(BSBWHS303) - WHS Hazard Identification, Risk Assessment, and Risk Control

BSBWHS303 Participate in WHS hazard
identification, risk assessment and risk
control
Recognition of Prior Learning
Assessor Guide

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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
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 Acts, regulations, codes of practice, licensing requirements and standards
 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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Mapping Matrix
The Performance Criteria, Knowledge and Performance Evidence for this unit are listed in the Mapping Matrix at the end of this document.
Use the Mapping Matrix to record your analysis of the evidence, as it is gathered.
The Mapping Matrix will assist you in identifying when evidence is sufficient.
Note that the Performance Evidence for this unit states:
If a specific volume or frequency is not stated, then evidence must be provided at least once.
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BSBWHS303 Participate in WHS hazard identification, risk assessment and risk control Assessment Task Number
1 2 3 4 5 6 7 8
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  
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   
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