BSB41412 Certificate IV in Work Health & Safety
Recognition of Prior Learning (RPL) Kit
BSB41412 Certificate IV in Work Health and Safety
Recognition of Prior Learning (RPL) Assessment Kit
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BSB41412 Certificate IV in Work Health & Safety
Recognition of Prior Learning (RPL) Kit
Table of Contents
About this RPL Kit
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The Certificate IV in WHS qualification
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The RPL process
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Gathering evidence
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Submitting the evidence
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Summary of Evidence (Matrix)
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Evidence Planner
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Recognition of Prior Learning (RPL) Kit
1. About this RPL Kit
This kit is designed to help you compile evidence through a recognition process to
achieve this qualification. This is a formal process that is based on a portfolio of
evidence submitted by you, the student.
You are going to work through the requirements of the qualification and gather:
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Evidence of prior training and qualifications Recognition of Prior Learning (RPL)
Evidence of current competence Recognition of Current Competence (RCC)
This is an “assessment only”pathway
This is an “assessment only” pathway based on designed for candidates with relevant
qualifications and/or business experience. You may be eligible for some but not all of the
units that make up the qualification. So it is possible you are mixing the recognition process
with some formal learning (components of a course).
Quality portfolio preparation takes time
We appreciate that evidence gathering and portfolio preparation takes some time. It is
in your best interest to start planning, organising and get the process under way as
quickly as possible.
Planning, organisation and presentation are important
This kit provides planning tools that guide the evidence gathering. Use these tools and
tables to build up your planned evidence. Here are some tips to putting your portfolio
together:
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Look for evidence that meets the requirements for multiple units of
competency 
If you can demonstrate evidence that covers several units of competency, it will
minimize time spent searching for and compiling multiple forms of evidence for
each unit.
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Authenticity 
You need supporting evidence to authenticate that the products and processes
you are submitting are indeed your work. Third party letters or references may
be requested to support your portfolio.
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Recent evidence is preferred 
The assessor is looking for currency of competence so use recent projects as
evidence. As a rule of thumb, evidence from the last two years is preferable and
do not go back more than five years. This should be discussed with the
assessor. Your academic training and qualifications may go back further than
five years to demonstrate knowledge of vocational education and training.
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Label the evidence 
Complete the cover page, evidence summary matrix, provide an index and label
the evidence. The assessor will not proceed unless the cover page and summary
are submitted and the evidence is organised and labelled.
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Recognition of Prior Learning (RPL) Kit
2. Course Structure
BSB41412 Certificate IV in Work Health & Safety
BSBWHS402A
Assist with compliance with WHS laws
BSBWHS403A
Contribute to implementing and maintaining WHS consultation and
participation processes
BSBWHS404A
Contribute to WHS hazard identification, risk assessment and risk control
BSBWHS406A
Assist with responding to incidents
BSBWHS407A
Assist with claims management, rehabilitation and return-to-work programs
BSBWHS410A
Contribute to work-related health and safety measures and initiatives
PUAWER002B
Ensure workplace emergency prevention procedures, systems and processes
are implemented
BSBWHS405A
Contribute to implementing and maintaining WHS management systems
BSBWHS408A
Assist with effective WHS management of contractors
BSBWHS409A
Assist with workplace monitoring processes
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Recognition of Prior Learning (RPL) Kit
3. The RPL Process
STAGE 1
1. Enquiry-call Open Training Institute on +61 (03)86282500
2. Enrolment and payment of fees
STAGE 2
1. Access RPL Kit online via My Study Centre
STAGE 3
1. Read RPL Kit thoroughly
Support Available from your
Assessor on +61 (03)86282500
2. Commence compiling your Portfolio
STAGE 4
1. Upload Evidence Planner, Summary of Evidence and your
supporting documents.
2. Portfolio assessed
DEEMED COMPETENT
(COMPLETE AND SUFFICIENT)
1. Conversation with Assessor for validity.
2. Assessor signs off
DEEMED NOT YET COMPETENT
(INCOMPLETE OR INSUFFICIENT)
1. Assessor will provide feedback and request
additional evidence or information on supporting
documents provided.
2. You submit additional evidence/information.
QUALIFICATION OR STATEMENT OF
ATTAINMENT ISSUED
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4. Gathering Evidence
Contact with the Assessor
If required, you can contact the Assessor by calling student services on (03) 8628 2500
to assist the evidence gathering process.
The Assessor can help to:
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interpret the units of competency 
advise on matching evidence to the competencies 
clarify ways to organise the portfolio 
clarify the underpinning knowledge and skills required 
identify ways to fill gaps in experience and learning 
What will the Assessor be looking for in the assessment of the portfolio?
The Assessor will take an integrated and holistic approach to assessment and is looking
for:
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evidence of the specific evidence requirements for each unit of competency 
evidence of valid, current products that align to the units of competency, the
performance criteria and evidence guide which can be authenticated as the work
of the candidate 
evidence of valid, current processes that aligns to the units of competency, the
performance criteria and evidence guide which can be authenticated as the work
of the candidate 
evidence of the application of required skills and key competencies/employability
skills 
What if I don’t achieve all competencies by the end of the portfolio appraisal?
