RPL for BSB60612 Advanced Diploma of Work Health and Safety (Release 2)

This qualification reflects the skills and knowledge required of individuals who apply advanced practical knowledge to coordinate, facilitate and maintain the work health and safety (WHS) program in one or more fields of work in an organisation, such as a WHS practitioner or HR practitioner. They may work under the guidance of an occupational health and safety professional.

All core units in BSB51312 Diploma of Work Health and Safety or equivalent competencies:

• BSBWHS502A Manage effective WHS consultation and participation processes
• BSBWHS503A Contribute to the systematic management of WHS risk
• BSBWHS504A Manage WHS hazards and risks
• BSBWHS505A Investigate WHS incidents
• BSBWHS506A Contribute to developing, implementing and maintaining WHS management systems.

There is no direct link between this qualification and licensing, legislative and/or regulatory requirements. However, where required, a unit of competency will specify relevant licensing, legislative and/or regulatory requirements that impact on the unit.

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The following table contains a summary of the employability skills required by industry for this qualification. The employability skills facets described here are broad industry requirements that may vary depending on qualification packaging options.

Industry/enterprise requirements for this qualification include: 

Communication

• identifying and implementing communication strategies using appropriate tools and methods
• preparing reports and communications for a range of target groups
• working effectively with legal advisors and others

Teamwork

• collaborating with WHS/OHS and other professionals to develop and agree on scope of work to be undertaken, types of services required, and how the professionals will work with self and others
• supporting everyone to do their best thinking and practice
• using language appropriate to the work team and the task

Problem-solving

• applying knowledge of outcomes of risk assessment, WHS hazards and risk controls, and WHS legislation to select risk-treatment options
• identifying areas for improvement
• reviewing effectiveness of communication strategies and making changes to achieve required improvements

Initiative and enterprise

• identifying changes, amendments and emerging issues in legislation relevant to the organisation
• making observations of workplace tasks and interactions between people, their activities, equipment, environment and systems
• recognising scope of WHS competencies of self and others

Planning and organising

• developing a WHS plan
• implementing and monitoring designated actions in plans
• working with individuals and parties to produce a WHS plan that meets requirements and is appropriate to the organisation

Self-management

• developing and implementing an initial WHS review, as required, appropriate to own job role
• fulfilling own WHS roles, functions and responsibilities and supporting others to fulfil their WHS roles, functions and responsibilities
• managing own tasks within a timeframe
• reviewing own effectiveness and that of others, and working with others to achieve required improvements

Learning

• assisting with developing, delivering and evaluating training to meet identified training needs and legal requirements for training
• identifying, analysing and addressing training needs

Technology

• accessing and downloading internal and external information and data on WHS
• using a range of communication media
• using electronic information and data systems to enter workplace information and data, and produce effective graphical representation

This qualification reflects the skills and knowledge required of individuals who apply advanced practical knowledge to coordinate, facilitate and maintain the work health and safety (WHS) program in one or more fields of work in an organisation, such as a WHS practitioner or HR practitioner. They may work under the guidance of an occupational health and safety professional.

• Advanced Diploma of Management
• Advanced Diploma of Project Management
• Certificate III in Work Health and Safety