Unit of Competency Mapping – Information for Teachers/Assessors – Information for Learners

BSBWHS211 Mapping and Delivery Guide
Contribute to the health and safety of self and others

Version 1.0
Issue Date: May 2024


Qualification -
Unit of Competency BSBWHS211 - Contribute to the health and safety of self and others
Description
Employability Skills
Learning Outcomes and Application This unit describes the skills and knowledge required to work in a manner that is healthy and safe in relation to self and others, and to assist in responding to incidents. It covers following work health and safety (WHS) policies, procedures, instructions and requirements; and participating in WHS consultative processes.The unit applies to those who require a basic knowledge of WHS to carry out own work in a defined context, under direct supervision or with some individual responsibility, in a range of industry and workplace contexts.NOTES1. 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 model WHS laws have not been implemented, registered training organisations (RTOs) are advised to contextualise this unit of competency by referring to existing WHS legislative requirements.2. The model WHS laws include the model WHS Act, model WHS Regulations and model WHS Codes of Practice. See Safe Work Australia for further information.No licensing, legislative or certification requirements apply to this unit at the time of publication.
Duration and Setting X weeks, nominally xx hours, delivered in a classroom/online/blended learning setting.

Assessment must comply with WHS laws, and WHS legal responsibilities and duty of care required for this unit. It must be conducted in a safe environment where evidence gathered demonstrates consistent performance of typical activities undertaken by individuals carrying out WHS duties in the workplace, and must include access to:

organisational policies, standard operating procedures, and work instructions covered in the knowledge evidence

WHS laws relevant to performance evidence requirements

opportunities for interaction with others

workplace equipment and resources required for the performance evidence.

Assessors of this unit must satisfy the assessor requirements in applicable vocational education and training legislation, frameworks and/or standards.
Prerequisites/co-requisites
Competency Field
Development and validation strategy and guide for assessors and learners Student Learning Resources Handouts
Activities 		Slides
PPT 		Assessment 1 Assessment 2 Assessment 3 Assessment 4
Elements of Competency Performance Criteria              
Element: Operate safely in own work environment
  • Identify organisational WHS policies and procedures that apply to own work setting
  • Carry out work tasks according to WHS instructions
  • Carry out pre-start systems and equipment checks under supervision and according to organisational policies and procedures
  • Participate in responding to incidents according to organisational policies and procedures
       
Element: Operate safely within requirements of own role
  • Identify individuals and/or parties to whom queries and concerns about safety in the workplace should be directed
  • Identify existing and potential hazards relating to own role, and record and report them according to organisational policies and procedures
  • Identify and contribute to implementing WHS instructions and organisational policies and procedures specific to own work area
  • Identify and report incidents and injuries to required personnel according to organisational policies and procedures
       
Element: Participate in WHS consultative processes
  • Contribute to workplace meetings, inspections, and other WHS consultative activities
  • Identify existing and potential WHS hazards and report them to designated persons according to organisational policies and procedures
  • Participate in actions to minimise or eliminate workplace hazards and to reduce risks
       


Evidence Required

List the assessment methods to be used and the context and resources required for assessment. Copy and paste the relevant sections from the evidence guide below and then re-write these in plain English.

The candidate must demonstrate the ability to complete the tasks outlined in the elements, performance criteria and foundation skills of this unit, and to:

actively participate in two different work activities that contribute to the health and safety of self and others

identify and report at least one hazard to designated personnel.

During the above, the candidate must follow required procedures and instructions relating to work health and safety (WHS) and incidents.

The candidate must demonstrate knowledge to complete the tasks outlined in the elements, performance criteria and foundation skills of this unit. This includes knowledge of:

organisational safety policies, procedures, instructions and requirements relating to own work role in relation to:

checking systems and equipment

conducting routine work operations

personal protective equipment (PPE)

recording existing and potential WHS issues

responding to and reporting incidents and injuries

responding to fires and incidents

meaning of commonly used hazard signs and safety symbols

duty holder responsibilities, as specified in WHS laws, including:

self and co-workers

persons conducting a business or undertaking (PCBUs)

officers

others in the workplace

distinction between hazards and risks

WHS hazards that may be present in the workplace, including the harm they can cause and how this harm occurs

process of hazard identification and risk control.

Submission Requirements

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Assessment task 1: [title]      Due date:

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Assessment Tasks

Copy and paste from the following data to produce each assessment task. Write these in plain English and spell out how, when and where the task is to be carried out, under what conditions, and what resources are needed. Include guidelines about how well the candidate has to perform a task for it to be judged satisfactory.
Copy and paste from the following performance criteria to create an observation checklist for each task. When you have finished writing your assessment tool every one of these must have been addressed, preferably several times in a variety of contexts. To ensure this occurs download the assessment matrix for the unit; enter each assessment task as a column header and place check marks against each performance criteria that task addresses.

Observation Checklist

Tasks to be observed according to workplace/college/TAFE policy and procedures, relevant legislation and Codes of Practice Yes No Comments/feedback
Identify organisational WHS policies and procedures that apply to own work setting 
Carry out work tasks according to WHS instructions 
Carry out pre-start systems and equipment checks under supervision and according to organisational policies and procedures 
Participate in responding to incidents according to organisational policies and procedures 
Identify individuals and/or parties to whom queries and concerns about safety in the workplace should be directed 
Identify existing and potential hazards relating to own role, and record and report them according to organisational policies and procedures 
Identify and contribute to implementing WHS instructions and organisational policies and procedures specific to own work area 
Identify and report incidents and injuries to required personnel according to organisational policies and procedures 
Contribute to workplace meetings, inspections, and other WHS consultative activities 
Identify existing and potential WHS hazards and report them to designated persons according to organisational policies and procedures 
Participate in actions to minimise or eliminate workplace hazards and to reduce risks 

Forms

Assessment Cover Sheet

BSBWHS211 - Contribute to the health and safety of self and others
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BSBWHS211 - Contribute to the health and safety of self and others

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