On submission of your portfolio, you will receive feedback from the Assessor. If there
are gaps in evidence or a question arising from the quality of the evidence, authenticity
or currency you will be contacted and given the opportunity to resubmit further
evidence. You will have an agreed time from when you enrolled in the RPL process to
complete all assessments with reasonable adjustments depending on your
circumstances.
The Assessor will sign off on the units of competency that have been achieved and the
Statements of Attainment indicating partial completion or the full qualification will be
issued.
What sort of evidence should you provide?
The Assessor is looking for specific evidence across the units of competency.
The evidence will be made up of:
1. Products –that have been developed, documented and used by you.
2. Processes –evidence that shows “how” you do what performed tasks, conducted
research or applied required knowledge and skills
3. Required knowledge and required skills –that demonstrate your
understanding of theory, legislation, and the principles of business.
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Rules of Evidence
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Currency – relates to the age of collected evidence. Competency requires
demonstration of current performance – therefore the evidence collected must
be current/very recent. Try to find evidence which shows that you can perform
the competency now. If all your evidence is 5 to 10 years in the past and you
have not been active in recent years then currency of skills and knowledge is
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Validity –is when the process assesses what it claims to assess. Try to ensure
that the evidence relates clearly and directly to the elements and performance
criteria in each unit of competency. Check the overview of evidence and the
specific evidence requirements if you are not sure if the products and processes
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Sufficiency –relates to the amount of evidence collected. The collection of
sufficient evidence is necessary to ensure all aspects of the competency have
been captured and to satisfy the need for repeatable performance.
Supplementary sources of evidence may be necessary. Try to present enough
evidence, not too much, not too little across the units of competency. The
specific evidence requirements in each unit will indicate the minimum amount of
evidence that must be submitted.
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Authenticity –relates to ensuring the evidence is from the candidate and not
another person. The assessor needs to be satisfied the own work. Do not make
things up and do not say that work done by someone else is yours. Provide
evidence that the work is yours through third party letters of authentication or
statutory declarations. 
Range –Try to collect a number of pieces of evidence that cover a range of
contexts, locations and the times you have demonstrated the competencies. 
These explanations have been adapted from the TAA04 Training and Assessment
Training Package Glossary of Terms ©ANTA 2004
Examples of Evidence
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Curriculum Vitae and authenticated work history 
Qualifications (E.g- Vocational, Higher Education), Certificates of Attendance
(Training Seminars) or Training records 
Products, Processes and examples of work (E.g- Strategic/Business/Marketing
Plans, Procedures, Job Descriptions, Performance Appraisals, Coaching logs) 
Third party reports from verified and appropriate people, preferably from the workplace 
Work records that support your evidence (E.g- project files, emails, meeting
notes, diaries) 
Reports, Assignments 
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Putting the portfolio of evidence together
Step 1: Start preparing the Summary of Evidence Matrix
The matrix is an overview of your portfolio. Keep building this table as you
continue evidence gathering. The Summary of Evidence Matrix must be submitted
with the portfolio.
Step 2: Start to fill in the Evidence Planner table–by unit of competency.
Fill in the Evidence Planner table listing your evidence and explaining how it aligns
to each units of competency that it addresses. Remember, some evidence will
address more than one unit of competency. The Evidence Planner explanation will
give the Assessor a better understanding of how the documents you submit meet
the requirements of the unit and your understanding of the required knowledge
and skills across the qualification.
Read the units in detail this time clarifying your potential evidence against: the
elements, required skills/knowledge and performance criteria. Check the range of
variables to clarify the language and terms and the application of performance
criteria in your own work context.
Step 3: Review and finalise your evidence
You should now have your evidence organised and be able to see areas where the
evidence might be weak. Organise the verification and third party letters. The
Assessor will prefer to see letters on company stationery. Emails are not
acceptable. The declaration forms in this kit can also be used.
Step 4: Compile the portfolio
Check the labels and organise the evidence. Do not send originals of qualifications;
get copies certified as a true copy.
 Finalise the certified Summary of Evidence table with the explanations of
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your evidence in your own words.
Finalise the Evidence Planner Matrix –the ‘at a glance” summary pa the top of your
portfolio.
Open Training Institute will accept photocopies certified by anyone who is currently
employed as:
 an accountant (they must be a member of the Institute of Chartered
Accountants in Australia, the Australian Society of Certified Practising
Accountants, or the National Institute of Accountants, or the Association of
Taxation and Management Accountants or Registered Tax Agents).
 a bank manager, but not a manager of a bank travel centre
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barrister, solicitor or patent attorney
credit union branch manager
commissioner for declaration
Justice of the Peace
medical practitioner (doctor)
police officer in charge of a police station, or of the rank of sergeant and above
postal manager
pharmacist
principal of an Australian secondary college, high school or primary school
Step 5: Submit the portfolio
Presentation of your portfolio is important. RPL applications should be uploaded via
My Study Centre.
Copies of all parts of the applications must be retained by the applicant.
