w: www.plentytraining.edu.au e: RPL@plenty.edu.au t: 1800 786 651 p: PO Box 258, Varsity Lakes, QLD, 4227 Recognition of Prior Learning (RPL) for BSB41415 Certificate IV in Work Health and Safety Complete this kit & email back to RPL@plenty.edu.au This RPL kit is used as the first step in assessing candidates against the requirements of the BSB41415 Certificate IV in Work Health and Safety. This qualification replaces and supersedes BSB41412 Certificate IV in Work Health and Safety and BSB41407 Certificate IV in Occupational Health and Safety. What s RPL? RPL stands for Recognition of Prior Learning and is an assessment only process that lets people with substantial existing skills and knowledge demonstrate their competence without having to first be trained. There are many advantages in undertaking the RPL process with Plenty RPL: Competitive edge! Gain a powerful, competitive edge with this very popular qualification. Speed! We support busy professionals by structuring most of the RPL assessment around a 1-2 hour meeting, videoconference or telephone call. Quality! Utilise well-designed and high-quality RPL processes with Plenty Training, which enjoys an average satisfaction rating of 4.6 out of 5 from around 3,000 students per year.* How much? There is no charge to complete this application, submit it to us and have an assessor recommend whether or not you are a suitable candidate for RPL. After this, the total fee is just $990 subject to our no-risk guarantee:** We offer a 100% refund if we don t get you over the line provided you answer all of our questions truthfully! The qualification People with this qualification work in work health and safety roles, providing safety leadership and guidance to others. Typical roles include WHS coordinators, advisors and facilitators. What now? 1 Select your units Select the units on the following pages which are most consistent with your experience and background. 2 Email us this kit Send us this completed kit. We will review your selected units and your background and let you know whether we think you are suitable for RPL. 3 Enrol If we believe that you are suitable for RPL we will invite you to enrol. You can enrol online or via telephone. 4 RPL meeting We will send you a list of the topics ahead of a 1 2 hour RPL interview via meeting or telephone at a mutually-convenient time. 5 Follow-up evidence Depending on the interview, we may ask you to send us some follow-up evidence items such as documents you ve produced. Alternatively, if you re comfortable that you possess all of the competencies in your selected units, feel free to enrol online straight away. *2015 calendar year data results. **Terms and conditions apply. See our website for details. Page 1
Candidate Information Name Telephone Email What is your preferred time and date for a RPL interview? List any WHS qualifications you already hold Attach your CV or summarise your WHS experience Do you have access to a former employer or supervisor who can attest to your experience? Yes No What professional development have you undertaken within the past year or so to ensure that you maintain the currency of your WHS competencies? Worked in safety related role Subscribed to WHS newsletters Attended training courses or seminars Research performed (reading relevant books, researching current information, etc.) Other» specify: Any other comments? I certify that my answers are true and accurate to the best of my knowledge and I apply for preliminary RPL assessment at this time. RPL candidate signature Date Page 2
Self-assessment (core units) You must have experience performing each of the following five core tasks. For each of these tasks, rate the extent to which you have the required experience and knowledge i.e., select either a lot, some, or none. Core Task Required experience and knowledge assisted in compliance with WHS laws BSBWHS402 determined WHS legal requirements for the workplace provided WHS advice (principles, legal duties, rights and obligations) determined the WHS training needs of individuals and parties I know the duties, rights and obligations of individuals in WHS legislation I know the functions and powers of WHS regulators I can identify sources of WHS information and how to access them contributed to WHS consultation processes BSBWHS403 explained WHS consultation and participation processes to staff run WHS consultation and participation processes identified training needs to support the WHS consultation I know barriers to WHS consultation and measures to remove the barriers I can describe consultation requirements under WHS legislation I can describe training requirements for individuals and parties necessary for effective WHS consultation and participation processes contributed to hazard identification and risk control BSBWHS404 identified WHS hazards and developed a risk control plan helped document and evaluate risk management processes communicated WHS requirements with a range of people I can identify WHS duty holders and their duties I know the WHS Acts and regulations I can explain the difference between hazards and risks I know common workplace hazards and the harms they may cause contributed to WHS management systems BSBWHS405 developed WHS policies and WHS management systems (WHSMS) incorporated return-to-work and injury management procedures explained WHS policy and helped implement the WHS plan valuated WHS performance and communicated the outcomes I understand the components of a WHSMS I can identify limitations of a WHSMS assisted with responding to incidents BSBWHS406 identified WHS legislative requirements and duty holders in relation to responding to WHS incidents communicated WHS requirements to individuals and parties provided first aid according to workplace procedures and processes reported and documented incidents to meet legislative requirements provided information and other assistance to investigators undertaken inspections and interviews implemented recommendations from investigations I can explain hierarchy of control and how to choose different risk controls I know safe work procedures, WHS Acts, regulations, codes and standards I can explain my own role and role of duty holders in responding to incidents Page 3
Self-assessment (five elective units) Select five electives which best match your background. At least three electives must be from Group A and the remaining electives may be from Group A or Group B. For each of your selected units, rate the extent to which you have the required experience and knowledge i.e., select either a lot, some, or none. Group A elective units made presentations BSBCMM401 undertaken project work BSBPMG522 analysed and presented research information BSBRES401 implemented and monitored environmental sustainability BSBSUS301 assisted with rehabilitation and return-towork programs BSBWHS407 assisted with WHS management of contractors BSBWHS408 prepared and delivered at least two presentations, using effective presentation strategies and communication principles I used aids and materials to support the presentation I reviewed the effectiveness of my own presentations I know information collection methods for obtaining feedback I can describe the principles of effective communication I know a range of presentation aids and support material developed and used a project plan (scope, deliverables, work breakdown, budget, timelines, risk management, etc.) consulted and communicate with stakeholders on the project supported project team members to achieve deliverables finalised the project (documentation, sign-offs and reporting) I know project management tools I can explain processes for identifying and managing risk in a project I understand project QA, HR, finance, WHS and recordkeeping identified