BSBWHS513 Lead WHS Risk Management Student Workplace Journal

This is a student workplace journal for BSBWHS513 Lead WHS risk management. It includes reflection, supplementary revision questions, third party report, feedback, and assessment submission declaration. The journal is designed to help create connections between content and your everyday job role. The assessment tools include theory assessment, case study assessment, and project assessment. The Workplace Journal is a form of assessment that must be completed and submitted together with other assessment tools.

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STUDENT WORKPLACE
JOURNAL
BSBWHS513 Lead WHS risk management
NAME
DATE COMPLETED

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Instructions
What is a Workplace Journal?
The Workplace Journal is where your qualification meets your workplace. It is where we take key concepts and ideas
from a unit of competency and help create connections between content and your everyday job role.
The Workplace Journal includes:
1. Reflection – DO THIS FIRST! Done at the start of and again at the end of the process, this is where we
encourage you to really think about the content of the unit and how it will fit into your work/life after
this program.
2. Supplementary Revision Questions – DO THIS AFTER YOU COMPLETE YOUR WORKBOOK. These
questions focus on the link between the unit’s content and your workplace.
3. Third Party Report – THIS CAN BE SIGNED OFF AT ANYTIME. This is where a Supervisor or Manager uses
their own experience and knowledge of industry standards to analyse your ability to apply the content of
this unit to your current job role.
4. Feedback – DO THIS AFTER YOU COMPLETE ALL OF YOUR ASSESSMENT REQUIREMENTS. As a Training
Organisation we value the feedback from our Students and clients and see it as an integral part of our
continuous improvement process.
5. Assessment Submission Declaration – DO THIS AFTER YOU COMPLETE ALL OF YOUR ASSESSMENT
REQUIREMENTS. This needs to be completed and signed when submitting your complete assessments.
What are the requirements for assessment?
When a Student has chosen the training delivery pathway (meaning they have not at first indicated they wish to seek
RPL) Ballistic Training Solutions use a range of assessment tools to allow a student to demonstrate competence. This
enables a confident assessment decision, which indicates a student is able to demonstrate the required skills,
knowledge and essential evidence consistently and over time.
Ballistic Training Solutions use the following assessment tools alongside this Workplace Journal all of which must be
completed and submitted together. It is best to complete these in the order listed below. These can be found in your
workbook.
Theory Assessment: Knowledge Based Assessment Activities
Student Assessment Workbook Activities comprising of short answer, multiple choice, definition and/or
comprehension based questions. In general, these activities relate to the pages in the student resource materials.
Case Study Assessment: Case Study Review & Assessment Activities
Found throughout the Student Assessment Workbook, these case studies relate to specific unit of competency
knowledge application requirements. They may also bring together multiple ideas/concepts together in your
detailed review and response.
Project Assessment: Project Workplace Assessment Activities
Found at the end of the Student Assessment Workbook, the Project(s) are designed to enable holistic assessment of
the unit of competency and they bring together many concepts and ask you to apply them to various situations.
Responses to the above three assessment strategies might be drawn from:
 the theory/information contained in this resource
 additional reading and research
 practical experience
Workplace Journal
This is also a form of assessment, please complete as per ‘What is a Workplace Journal’. In judging evidence, the
trainer/assessor must ensure that what you provide is:
 authentic – the candidate’s own work
 valid – directly related to the current version of the relevant endorsed unit of competency
 reliable – shows that the candidate consistently meets the endorsed unit of competency

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 current – reflects the candidate’s current capacity to perform the aspect of the work covered by the
endorsed unit of competency
 sufficient – covers the full range of elements in the relevant unit of competency and addresses the four
dimensions of competency, namely; task skills, task management skills, contingency management skills,
and job/ role environment skills.
How do I submit my assessment?
Firstly ensure you have completed all of the assessment requirements:
 Theory Assessment: Knowledge Based Assessment Activities
 Case Study Assessment: Case Study Review & Assessment Activities
 Project Assessment: Project Workplace Assessment Activities
 Workplace Journal
When submitting your assessment the following is essential:
 Always keep a copy of your assessment. Ballistic Training Solutions take no responsibility for assessments
lost in transit.
 Always ensure your assessments are clearly labeled with your name and the unit of competency to which
your assessment relates.
You are welcome to complete your work in whatever format you are comfortable with, for example:
 Complete the questions by hand directly in the workbook. Remember if you do this, you should still keep a
copy of your work when you choose to submit it. Workbooks are not returned when submitted.
 Complete the questions electronically in a word document. Remember to always save a copy somewhere
safe
You may submit your work by:
- Hand it directly to your Trainer at your next session. This must be recorded on a Training Contact Record
during the sessions. Remember to keep a copy of your work.
- Post your work to PO Box 7502, Sippy Downs QLD 4556. We suggest you use registered mail or express post
so you can track the item and ensure it arrives safely. Remember to keep a copy of your work.
- Or most preferable - scan your responses and email these through to [e-mail]
- Remember to save a copy somewhere safe
When do I find out my result?
Because our Trainer/Assessors are always training, it normally takes around ten working days for you to hear back
about your result. Formal notification will be sent from our Head Office when you have been deemed Competent. It
is important to remember that this is competency based training, this means there is no ‘pass’ or ‘fail’ and no
grading system. If your Trainer/Assessor believes your responses are not quite at the standard that we need, they
will simply let you know what we need and you are given further opportunity to submit more information.
What if I am unhappy with the outcome of my assessment?
If you are unhappy with the feedback given to you by your Trainer/Assessor you have the right to appeal that
decision. You can do this directly with your Trainer/Assessor or you can contact the Training Manager (their details
are located in your Student Handbook). You can also contact our Head Office:
Ballistic Training Solutions Pty Ltd
PO Box 7502
SIPPY DOWNS QLD 4556
Phone: [phone]
Email: [e-mail]
The outcome of this appeal may be that your assessment result is moderated by another Trainer/Assessor and/or
our grievance procedure may be followed (these details are located in your Student Handbook).

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This is your first opportunity to really think about what your expectations are for this unit and write them down
before you begin. These expectations may be drawn from the title of the unit, a quick read through the assessment
requirements and the workbook and your own beliefs around what the unit may include. There is no right or wrong
answer here.
Q. What do you expect from this unit of competency?
According to unit of competency I am expecting that it helps to improve specification of knowledge and skill on the
basis of standard of performance in the workplace. As well as unit of competency is related to the smallest unit which
can be assessed and recognized.
Supplementary Revision Questions
The following questions will help you start to think about how this unit of competency relates to your current job
role and your workplace. It is best to complete these questions after you have completed the assessment tools in the
workbook. The answers to these questions will vary based on your workplace and your responses should be based
on your own personal application of the theory to your experience.
Answers to the following questions will vary depending on a student’s industry.
Q1. Where can you access information on WHS risk management legislative requirements?
Chosen industry for me is related to hospitality industry in which I have learnt about major factor of risk assessment in order to
record the data which is based on safety data sheets that must kept for at least 5 years. Legislative requirement for record retention
help to measure certain hazardous.
Q2. What role does consultation play with managing risk in the workplace?
I can say that consultation is required in order to identifying hazards and assessing risk and deciding on measure for
control those risk. Also, helps for providing the information of how to control the risk with understanding workers
knowledge which is affected by decision and directly or through their health and safety perspectives.
Q3. What is the role of an officer in context to management of risk within an organisation?
Risk officer is responsible for leading efforts for reducing business risk in order to put profitability and productivity at risk. Also,
this is help to manages risk according to the implementing policies and procedures in order to minimize or managing operational
risk.
Reflection – Part 1

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Q4. What do you utilize when analyzing risk?
Identifying risk is help for improving potential risk that is necessary to consider by encounter course of actions. Also, it is necessary
to defining level of uncertainty.
Estimating the impact of uncertainty
Q5. Describe the Hierarchy of Control in respect to risk management?
This is related to the control system that control risk in the workplace also hierarchy of control is the steps by step approach in order
to eliminating or reducing risk which help to control from biggest level of protection and reliability through t lowest and least
reliable protection.
Q6. What does an organisation’s WHSMS provide in relation to managing WHS in the workplace?
There are some of benefit which are help to managing increasing compliance, higher productivity, more profits, increasing
employee’s satisfaction, protecting staff. This is also help for reducing the cost of accident and incidents which help to improve
morale and relations.