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Recognition of Prior Learning (RPL) Kit
6. Summary of Evidence (Matrix)
The following matrix is completed as an example. Please use the matrix provided in the following page
Evidence
Resume
BSBDIV301A
BSBSUS301A
BSBCUS301B
BSBITU301A
BSBWRT301A
BSBFLM306C
BSBINM301A
X
X
X
Certificates
Letter from
Supervisor
BSBWHS302A
X
BSBINN301A
X
X
X
X
BSBINM302A
X
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BSBFLM309C
BSB41412 Certificate IV in Work Health & Safety
Recognition of Prior Learning (RPL) Kit
Certificate IV in Work Health & Safety- Summary of Evidence
Matrix
Use this summary to build a picture of your evidence across the units of competency in the Certificate IV in Work Health
& Safety
Evidence
Resume
BSBDIV301A
BSBSUS301A
BSBWHS302A
BSBCUS301B
BSBITU301A
BSBWRT301A
BSBFLM306C
BSBINM301A
X
X
BSBINM302A
BSBINN301A
BSBFLM309C
X
X
X
Certificates
Letter from
Supervisor
X
X
X
X
X
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BSB41412 Certificate IV in Work Health & Safety
Recognition of Prior Learning (RPL) Kit
Certificate IV in Work Health & Safety-Evidence Planner
Use these summary tables to gather evidence that addresses the details in units of competency.
BSBWHS402A Assist with compliance with WHS laws
Element
Assist with determining the
legal framework for WHS in the
workplace
Assist with providing advice on
WHS compliance
Assist with WHS legislation
compliance measures
Performance Criteria
Access current WHS legislation and related documentation relevant to the
organisation’s operations
Use knowledge of the relationship between WHS Acts, regulations, codes
of practice, standards and guidance material to assist with determining
legal requirements in the workplace
Assist with identifying and confirming the duties, rights and obligations of
individuals and parties as specified in legislation
Assist with seeking advice from legal advisors where necessary
Assist with providing advice to individuals and parties about their legal
duties, rights and obligations, and where they are located in WHS
legislation
Assist with providing advice to individuals and parties about the functions
and powers of the WHS regulator and how they are exercised, and the
objectives and principles underpinning WHS
Assist with assessing how the workplace complies with relevant WHS
legislation
Assist with determining the WHS training needs of individuals and parties,
and with providing training to meet legal and other requirements
Assist with developing and implementing changes to workplace policies,
procedures, processes and systems that will achieve compliance
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Evidence Provided
Internal Use Only
Satisfactory
Yes
No
BSB41412 Certificate IV in Work Health & Safety
Recognition of Prior Learning (RPL) Kit
Critical Aspects of
Assessment
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Required
Skills
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Knowledge
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assisting with providing advice about the WHS legal and regulatory
framework and other relevant legislation, either in an actual
workplace, simulation exercise or scenario
assisting with the seeking of advice from appropriate sources
assisting with developing a range of products to provide advice on
WHS legal compliance issues, such as a training needs analysis,
talks, briefings, training sessions, guidance and advice, and paper
or electronic materials
evidence of how these products were developed and used
analytical and problem solving skills required to read and interpret
WHS information and data
communication skills to communicate with people from a range of
backgrounds and with a range of abilities
literacy skills to:
read and interpret Acts, regulations, codes of practice, policies and
procedures
prepare reports for a range of target groups, including health and
safety committees, health and safety representatives, managers,
supervisors, and persons conducting businesses or undertakings
(PCBUs) or their officers
planning and organising skills to liaise with training providers and
trainers.
duties, rights and obligations of individuals and parties as specified
in relevant WHS legislation and where this information is located in
WHS legislation
functions and powers of WHS regulator and how they are exercised
internal and external sources of WHS information and data, and
how to access them
objectives and principles underpinning WHS legislation
relevant commonwealth and state or territory WHS Acts,
regulations, codes of practice, standards and guidance material,
and other relevant publications
systematic approaches to managing and complying with WHS
legislation
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BSBWHS403A Contribute to implementing and maintaining WHS consultation and participation processes
Element
Identify individuals and parties
involved in WHS consultation and
participation processes
Contribute to WHS consultation
and participation processes
Contribute to processes for
communicating and sharing WHS
information and data
Contribute to identifying and
meeting training requirements
for effective WHS consultation
and participation
Contribute to improving WHS
consultation and participation
processes
Performance Criteria
Evidence Provided
Apply knowledge of relevant parts of WHS Acts, regulations, codes of
practice, policies and procedures to identify individuals and parties with
roles, duties, rights and responsibilities regarding WHS consultation and
participation
Identify what these roles, duties, rights and responsibilities are and, in line
with own job role and work area, communicate this information to
individuals and parties
Identify roles, duties, rights and responsibilities as they apply to own job
role and work area
Identify workplace WHS consultation and participation processes
Contribute to setting up and running these processes, appropriate to own
job role and work area
Implement and communicate to individuals and parties what these
processes are and promote and support the participation of individuals and
parties, appropriate to own job role and work area
Identify consultation and participation processes for communicating and
sharing WHS information and data
Contribute to and participate in these processes appropriate to own job
role and work area
Identify training requirements for individuals and parties necessary for
effective WHS consultation and participation
Contribute to the delivery of required training, appropriate to own job role
and work area
Contribute to the identification and assessment of barriers to the
implementation and effectiveness of WHS consultation and participation
processes
Contribute to the development, implementation and evaluation of
measures to remove these barriers
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Internal Use Only
Satisfactory
Yes
No
BSB41412 Certificate IV in Work Health & Safety
Recognition of Prior Learning (RPL) Kit
Critical
Aspects of
Assessment
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Skills
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making sure all individuals and parties are included in WHS
consultation and participation processes
implementing a range of strategies to support their involvement in,
and remove any barriers to, WHS consultation and participation
processes
knowledge of relevant commonwealth and state or territory WHS
Acts, regulations, codes of practice and standards.
