Unit of competency Outline
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22/07/2026 10:00 AM AWST
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Contribute to developing, implementing and maintaining WHS management systems
Contribute to developing, implementing and maintaining WHS management systems
Unit of competency
National Code
BSBWHS506A
BSBWHS506A
State Code
WE738
WE738
TGA Status
Replaced
Replaced
DTWD Status
Replaced
Replaced
State Implementation and Classification
Approved Date
11/03/2014
Field of Education
061301 - Occupational Health And Safety
Original Release Date
11/03/2014
Nominal Hours
50
Description
This unit describes the performance outcomes, skills and knowledge required to contribute to the development and implementation of elements of a work health and safety management system (WHSMS).
Notes
Elements and Performance Criteria
1. Promote the implementation of the WHSMS
- 1.1 Access sources of information to determine the form, content, purposes and functions of a WHSMS
- 1.2 Apply knowledge of WHS legislation to identify duty holders and their roles and responsibilities in a WHSMS
- 1.3 Apply knowledge of WHSMS and the organisation to communicate information about the WHSMS to individuals and parties
- 1.4 Advocate for the integration of returntowork or injury management as part of an effective WHSMS
- 1.5 Consult effectively with individuals and parties about implementing the WHSMS
2. Contribute to the development of WHS policy and commitment to the WHSMS
- 2.1 Apply knowledge of commitment and policy, to communicate to individuals and parties the requirements of commitment and WHS policy
- 2.2 Contribute to the development and implementation of an initial WHS review as required
- 2.3 Contribute to the development of WHS policy that meets requirements and is appropriate to the organisation
- 2.4 Facilitate and support the participation of, and consultation with, individuals and parties in developing WHS policy
- 2.5 Support documentation and communication of WHS policy to individuals and parties
3. Contribute to the development of the WHS plan
- 3.1 Apply knowledge of WHS planning to communicate the requirements of a WHS plan to individuals and parties
- 3.2 Contribute to the development of a WHS plan appropriate to the organisation that meets requirements
- 3.3 Facilitate and support the participation of, and consultation with, individuals and parties in developing the WHS plan
4. Contribute to the implementation of the WHS plan
- 4.1 Apply knowledge of implementation of the WHS plan to communicate to individuals and parties the requirements for implementation of the WHS plan appropriate to the organisation
- 4.2 Contribute to the implementation of the WHS plan appropriate to own job role
- 4.3 Facilitate and support the participation of, and consultation with, individuals and parties in implementing the WHS plan
5. Contribute to the measurement and evaluation of WHS performance
- 5.1 Apply knowledge of measurement and evaluation of WHS performance, to communicate to individuals and parties the requirements for measurement and evaluation appropriate to the organisation
- 5.2 Contribute to measurement and evaluation appropriate to own job role
- 5.3 Facilitate and support the participation of, and consultation with, individuals and parties in measuring and evaluating WHS performance
6. Contribute to the review and improvement of the WHSMS
- 6.1 Apply knowledge of the review and improvement of the WHSMS, to communicate to individuals and parties the requirements for review and improvement appropriate to the organisation
- 6.2 Contribute to review and improvement appropriate to own job role
- 6.3 Facilitate and support the participation of, and consultation with, individuals and parties in reviewing and improving the WHSMS
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.
Sources of information may include:
employer associations
industry associations
regulatory authority
relevant Australian standards and publications, such as:
Australian Standard AS/NZS 4801:2001 Occupational Health and Safety Management Systems - Specification with guidance for use
Australian Standard AS/NZS 4804:2001 Occupational Health and Safety Management Systems - General guidelines on principles, systems and supporting techniques
Standards Australia publication HB 211-2001 Occupational Health and Safety Management Systems - A guide to AS 4801 for Small Business
WHS Acts, regulations, codes of practice, standards, guidelines and other information issued by WHS regulators
WHS professionals
WHS professional associations
WHS specialists
WHSMS tools, standards and guidance.
Duty holders may include:
as specified in WHS Acts:
PCBUs or their officers
workers
other persons at a workplace.
Individuals and parties may include:
contractors and suppliers
health and safety committees
health and safety representatives
managers and supervisors
PCBUs or their officers
WHS professionals
WHS professional associations
workers.
Requirements may include:
effective injury and claims management
effective return to work of injured workers
effective rehabilitation management of work injuries and disease
employer associations
industry associations
regulatory authority
relevant sections of relevant Australian standards and publications, such as:
Australian Standard AS/NZS 4801:2001 Occupational health and safety management systems - Specification with guidance for use
Australian Standard AS/NZS 4804:2001 Occupational health and safety management systems - General guidelines on principles, systems and supporting techniques
Standards Australia publication HB 211-2001 Occupational health and safety management systems - A guide to AS 4801 for small business
relevant sections of WHS Acts, regulations, codes of practice, standards, guidelines and other information issued by WHS regulators
WHS specialists
WHSMS tools, standards and guidance.
