Who should attend?
Any persons who may be involved in the risk management process including workers, managers, supervisors, members of safety committees and contractors within an organisation.
What will they learn?
The aim of the course is to provide participants with a basic understanding of the risk management process as required by legislation and relevant codes of practice. This course provides the skills and knowledge required to contribute to WHS risk management, which includes the processes for identifying work health and safety (WHS) hazards and assessing and controlling the risk relating to those identified hazards. It involves contributing to the development, implementation and evaluation of risk controls according to legislative and organisational requirements.
No licensing, legislative or certification requirements apply to this unit at the time of publication.
Objectives
At the completion of the course participants will have an understanding of the Risk Management Process including being able to:
- Access information and data used to identify hazards and to assess and control risks
- Contribute to identifying risk management requirements and compliance
- Contribute to workplace hazards identification, selecting the correct hazard identification tools and techniques
- Apply the knowledge of hazards to advise individuals about the harms they may cause
- Contribute to WHS risk assessment to determine the nature, severity and likelihood of potential harm
- Contribute to developing and implementing risk controls
- Contribute to evaluating effectiveness of risk controls, and communicate to stakeholders
Assessment and Outcome
As part of the program, you will be required to:
- identify and interpret information and data about WHS requirements and apply them to the selection and application of techniques, tools and processes for hazard identification, risk assessment and risk control
- contribute to documenting processes
- communicate with required people about WHS requirements and compliance
- comply with WHS requirements for hazard identification, risk assessment, and risk control activities
- identify WHS duty holders and their duties.
You will need access to word processing programs and the internet to download files and upload assessment submissions. There is also a requirement to video your consultative processes, for you assessor to observe and assess.
At successful completion of the course participants will receive a nationally accredited Statement of Attainment - BSBWHS414 Contribute to WHS risk management.
Recognition of Prior Learning
For those who hold an existing competency in this subject, or if you have prior experience in risk management, please speak to our staff regarding recognition of your prior skills and knowledge. You will be required to have a competency conversation with a trainer and have documented evidence of your skills and experience.
Please note your evidence must show your own personal involvement in risk management, there must be sufficient evidence of you utilising these skills over time, and your evidence must be reasonably current (i.e. within 2-3 years or so).
The evidence you supply must be able to cover the criteria found within the unit you are attempting to RPL. To drill down further into what is in the unit of competency, please go to www.training.gov.au and search the unit code.
Reading, Writing and Digital Literacy
The course is delivered in English and requires the answering of questions, filling in tables, filling in registers and other templates. Reading and writing skills are required, and they do need to be at a satisfactory level, as there are a number of tasks that require literacy skills.
There is also a requirement for students to use technology such as laptops or computers, as they need to type up documentation which looks business like and professional, just as they would if they were working in an organisation and employed in this role. The ability to access the Internet, research health and safety matters and transfer this information into written advice and reports is also required.
Student Support
For those who have concerns regarding their ability to undertake this study program, please refer to our Student Information and Support page under the Training menu for further information on what services are offered to those requiring extra assistance.
Course Venue and Equipment
This course may be conducted in our training rooms in Cairns, or on-site at client premises. Where courses are conducted on-site then a suitable venue including data projector (or TV monitor with HDMI input) and white board are to be provided by the client company. The venue shall have sufficient tables and chairs for participants to be seated comfortably for the duration of training. Any catering costs shall be borne by the client company. Please contact us to discuss alternate arrangements if there is any difficulty in providing these facilities and equipment.
Additional Costs and Expenses
Where the training is conducted outside the immediate Cairns area then additional costs will be applicable. Any airfares, travel, accommodation, meals and materials freight incurred in the provision of this training will be on-charged. Mileage and traveling time will be charged at our standard rates. Please contact us for a formal quotation for courses conducted outside of Cairns.
Where consideration needs to be applied due to cultural, language, literacy, numeracy or other special needs, extra time will be allowed to ensure participants receive sufficient supported training. This time will be charged at our standard rates.
Customisation
On-site or dedicated courses may be customised to the hazards of specific industries to allow targeted training of managers and employees.
How to Enrol in a Course
Click on our Training Calendar to see what dates are scheduled. Download an enrolment form (click the Enrol Now button), complete and email to our friendly team at to secure your place. Please advise which dates you will be attending.
If there are no dates in the Training Calendar, feel free to make contact, as we may be in the process of scheduling, and will be in the best position to find dates which suit you.
How to Book an On-Site or Dedicated Course
Contact our office to book an on-site or dedicated course for your organisation. Dates will be scheduled at the time of booking.