communication skills to communicate with people from a range of
backgrounds and with a range of abilities
information technology skills to use a range of software and
communication media
interpersonal skills to establish and build relationships
literacy skills to:
read and interpret Acts, regulations, codes of practice, policies and
procedures
communicate verbally and in writing with a range of target groups,
including health and safety committees, health and safety
representatives, managers, supervisors, and persons conducting
businesses or undertakings (PCBUs) or their officers
organisational and time-management skills to sequence tasks, meet
timelines and run efficient and effective meetings
research skills to obtain internal and external WHS information and
data.
barriers to the implementation and effectiveness of WHS
consultation and participation processes and strategies to remove
them
commonwealth and state or territory WHS Acts, regulations, codes
of practice, standards and guidance material, and policies relating
to WHS consultation and participation, including the specified roles,
duties, rights and responsibilities of individuals and parties
internal and external sources of WHS information and data, and
how to access them
organisational WHS policies, procedures, processes and systems
training requirements for individuals and parties necessary for
effective WHS.
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Recognition of Prior Learning (RPL) Kit
BSBWHS404A Contribute to WHS hazard identification, risk assessment and risk control
Element
Performance Criteria
Evidence Provided
Identify sources of information and data
Access information to identify
hazards, and assess and control
risks
Contribute to compliance and
workplace requirements
Contribute to workplace hazard
identification
Contribute to WHS risk
assessment
Contribute to the development,
implementation and evaluation
of risk control
Obtain information and data to determine the nature and scope of
workplace hazards, the range of harms they may cause, and how these
harms happen
Obtain information and data to determine the nature and scope of
workplace risks and risk controls
Contribute to identifying and complying with requirements of workplace
policies, procedures, processes and systems for hazard identification, risk
assessment and risk control activities
Contribute to identifying and complying with requirements of WHS Acts,
regulations, codes of practice and guidelines for hazard identification, risk
assessment and risk control activities
Identify duty holders and their range of duties
Use knowledge of hazards to advise individuals and parties of workplace
hazards, the harms they may cause, and how these harms happen
Apply knowledge of hazard identification to contribute to selecting
techniques, tools and processes to identify workplace hazards
Contribute to applying techniques, tools and processes
Contribute to documenting use of, and results of, hazard identification
Apply knowledge of risk assessment to contribute to selecting risk
assessment techniques, tools and processes for workplace hazards
Contribute to applying techniques, tools and processes to identified
hazards
Contribute to documenting the results of risk assessments
Apply knowledge of risk control to contribute to developing risk control
options for workplace hazards using the results of risk assessments
Contribute to developing and implementing a risk control plan
Contribute to evaluating implemented risk controls
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Internal Use Only
Satisfactory
Yes
No
Critical
Aspects of
Assessment
BSB41412 Certificate IV in Work Health & Safety
Recognition of Prior Learning (RPL) Kit
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currency of WHS knowledge
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contributing to the:
identification of a range of hazards
assessment of risks
development, implementation and evaluation of a range or
combination of risk controls
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Knowledge
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communication skills to communicate with people from a range of
backgrounds and with a range of abilities
evaluation skills to assess WHS information and data
observational skills to identify hazards, and to assess and control
the risks associated with them
organisational and time-management skills to sequence tasks and
meet timelines
research skills to obtain internal and external WHS information and
data
basic principles of incident causation and injury processes
how hazard identification, risk assessment and risk control fit into,
and are addressed in, a WHS management system (WHSMS)
internal and external sources of WHS information and data, and
how to access them
nature and scope of workplace hazards, the range of harms they
may cause, and how these harms happen
organisational WHS policies, procedures, processes and systems
requirements for hazard identification, risk assessment and risk
control as specified in WHS Acts, regulations, codes of practice,
standards and guidance material
requirements for hazard identification, risk assessment and risk
control activities specified in organisational WHS policies,
procedures, processes and systems
what a hazard is, what a risk is, and the principles of risk and
hazard control.
