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OHS Capability
A framework for practice
Safety in Action, Perth 2104
Pam PryorRegistrar
Today
• Australian WHS strategy and capability
• Competency v capability
• The AQF and OHS capability statements
• Global Framework for practice
• OHS Body of Knowledge
• Certification and capability
• Developing OHS capability package
• OHS education update
Times are changing! • Nature of work
• Nature of hazards
• Community expectations
• Australian WHS Strategy 2012-2022
• Changing views on the OHS function within organisations
• Changes within the OHS profession
– OHS Body of knowledge
– Accreditation of OHS education
– Certification of OHS professionals and practitioners
– Global framework for practice
Strategic outcome
• Those providing work health and safety education, training and advice have the appropriate capabilities
‘Competency’
The consistent application of knowledge and skill to the standard of performance required in the workplace. It embodies the ability to transfer and apply skills and knowledge to new situations and environments.
Glossary of VET
NCVER, 2013
‘Capability’
Capability is the applied theoretical knowledge that underpins practice in occupations and professions and also the industry specific knowledge and skills that transcend particular workplaces and the
tacit knowledge of the workplace.Wheelahan and Moodie, 2011
Competency v Capability
• Competency is about delivering the present based on the past
• Capability is about imagining the future and bringing it about
Lewis, 2009. Australian Council for Educational Leaders
Competency v Capability
Competency Capability
Knowledge relevant to the workplace Theoretical knowledge
Skills relevant to the workplace Skills underpinned by theoretical knowledge
Application may be limited to defined set of circumstances
Can be applied in complex and changing circumstances
Standard set for performance May not have a defined standard
Standard set by regulatory process/ workplace
Standard may be set by profession or external body
AQF and OHS Capabilities OHS Diploma
AQF 5OHS Graduate Diploma
AQF 8 OHS Masters
AQF 9
Knowledge Technical& theoretical knowledge in a specific area
Advanced theoretical & technical knowledge in a discipline
Advanced an integrated understanding of a complex body of knowledge
Skills Broad range of skills Advanced cognitive, technical and communication skills
Specialised cognitive, technical and communication skills
Some times complex problems
Complex problems Complex information, problems, concepts and theories
Application Broad but established parameters
Well developed judgement, adaptability and responsibility
Autonomy, expert judgement, adaptability and responsibility
Development of OHS Professional Capabilities
What are the things that a new graduate OHS
professional should be able to do in the
workplace ?
OHS educators
OHS Professionals
See www.ohseducationaccreditation.org.au
OHS Professional Capabilities
Generic attributes derived from the Australian Qualification Framework for OHS
• Level of knowledge
• Cognitive, technical and communication skills to
– Access and evaluate information
– Solve problems
– Transfer knowledge, skills and ideas
• Application
Another way of looking at ‘capability’’
Global Framework for OHS Practice
Role Dimensions: Distinguishing boundaries of the OHS Professional role Domains: Fields of activity within the dimensions Explanatory comments: information on the scope of the activity within the domain
KnowledgeTopic areasKnowledge categories Illustrative generic topics for each knowledge category
Knowledge may be at different levels (Understanding, Applying, Analysing , Evaluating, Synthesising/creating)
Skills SkillAction levels define complexity Performance criteria
Developed for flexibility
Global Framework for OHS Practice
Role
Dimensions
1. Systems approach
2. Organisational OHS culture
3. OHS risk management
4. Measurement and evaluation of OHS performance
5. Knowledge management
6. Communication, engagement and influence
7. Professional and ethical practice
Topic areas 1. Understanding hazards and
risks2. Understanding risk controls 3. Safety and health
management 4. Professional role and
functioning evaluation of OHS performance
5. Underlying technical and behavioural disciplines
6. Underlying management science
Knowledge Skills
Plus fields of activity for each dimension
30 knowledge categories
Personal and professional skills7 key skills
OHS professional technical skills5 key skills
Underpinning knowledge
The OHS Body of Knowledge
Model of OHS Practice
What is the OHS BoK?
