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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
BSBWHS506
State Code
AUM23
TGA Status
Replaced
DTWD Status
Transition (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
50
Description
This unit describes the skills and knowledge required to contribute to the development, implementation and maintenance of elements of a work health and safety management system (WHSMS).It applies to individuals with organisational responsibilities for contributing to tasks in relation to elements of a WHSMS appropriate to the nature and scale of the organisation and its work health and safety (WHS) risks. These people will work in a range of WHS roles across all industries and will apply a substantial knowledge base and well-developed skills in a wide variety of WHS 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.
Notes
Elements and Performance Criteria
1 Contribute to development and implementation of a WHSMS
  • 1.1 Access sources of information to determine the form, content, purposes and functions of a WHSMS
  • 1.2 Identify duty holders and their roles and responsibilities in a WHSMS, according to WHS legislation
  • 1.3 Advocate for the integration of returntowork or injury management as part of an effective WHSMS
  • 1.4 Contribute to the development of an organisational WHSMS that meets legal and organisational requirements
  • 1.5 Communicate information about the WHSMS to relevant individuals and parties
  • 1.6 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 Communicate to individuals and parties the requirements of commitment to the WHSMS, 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 Communicate to individuals and parties the requirements of a WHS plan
  • 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 WHS plan development
4 Contribute to the implementation of the WHS plan
  • 4.1 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 according 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 Communicate to individuals and parties the requirements for measurement and evaluation appropriate to the organisation
  • 5.2 Contribute to measurement and evaluation according 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 Communicate to individuals and parties the requirements for review and improvement appropriate to the organisation
  • 6.2 Contribute to review and improvement according to own job role
  • 6.3 Facilitate and support the participation of, and consultation with individuals and parties in reviewing and improving the WHSMS
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Replaces
State Code National Code Title Type
WE738 BSBWHS506A Contribute to developing, implementing and maintaining WHS management systems Unit of competency
Replaced By
State Code National Code Title Type
OBA96 BSBWHS516 Contribute to developing, implementing and maintaining an organisation's WHS management system Unit of competency