Business Services Curriculum Framework - HSC Content Format

Vocabulary flashcards covering the structure of the Business Services Curriculum Framework HSC Content format, focus area components, associated units of competency, and WHS scope of learning.

Focus area

A structural component into which HSC Content is organised, prescribing the scope of learning for the HSC through outcomes, associated unit(s) of competency, and the scope of learning.

Outcomes

Overarching statements describing what students are expected to know and do as a result of undertaking the learning prescribed in a focus area.

Associated units of competency

Units whose underpinning knowledge informs the content of each focus area, providing the unit descriptor and elements that must be addressed when planning and programming course work.

Scope of learning for the HSC

The description of the minimum content, breadth, and depth of HSC Content grouped into key ideas/areas drawn from the underpinning knowledge of associated units of competency.

BSBPEF201

Support personal wellbeing in the workplace; a unit of competency describing the skills and knowledge required to advocate for and feel empowered about personal wellbeing in the workplace.

BSBWHS311

Assist with maintaining workplace safety; a unit of competency describing the skills and knowledge required to assist with implementing and monitoring WHS policies, procedures, and programs as part of a small work team.

Elements of BSBPEF201

The four elements of the unit: 1. Recognise factors that impact personal wellbeing; 2. Plan communication with supervisor; 3. Communicate with supervisor; 4. Investigate available wellbeing resources.

Elements of BSBWHS311

The four elements of the unit: 1. Assist with incorporating WHS policies and procedures into work team processes; 2. Contribute to consultative arrangements for managing WHS; 3. Contribute to organisational procedures for providing WHS training; 4. Participate in identifying hazards, and assessing and controlling risks for the work area.

Internal sources of workplace WHS information

Workplace-based information sources, listed as colleagues, health and safety representatives (HSR), WHS induction process, WHS committee and WHS officers, and workplace policy and procedures documentation.

External sources of workplace WHS information

Outside information sources, identified as legislation and government regulations, professional associations, Safe Work Australia, SafeWork NSW, local councils, and unions.

Scope of responsibility/level of authority (WHS)

The operational boundaries within which an individual must act regarding workplace health and safety when taking initiative, problem-solving, and decision-making.

240 HSC indicative hours course requirement

The requirement that all students undertaking the 240 HSC indicative hours course must address all content included in the scope of learning for the focus area.