• Not a text book or a ‘how to’
• It is key concepts
• Can be applied in different contexts and environments
• Changes and develops as people engage with it, apply it and extend it by conducting research
• Copyright owned by SIA
• Accreditation Board is custodian
Freely available at www.ohsbok.org.au
Work
Safety Health
Humans
The Organisation
System
Control
Risk
Hazards
Socio-Political Context
Causation Causation
impacts on impact s on
of of
working in
which may be considered a
which must be under
which maycontain
to minimise
which is influenced by
by understanding models of
by understanding models of
PRACTICE
Another component of capability
Why CPD?
• Ensure that the employers, clients, regulators and the community have confidence in the currency of the knowledge and skills of those who provide OHS advice and support
Certification = Recognition
• Third outcome of OHS Body of Knowledge
• Multi-disciplinary oversight council
• Certification for each OHS discipline managed by relevant professional body
• Generalist
– 4 categories
– Criteria reflect capability
Three levels
• Practitioner
• Implementer, oversight and drive compliance
• Effectively use a range of OHS tools and processes
• Work under supervision (may be remote)
• Professional
• Core of profession
• Problem solvers based on conceptual and technical knowledge, analysis of evidence and critical thought mediated by experience
• Likely to work solo or give direction to others
• High level professional
• Designer of strategy and influential with senior managers
• High level specialist or strategic skills
• Considers broader organisational and social context
OHS Professional Roles
Certification Criteria
Certified OHS practitioner
Certified OHS Professional
Chartered OHS Prof’snl
Qualifications VET Diploma/Adv Diploma
OHS Degree, GD or mastersORAlternative Assessment
PhD or masters in OHS related areaOR Evidence of operating at high levels
Experience 2 yrs practice 3 yrs or equiv incl 12 months post education
10 years org experience, 5 yrs OHS
Evidence of capablepractice
Portfolio reportReferees
Practice reportReferees
Reflective journalRefereesInterview
CPD CPD CPD
Code of ethics Code of ethics Code of ethics
Knowledge Experience
Learning from practice
Conceptual framework
Skills
Personal attributes
Professional practice Values
Capability Applied in varied and changing circumstances
Effective and appropriate actionExplain/justify actions
Work effectively with others
Influence
Developing the capability of others
Relationships
Qualifications
CPD
Ethics
Certification
Developing OHS capability
in your organisation
www.ohseducationaccreditation.org.au
Developing OHS Capability Package
1. Introduction and guidance for use
2. Developing OHS capability - Background - Employers presentation
3. OHS Professional Capability Statements
4. OHS Body of Knowledge
5. OHS Body of Knowledge Learning Outcomes
6. OHS Capability Gap Analysis and Continuing Professional Development Plan
7. Sample position profiles
8. OHS Qualification Pathways
9. OHS Program Register
10. Guidance on international equivalence of OHS qualifications
11. Certified OHS Professionals
12. Engagement of OHS specialists
Developing OHS Capability Package
Using the package
• Recruiters– Position descriptions
– Interview questions
• Employers– Position descriptions
– Performance appraisals
– Management expectations
• OHS professionals – Career planning
– Education
– Professional development
Accredited programs
Australian Catholic University Bachelor of Commerce (major in OHSE)
Central Queensland University Bachelor of OHS
Curtin University of Technology Bachelor of Science (HSE)
Edith Cowan University Bachelor of Health Science (OHS)
University of Queensland Bachelor of OHS (Hons)
Undergraduate/bachelor programs
Accredited programs Graduate Diploma/Masters programs
Grad Dip Masters
Australian Catholic University OHSE M
Central Queensland University OHS
Curtin University of Technology OHS
Edith Cowan University OHS
Latrobe University Ergo, S & H
Monash University Occup & Enviro Health
Queensland University of Technology OHS
RMIT University OHS
Federation University OHM
University of Newcastle WHS
University of South Australia OHS M
University of Western Australia WHS
University of Wollongong OHS
University of Queensland OHS Science
VET OHS Qualifications
• Uncertainty
• Upgraded assessment criteria (August?)
• RTO User Guide
Supporting partners
Auspiced by
Contact the Registrar for information on becoming a Supporting Partner
www.ohseducationaccreditation.org.au