List the assessment methods to be used and the context and resources required for assessment. Copy and paste the relevant sections from the evidence guide below and then re-write these in plain English.
Elements describe the essential outcomes. | Performance criteria describe the performance needed to demonstrate achievement of the element. |
1 | Develop effective organisational systems | 1.1 | Coordinate participative processes to identify and agree on outcomes |
| 1.2 | Initiate processes to plan, implement and control systems to achieve identified outcomes |
| 1.3 | Implement/develop policies and procedures consistent with procedures. |
| 1.4 | Develop and maintain processes for effective conduct of first aid responsibilities |
| 1.5 | Distribute changes in policy and procedures to relevant personnel using appropriate communication channels |
| 1.6 | Undertake review of procedures/policies, and report recommendations as required |
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2 | Implement effective first aid training and practice | 2.1 | Maintain links with first aid bodies, professionals and clinical organisations/bodies |
| 2.2 | Maintain currency of first aid and personal qualifications in accordance with industry and organisational requirements |
| 2.3 | Review and validate risks against procedures |
| 2.4 | Coordinate, plan, implement and evaluate additional training in a timely manner to meet the needs of individuals and the worksite |
| 2.5 | Ensure practices are consistent with current standards and policies |
| 2.6 | Coordinate planning for response to major incidents and make known to the work group in readiness for implementation |
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3 | Maintain up-to-date professional development of knowledge and skills | 3.1 | Undertake self-education process in accordance with workplace principles and opportunities |
| 3.2 | Access links with various professional first aid bodies and organisations to maintain currency in the field |
| 3.3 | Access and communicate promptly relevant information to work group, and maintain certification in accordance with workplace procedures and legislation |
Evidence required to demonstrate competence in this unit must be relevant to and satisfy the requirements of the elements and performance criteria, and include the ability to:
communicate effectively orally and in writing
coordinate participative processes
plan for and develop procedures incorporating input from others
evaluate policy/procedures and make recommendations for improvement
determine the need for training and professional development and coordinate appropriate responses
manage own professional development and currency of certification
monitor the implementation of the system and make amendments, including:
correct application of procedures
alignment to current first aid practice/standards
need for information/communications
integration with other systems/procedures
write procedures, including technical and numerical information.
Evidence must be provided that demonstrates knowledge of:
organisational procedures, including those covering:
safety, hazards and hazard control
incident, fire and accident
environmental protection
risk assessment/risk management
hazards that may arise in the job/work environment, and:
their possible causes
potential consequences
risks
appropriate risk controls
regulatory framework
state and territory regulations relating to currency of skills and knowledge
training and assessment processes and methods
identifying and evaluating training/assessment options
techniques for identifying skills/training needs
national training agenda
the role of professional development
first aid principles and practices.
The unit should be assessed holistically and the judgement of competence based on a holistic assessment of the evidence.
The collection of performance evidence is best done from a report and/or folio of evidence drawn from:
a single project which provides sufficient evidence of developing new or reviewing existing first aid procedures which satisfy the requirements of all the elements and performance criteria
multiple smaller projects which together provide sufficient evidence of developing new or reviewing existing first aid procedures which satisfy the requirements of all the elements and performance criteria.
A third-party report, or similar, may be needed to testify to the work done by the individual, particularly when the project has been done as part of a project team.
Assessment should use a real project in an operational workplace. Where this is not possible or practical, assessment must occur using a sufficiently rigorous simulated environment reflecting realistic operational workplace conditions. This must cover all aspects of workplace performance, including environment, task skills, task management skills, contingency management skills and job role environment skills.
Knowledge evidence may be collected concurrently with performance evidence or through an independent process, such as workbooks, written assessments or interviews (provided a record is kept).
Assessment processes and techniques must be appropriate to the language, literacy and numeracy requirements of the work being performed and the needs of the candidate.
Conditions for assessment must include access to all tools, equipment, materials and documentation required, including relevant workplace procedures, product and manufacturing specifications associated with this unit.
Foundation skills are integral to competent performance of the unit and should not be assessed separately.
Assessors must satisfy the assessor competency requirements that are in place at the time of the assessment as set by the VET regulator.
In addition, the assessor or anyone acting in subject matter expert role in assessment must demonstrate both technical competency and currency. If the assessor cannot demonstrate technical competency and currency they must assess with a subject matter expert who does meet these requirements.
Technical competence can be demonstrated through one or more of:
relevant VET or other qualification/Statement of Attainment
appropriate workplace experience undertaking the type of work being assessed under routine and non-routine conditions
appropriate workplace experience supervising/evaluating the type of work being assessed under routine and non-routine conditions
Currency can be demonstrated through one or more of:
being currently employed undertaking the type of work being assessed
being employed by the organisation undertaking the type of work being assessed and having maintained currency in accordance with that organisation’s policies and procedures
having consulted/had contact with an organisation undertaking the type of work being assessed within the last twelve months, the consultation/contact being related to assessment
conducting on-the-job training/assessments of the type of work being assessed
being an active member of a relevant professional body and participating in activities relevant to the assessment of this type of work.