Knowledge Evidence and WHSMS Implementation & Management Report - Management Assignment Help

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ASSESSMENT BRIEF & INSTRUCTIONS
This assessment comprises both the knowledge evidence in PART A and the evidence on management of WHSMS (Work Health & Safety Management System) Implementation Report in PART B. You are required to respond to the knowledge evidence questions (PART A) and as well as complete the implementation report (PART B) to be deemed competent. In this assessment learners are required to develop, implement and maintain a Work Health and Safety management system (WHSMS) or parts of a WHSMS.
 

PART A: KNOWLEDGE EVIDENCE – 15%
This assessment comprises the knowledge evidence of the unit BSBWHS605. You are required to respond to the 6 (six) knowledge evidence questions that you must respond in order to be evaluated for the underpinning knowledge requirements attached to the unit.
This part of the assessment has been established with the aim to measure your knowledge, skills and attributes in ensuring a safe workplace. Through this assessment you are required to provide evidence of your understanding the Work Health and Safety Act 2011, regulations, and the codes of practice. You will also provide evidence on your knowledge in managing a WHSMS including policies, practices, hazard identification processes, risk controls, and legislative reporting requirements.
 

PART B: WHSMS IMPLEMENTATION PROJECT – 35%
Using the WHSMS Implementation and Management template provided in this assessment, you are required to implement WHSMS for an enterprise of your choice (within Australia) or use the simulated organisational context of Academies Australasia Group.
You will be working to support and facilitate the implementation of a work health and safety management system, develop work health and safety (WHS) policy and commitment to a WHSMS, develop a WHS plan, implement a WHS plan, measure and evaluate WHS performance, review and improve the WHSMS. Eventually you will provide information and complete documentation for a WHS management system.
Whether you choose your own workplace or the simulated work environment, to demonstrate competency you will need to complete several tasks following the exact structure as mentioned using the WHSMS implementation template.
 

PART A: KNOWLEDGE EVIDENCE – 15%
This assessment comprises the knowledge evidence of the unit BSBWHS605. You are required to respond to the 6 (six) knowledge evidence questions that you must respond in order to be evaluated for the underpinning knowledge requirements attached to the unit. Use the provided spaces below each question to respond to the question. You can also find the related resources and learning materials in the subject e-learning page.

Question 1. Provide four examples of barriers to WHSMS (Work Health and Safety Management System) implementation and provide your own strategies on how to overcome them. (2 marks)
Barriers to WHSMS implementation Strategies to overcome the barrier
Question 2. Describe the structure and functions of a generic WHSMS that can be used by an Australian organisation. (2 marks)
Question 3. Summarise the WHSMS auditing guidelines and standards in your own. In your summary you must highlight the most important aspects of WHSMS audit and standards. Keep your summary within 250 words. Refer to document linked for review. (3 marks)
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Question 4. Outline at least two essential requirements for recordkeeping that address WHS Act 2011 and Privacy Act 1988. Refer to the relevant Act or regulation on Internet. (2 marks)
Act Name Recordkeeping Requirement 1 Recordkeeping Requirement 1
WHS Act 2011 Privacy Act 1988 Question 5. Provide a brief description of the relevant WHS Acts, regulations, and codes of practice, standards followed at your workplace? (Not more than 300 words) (3 marks)
(Note: Consider the place you are currently working, and if not working then consider a club or restaurant you have recently visited. Research and analyse the relevant regulations and codes of practices applicable for that workplace.)
WHS Act 2011:
Your Workplace Type: (e.g. retail supermarket, construction, hospitality)
Relevant WHS regulations: (at least 4 points)
Relevant WHS codes of practices: (at least 4 points)
Question 6. Describe at least three essential data and information that are required to measure and indicate a good and reliable WHSMS (Work health and safety management system) in an organisation? Refer to the link for further research: (3 marks) http://risksupport.org.au/resources/Documents/Using Positive Performance Indicators Fact Sheet.pdf

