Occupational Health & Safety Management Systems

508: Provide OHS training and instruction

An OHS professional is often responsible for some level of training in their organization. In order to ensure that employees are trained to perform their roles competently and safely, the OHS professional must demonstrate the ability to assess, plan, develop, and facilitate OHS related training and instruction. Depending on the organizational context, this training may take many different forms, from classroom-based instruction to one-on-one mentorship. In order for the OHS professional to be an effective resource, they must demonstrate understanding of the foundational concepts behind adult education, including:

– How to effectively deliver information
– Competency assessment and follow-up

In addition, the OHS professional should demonstrate competence in the delivery of training in a variety of contexts, including:

– Coaching and mentoring
– Informal instruction, such as advising workers on-the-job
– Formal instruction, such as a toolbox talk or group-learning facilitation

Prerequisite

None

References in Other Frameworks

BCRSP: MS: 10; IOSH: BC12

Understand and Remember

– Concepts related to education and training, such as:
– What makes a successful trainer
– Basic principles of adult learning
– Choosing training methods
– Dealing with difficult trainees
– Learning and assessment accommodations
– Records management and retention requirements
– The concept of competency

Apply and Analyze

– Communicative effectively in the context of training and instruction
– Providing a blend of proactive and responsive support
– Informal advice and constructive feedback
– Formal advice in the form of training reports
– Provide training and instruction in an workplace context
– Conduct a training needs assessment
– Follow records management and retention procedures
– Measure competency using appropriate assessment
– Research providers, instructor qualifications, and course learning objectives to make recommendations for training

Evaluate and Create

– Evaluate the adequacy of existing workplace training programs
– Identify opportunities for improvement
– Identify areas of excellence
– Evaluate OHS training needs
– Create competency assessments to address identified gaps
– Develop training resources, such as:
– Toolbox talks
– Lunch and Learn sessions
– Develop an OHS training and recertification plan for the organization
– Develop OHS training records and retention guidelines and procedures

No results found.

Related Units of Competency

501 Demonstrate
Understanding of Occupational Health and Safety Management Systems
502 Demonstrate
Understanding of quality management processes and their integration with OHS

Prerequisites:
503 Use
And maintain an OHS Document Management System

Prerequisites:
504 Monitor
Occupational health and safety performance

Prerequisites: