3.0 Competencies
A set of competencies has been developed to enable evaluation of a Workplace Health and Safety Accredited Auditor (Self-Insurance). These competencies are detailed below and must be demonstrated by the applicant using the performance criteria set out in section 4.0.
Education and Knowledge
- Understanding and knowledge of management systems and principles of occupational health and safety.
- Knowledge of relevant industry practices including hazards and management techniques.
- The ability to assess management systems and occupational health and safety practices.
- An understanding and knowledge of the Workplace Health and Safety Act 1995 (PDF, 766 KB), Regulation and Advisory Standards.
- An understanding and knowledge of risk management processes.
Skills and Abilities demonstrated through work experience
- The ability to investigate, collect and collate information for evaluating workplace health and safety systems and to maintain accurate and correct records.
- The demonstration of good interpersonal skills including a high level of written and verbal communication skills.
- The ability to interpret and assess information particularly as it applies to the application of the Workplace Health and Safety Act 1995, Regulation and Advisory Standards.
- The ability to provide strategic planning advice, for both short and long term improvements of health and safety management systems.
- The ability to identify and adapt relevant occupational health and safety risk management systems, and to report these in the format required.
Last updated July 6, 2005
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