research requirements and objectives gathered and present workplace information and data updated, modified, maintained and stored information made recommendations based on the analysis of information used efficient, valid and reliable methods used Boolean operators and other search tools I can explain concepts on research and analysis including reliability and validity I know research strategies to identify new sources of information identified environmental and resource sustainability procedures, practices and compliance requirements consulted with stakeholders to develop sustainability improvements measured current resource usage solved problems and generated ideas for improvements I can explain environmental and resource compliance requirements in legislation, codes and workplace procedures that relate to issues I know common environmental and energy efficiency issues within the industry I can give examples of environmental and resource sustainability benchmarks I understand supply chains, procurement and purchasing, and QA assisted in processing workers compensation claims estimated period of absence from work and made arrangements for this helped plan and implement a rehabilitation or return-to-work program assisted in job redesign, reducing hours, alternative duties and training facilitated communications between provider, supervisor and worker identified and actioned breaches of the return-to-work program I can explain my organisation s rehabilitation and return-to-work programs I can outline relevant legislation and insurance requirements I know different rehabilitation options and providers helped identify needed contractor services (labour hire, temps, etc.) helped manage contracts to supply services assisted in identifying contractor WHS arrangements helped identify WHS legislative requirements I understand WHS Acts, codes and standards relevant to contractor services I can list the WHS duties, rights and obligations of individuals and parties Page 4
Self-assessment (five elective units) cont. Group A elective units cont. assisted with workplace monitoring processes BSBWHS409 contributed to workrelated health and safety measures and initiatives BSBWHS410 ensured emergency prevention procedures are implemented PUAWER002B identified requirements and standards for monitoring physical agents determined how and where physical agents or conditions will be measured selected and calibrated equipment and selected appropriate scale collected WHS data and performed tests prepared, used, maintained, cleaned and disposed of equipment evaluating results of monitoring including using calculations using I understand units of measurement, logarithmic scales and order of magnitude prepared and presented reports I know biological agents such as insects, mites and bacteria I understand agents such as electricity, fibres and particulates, fumes, heat and humidity, radiation including ionising and non-ionising, etc.) I can explain the mode of action of common physical, biological and chemical agents on the body and how they produce discomfort or harm I know different monitoring equipment and techniques for correct and safe use helped scope, establish and evaluate WHS measures and initiatives supported non-statutory health promotion programs ensured WHS initiatives comply with legislative obligations I can explain mandatory health monitoring including biological monitoring I can identify sources of WHS information and data, and how to access them I can summarise WHS, privacy, and workers compensation legislation dealt with a range of emergencies and emergency prevention issues in the workplace over time I know basic types, principles of operation and limitations of emergency prevention and protection systems and emergency control equipment I know hazard analysis processes I know workplace procedures to rectify problems Group B elective units Select no more than two Group B electives. (Remember that at least three electives must be from Group A and the remaining two electives may be from Group A or Group B.) For each of your selected units, rate the extent to which you have the required experience and knowledge i.e., select either a lot, some, or none. promoted innovation in a team BSBINN301 written complex documents BSBWRT401 promoted innovation within a team modelled open and respectful communications planned and scheduled activities implemented improvements and communicate about them I can explain what innovation is and the different types of innovation I know team characteristics and the role of group dynamics and diversity I can explain how activities can encourage or hinder innovation in a team (e.g., rewards and recognition, feedback, etc.) drafted and finalised complex documents used business technology to use formatting and graphics obtained feedback on the draft and revised the draft applied enterprise style guide/house style I know formatting styles and their impact on readability and appearance Page 5
Self-assessment (five elective units) cont. Group B elective units cont. shown leadership in the workplace BSBMGT401 implemented continuous improvement (CI) BSBMGT403 contributed to assessment TAEASS301B provided work skill instruction TAEDEL301A identified my organisation s standards and values, whether stated or implied by the way the organisation conducts its business evaluated my own behaviour and performance against these implemented KPIs to meet organisation s goals and objectives raised questions about standards and values that may be damaging to the organisation ensured my own behaviour and performance contributes to the integrity and credibility of the organisation facilitated agreement on the preferred course of action monitored the implementation and impact of decisions I can explain organisation s standards and values both stated & implied I can explain basic theory of group behaviour I can give examples of performance that may be damaging to an organisation implemented CI systems and provided mentoring and coaching communicated to support the CI system applied CI to customer services monitored processes and procedures to improve performance documented performance to identify improvement opportunities I can explain how change management techniques support CI I know my organisation s systems and data that can be used for benchmarking and monitoring performance for continuous improvement carried out a minimum of three evidence-gathering activities, with different candidates for each activity documented feedback from others involved in the assessment I understand competency-based assessment, including the principles of assessment and rules of evidence I know cultural sensitivity and equity considerations I know the legislation, codes and national standards affecting training and assessment in the vocational education and training sector I understand hazard identification and risk control measures I know the requirements for reporting hazards and incidents I know sources of OHS information carried out a minimum of three planned work-skill training sessions, for different groups, in accordance with a training plan Each of the three above sessions addressed different learning objectives and used a range of techniques I know sources and availability of learning resources and materials a knowledge of learning principles and styles I understand the principles of hazard identification, risk assessment, safe use of equipment and emergency procedures completed another current unit at Certificate IV level detail: completed another current unit at Certificate III or Diploma level detail: Congratulations, you have now completed the first stage of the RPL process! Now just email this document to us at RPL@plenty.edu.au and we ll get back to you within 24 hours! Page 6