Appropriate to the organisation may include:
consideration of:
size of the organisation
geographic location
nature of the business
available resources
nature of hazards and risks in the organisation
WHS and claims experience
WHS needs
requirement to integrate with other organisational systems, such as quality, finance, management, information technology and human resources.
Sources of information may include:
employer associations
industry associations
regulatory authority
relevant Australian standards and publications, such as:
Australian Standard AS/NZS 4801:2001 Occupational Health and Safety Management Systems - Specification with guidance for use
Australian Standard AS/NZS 4804:2001 Occupational Health and Safety Management Systems - General guidelines on principles, systems and supporting techniques
Standards Australia publication HB 211-2001 Occupational Health and Safety Management Systems - A guide to AS 4801 for Small Business
WHS Acts, regulations, codes of practice, standards, guidelines and other information issued by WHS regulators
WHS professionals
WHS professional associations
WHS specialists
WHSMS tools, standards and guidance.
Duty holders may include:
as specified in WHS Acts:
PCBUs or their officers
workers
other persons at a workplace.
Individuals and parties may include:
contractors and suppliers
health and safety committees
health and safety representatives
managers and supervisors
PCBUs or their officers
WHS professionals
WHS professional associations
workers.
Requirements may include:
effective injury and claims management
effective return to work of injured workers
effective rehabilitation management of work injuries and disease
employer associations
industry associations
regulatory authority
relevant sections of relevant Australian standards and publications, such as:
Australian Standard AS/NZS 4801:2001 Occupational health and safety management systems - Specification with guidance for use
Australian Standard AS/NZS 4804:2001 Occupational health and safety management systems - General guidelines on principles, systems and supporting techniques
Standards Australia publication HB 211-2001 Occupational health and safety management systems - A guide to AS 4801 for small business
relevant sections of WHS Acts, regulations, codes of practice, standards, guidelines and other information issued by WHS regulators
WHS specialists
WHSMS tools, standards and guidance.
Appropriate to the organisation may include:
consideration of:
size of the organisation
geographic location
nature of the business
available resources
nature of hazards and risks in the organisation
WHS and claims experience
WHS needs
requirement to integrate with other organisational systems, such as quality, finance, management, information technology and human resources.
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:
contributing to the development and implementation of elements of a WHSMS
formulating a WHS plan
knowledge of relevant WHS Acts, regulations and codes of practice
knowledge of the key elements of a WHSMS.
Context of and specific resources for assessment
Assessment must ensure access to:
office equipment, resources and workplace documentation
relevant Acts, regulations, codes of practice, standards and guidelines.
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
assessment of written reports on the effectiveness of the WHSMS
demonstration of techniques used to implement and maintain the WHSMS
direct questioning combined with review of portfolios of evidence and third-party reports of onthejob performance by the candidate
observation of performance in role plays
observation of presentations
oral or written questioning to assess knowledge of the WHSMS
evaluation of WHS needs and priorities
review of WHS plans and action plans.
Guidance information for assessment
Holistic assessment with other units relevant to the industry sector, workplace and job role is recommended, for example:
BSBWHS503A Contribute to the systematic management of WHS risk
BSBWHS507A Contribute to managing WHS information systems
BSBWHS508A Manage WHS hazards associated with plant.
Overview of assessment
Critical aspects for assessment and evidence required to demonstrate competency in this unit
Evidence of the following is essential:
contributing to the development and implementation of elements of a WHSMS
formulating a WHS plan
knowledge of relevant WHS Acts, regulations and codes of practice
knowledge of the key elements of a WHSMS.
Context of and specific resources for assessment
Assessment must ensure access to:
office equipment, resources and workplace documentation
relevant Acts, regulations, codes of practice, standards and guidelines.
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
assessment of written reports on the effectiveness of the WHSMS
demonstration of techniques used to implement and maintain the WHSMS
direct questioning combined with review of portfolios of evidence and third-party reports of onthejob performance by the candidate
observation of performance in role plays
observation of presentations
oral or written questioning to assess knowledge of the WHSMS
evaluation of WHS needs and priorities
review of WHS plans and action plans.
Guidance information for assessment
Holistic assessment with other units relevant to the industry sector, workplace and job role is recommended, for example:
BSBWHS503A Contribute to the systematic management of WHS risk
BSBWHS507A Contribute to managing WHS information systems
BSBWHS508A Manage WHS hazards associated with plant.
Replaces
| State Code | National Code | Title | Type |
|---|---|---|---|
| D0903 | BSBOHS501B | Participate in the coordination and maintenance of a systematic approach to managing OHS | Unit of competency |
Replaced By
| State Code | National Code | Title | Type |
|---|---|---|---|
| AUM23 | BSBWHS506 | Contribute to developing, implementing and maintaining WHS management systems | Unit of competency |
| State Code | National Code | Title | Type |
|---|---|---|---|
| J832 | AUM50113 | Diploma of Automotive Manufacturing | Qualification |
| J520 | BSB50613 | Diploma of Human Resources Management | Qualification |
| J521 | BSB51413 | Diploma of Project Management | Qualification |
| J347 | BSB51312 | Diploma of Work Health and Safety | Qualification |