BSBWHS309Contribute effectively to WHS communication and consultation processes

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What an assessment for BSBWHS309 must cover

32 assessable components: 4 elements (16 performance criteria), 5 performance evidence and 5 knowledge evidence requirements, plus 6 foundation skills. An audit-defensible tool maps every question and task back to these — that mapping is the coverage matrix Auditori generates alongside the assessment.

Elements & performance criteria

1 Participate in establishing consultation processes

  • 1.1Contribute to selecting WHS consultation and communication methods aligned to organisational policies and procedures, and compliant with WHS legislative requirements
  • 1.2Identify and record key stakeholders according to WHS laws and related documentation
  • 1.3Research and collate information on organisational WHS obligations relating to communication and consultation with required personnel
  • 1.4Assist with any required revisions to consultation and communication methods according to organisational policies and procedures
  • 1.5Participate in consultation with required personnel to agree any proposed consultation and communication methods

2 Contribute to WHS consultation

  • 2.1Contribute to facilitating WHS consultation and participation processes according to WHS laws
  • 2.2Identify and report barriers to effective WHS consultation and participation processes to required personnel according to organisational policies and procedures
  • 2.3Make suggestions that could assist in removing identified barriers to effective WHS consultation and participation processes, according to organisational policies and procedures
  • 2.4Identify, record and communicate to others, the duties, rights and responsibilities of required personnel in the consultation process

3 Consult and communicate effectively with required personnel

  • 3.1Identify appropriate forms of communication for required individuals and/or parties
  • 3.2Convey WHS information to required personnel in plain language and according to organisational policies and procedures
  • 3.3Participate in confirming that required personnel understand WHS information, instructions and signs

4 Raise WHS issues with required personnel

  • 4.1Raise relevant WHS issues in meetings and support others to do so
  • 4.2Record and communicate WHS discussions and their outcomes according to organisational policies and procedures
  • 4.3Follow up meeting outcomes according to own job role, and organisational policies and procedures
  • 4.4Communicate WHS-related outcomes of meetings to required individuals and/or parties

Performance evidence

  • contribute to two different work health and safety (WHS) communication and consultation processes.
  • communicate WHS information to others
  • raise WHS issues in meetings and follow up on outcomes
  • take appropriate actions to assist with removing any barriers to communication and consultation processes identified during above processes
  • support others to raise relevant WHS issues.

Knowledge evidence

  • purpose of organisational WHS policies, procedures, processes and systems
  • organisational WHS obligations relating to communication and consultation
  • commonwealth and state/territory WHS laws and publications relating to: - identifying and recording key stakeholders - WHS communication and consultation processes
  • organisational policies and procedures relating to: - consultation and communication methods, and processes for revising them - addressing barriers to effective WHS consultation and participation processes, including barrier reporting protocols - recording and communicating WHS discussions
  • elements of WHS communication and consultation: - potential barriers to WHS consultation and participation processes, and methods to overcome them - roles and responsibilities of WHS personnel - how the consultation process influences and is related to workplace information management procedures, processes and systems - methods to engage others with workplace procedures, and information sourcing and sharing.

Foundation skills

  • Reading: Interprets a range of textual information to determine regulatory and procedural requirements, and associated necessary actions
  • Writing: Records key information in a sequential manner using required format, correct grammar and industry-specific vocabulary
  • Oral Communication: Presents information using language and non-verbal communication appropriate to audience and context Uses questioning and listening techniques to obtain feedback from others and to resolve issues
  • Navigate the world of work: Follows policies, procedures and legislative requirements relevant to own role
  • Interact with others: Selects and uses appropriate conventions and protocols when communicating with others in a range of work contexts Uses appropriate interpersonal skills to promote contributions and encourage ideas from others
  • Get the work done: Sequences and schedules activities, and assists with their implementation and communication Identifies barriers to consultation and applies problem-solving processes to assist with determining possible solutions Uses main features and functions of digital tools to access information and communicate effectively

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