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Recognition of Prior Learning (RPL) Kit
BSBWHS405A Contribute to implementing and maintaining WHS management systems
Element
Contribute to developing and
promoting WHS policy
Contribute to WHSMS planning
Contribute to implementing the
WHSMS plan
Contribute to evaluating WHS
performance
Performance Criteria
Evidence Provided
Apply knowledge of the elements of WHS policy to contribute to the
development and promotion of WHS policy as appropriate to own work
area and job role
Seek the contribution and support of others in the development and
promotion of WHS policy as appropriate to own work area and job role
Apply WHS policy to own and others' work areas and job roles, and
communicate this to others
Apply knowledge of WHS legislation to identify duty holders relevant to
own work area and job role
Apply knowledge of the elements of a plan to contribute to planning as it
applies to own work area and job role
Facilitate integration of return-to-work and injury-management procedures
into the WHSMS plan
Communicate the planning process to others and facilitate their
contributions to the plan
Implement the plan as it applies to own work area and job role
Communicate and explain the plan to others in relation to their roles and
responsibilities as specified in the plan
Facilitate the contribution of others to implementing the plan
Apply knowledge of elements of WHS performance evaluation processes
and methods to contribute to evaluation as it applies to own work area and
job role
Communicate and explain evaluation of WHS performance to others and
facilitate their contributions to evaluation
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Internal Use Only
Satisfactory
Yes
No
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Recognition of Prior Learning (RPL) Kit
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knowledge of the advantages and limitations of a WHSMS
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knowledge of relevant commonwealth and state or territory WHS
Acts, regulations, codes of practice and standards
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Skills
Required
Critical
Aspects of
Assessment
Contribute to reviewing and
improving the WHSMS
Apply knowledge of elements of processes and methods to contribute to
the review and improvement of WHS performance as it applies to own
work area and job role
Communicate and explain review and improvement of the WHSMS to
others and facilitate their contribution
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approaching WHS management in a systematic way
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communication skills to communicate with people from a range of
backgrounds and with a range of abilities
information technology skills to use a range of software and
communication media
organisational and time-management skills to sequence tasks and
meet timelines.
documents relating to WHSMS:
regulatory authority WHSMS tools, standards and guidance material
Australian Standard AS/NZS 4801:2001 Occupational Health and
Safety Management Systems – Specification with guidance for use
Australian Standard AS/NZS 4804:2001 Occupational Health and
Safety Management Systems – General guidelines on principles,
systems and supporting techniques
Standards Australia publication HB 211-2001 Occupational Health
and Safety Management Systems – A Guide to AS 4801 for Small
Business
elements of a WHSMS
importance of effective return-to-work and injury management in a
WHSMS
limitations of a WHSMS, problems with WHSMS implementation,
and possible negative effects on WHS
organisational WHS policies, procedures, processes and systems
processes and procedures that small, medium and large enterprises
use to usefully implement elements of a WHSMS
WHSMS as a systematic and effective approach to managing WHS
and achieving WHS objectives
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Recognition of Prior Learning (RPL) Kit
BSBWHS406A Assist with responding to incidents
Element
Assist with identifying legislative
and other requirements
Assist with implementing initial
incident response procedures
Assist with collecting WHS
information and data relevant to
an investigation
Assist incident investigations
Performance Criteria
Evidence Provided
Apply knowledge of WHS legislation to identify duty holders and legislative
requirements regarding responding to incidents
Apply knowledge of workplace policies, procedures and processes to
identify workplace requirements regarding responding to incidents
Communicate requirements to individuals and parties appropriate to own
job role and work area
Assist with providing first aid according to workplace procedures and
processes, where necessary
Assist with notifying, reporting and documenting incidents according to
workplace procedures and processes
Assist with meeting legislative requirements regarding incidents, where
necessary
Assist with obtaining information and data from those involved, using
appropriate data-collection techniques, about actions and events leading
up to or occurring during or after an incident
Assist with identifying and accessing sources of additional information and
data related to an incident
Assist investigators and provide relevant information during investigations
Use appropriate techniques when participating in workplace investigations
Review reports on incidents, injuries and illnesses
Contact responsible persons and relevant authorities when required
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Internal Use Only
Satisfactory
Yes
No
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Recognition of Prior Learning (RPL) Kit
Critical Aspects
of Assessment
Assist in implementing
recommended measures and
actions arising from investigations
Communicate recommendations arising from investigations to relevant
others
Assist with measures and actions appropriate to own job role and work
area
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following the hierarchy of control
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attention to detail
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thoroughness in completion of documentation
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knowledge of relevant commonwealth and state or territory WHS
Acts, regulations, codes of practice, standards and guidance
material.
