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1 Summary of draft training changes Business Services Review of Work Health and Safety qualifications PwC's Skills for Australia Business Services Project 1G Review of Work Health and Safety qualifications April 2018 PwC s Skills for Australia Draft for consultation 1

2 Introduction Safety is an integral part of any Australian organisation. By law, all employers are required to ensure their staff are protected and safe in the workplace under their relevant state/territory legislation. Over the next decade the landscape of the Australian workforce will undergo considerable change in response to economic pressures, technological changes and demographic shifts. In order to mirror this changing environment, Australian workers must be equipped with the right skills and knowledge to adapt. These changes are projected to present new risks for work health and safety workers. In light of these changes, it is imperative that WHS workers are able to provide the right advice with appropriate expertise. There are approximately 24,000 work health and safety workers in Australia. WHS workers are employed in various organisations from sole traders to professional organisations. Work health and safety training is intended to provide learners with the skills and knowledge required to work in all business environments, although graduates of the VET sector tend to gravitate towards managerial roles in larger organisations or to all-rounder positions in small to medium businesses. About the project The Case for Change for this project was established as a result of initial research and consultations outlined in the Business Services (BSB) Industry Skills Forecast and Proposed Schedule of Work. PwC s Skills for Australia prepared the Case for Change for this project on behalf of the Business Services Industry Reference Committee (BSB IRC) and submitted it to the Australian Industry and Skills Committee (AISC) in October The AISC endorsed this project on 11th April On behalf of the BSB IRC, PwC s Skills for Australia carried out industry consultations for this project from June October Consultation focused on identifying the key changes to training s required to more closely align training in procurement with the skills needs of industry. Following the BSB IRC s review of our key s from consultation and the recommendations we proposed for changes to training s, we have developed draft training s to address skills gaps in WHS. We are now publishing these draft training s for a final round of consultation. The next step will be to develop a Case for Endorsement for changes to the Business Services Package, which is to be provided to the BSB IRC for approval and submitted to the AISC in July This is the final chance for you to provide feedback on draft training s before they are published on training.gov.au. How to provide your feedback We want to hear from you. We will be accepting feedback on the draft training s in the scope of this project up until COB Wednesday May 16th We cannot guarantee that feedback received after this date will be considered. Please provide your feedback by ing our team at info@skillsforaustralia.com. You can: Provide general comments on training s via Provide detailed comments on training s via tracked change comments on the word documents included in the zip file Arrange a time to speak to a member of our team to provide detailed feedback. Please note: The BSB IRC has approved the key s and recommendations for changes to training s outlined in this document. We do not intend to review these s or recommendations. PwC s Skills for Australia Draft for consultation 2

3 As such, feedback will only be considered which is on the content of the draft training s included in the scope of this project. Draft training s for your review This zip file contains the following draft training s for your review: code Previous code title / existing training BSBWHS211 BSBWHS201 Contribute to health and safety of self and others BSBWHS311 BSBWHS301 Maintain workplace safety BSBWHS312 BSBWHS302 Apply knowledge of WHS legislation in the workplace BSBWHS313 BSBWHS303 Participate in WHS hazard identification, risk assessment and risk control BSBWHS314 BSBWHS304 Contribute to WHS communication and consultation processes BSBWHS315 BSBWHS305 Contribute to WHS issue resolution processes BBSWHS306 Participate in the identification and control of hazardous materials and substances BSBWHS411 BSBWHS401 Implement and monitor WHS policies, procedures and programs to meet legislative requirements BSBWHS412 BSBWHS402 Assist with compliance with WHS laws BSBWHS413 BSBWHS403 Contribute to implementing and maintaining WHS consultation and participation processes BSBWHS414 BSBWHS404 Contribute to WHS hazard management processes BSBWHS415 BSBWHS405 Contribute to implementing and maintaining WHS management systems BSBWHS416 BSBWHS406 Contribute to incident response BSBWHS417 BSBWHS407 Assist with claims management, rehabilitation and return-to-work programs BSBHWS418 Assist with the management of WHS contractors BSBWHS421 Identify, assess and control hazardous materials and substances BSBWHS419 BSBWHS409 Contribute to monitoring of WHS in work environments Delete BSBWHS410 Delete (Previously Contribute to work-related health and safety measures and initiatives ) - BSBWHS511 Manage hazardous materials and substances PwC s Skills for Australia Draft for consultation 3

