OHS Capability Update June 2014

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1 Today OHS Capability Update June 2014 Pam Pryor Registrar OHS capability OHS Body of Knowledge OHS education Certification Global framework for practice OHS Capability package Australian OHS Education Accreditation Board Vision That OHS professional education is based on strong scientific and technical concepts, evidence-informed, delivered by competent persons and so recognised by the profession, government, industry and the community Supporting partners Auspiced by Contact the Registrar for information on becoming a Supporting Partner 1

2 Activities Recognise those university-level programs that meet the accreditation criteria Custodian of the OHS Body of Knowledge Advocate for a sustainable environment for OHS education DPP (Vic) v Coates Hire Operations Pty Ltd [2012] Death of a sub contract driver fatally injured in a loading incident where documented procedures were not followed. inexplicable that that Coates occupational health and safety manager had failed to enforce Coates safety requirement when he knew it was being breached, and that he was ignorant of the fact that contract drivers had not been given the necessary tools to enable equipment to be freewheeled once the winch was attached the company s safety manager... knew that this requirement was being ignored, and did nothing to enforce compliance.. Fair Work Ombudsman (FWO) v Centennial Financial Services Pty Ltd (2010), while HR manager was overborne by Manager, and did not exercise independent judgment. as HR manager he "...should have been aware of, and at least attempted to give advice on, the companies obligations under" the WR Act. HR manager fined $3750 OHS is a management responsibility But managers need specialist advice Due diligence includes doing all that is reasonably practicable to obtain appropriate advice and being able to demonstrate that it is reasonable to rely on that advice 2

3 Capability Australian WHS Strategy Strategic outcome Those providing work health and safety education, training and advice have the appropriate capabilities Update???? 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 Model of OHS Practice 3

4 What is the OHS BoK? Underpinning knowledge The OHS Body of Knowledge 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 PRACTICE impacts on Work impact s on What does it look like? Safety Health Causation by understanding models of which may contain Hazards of which must be under Humans The Organisation System Control working in of which may be considered a to minimise which is influenced by Socio-Political Context Causation by understanding models of 39chapters covering core concepts and sub concepts An e-book (or hard copy if you want to purchase it) Risk 4

5 OHS Body of Knowledge How was it developed? Free download and print for single copies of individual chapters Electronic version (USB) can be purchased for $100 Hard copy can be purchased ($480) Small licence fee for multiple copies for corporate and training purposes Technical Panel review OHS course material and developed a framework Consultation with professional reference group OHS educators workshop Engagement sessions with OHS professionals 42 specialist authors 31 peer reviewers Academic editing Publication on-line New chapters OHS BoK OHS BoK and Safe Work Australia Topic Specific Technical Panel (TSTP) May be a group of authors May involve research Literature review Workshops Interviews Have to be funded User Centred Safe Design approach to control Principles of WHS Law Organisational culture OHS risk and decision making Tim Horberry (MISHC) Robin Burgess Limerick (MISHC) Neil Storey (SWA) Neil Foster (UoN) Barry Sherriff (Norton Rose Fullbright) Eric Windholtz(Monash) Richard Johnstone David Borys (lit review, interviews, focus groups) MISHC Carmel Bofinger Jane Hayes (ANU) Chris Bearman (CQU) (Workshop) 5

6 Potential new chapters OHS BOK Learning Outcomes Measuring OHS performance Occupational health (fitness for work) Error and performance variation Rules, procedures and paperwork Funding?? Structure derived from the Australian Qualification Framework (AQF) For each chapter of the OHS Body of Knowledge What operational activities? What cognitive and technical skills to Analyse, critically evaluate and transform information? Analyse and generate solutions to complex problems? Transmit knowledge, skills and ideas to others? OHS BOK Learning Outcomes Operational activities Download What shouldgraduate be able to do? Useappropriatemodel(s) to inform incident investigation In what context? For minor to serious investigations with support from experienced professionals in serious investigations To what Level? As demonstrated in an investigation report for the local manager Have your say Provide feedback Must start with an action verb that reflects cognitive level 6

