About this unit
This unit covers implementing and monitoring work health and safety (WHS) policies, procedures and programs in a work area to meet legislative requirements. It is suited to people with supervisory responsibilities who provide guidance to others and contribute to workplace safety outcomes.
What the training covers
- Communicating WHS laws, workplace policies, procedures and hazard information to a work team
- Supporting consultation and feedback arrangements for WHS matters
- Identifying WHS training needs and appropriate learning opportunities
- Monitoring WHS records, hazard information and risk-control arrangements
- Using workplace WHS data to identify and report gaps in risk controls
Assessment and enrolment
Assessment must be completed in a safe workplace or simulated environment and demonstrate typical WHS activities. It requires access to workplace safety documents, hazard and risk-assessment material, relevant WHS laws and organisational documentation, plus opportunities to interact with others. Confirm delivery, assessment, site and learner-support arrangements with the training provider before enrolling.
Licensing and prerequisites
The official unit record states that no licensing, legislative or certification requirements apply at publication. No prerequisite units are listed. Workplace and jurisdiction-specific requirements may still apply.
Supersedes
This unit supersedes and is equivalent to BSBWHS401 Implement and monitor WHS policies, procedures and programs to meet legislative requirements.
Official unit details
See the current official record on training.gov.au.