4 code Previous code title / existing training BSBWHS512 Contribute to the management of work-related psychological health and safety BSBWHS513 BSBWHS503 Contribute to WHS risk management Delete BSBWHS504 Delete (Previously Manage WHS risks ) - BSBWHS515 BSBWHS505 Investigate WHS incidents BSBWHS516 BSBWHS506 Contribute to developing, implementing and maintaining WHS management systems BSBWHS517 BSBWHS507 Support the management of WHS information systems BSBWHS518 BSBWHS508 Manage WHS hazards associated with plant BSBWHS519 BSBWHS509 Lead the development and use of WHS hazard management tools BSBWHS520 BSBWHS510 Contribute to implementing emergency procedures BSBWHS521 BSBWHS501 Ensure a safe workplace BSBWHS522 BSBWHS502 Manage WHS consultation and participation processes BSBWHS523 Manage WHS lifecycle of plant in the workplace BBSWHS524 BSBWHS408 Lead and coordinate the management of WHS contractor workforce Delete BSBWHS601 Delete (Previously Apply legislative frameworks for WHS ) - Delete BSBWHS602 Delete (Previously Facilitate WHS activities ) - Delete BSBWHS603 Delete (Previously Implement WHS risk management ) - BSBWHS614 BSBWHS604 Evaluate the WHS performance of organisations Delete BSBWHS605 Delete (Previously Develop, implement and maintain WHS management systems ) - BSBWHS616 BSBWHS606 Conduct a WHS audit BSBWHS617 BSBWHS607 Apply ergonomics to manage WHS risks BSBWHS618 BSBWHS608 Assist with applying occupational hygiene to manage WHS hazards BSBWHS619 BSBWHS609 Advise on the application of safe design principles to control WHS risks BSBWHS610 Co-ordinate and manage WHS audit data PwC s Skills for Australia Draft for consultation 4

5 code Previous code title / existing training BSBWHS611 Design, implement and maintain work-related psychological health and safety strategies BSBWHS612 Support development of WHS culture BSB30718 BSB30715 Certificate III in Work Health and Safety BSB41418 BSB41415 Certificate IV in Work Health and Safety BSB51318 BSB51315 Diploma of Work Health and Safety BSB60618 BSB60615 Advanced Diploma of Work Health and Safety Please note: training s have had tracked changes applied to them to show the draft changes to the training s that have resulted from our key s from consultation. If you cannot see these tracked changes (red text), go to the Review tab in the Microsoft Word document, go to Track Changes and select All Markup. training s are not written in tracked changes, as all content is new. PwC s Skills for Australia Draft for consultation 5

6 Key s from consultation The table below provides a summary of the feedback we received and our key s based on that feedback. Table 1 of consultation for BSB30715 Certificate III in Work Health and Safety Reviewing BSB30715 Certificate III in Work Health and Safety BSB30715 is linked to direct job outcomes This qualifications equips learners with the right balance of LLN, imperative for learners entering into more substantial WHS roles. In regional areas, the qualification is particularly useful as it provides learners with a broad set of skills that are valued in many small business environments BSB30715 is essential to the development of learners in WA BSB30715 provides a pathway into further learning All approved providers of introductory training courses for safety and health representatives in WA are required to have BSB30715 on their Scope of Registration. The qualification acts as a suitable entry point into work health and safety training for learners who may feel uncomfortable enrolling immediately into Certificate IV qualifications. This qualification is seen as a pathway for Health and Safety Representatives BSB30715 is often used as a way to transition workers that have been injured at work back into a new role The elective bank of units is too narrow Many learners see this as a return point back into the workforce after an injury incurred absence. The impacts on mental health after a work related injury often prompt sentiments to improve the wellbeing of others through safety. There needs to be an enhanced focus on common risk management and identification in this qualification. The content of four core units of competency should be reviewed to ensure it is up to date and appropriate for the typical learner cohort of BSB These four units are: BSBWHS302 Apply knowledge of WHS legislation in the workplace PwC s Skills for Australia Draft for consultation 6

7 BSBWHS303 Participate in WHS hazard identification, risk assessment and risk control BSBWHS304 Participate effectively in WHS communication and consultation processes BSBWHS305 Contribute to WHS issue resolution It is difficult to tailor BSB30715 to the needs of particular learner cohorts The importation of units from other training packages will provide learners the opportunity to select electives relevant to their organisation. For instance supplementing the current elective offerings with units such as: RIIWHS204D Work safely at heights RIIWHS202D Enter and work in confined spaces MEM13001B Perform emergency first aid BSB30715 should include knowledge and skills required to identify and apply awareness of hazardous substances The unit of competency proposed for inclusion within BSB30715 should be added to the elective units. The following unit has been proposed: [ unit] Identify hazardous substances BSB30715 should include knowledge and skills to assist injured workers transition back into the workplace Unanimously the PWG did not endorse the addition of this unit. They agreed these programs differ between organisations and should be developed and managed at an organisational level Application statements across BSBWHS AQF3 UoCs do not reflect the nature of job functions. The unit of competency proposed for inclusion within BSB30715 should be added to the elective units. The following unit has been proposed: [ unit] Evaluate appropriate return to work programs A review of BSBWHS AQF3 UoCs will ensure that language and skills are accurately reflective of job roles across industries and organisations. PwC s Skills for Australia Draft for consultation 7