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This is your final opportunity to reflect on your experiences and skills within this unit. These questions should only be
completed once you have completed all of the assessment requirements for this unit of competency. This is an
opportunity to engage in reflective practice and identify how you believe you went in this unit. These questions are
NOT about feedback for the course (that comes next), they are about your skills and abilities as a matter of your own
opinion. There is no right or wrong answer here.
Q. What did you enjoy about this unit of competency?
On the basis of this assessment I have learnt about how to solve the problem at workplace which is related to risk management. This
has been accomplishing that to seeing project through completion are providing wide knowledge in order to agile my thinking. Then
to develop competencies it help to provide clarity regarding workplace.
Q. Identify your strengths in this topic.
My strength regarding topic is to improve the ability of communication and identify risk management factors. Also, I
am good at communication as well as it helps define the problem with the help of communicate solution for risk
assessment. I am quick learner in order to learn more and understand the situation accordingly. Deeper
engagement and learning capacity involved in order to interact with learning content at workplaces in
practical manner. In order to understand the encouragement it is necessary for higher order thinking and
problem-solving skills.
Q. Identify opportunities for further learning in this topic.
In order to identifying opportunities for further learning I have improved my skill and competencies in order to more
focus on developing professional skills such as skill of self-study, this is related to ability for plan and organizing time
management skills that is also related to solve the problem. Also, I have learnt about ability of planning and organizing
time management skills which help to solves the problems.
Q. Do you feel that this topic was relevant to your workplace & personal situation?
Yes I think that this topic is relevant to my topic in order to enhance my learning as well as it help to develop
knowledge my skill and competencies. and according to personal situation it can be said that risk management is one of
the important factors which improve my knowledge.
Reflection – Part 2

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1 – Strongly Disagree 2 – Disagree 3 – Agree 4 – Strongly Agree
This unit was relevant to my work and personal development
1 2 3 4
The resources were supportive of my learning
1 2 3 4
The trainer was supportive of my learning
1 2 3 4
The process has been efficient
1 2 3 4
The staff have been friendly & approachable
1 2 3 4
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Feedback
Please rate the following statements by circling one of the numbers below

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Third Party Report
This form needs to be provided to the students’ selected Third Party to be completed and submitted as a part of a
students completed assessment.
Student name
Third party name
Third party position & company
Third party telephone
Third Party/Supervisor information:
We seek your support in gathering evidence about the performance of this student. As a Third Party we would like
your opinion (based on your experience and knowledge of your industry) while observing the student. The student
will also be providing other forms of evidence to prove competency.
Brief description on observation
The student needs to be observed while completing their day to day tasks in their current job role.
Third Party/Supervisor to complete
The candidate has demonstrated in the workplace their ability to:
Please tick 
Yes No
Plan, implement and evaluate a systematic process for managing work health and safety (WHS) risk in a
work area
During the above, the candidate has:
Identified, interpret and apply information from a range of sources, including organisational and
legislative requirements
Reviewed WHS risk-management process according to established scope and key performance indicators
Consulted effectively with required stakeholders using appropriate interpersonal communication skills
Third Party/Supervisor to complete
The candidate has demonstrated in the workplace their knowledge of:
Please tick 
Yes No
Commonwealth and state/territory WHS laws relating to WHS risk management, including WHS Acts, regulations,
codes of practice and standards
WHS information and data that applies to WHS risk-management process, including:
 organisational and duty holder legal requirements
 organisational policies and procedures relating to identifying hazards, assessing risks and implementing risk
controls
key components of the work health and safety management system (WHSMS)
Internal and external sources of WHS information and data, and procedures for accessing them
Organisational behaviour and culture in relation to WHS risk management activities and their impact on WHS and
the work team, including organisation’s risk appetite
Key components of effective consultation and participation strategies
Tools and techniques to:
 identify health and safety hazards
 assess risks, taking into account nature and impact of risk, and likelihood of risk arising
 identify and select suitable risk controls

