This unit describes the skills and knowledge required to establish and maintain the work, health and safety (WHS) management system in the resources and infrastructure industries.

It applies to those who work in management roles. They are generally responsible for the outcomes of others and contribute to the development of solutions to non-routine problems.

Licensing, legislative and certification requirements that apply to this unit can vary between states, territories and industry sectors. Users must check requirements with relevant body before applying the unit.

Note: The terms Occupational Health and Safety (OHS) and Work Health and Safety are equivalent and generally either can be used in the workplace. In jurisdictions where the National Model WHS Legislation has not been implemented RTOs are advised to contextualise the unit of competency by referring to the existing State/Territory OHS legislative requirements.