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Develop, implement and maintain WHS management systems

Develop, implement and maintain WHS management systems

Unit of competency
National Code
BSBWHS605A
State Code
WE747
TGA Status
Replaced
DTWD Status
Replaced
Current Release Number
1.00
Current Release Date
18/12/2012
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State Implementation and Classification
Approved Date
30/09/2014
Field of Education
061301 - Occupational Health And Safety
Original Release Date
30/09/2014
Nominal Hours
60
Description
This unit describes the performance outcomes, skills and knowledge required to develop, implement and maintain a work health and safety management system (WHSMS) or elements thereof.
Notes
Elements and Performance Criteria
1. Support and facilitate the implementation of a WHSMS
  • 1.1 Determine the form, content, purposes and functions of a WHSMS appropriate to the organisation and its WHS risks
  • 1.2 Consult effectively with individuals and parties about the form, content, purposes and functions of a WHSMS and its implementation
  • 1.3 Facilitate agreement of individuals and parties to implementing a WHSMS
2. Develop WHS policy and commitment to a WHSMS
  • 2.1 Communicate to individuals and parties the WHS policy requirements and commitment requirements to implement a WHSMS
  • 2.2 Develop and implement an initial WHS review, as required, appropriate to own job role
  • 2.3 Develop WHS policy that meets organisational requirements and is appropriate to the organisation
  • 2.4 Facilitate and support the participation of, and consultation with, individuals and parties in developing and agreeing to WHS policy
  • 2.5 Document WHS policy and communicate it to individuals and parties
3. Develop a WHS plan
  • 3.1 Communicate to individuals and parties the requirements of a WHS plan
  • 3.2 Work with individuals and parties to produce 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 building and agreeing to a WHS plan
4. Implement the WHS plan
  • 4.1 Communicate to individuals and parties the WHS plan implementation requirements, as appropriate to the organisation
  • 4.2 Facilitate and support the participation of, and consultation with, individuals and parties in implementing the WHS plan
  • 4.3 Work with individuals and parties to ensure policies, procedures, processes and systems support implementation of the WHS plan, as appropriate to own job role
5. Measure and evaluate WHS performance
  • 5.1 Communicate to individuals and parties the measurement and evaluation requirements of the WHS plan as appropriate to the organisation
  • 5.2 Facilitate and support the participation of, and consultation with, individuals and parties in measuring and evaluating WHS performance
  • 5.3 Assess policies, procedures, systems and processes in relation to their ability to support implementation of the WHS plan, as appropriate to own job role
6. Review and improve the WHSMS
  • 6.1 Communicate to individuals and parties the review and improvement requirements of the WHSMS as appropriate to the organisation
  • 6.2 Facilitate and support the participation of, and consultation with, individuals and parties in reviewing and improving the WHSMS
  • 6.3 Document review outcomes and suggested WHSMS improvements, as appropriate to own job role, and submit to management for consideration
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.

Appropriate to the organisation may include:
consideration of:
available resources
geographic locations
nature of hazards and risks in the organisation
nature of the business
requirement to integrate with other organisational systems, such as quality, finance, management, information technology and human resources
scale of the organisation
size of the organisation
WHS and claims experience
WHS needs.
Individuals and parties may include:
contractors, suppliers and customers
health and safety committees
health and safety representatives
managers and supervisors
PCBUs or their officers
WHS specialists and advisors
workers.
Requirements may include:
input and advice from WHS specialists
relevant sections of 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 employer and industry associations
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, guidance material and other information issued by WHS regulators
WHSMS tools and guidance publications.
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:

developing, implementing, reviewing and maintaining a WHSMS
WHS changes that have occurred as a result of the implementation of the WHSMS
steps taken to ensure ongoing commitment to the 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 guidance materials.
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 develop, implement and maintain a 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.
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
BSBWHS602A Facilitate WHS activities
BSBWHS603A Implement WHS risk management
BSBWHS604A Evaluate the WHS performance organisations
BSBWHS606A Conduct a WHS audit.
Replaces
State Code National Code Title Type
D0912 BSBOHS601B Develop a systematic approach to managing OHS Unit of competency
Replaced By
State Code National Code Title Type
AUM15 BSBWHS605 Develop, implement and maintain WHS management systems Unit of competency