8 2.2.9 There is a need for enhanced Foundation Skills across AQF 3 Products to prepare learners for the workforce. A review of Foundations Skills across WHS AQF UoCs will address deficiencies and ensure WHS learners are equipped with the correct skills and knowledge to fulfil job roles. Table 2 of consultation for BSB41415 Certificate IV in Work Health and Safety Reviewing BSB41415 Certificate IV in Work Health and Safety There is minimal differentiation in competency between BSB41415 and BSB51315 Units need to be differentiated between Certificate IV and Diploma level. Terminology should not be the only differentiating factor The depth of learning acquired at Certificate IV does not adequately address the depth of learning necessary to carry out WHS roles There need to be increased core and elective units overall. Elective bank is too generic and does not provide adequate WHS specific knowledge The entry requirements for the Certificate IV are not rigorous enough for this level of learning at AQF4 Recognition of Prior learning is increasingly used to expedite the attainment of BSB41415, which can undermine the intended outcomes in some cases. The PWG discussed and agreed that prerequisites for these qualifications would potentially deter potential learners BSB41415 is seen as a pathway for learners into more supervisory and compliance roles Learners are undertaking a policing approach on worksites There are limited elective units which address the knowledge and skills required to succeed in supervisory and compliance roles. An increase in core units should be considered to address consultation and leadership skill deficiencies. The deficiencies in interpersonal and leadership skills within the Certificate IV are detrimental to organisational culture and relationships. PwC s Skills for Australia Draft for consultation 8

9 3.2.6 Learners do not possess adequate industry specific knowledge to assess risks within their relevant industry The importation of units from other training packages will provide learners the opportunity to select electives relevant to their organisation. RTOs are required to contextualise learning for their audiences, however given the array of different industries impacted by WHS it is desired to offer a of specific units to assist learners to understand their organisational requirements. For instance supplementing the current elective offerings with units such as: RIIWHS403D Apply the mine work health and safety management plan TLIF4095 Apply work health and safety requirements for driving operations AHCWHS301 Contribute to work health and safety processes There are concerns that risk is not reflective of legislation and does not represent the terminology used within industry. The replacement of risk with hazard will ensure alignment between legislation and training. Table 3 of consultation for BSB51315 Diploma of Work Health and Safety Reviewing BSB51315 Diploma of Work Health and Safety There is minimal differentiation of competency between BSB41415 and BSB51315 Units need to be differentiated between Certificate IV and Diploma level. Terminology should not be the only differentiating factor There needs to be an increased focus on change management Workplace psychological health and safety is a major agenda item for many organisations It is difficult to understand the The changing nature of work through digitisation requires WHS workers to be agile and implement strategies to assist in new ways of working. The units of competency proposed for inclusion within BSB30715 should be added to the elective units. The following units are proposed: [ unit] Manage work-related psychological health strategies A review of the application description of the Diploma will assist learners to understand the PwC s Skills for Australia Draft for consultation 9

10 anticipated job roles for learners undertaking BSB51315 intended purpose of the Diploma and potential roles it aligns to within industry Elements and performance criteria are vague Limited WHS specific criteria in the knowledge evidence of WHS units Effective interpersonal skills are integral for learners undertaking BSB51315 Terminology in the elements and performance are too generic for learning at this level. Learners require more robust elements and performance criteria to equip them for WHS roles. Duplication across unit knowledge statements is diminishing understanding of key WHS skills and understanding required at this level. The knowledge evidence in BSBWHS units is conflicting with the performance elements and criteria. Consultation plays an integral role in WHS activities. An increase in emotional intelligence would enhance learner (and employer) outcomes. The unit of competency proposed for inclusion within BSB51315 should be added to the elective units. The following unit is proposed: [ unit] Develop and use emotional intelligence (unit under review and will be a new unit under BSB Project 1B). Addition of interpersonal skill UoC to core within qualification. Table 4 of consultation for BSB60515 Diploma of Work Health and Safety Reviewing BSB60515 Advanced Diploma of Work Health and Safety Workplace psychological health and safety is a major concern for many organisations The units of competency proposed for inclusion within BSB30715 should be added to the elective units. The following unit is proposed: [ unit] Design, implement and maintain work-related psychological health strategies It is difficult to understand the anticipated job roles for learners undertaking BSB60515 The review of the application description of the Advanced Diploma will assist learners to understand the intended purpose of the Advanced Diploma and potential job roles it aligns to within industry. PwC s Skills for Australia Draft for consultation 10

11 5.2.3 Elements and performance criteria are vague Limited WHS specific criteria in the knowledge evidence of WHS units Prerequisites into the Advanced Diploma may improve an understanding of alignment to job roles. Terminology in the elements and performance are too generic for learning at this level. Learners require more robust elements and performance criteria to conduct WHS roles. Duplication across unit knowledge statements is diminishing understanding of key WHS skills and understanding required at this level. The knowledge evidence in WHS units is conflicting with the performance elements and criteria. A review of the implications for prerequisites and their applicability for the Advanced Diploma to be considered in the review of the qualification. PwC s Skills for Australia Draft for consultation 11