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Third Party/Supervisor to complete
The candidate has demonstrated in the workplace their knowledge of:
Please tick 
Yes No
facilitate effective communication and consultation processes, and identify key personnel related to communication
Application and limitations of techniques and tools for identifying hazards, and analysing and assessing risks
Hierarchy of control measures:
• its use in establishing level of risk
• factors limiting effectiveness of types of controls
• role and limitations of procedural controls
• use of personal protective equipment
Other functional areas in the organisation that impact on the management of WHS-related risks
Impact of workforce characteristics and composition on WHS risk and its management, including:
 cultural background/diversity
 gender
 labour market changes
 levels of language, literacy and numeracy skills in the workforce
 workforce structure and organisation, including part-time, casual and contract workers, shift rosters and
geographical location
 workers with specific support needs and limitations
workplace cultural attitudes towards alcohol and other drug use
Principles of decision-making
The language, literacy, numeracy and employment skills incorporated in this unit that the
student has demonstrated for competent performance are:
 organises, analyses and integrates information from a range of sources
 documents results of investigations using clear and comprehensible language and
layout
 uses listening and questioning techniques to clarify understanding of others’ views
 presents information with varying level of technical vocabulary to suit audience
 collates, interprets and compares mathematical and statistical information relevant
to requirements
 considers legal and regulatory responsibilities when implementing, monitoring or
reviewing risk-management processes
 leads effective consultation and participation during all stages of WHS risk-
management process
 identifies and uses appropriate conventions and protocols when communicating with
others
 plays a lead role in situations requiring effective collaboration skills, demonstrating
the ability to guide discussions and outcomes
 develops plans or processes to manage WHS risk management tasks, with an
awareness of how they contribute to operational and strategic goals
 determines whether, and how, others should be involved, using consultative or
collaborative processes as an integral part of the decision-making process
 applies problem-solving processes to determine solutions to WHS risk
management issues
 uses analytical and lateral thinking to review practices and suggest improvements
 uses a range of digitally-based technology and applications to access, organise and
share relevant information in effective ways

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Third Party/Supervisor declaration:
The information provided is, to the best of my knowledge, an accurate reflection of the student’s ability while performing this
task at this time, based on my own industry experience.
Date
Name
Signature
Student declaration:
Prior to the observation I read the contents of this document and understood the requirements of the task. I have read the
completed Third Party Observation Sheet.
Date
Name
Signature
Trainer/Assessor declaration:
I can confirm the contents of this report and have received a copy as a part of the students completed assessment. I confirm
that I have undertaken a review discussion with the third party/supervisor and verified the above competency details.
Date
Name
Signature
Third Party additional comments:
Student comments:
Trainer/Assessor comments from discussion with Third Party/Supervisor:

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Assessment Submission Declaration
Full name
Qualification/course
Unit/s of Competency BSBWHS513 Lead WHS risk management
This tool relates to the assessment activities which have been completed throughout the student guide/assessment
tools. Students need to complete the following declaration in relation to their work.
Student declaration
I declare that:
 No part of this assessment has been copied from another person’s work, except where document or work is
listed/referenced.
 No part of this assessment has been written for me by another person.
 Assessment method/s, process and documentation have been explained.
 I am aware of the assessment appeals process as outlined in the Student Handbook.
Signed: Date:
Please be advised, hardcopy workbooks submitted will not be returned unless requested.
Trainers & assessors
Trainers/assessors should use the following to record details of any issues/feedback they wish to provide to the
student in relation to their responses to the assessment activities and overall competency achievement.
Assessment feedback
The evidence has been presented as:
(please tick)
 Authentic
 Valid
 Reliable
 Current
 Sufficient
The overall result of
submission
Competent  The student has been assessed as competent in the elements and
performance criteria of the above units of competency
Not Yet Competent 
If NYC, please detail
further evidence
requirements
Assessor name
Date
Assessor signature