KNOWLEDGE EVIDENCE MARKING ALLOCATIONS
(Trainer/Assessor use for assessing & marking purposes)
The learner will be assessed on the following knowledge evidence and performance evidence Marks allocated Marks received
Question 1. Provide four examples of barriers to WHSMS (Work Health and Safety Management System) implementation and provide your own strategies on how to overcome them. 2 Question 2. Describe the structure and functions of a generic WHSMS that can be used by an Australian organisation. 2 Question 3. Summarise the WHSMS auditing guidelines and standards in your own. In your summary you must highlight the most important aspects of WHSMS audit and standards. 3 Question 4. Outline at least two essential requirements for recordkeeping that address WHS Act 2011 and Privacy Act 1988. 2 Question 5. Provide a brief description of the relevant WHS Acts, regulations, and codes of practice, standards followed at your workplace? 3 Question 6. Describe at least three essential data and information that are required to measure and indicate a good and reliable WHSMS (Work health and safety management system) in an organisation? 3 TOTAL 15
 

PART B: WHSMS IMPLEMENTATION PROJECT – 35%
SIMULATED WORK ORGANISATION (if not using an organisation of your choice)
(Information about the organisation has been sourced from the organisation’s website and other relevant internet sources)
Academies Australasia is a leading education provider in Australia offering English language, Senior High School, Singapore Government School Preparatory Certificate, Diploma, Advanced Diploma, Bachelor and Master degree courses. They offer more than 100 qualifications to about 5,000 students across campuses in Sydney, Melbourne, Brisbane, Perth Adelaide, Dubbo and Singapore. Students to the organisation come from over 129 countries. This diverse student population creates a truly unique learning experience for the students planning to undertake Australian qualifications. For more information on Academies Australasia and its operation, please visit the organisation’s website at http://www.academies.edu.au/.
Organisational mission, vision and core values (sourced)
Vision: To be the provider of choice to a niche market in vocational education and higher education by offering a select suite of high quality courses that empowers students to flourish and achieve their career goals. To grow as one of the largest educational institutions in Australia and progressively expand in overseas markets.
Mission: To provide students with an engaged, high quality academic experience, supported by a proactive service culture and a personal touch. We will achieve this by identifying, developing and delivering industry-relevant and academically-rigorous courses in targeted discipline areas to produce graduates who are work ready.


TASK 1: SUPPORT AND FACILITATE THE IMPLEMENTATION OF A WHSMS
In TASK 1, based on the simulated workplace or your chosen workplace, you will determine purpose, functions and form of the WHSMS for the organisation; consult with individuals and parties about the form, content, purposes and functions of a WHSMS and its implementation and facilitate agreement of individuals and parties to implementing a WHSMS.
You are required to:
Determine purpose, functions and form of the WHSMS for the organisation
Consult effectively with individuals and parties about the form, content, purposes and functions of a WHSMS and its implementation
Facilitate agreement of individuals and parties to implementing a WHSMS
a) In this task you will determine the purpose, functions and forms of WHSMS for the simulated case organisation or the organisation chosen for this assessment.
Scenario: Your general manager has informed you that the organisation is planning for an extensive WHSMS (Work Health and Safety Management System) and that you have been hired to complete the development, implementation and the maintenance of this WHSMS. For this you have been provided with existing WHS plans (refer to simulated organisation’s WHS Policy or your chosen one) and being requested to come up with the purpose, functions and the form of WHSMS for the organisation. Keep information brief in every section within one paragraph.
BRIEF FROM YOUR ORGANISATION'S EXISTING WHS PLANS
REASONS FOR A WHSMS
PURPOSE OF WHSMS
FUNCTIONS OF WHSMS (You may list in bullet points)
FORM/TYPE/STRUCTURE OF WHSMS (You may illustrate in a diagram or mention the type in bullet points)
b) Based on what you have developed in Task 1a, you are now required to consult with individuals and parties about the form, content, purposes and functions of a WHSMS and its implementation. This consultation form must be completed after you have completed the presentation TASK 7.
WHSMS CONSULTATION FORM
Number of Health and Safety Representatives (HSR) Details on Health and Safety Committee Details on Duty Officer or Station Manager WHS risk assessment and training consulted? Y/N
WHSMS Functions consulted? Y/N
WHSMS Purpose consulted? Y/N
WHSMS Forms and content consulted? Y/N
Position and Signatory of person responsible for WHSMS, Date Assessor/Trainer: Refer to presentation slides (APPENDIX) for further evidence on this.
c) In this task you will now facilitate agreement of individuals and parties to implementing a WHSMS. To do this you will now officially send a formal letter to the current WHS members (employee’s currently monitoring safety) of the organisation and to your immediate supervisor (General Manager) for their approval and agreement. You may wish to use your fellow learners to be the current members.

 

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