BSBWHS303 Participate in WHS Hazard Identification, Risk Assessment and Risk Control RPL Assessor Guide

This RPL Assessor Guide provides information on BSBWHS303 Participate in WHS hazard identification, risk assessment and risk control. It includes suggested documents, third party verification instrument, and competency conversation instrument.

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RPL Assessor Guide
Unit: BSBWHS303 Participate in WHS hazard identification, risk assessment and risk
control
BSBWHS303 Participate in WHS hazard identification, risk
assessment and risk control
Modification History
Release Comments
Release 1 This version first released with BSB Business Services Training Package
Version 1.0.
Application
This unit describes the skills and knowledge required to maintain a healthy and safe
workplace through participation in the process of identifying work health and safety (WHS)
hazards and assessing and controlling WHS risks, and the promotion and support of worker
consultation.
It applies to individuals who assist with the identification of workplace hazards and the
assessment and control of WHS risks as part of their WHS responsibilities, which are in
addition to their main duties.
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.
Unit Sector
Regulation, Licensing and Risk – Work Health and Safety
Unit Mapping Information
Code and title
current version
Code and title
previous version
Comments Equivalence status
BSBWHS303
Participate in WHS
hazard identification,
risk assessment and
risk control
BSBWHS303A
Participate in WHS
hazard identification,
risk assessment and
risk control
Updated to meet
Standards for
Training Packages
Minor edits to clarify
intent of performance
criteria
Equivalent unit
Assessment Conditions
Assessment must be conducted in a safe environment where evidence gathered
demonstrates consistent performance of typical activities experienced by individuals carrying
out work health and safety duties in the workplace and include access to:
 organisational policies, standard operating procedures and plans
 Acts, regulations, codes of practice, licensing requirements and standards
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 relevant data files
 appropriate resources to manage the identification and rectification of breaches in
compliance requirements.
Assessors must satisfy NVR/AQTF assessor requirements.
Foundation Skills
This section describes language, literacy, numeracy and employment skills incorporated in
the performance criteria that are required for competent performance.
Skill Performance
Criteria
Description
Reading 1.1, 1.2, 2.1, 4.1,
4.3, 4.4
Interprets and identifies information from WHS legislation,
workplace policy and procedure and records
Writing 1.2, 1.3, 2.2, 2.3,
3.1-3.3, 4.5, 4.6, 5.1,
5.2
Uses formats and language appropriate to audience and
context in plans, reports and general advice
Oral
communication
1.1-1.3, 2.1-2.3, 4.6 Presents information or assistance using appropriate
levels of industry specific vocabulary
Uses listening and questioning to clarify and confirm
understanding
Navigate the
world of work
1.2, 2.2, 3.1, 3.3,
4.2, 5.1, 5.2
Follows legal and regulatory responsibilities and
organisational policies and procedures in relation to WHS
role
Keeps up to date on changes to WHS legislation or
regulations and organisational policies and procedures
Interact with
others
1.1, 1.3, 2.1, 2.3,
3.2, 3.3, 4.3, 4.5,
4.6, 5.1, 5.2
Understands what to communicate and to whom in a
range of contexts
Cooperates with others as part of WHS activities and
contributes to specific activities requiring joint
responsibility and accountability
Shares information and resources, offers assistance
voluntarily and provides feedback when requested
Plays an active role in group discussions, paying attention
to perspectives of others and encouraging participation
Get the work
done
1.1, 1.2, 2.1, 2.2, 4.3 Plans and implements tasks to achieve required outcomes
Uses formal decision-making processes, setting or
clarifying goals, gathering information and identifying and
evaluating choices against a set of criteria in the WHS
risk-management process
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Documentary Evidence Instrument
Information for the Assessor
This Documentary Evidence Instrument contains a list of suggested documentary evidence
that the candidate may be able to provide in relation to this unit of competency.
The list of suggested documentary evidence is also provided in the Candidate RPL Guide, to
assist the candidate in gathering their evidence.
The suggested document instrument is internally mapped in the left hand column.
When the candidate provides a document which corresponds to the suggested list, you (the
assessor) should:
 tick the Copy column if the candidate has provided a copy; or
 tick the Sighted column if you have sighted the document and no copy has been retained
by you; and
 describe the document or make other comments in the Comments column
The table has additional rows for you to add any other documentary evidence. You will need
to map these documents.