communication skills to communicate with people from a range of
backgrounds and with a range of abilities
information-management skills to store and retrieve relevant
documents
literacy and numeracy skills to review reports
organisational and time-management skills to sequence tasks and
meet timelines
presentation and consultation skills to:
communicate WHS issues arising in the workplace
provide information to a wide range of forums
research skills to obtain internal and external WHS information and
data
basic principles of incident causation and injury processes
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Skills
Required
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formal and informal communication and consultation processes,
and key personnel related to communication
hierarchy of control and considerations for choosing between
different risk controls, including possible inadequacies of particular
risk controls
internal and external sources of WHS information and data, and
how to access them
nature of workplace processes (work flow, planning and control)
and hazards relevant to the workplace
organisational culture as it impacts on the work team
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organisational WHS policies, procedures, processes and systems
Knowledge
Required
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principles and practices of a systemic approach to managing WHS
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relevant commonwealth and state or territory WHS legislation, duty
holders and duties regarding a range of hazards, types of work,
and industries specified in WHS regulations
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BSBWHS407A Assist with claims management, rehabilitation and return-to-work programs
Element
Assist with managing claims
Assist with planning for and
implementing a successful
rehabilitation or return-to-work
program
Performance Criteria
Evidence Provided
Process workers’ compensation claims according to organisational policies
and procedures, and all relevant legal and workers’ compensation
insurance requirements
Notify rehabilitation provider according to organisational policies and
procedures, and all relevant legal and workers’ compensation insurance
requirements
Advise claimants as to whether their claim has been accepted
Assist with the analysis of claims to identify the nature of the illness/injury
and prepare reports according to organisational policies, and relevant legal
and insurance requirements
Estimate projected period of absence from work and where rehabilitation
assistance is required, help ensure arrangements are made in the work
team to deal with absence
Facilitate consultation between rehabilitation provider and treating doctor,
and other health professionals as required
Facilitate consultation between rehabilitation provider, relevant managers
and injured worker
Document existing skills, experience and capabilities of injured worker to
assist with return-to-work planning
Assist with job redesign, reduced hours and alternative duties according to
advice from health and rehabilitation professionals
Assist with design of a rehabilitation or return-to-work program to achieve
a successful return to work
Consult with relevant managers about the return-to-work program
Determine retraining that may be required when it is not possible for the
worker to return to pre-injury duties
Assist with establishing a rehabilitation or return-to-work program in
consultation with injured worker
Commence program as soon as possible
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knowledge of relevant legislation.
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communication skills and discretion to discuss compensation,
treatment, rehabilitation and return-to-work matters sensitively
with a range of people
consultation and negotiation skills to address issues around
compensation, treatment, rehabilitation and return-to-work matters
sensitively with a range of people
organisational and administrative skills to see that all claims are
properly managed and that claimant is clear about what is
happening and what to expect
planning skills to customise rehabilitation or return-to-work
programs to suit injured workers.
external parties involved in return to work
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Skills
Required
Critical
Aspects of
Assessment
Assist with monitoring and
evaluating a rehabilitation or
return-to-work program
Facilitate regular feedback and communication between provider,
supervising manager and injured worker
Facilitate regular contact and support between provider and injured worker
Assist with identifying breaches of the return-to-work program, notifying
breaches and taking prompt remedial action according to organisational
policies, procedures, and relevant legal and insurance requirements
Assist with modifying return-to-work programs where appropriate
Assist with evaluating each rehabilitation or return-to-work program and
implementing recommendations for system improvement where
appropriate
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understanding of the organisation’s rehabilitation and return-towork programs
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sound communication skills
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Knowledge
Required
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processes and procedures for accessing relevant workers’
compensation legislation, principles and procedures
processes and procedures for preparing a workplace for return to
work
importance of return to work to the injured worker, fellow workers
and the employer
organisation’s responsibilities for rehabilitation or return-to-work
programs
rehabilitation concepts and return-to-work procedures
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return-to-work planning and return-to-work arrangements
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rights and obligations of all parties under the relevant workers’
compensation scheme and relevant legislation
sources of assistance to help with rehabilitation and return-to-work
programs
variety of methods, techniques and tools to support the injured
worker
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Recognition of Prior Learning (RPL) Kit
BSBWHS408A Assist with effective WHS management of contractors
Element
Performance Criteria
Evidence Provided
Apply knowledge of workplace to identify services supplied by contractors
Assist with identifying existing
contractor WHS arrangements
Assist with evaluating contractor
WHS arrangements and making
improvements as required
Access contracts and other relevant contract documentation, information
and data
Identify content relevant to contractor WHS arrangements
Assist with identifying workplace policies, procedures, processes, systems,
practices and activities relevant to contractor WHS arrangements
Apply knowledge of WHS legislation to assist with determining if contracts
and workplace policies, procedures, processes, systems, practices and
activities comply with WHS legislative requirements
Apply knowledge of best practice and workplace WHS information and data
to assist with evaluating effectiveness of contractor WHS arrangements
Assist with identifying areas of contractor WHS arrangements needing
improvement
Assist with developing, implementing and evaluating improvements to
contractor WHS arrangements
Critical Aspects of
Assessment
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assisting with identifying existing contractor WHS arrangements, in
the workplace
assisting with evaluating contractor WHS arrangements and making
improvements as required
attention to detail
knowledge of the nature and range of services, and the contexts,
situations and arrangements where services are supplied
