Unit of Competency Mapping – Information for Teachers/Assessors – Information for Learners
BSBWHS608 Mapping and Delivery Guide
Assist with applying occupational hygiene to manage WHS risks
Version 1.0
Issue Date: June 2024
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Unit of Competency | BSBWHS608 - Assist with applying occupational hygiene to manage WHS risks |
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Learning Outcomes and Application | This unit describes the skills and knowledge required to assist with the application of occupational hygiene principles, knowledge and techniques to manage work health and safety (WHS) risks. It includes understanding how occupational hygiene contributes to WHS management, the appropriate application of occupational hygiene knowledge, skills and techniques and working with occupational hygienists and other specialists.This unit applies to individuals who assist with applying occupational hygiene to manage WHS risks. Individuals who are required to assist with the monitoring of a range of physical agents and/or conditions in the workplace should use BSBWHS409 Assist with workplace monitoring processes.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 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.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. |
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Competency Field |
Development and validation strategy and guide for assessors and learners | Student Learning Resources | Handouts Activities |
Slides PPT |
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Elements of Competency | Performance Criteria | |||||||
Element: Identify WHS hazards and risks to be addressed by occupational hygiene |
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Element: Assist with the assessment of identified risks |
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Element: Assist with the design and implementation of risk controls |
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Element: Assist with monitoring, evaluating and modifying risk controls |
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Element: Ensure occupational hygiene activities are appropriate |
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