A Mapping Matrix is at the end of this document. It has a separate column for each of the
instruments in this RPL Tool. The column to use for this instrument is the Documentary
Evidence column. Tick the checkbox where mapping coincides.
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Mapping Suggested documents Copy Sighted Comments
PE 1
PC 1.1-1.3 Hazard reports that you have
written or participated in
writing ☐ ☐
PE 1
PC 1.1-1.3 Documented responsibilities
of stakeholders ☐ ☐
PE 1
PC 1.1-1.3 Risk assessment matrices
and their operation ☐ ☐
PE 1
PC 1.1-1.3 presentation regarding the
hazard identification
technique and risk
assessment planning.
☐ ☐
PE 1
PC 1.1-1.3 Hazard inspection activity
plan, where they can clearly
identify various hazardous
risk around them.
☐ ☐
PE 1
PC 1.1-1.3 Mitigation and contingency
planning along with error
correction techniques within
the work premises.
☐ ☐
PE 1
PC 1.1-1.3 Risk audit report regarding
the risk assessment and
mitigation ☐ ☐
PE 1
PC 1.1-1.3 Peer reviewed comments and
evaluation of final report ☐ ☐
PE 1
PC 1.1-1.3 List of WHS regulations,
corresponding codes and all
the necessary information
about occupational hazards
and safety issues
☐ ☐
PE 1
PC 1.1-1.3 Reflective essay on WHS
lesson and their awareness
regarding the occupational
hazards and their
responsibilities
☐ ☐
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Mapping Suggested documents Copy Sighted Comments
PE 1
PC 1.1-1.3 This task requires candidate
to present another
presentation regarding the
hazard identification
technique and risk
assessment planning.
☐ ☐
Assessor Signature Date
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Third Party Verification Instrument
The Candidate RPL Guide for this unit contains a form for 2 third parties to complete. The
candidate is required to print the form and submit the completed form, which must be signed
by each third party. The form contains mapping to assist you in analysing responses.
This instrument is designed for you to record the evidence provided.
Note that it is essential for you to authenticate this evidence.
A Mapping Matrix is at the end of this document. It has a separate column for each of the
instruments in this RPL Tool. The column to use for this instrument is the TP Verification
column. Tick the checkbox where mapping coincides.
Complete this form, as a record of your analysis
Candidate name Assessor Name
TP 1 Name TP 2 Name
TP 1 Position TP 2 Position
Comments of Assessor in relation to response from TP 1
Method of authenticating evidence from TP 1
Comments of Assessor in relation to response from TP 2
Method of authenticating evidence from TP 2
Assessor Signature Date
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Competency Conversation Instrument
This instrument contains the broad questions to commence the competency conversation,
together with supplementary questions to draw out and focus the candidate’s responses.
You may need to ask further questions, contextualised to the candidate’s work environment
and experience.
The RPL Candidate Guide for this unit contains the broad questions and hints that relate to
the supplementary questions. This should enable the candidate to prepare for your meeting.
Use this instrument during the meeting with the candidate. Make notes during the meeting
in the space provided.
Each of the supplementary questions is mapped so as to assist you in analysing the
evidence provided. Benchmark responses are provided to guide the assessment process
and comply with the Principle of Reliability.
A Mapping Matrix is at the end of this document. It has a separate column for each of the
instruments in this RPL Tool. The column to use for this instrument is the Competency
Conversation column. Tick the checkbox where mapping coincides.
Note: Although questioning can support evidence of performance, it is insufficient alone.
Documentary evidence or Third Party Verification is also needed.
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Record of Competency Conversation
Candidate
Name
Assessor
Name Date
Primary
Question
What kinds of hazards exist in your workplace and how do you support
the organisation’s policies and procedures for hazard identification, risk
assessment and risk control?
Mapping Supplementary Question Benchmarks Assessor notes /
comments
KE 1
PC 4.2
In your organisation’s
WHS policies and
procedures, what
legislation does it refer
to and who are the duty
holders with specific
responsibilities for
WHS?
I organisation has the
responsibilities of the PCBU
and Officers. Duty of PCBU to
provide a safe working
environment, equipment and
work methods
Identifies the responsibilities of
an officer of PCBU to use due
diligence
Identifies the responsibilities of
all workers to look after their
own safety, not put others at
risk and follow reasonable
safety instructions
KE 2.1
KE 11 What legislative
requirements for
consultation are
included in your
organisation’s policies
and procedures?