knowledge of relevant sections of WHS legislation and guidelines,
and best practice in WHS contractor management
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No
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Recognition of Prior Learning (RPL) Kit
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Skills
Required
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Knowledge
Required
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analytical skills to read and interpret WHS information and data
communication skills to communicate with people from a range of
backgrounds and with a range of abilities
literacy skills to:
read and interpret Acts, regulations, codes of practice, policies and
procedures
prepare evaluation reports and other communications for a range
of target groups, including health and safety committees, health
and safety representatives, managers, supervisors, and persons
conducting businesses or undertakings (PCBUs) or their officer
best practice in WHS management of contractors with regard to
policies, procedures, processes, systems, methods and
arrangements used and applied
duties, rights and obligations of individuals and parties as specified
in relevant WHS legislation with regard to the supply of services to
workplaces by contractors
nature and range of services supplied by contractors to workplaces
nature and range of the contexts, situations and arrangements
where services are supplied to workplaces by contractors
other relevant publications and information concerning WHS
management of contractors
relevant parts of workplace WHS policies, procedures and
processes as they apply to the supply of services to the workplace
by contractors
relevant sections of commonwealth and state or territory WHS Acts,
regulations, codes of practice, standards and guidance material,
and other publications relevant to the supply of services to
workplaces by contractors
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BSB41412 Certificate IV in Work Health & Safety
Recognition of Prior Learning (RPL) Kit
BSBWHS409A Assist with workplace monitoring processes
Element
Assist with selecting measuring
devices
Assist with preparations to collect
workplace information and data
Assist with collecting workplace
information and data
Performance Criteria
Evidence Provided
Assist with identifying regulatory requirements and standards that apply to
monitoring
Identify agent and/or condition to be measured through consultation with
relevant individuals and parties
Identify characteristics of agent and/or condition
Determine the area where measurements are to be taken
Assist with identifying types of appropriate measuring equipment
Assist with the selection of measuring equipment appropriate to the agent
and/or condition, the environment, the activities being carried out and the
level of risk
Recognise limits of own expertise and available equipment, and seek
expert advice and equipment as appropriate
Determine a sampling process
Consult with and advise those involved in workplace activities to collect
information and data about the requirements, and nature and purpose of
the monitoring
Assist with defining a sampling plan after inspecting area and consulting
with workers and affected parties about the nature of the problem
Assist with checking the operability of equipment
Assist with selecting and calibrating monitoring equipment, and selecting
appropriate scale
Assist with tests
Assist with correct use and maintenance of equipment to collect
information and data
Ensure own health and safety while collecting information and data, and
record readings using expert support and advice as appropriate
Assist with dismantling and cleaning equipment and parts, or dispose of
appropriately
Assist with correctly storing equipment or making it ready for re-use as
appropriate
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Recognition of Prior Learning (RPL) Kit
Critical Aspects
of Assessment
Assist with documenting and
evaluating results of monitoring
Assist with interpreting and evaluating results against a recognised
standard and documenting results
Assist with preparing reports on the monitoring process, including any
regulatory requirements, and consider purposes of report and the target
audiences
Assist with presenting required information and data clearly and logically
Assist with retaining results and records in a format that enables them to
be readily retrieved according to regulatory requirements and standards
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seeking advice and support when required
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ensuring safety of self and others during monitoring process
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assisting with the use of appropriate equipment to monitor selected
agents and/or conditions in the workplace
practice, associated standards and guidance material specific to
measuring processes to identify hazards, assess risk and monitor
the effectiveness of risk controls
communication skills to communicate with people from a range of
backgrounds and with a range of abilities
evaluation skills to manage required WHS resources and, where
appropriate, access them
information technology skills to access and download internal and
external information and data on WHS
literacy skills to:
read and interpret Acts, regulations, codes of practice, policies and
procedures
prepare reports for a range of target groups, including health and
safety committees, health and safety representatives, managers,
supervisors, and persons conducting businesses or undertakings
(PCBUs) or their officers
numeracy skills to:
carry out calculations
produce graphs of workplace data to identify trends
organisational and time-management skills to sequence tasks and
meet timelines
research and data analysis skills to:
analyse relevant workplace information and data
assess resources required to manage WHS
assist with evaluating interactions between workers, their activities,
equipment, environment and work systems
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Required
Skills
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technical skills to:
use basic measuring equipment, such as scales and dials applicable
to specific hazards
maintain equipment used for workplace monitoring.
basic physiology relevant to understanding the mode of action of
physical, biological and chemical agents on the body and how they
produce discomfort or harm
characteristics, mode of action and units of measurement for major
hazard types
commonwealth and state or territory WHS Acts, regulations, codes
of practice, standards, guidance material and links to other relevant
legislation, including industrial relations, equal employment
opportunity, workers' compensation, and rehabilitation
environmental conditions that impact on measurements
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exposure standards, their limitations and their practical use
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nature of workplace processes, including work flow, planning and
control; and hazards relevant to the workplace
requirements for:
individual fitting, use, maintenance and storage of a range of WHS
equipment
recordkeeping that addresses WHS, privacy and other relevant
legislation
reporting under WHS and other relevant legislation, including
obligations for notification and reporting of incidents
work permits and written authorities when conducting workplace
monitoring activities
types of and techniques for correct and safe use of measuring and
monitoring equipment, including limitations on use and output,
calibration, adjustment, maintenance and any in-built alarms
units of measurement, logarithmic scales, decimals and order of
magnitude relevant to making and interpreting measurements and
measurement error.
