BSBWHS605 — Develop, implement and maintain WHS management systems

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What an assessment for BSBWHS605 must cover

40 assessable components: 6 elements (20 performance criteria), 7 performance evidence and 6 knowledge evidence requirements, plus 7 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 Support and facilitate the implementation of a WHSMS

1.1Determine the form, content, purposes and functions of a WHSMS appropriate to the organisation and its WHS risks
1.2Consult effectively with individuals and parties about the form, content, purposes and functions of a WHSMS and its implementation
1.3Facilitate agreement of individuals and parties to implementing a WHSMS

2 Develop WHS policy and commitment to a WHSMS

2.1Communicate to individuals and parties the WHS policy requirements and commitment requirements to implement a WHSMS
2.2Develop and implement an initial WHS review, as required, appropriate to own job role
2.3Develop WHS policy that meets organisational requirements and is appropriate to the organisation
2.4Facilitate and support the participation of, and consultation with, individuals and parties in developing and agreeing to WHS policy
2.5Document WHS policy and communicate it to individuals and parties

3 Develop a WHS plan

3.1Communicate to individuals and parties the requirements of a WHS plan
3.2Work with individuals and parties to produce a WHS plan appropriate to the organisation, that meets requirements
3.3Facilitate and support the participation of, and consultation with, individuals and parties in developing and agreeing to a WHS plan

4 Implement the WHS plan

4.1Communicate to individuals and parties the WHS plan implementation requirements, as appropriate to the organisation
4.2Facilitate and support the participation of, and consultation with, individuals and parties in implementing the WHS plan
4.3Work with individuals and parties to ensure policies, procedures, processes and systems support implementation of the WHS plan, according to own job role

5 Measure and evaluate WHS performance

5.1Communicate to individuals and parties the measurement and evaluation requirements of the WHS plan as appropriate to the organisation
5.2Facilitate and support the participation of, and consultation with, individuals and parties in measuring and evaluating WHS performance
5.3Assess policies, procedures, systems and processes in relation to their ability to support implementation of the WHS plan, according to own job role

6 Review and improve the WHSMS

6.1Communicate to individuals and parties the review and improvement requirements of the WHSMS as appropriate to the organisation
6.2Facilitate and support the participation of, and consultation with, individuals and parties in reviewing and improving the WHSMS
6.3Document review outcomes and suggested WHSMS improvements, according to own job role and submit to management for consideration

Performance evidence

support and facilitate the implementation of a work health and safety management system (WHSMS) including: determining form, content, purposes and functions; consulting and gaining agreement
develop work health and safety (WHS) policy and commitment to a WHSMS including: communicating requirements; developing and implementing an initial review; meeting organisational requirements; facilitating and supporting consultation and participation; documenting and communicating the policy
develop a WHS plan including: communicating requirements; collaborating with others; facilitating and supporting consultation and participation
implement a WHS plan including: communicating requirements; facilitating and supporting consultation and participation; collaborating to ensure policies, procedures, processes and systems support WHS plan implementation
measure and evaluate WHS performance including: communicating requirements; facilitating and supporting consultation and participation; assessing policies, procedures, systems and processes for ability to support WHS plan implementation
review and improve the WHSMS including: communicating requirements; facilitating and supporting consultation and participation; documenting and reporting outcomes and suggested improvements
Note: If a specific volume or frequency is not stated, then evidence must be provided at least once.

Knowledge evidence

give examples of barriers to WHSMS implementation and strategies to overcome them
describe the nature of information and data that provide valid and reliable measures of WHS performance and WHSMS, including positive performance indicators
outline relevant Commonwealth and state or territory WHS Acts, regulations, codes of practice, standards, guidance material and other relevant publications
outline requirements for recordkeeping that address WHS, privacy and other relevant legislation
describe the structure and functions of a WHSMS
summarise WHSMS certification and auditing standards, processes and requirements.

Foundation skills

Reading: Performance Criteria: 2.1, 2.3, 3.2, 5.1, 5.3, 6.1 - Interprets and critically analyses and applies appropriate strategies to construct meaning from complex texts, in relation to determining requirements of the WHSMS and WHS plan and policy
Writing: Performance Criteria: 2.1, 2.2, 2.3, 2.5, 3.1, 3.2, 4.1, 5.1, 6.1, 6.3 - Communicates complex relationships between ideas and information, matching style of writing to purpose and audience Displays knowledge of structure and layout employing broad vocabulary, grammatical structure and conventions appropriate to text
Oral communication: Performance Criteria: 2.1, 2.5, 3.1, 4.1, 5.1, 6.1 - Presents information or recommendations using language appropriate to the audience Uses questioning and active listening to seek clarification or confirm understanding
Numeracy: Performance Criteria: 5.1, 5.2 - Extracts and evaluates the mathematical information embedded in a range of tasks and texts in measuring and evaluating WHS performance Selects from, and applies, an expanding range of mathematical and problem solving strategies measuring and evaluating WHS performance
Navigate the world of work: Performance Criteria: 2.3, 4.1 - Works independently and collectively within broad parameters, with a strong sense of responsibility and ownership of goals, plans, decisions and outcomes in development of WHS policy and plans
Interact with others: Performance Criteria: 1.2, 1.3, 2.4, 3.2, 3.3, 4.2, 4.3, 5.2, 6.2 - Selects appropriate communication protocols and conventions in developing WHS policy and plans Collaborates with others to achieve joint outcomes, playing an active role in facilitating effective group interaction and influencing direction
Get the work done: Performance Criteria: 1.1, 2.2, 2.3, 2.4, 4.3, 5.2, 5.3, 6.3 - Develops plans to manage relatively complex, non-routine tasks with an awareness of how they contribute to operational and strategic goals Sequences and schedules complex activities, monitors implementation and manages relevant communication Uses systematic, analytical processes in complex, non-routine situations, setting goals, gathering relevant information, and identifying and evaluating options against agreed criteria in relation to implementation of WHS plan Uses analytical processes to decide on a course of action, establishing criteria for deciding between options, and seeking input and advice from others before taking action when necessary Uses digital tools and systems to complete routine tasks, adapting some functions to improve personal efficiency in consultation, measurement and reporting

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