Workplace Health and Safety
process, Code of conduct,
ergonomic policies and
procedures, Evacuation
directions with caution signs,
Fire extinguishers, first aid
system and hazard reporting
communication guideline
What are the risk
assessment system for
consultation are
included in your
organisation’s policies
and procedures?
States the title of the Work
Health and Safety Act and
Regulations
Demonstrates that they have
read and accurately
interpreted legislative
requirements as outlined in the
organisation’s WHSMS.
What are the auditing
and reporting system for
consultation are
included in your
organisation’s policies
and procedures?
Auditing requirements such as
inspection checklists,
workforce allocation,
compensatory resource for the
PCBU to consult with workers
on any safety or health area
that may impact upon them.
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Mapping Supplementary Question Benchmarks Assessor notes /
comments
What are the major
scopes of contingency
planning are included in
your organisation’s
policies and
procedures?
In contingency planning the
process of minimising the
probability of occurrence is
essential
What are the major
scopes of mitigation
planning are included in
your organisation’s
policies and
procedures?
In mitigation planning the
process of minimising the
impact of the hazards through
proper instrumental supports
such as fire extinguishers, first
aid, evacuation corridor.
What are the major
communication
strategies are included
in your organisation’s
policies and
procedures?
Hierarchy based
communication and
emergency alarming
What are the major
evidence collection
process are included in
your organisation’s
policies and
procedures?
Taking photographs and
videos while on site
investigation
What are compensation
plans for the existing
workforce are included
in your organisation’s
policies and
procedures?
Monitory compensation for the
workers as well as
compensation for sick leaves
for health recovery
What the process of
having legal supports
and consultancy for your
organisation?
Communicating with health
and safety committee to
contribute to WHS policy and
procedures.
Consulting health and safety
representative and Human
resource executive
What should be the
components of major
auditing checklist
regarding the hazard
inspection and
identification?
The position of the hazardous
situation, type of associated
hazards, personnel list works
on that section of the premise
Assessor Signature
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Mapping Matrix
BSBWHS303 Participate in WHS hazard identification, risk assessment and risk
control Documentary
Evidence
Third Party
Verification
Competency
Conversation
Elements and Performance Criteria Foundation
Skills
1. Participate in workplace hazard identification
1.1 Participate in selecting hazard identification methods
suitable for the workplace
Reading
Oral communication
Interact with others
Get the work done
☐ ☐ ☐
1.2 Use selected methods to identify, report and record hazards
according to workplace procedures and WHS Acts, regulations
and codes of practice
Reading
Writing
Oral communication
Navigate the world
of work
Get the work done
☐ ☐ ☐
1.3 Provide information and assistance to persons conducting
hazard identification
Writing
Oral communication
Interact with others
☐ ☐ ☐
2. Participate in WHS risk assessment
2.1 Participate in selecting suitable risk assessment methods for
the workplace
Reading
Oral communication
Interact with others
Get the work done
☐ ☐ ☐
2.2 Use selected methods to assess and record risks according
to workplace procedures and WHS Acts, regulations and codes
of practice
Writing
Oral communication
Navigate the world
of work
Interact with others
Get the work done
☐ ☐ ☐
2.3 Provide information and assistance to persons conducting
risk assessments
Writing
Oral communication ☐ ☐ ☐
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BSBWHS303 Participate in WHS hazard identification, risk assessment and risk
control Documentary
Evidence
Third Party
Verification
Competency
Conversation
Elements and Performance Criteria Foundation
Skills
3. Promote and support worker consultation and participation in hazard identification
and risk assessment
3.1 Advise workers of, and consult them about, hazard
identification and risk assessment activities, according to
workplace WHS consultation and participation policies,
procedures and processes
Writing
Navigate the world
of work
☐ ☐ ☐
3.2 Encourage workers to participate in these activities
according to workplace WHS consultation and participation
policies, procedures and processes
Writing
Interact with others ☐ ☐ ☐
3.3 Advise workers of, and consult them about, the results and
outcomes of these activities, according to workplace WHS
consultation and participation policies, procedures and
processes
Writing
Navigate the world
of work
Interact with others
☐ ☐ ☐
4. Participate in developing, selecting and implementing WHS risk controls
4.1 Obtain workplace records of the outcomes of hazard
identifications and risk assessments, and use them to
participate in developing risk control options
Reading ☐ ☐ ☐
4.2 Apply knowledge of WHS Acts, regulations, codes of