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Required
Knowledge
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BSB41412 Certificate IV in Work Health & Safety
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BSBWHS410A Contribute to work-related health and safety measures and initiatives
Element
Contribute to scoping workrelated health and safety
measures and initiatives
Contribute to establishing workrelated health and safety
measures and initiatives
Contribute to ensuring workrelated health and safety
measures and initiatives comply
with legislative requirements
and obligations
Performance Criteria
Evidence Provided
Access sources of information and data on work-related health and safety
measures and initiatives designed either to meet specific legislative
requirements and obligation s or to support voluntary health promotion
programs
Differentiate between these measures and initiatives and communicate
findings to individuals and parties
Identify programs that reflect statutory obligations and those programs
that are voluntary and 'wellbeing' in character
Consult with individuals and parties to assist with identifying and
evaluating factors impacting on work-related health and safety
Consult with individuals and parties to assist with determining appropriate
measures and initiatives to address them
Consult with individuals and parties to assist with designing measures and
initiatives that either meet specific legislative requirements and obligations
or support voluntary health promotion programs
Contribute to the development and planning of work-related health and
safety measures and initiatives
Identify resourcing requirements, timelines and responsibilities to
implement work-related health and safety measures and initiatives
Assist with timetabling, liaison and coordination, administering resources
and communication to implement work-related health and safety measures
and initiatives
Apply knowledge of work health and safety (WHS) consultation and
participation processes to help ensure effective and appropriate
participation of and consultation with individuals and parties about all
aspects of work-related health and safety measures and initiatives
Apply knowledge of WHS legislation and workplace policies and processes
to help ensure work-related health and safety measures and initiatives
comply with these requirements and obligations
Apply knowledge of other legislative requirements and obligations to help
ensure work-related health and safety measures and initiatives comply
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Critical
Aspects of
Assessment
Contribute to reviewing and
evaluating work-related health
and safety measures and
initiatives
with these requirements and obligations
Contribute to developing appropriate means to review and evaluate workrelated health and safety measures and initiatives
Assist with review and evaluation activities
Assist with preparing reports on and communicating review and evaluation
outcomes to individuals and parties
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clear understanding of the difference between specific legislative
requirements and obligations under WHS legislation and voluntary
health-promotion programs
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liaising with people internal and external to the organisation
involved in work-related health and safety measures and initiatives
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understanding of relevant legal issues
Required
Skills
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Required
Knowledge
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communication skills to communicate with people from a range of
backgrounds and with a range of abilities
problem solving and evaluation skills to assess WHS information
and data
literacy skills to prepare reports on the outcomes of evaluations of
work-related health and safety measures and initiatives
organisational and time-management skills to sequence tasks and
meet timelines
research skills to access and obtain internal and external WHS
information and data.
basic understanding of application of relevant mandatory health
monitoring, including biological monitoring, to help secure work
health and safety
difference between work-related health and safety measures and
initiatives designed to meet specific legislative requirements and
obligations, and those designed to support voluntary health
promotion programs
factors that impact on work-related health and safety and their
potential effects
internal and external sources of WHS information and data, and
how to access them
organisational WHS and other relevant policies, procedures,
processes and systems, including human resources
relevant exposure standards for hazardous chemicals and physical
hazards, such as heat, radiation, electricity and light
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relevant WHS legislation, other legislation (such as privacy and
workers’ compensation) and common law rights and duties specific
to work-related health and safety measures and initiatives
work-related health and safety measures and initiatives:
that either meet specific legislative requirements and obligations, or
support voluntary health prevention programs
the factors impacting on worker health and safety that they
address, how effective they are, their costs and benefits, why and
how they should or should not be implemented in a workplace.
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BSB41412 Certificate IV in Work Health & Safety
Recognition of Prior Learning (RPL) Kit
PUAWER002B Ensure workplace emergency prevention procedures, systems and processes are implemented
Element
Ensure workplace emergency
prevention processes are
implemented
Ensure appropriate hazard
analysis is undertaken and
results are implemented
Critical Aspects of
Assessment
Ensure workplace emergency
protection systems, emergency
control equipment and
evacuation systems remain
effective
Performance Criteria
Evidence Provided
Workplace emergency prevention inspections are carried out according
to workplace procedures, safe practices and workplace emergency
management plan.
Situations that could lead to workplace emergencies are identified,
mitigated or corrected, and recorded or reported.
Processes are reviewed and reported
Workplace procedures are implemented to ensure that an emergency
prevention hazard analysis in the area is routinely undertaken
Personnel are designated to implement the processes according to the
hazard analysis.
Workplace procedures are implemented to ensure personnel comply with
identified emergency prevention processes.
Workplace procedures are implemented to ensure work practices do not
interfere with the area's emergency protection systems, emergency
control equipment and evacuation systems .
Workplace procedures are implemented to ensure problems or deficiencies
with area emergency protection systems, emergency control equipment
and evacuation systems are corrected and reported
Assessment must confirm the ability to identify workplace emergency
prevention procedures and to ensure these procedures are routinely
implemented
Consistency in performance
Competency should be demonstrated over time with a range of
emergencies that could be expected in the workplace.
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No
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Recognition of Prior Learning (RPL) Kit
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communicate effectively
delegate affectively according to workplace procedures and level of
responsibility
effective leadership and decision-making to ensure safety in the
workplace
monitor and review the work area to identify new and emerging
risks on an ongoing basis
basic types, principles of operation and limitations of emergency
prevention and protection systems and emergency control
equipment typically installed in the workplace
hazard analysis processes
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reporting procedures
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workplace procedures to rectify problems
Required
Skills
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Required
Knowledge
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