7 Qualifications (Practitioner) OHS Education OHS Officer No quals, Cert III/IV OHSAdvisor/ Coordinator OHS Diploma No quals, Cert III/IV OHS Diploma OHS manager No quals, Cert III/IV n=898 45% 31% 20% 26% 5% n=697 26% 67% 18% 24% 7% n= % 12% 25% 28% 9% n= % 17% 29% 32% 15% National manager OHS Diploma No quals, Cert III/IV OHS Diploma 26% 11% 9% 18% 3% 22% 33% 3% 18% 21% 3% 20% Qualifications (Professional) 2010 n= n= n= n=1000 OHS Officer 24% 6% 58% 25% OHSAdvisor/ Coordinator OHS degree, Graduate Diploma or Masters OHS manager 79% (M 4%) National OHS Manager 80% (M 7%) GM OHS 82% (M 5%) 59% 58% 44% 38% 74% (M=14% 73% (M=16%) 89% (M=34%) 58% (M 10%) 79% (M 14%) 83% (M 27%) 65% (M 16%) 77% (M 20%) 83% (M 38%) Accredited programs Undergraduate/bachelor 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) M= masters 7

8 Accredited programs Graduate Diploma/Masters programs GradDip 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& EnviroHealth 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 Certification 8

9 Certification = Recognition What s in it for OHS Professionals? 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 Professional recognition with other professions Public assurance of capable advice Recognition of education, knowledge and experience Role clarity Competitive employment advantage Recognition of Practitioner and Professional roles Public indemnity status International comparability Public listing on certified professional register Use of Certified Logo Generalist - History to date Proposal put to HaSPA, 2011 Literature review Comparison with Australian and international OHS bodies Comparison with other professions Focus groups with employers of OHS professionals (3) AS/NZS ISO/IEC General requirements for bodies operating certification of persons Further consultation with OHS professional bodies and planning for implementation, 2011, 12 Limited pilot program, 2013 Completion of development, 2014 Implementation, 2014 International context USA certification by examination (BCSP) Canada certification by examination (BCRSP) UK qualification, assessment and/or skills portfolio (depending on qualification), interview (IOSH) EU EuSafe 9

10 OHS Professional Certification Profession wide (not owned by one professional body) Overview of certification Oversighted by a representative body (AOHSPCB) Criteria reflect capability 4 categories OHS Professional Certification Four categories Certified OHS Practitioner Implementer, oversight and drive compliance Effectively use a range of OHS tools and processes Work under supervision (may be remote) Certified Graduate OHS Professional Certified 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 Chartered OHS Professional Designer of strategy and influential with senior managers High level specialist or strategic skills Consider broader organisationaland social context Membership Qualifications Certification Criteria Certified OHS practitioner VET Diploma/Adv Diploma Certified OHS Professional Of a recognizedohs professional body (see 5 bodies) OHS Degree, GD or masters OR Alternative Assessment Experience 2 yrspractice 3 yrsor equiv incl12 months post education Evidence of capable practice Portfolio report Referees Practice report Referees CPD CPD CPD Chartered OHS Prof snl PhD or masters in OHS related area OR Evidence of operating at high levels 10 years org experience incl5 yrs OHS Reflective journal Referees Interview Code of ethics Code of ethics Code of ethics 10

11 A new approach to CPD What should CPD cover? Reflection on practice (What do I need to know/be able to do? What are the gaps in my knowledge?) Reflective notes/diary, self assessment ranking, peer group discussions Planning(How can I learn?) CPD plan Action(learning/implementation) Action undertaken, papers written, conferences or workshops attended Evaluation (What have I learned/not learned? How is it benefiting practice?) Reflective notes/diary, self assessment ranking, peer group discussions. Role Global Framework for OHS Practice 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 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 Global Framework for OHS Practice Knowledge Topic areas 1. Understanding hazards and risks 2. 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 may be at 6 levels Remembering Understanding Applying Analysing Evaluating Synthesizing/creating 30 knowledge categories with illustrative generic topics for each category Skills Global Framework for OHS Practice Personal and professional skills OHS professional and technical skills Problem solving and critical thinking Identifies Applies informal and structured strategies to identify a problem(s) Analyses Applies a range of information gathering and analytical strategies to clarify the nature of the problem and the contributing factors Generates Applies consultative and creative processes for generating potential solutions Evaluates Applies consultative and creative processes for evaluating potential solutions Implements Applies change management processes to implement selected solution Reviews Improves Seeks information and feedback to evaluate and validate the effectiveness of the solution Takes action based on the outcomes of the review to optimise OHS 11

12 Qualifications CPD Ethics Relationships Knowledge Personal attributes Conceptual framework Experience Learning from practice Skills Values Professional practice Applied in varied and changing circumstances Capability Effective and appropriate action Explain/justify actions Work effectively with others Influence Certification Developing OHS capability in your organisation Developing the capability of others Developing OHS Capability Package 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 12

13 Using the package Recruiters Position descriptions Interview questions Employers Position descriptions Performance appraisals Management expectations OHS professionals Career planning Education Professional development 13