHS602 | Facilitate WHS activities | Unit of competency |
| State Code | National Code | Title | Type |
|---|---|---|---|
| J837 | UEG60114 | Advanced Diploma of Gas Supply Industry Operations | Qualification |
| J348 | BSB60612 | Advanced Diploma of Work Health and Safety | Qualification |