Unit of Competency Mapping – Information for Teachers/Assessors – Information for Learners
BSBWHS505A Mapping and Delivery Guide
Investigate WHS incidents
Version 1.0
Issue Date: May 2024
Qualification | - |
Unit of Competency | BSBWHS505A - Investigate WHS incidents |
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Description | This unit describes the performance outcomes, skills and knowledge required to plan, conduct and report on investigations of work health and safety (WHS) incidents that have resulted in, or have the potential to result in, injury or damage.It covers conducting an initial assessment of the situation; establishing the scope and legal parameters of the investigation; conducting a systematic analysis to identify underlying causes and actions for prevention; and reporting on the outcomes of the investigation appropriate to the potential severity of the incident, which may include accessing specialist expertise. | ||
Employability Skills | This unit contains employability skills. | ||
Learning Outcomes and Application | This unit applies to individuals required to investigate incidents for prevention.The unit applies to people who work in a range of WHS roles across all industries and who 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 National 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. | ||
Duration and Setting | X weeks, nominally xx hours, delivered in a classroom/online/blended learning setting. |
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Prerequisites/co-requisites | Not applicable. | ||
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 | |
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Elements of Competency | Performance Criteria | |||||||
Element: Ensure initial responses to the incident are properly carried out |
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Element: Develop an investigation plan |
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Element: Collect information and data |
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Element: Analyse information and data gathered to identify immediate and underlying causes and practical prevention measures |
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Element: Compile and communicate investigation report |
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