practice, other information and guidelines, and workplace
policies, procedures and processes to identify duty holders
Navigate the world
of work ☐ ☐ ☐
4.3 Participate in selecting risk control options using appropriate
criteria
Reading
Interact with others
Get the work done
☐ ☐ ☐
4.4 Identify and report factors impeding successful
implementation of selected risk controls Reading ☐ ☐ ☐
4.5 Participate in developing a risk control implementation and
evaluation plan
Writing
Interact with others ☐ ☐ ☐
4.6 Provide information about the implementation and
evaluation plan to individuals and parties
Writing
Oral communication
Interact with others
☐ ☐ ☐
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BSBWHS303 Participate in WHS hazard identification, risk assessment and risk
control Documentary
Evidence
Third Party
Verification
Competency
Conversation
Elements and Performance Criteria Foundation
Skills
5. Support effective worker consultation and participation in the risk control process
5.1 Advise workers of, and consult them about, developing risk
control options, and selecting and implementing risk controls,
according to workplace WHS consultation and participation
policies, procedures and processes
Writing
Navigate the world
of work
Interact with others
☐ ☐ ☐
5.2 Encourage workers to participate in these activities
according to workplace WHS consultation and participation
policies, procedures and processes
Writing
Navigate the world
of work
Interact with others
☐ ☐ ☐
Knowledge Evidence
To complete the unit requirements safely and effectively, the individual must:
KE 1. outline the relevant Commonwealth and state or territory Acts, regulations,
codes of practice standards, guidance material and other relevant
publications
☐ ☐
KE 2. summarise work health and safety (WHS) legislative requirements about:
 communication, consultation and participation
 notification of incidents
 recordkeeping
 specific hazard identification and risk assessment and control methods
☐ ☐
KE 3. list the basic principles of incident causation and injury processes ☐ ☐
KE 4. explain the concept of hazards, risks and risk factors ☐ ☐
KE 5. describe hazard identification and risk assessment methods ☐ ☐
KE 6. identify internal and external sources of WHS information and data, and how
to access them ☐ ☐
KE 7. summarise organisational WHS policies, procedures, processes and
systems ☐ ☐
KE 8. describe the range of WHS hazards that may be present in the workplace,
the harm they can cause and how this harm occurs ☐ ☐
KE 9. describe risk control options for different hazards and work situations ☐ ☐
KE 10. identify types of hazard and risk registers ☐ ☐
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Knowledge Evidence
To complete the unit requirements safely and effectively, the individual must:
KE 11. describe the workplace communication processes for sharing information
about hazard identification, and risk assessment and control. ☐ ☐
Performance Evidence
Evidence of the ability to:
PE 1. participate in selection and use of required methods to identify, report and
record hazards ☐ ☐ ☐
PE 2. assess and record risks for identified hazards ☐ ☐ ☐
PE 3. promote and support worker consultation and participation in hazard
identification and risk assessment ☐ ☐ ☐
PE 4. participate in developing, selecting and implementing risk control options and
plans. ☐ ☐ ☐
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Summative Assessment
Once the documentary evidence, third party verifications and competency conversation are
completed, analysed and mapped, you should have sufficient information to make a
judgement as to whether the candidate has demonstrated competency in this unit.
For Knowledge Evidence, the Competency Conversation alone is sufficient, although it may
be supported with documentary evidence. A third party, unless they are a qualified
assessor, is not in a position to confirm knowledge.
Practical Activities
If there are gaps, then you will need to make a judgement whether the candidate can provide
evidence by completing a practical activity. In this case, use the learning and assessment
pathway Trainer/Assessor Guide for this purpose. All tasks are mapped and this should
enable you to select one or more assessment tasks to bridge the gap.
Once the tasks are selected, extract them from the learning and assessment pathway
Assessment Task Workbook and place them in a separate document.
Gap Training
If you have identified gaps in knowledge and skills (as opposed to evidence) then you will
need to provide gap training and assessment. Again, you should use the relevant sections
of the resources for the learning and assessment pathway.
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Summative Assessment Record
Candidate Name Student No
Unit of Competency BSBWHS303 Participate in WHS hazard identification, risk
assessment and risk control
Assessor’s Comments and Feedback to the Candidate
Competent ☐ Not Yet Competent ☐ Re-assessment required ☐
ASSESSOR NAME (PLEASE PRINT) ASSESSOR SIGNATURE DATE
I intend to lodge an appeal on the above decision Yes ☐ No ☐
Candidate signature Date
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