Participate effectively in WHS communication and consultation processes

Formats and tools

Unit Description
Reconstruct the unit from the xml and display it as an HTML page.
Assessment Tool
an assessor resource that builds a framework for writing an assessment tool
Assessment Template
generate a spreadsheet for marking this unit in a classroom environment. Put student names in the top row and check them off as they demonstrate competenece for each of the unit's elements and performance criteria.
Assessment Matrix
a slightly different format than the assessment template. A spreadsheet with unit names, elements and performance criteria in separate columns. Put assessment names in column headings to track which performance criteria each one covers. Good for ensuring that you've covered every one of the performance criteria with your assessment instrument (all assessement tools together).
Wiki Markup
mark up the unit in a wiki markup codes, ready to copy and paste into a wiki page. The output will work in most wikis but is designed to work particularly well as a Wikiversity learning project.
Evidence Guide
create an evidence guide for workplace assessment and RPL applicants
Competency Mapping Template
Unit of Competency Mapping – Information for Teachers/Assessors – Information for Learners. A template for developing assessments for a unit, which will help you to create valid, fair and reliable assessments for the unit, ready to give to trainers and students
Observation Checklist
create an observation checklist for workplace assessment and RPL applicants. This is similar to the evidence guide above, but a little shorter and friendlier on your printer. You will also need to create a seperate Assessor Marking Guide for guidelines on gathering evidence and a list of key points for each activity observed using the unit's range statement, required skills and evidence required (see the unit's html page for details)

Self Assessment Survey
A form for students to assess thier current skill levels against each of the unit's performance criteria. Cut and paste into a web document or print and distribute in hard copy.
Moodle Outcomes
Create a csv file of the unit's performance criteria to import into a moodle course as outcomes, ready to associate with each of your assignments. Here's a quick 'how to' for importing these into moodle 2.x
Registered Training Organisations
Trying to find someone to train or assess you? This link lists all the RTOs that are currently registered to deliver BSBWHS304A, 'Participate effectively in WHS communication and consultation processes'.
Google Links
links to google searches, with filtering in place to maximise the usefulness of the returned results
Books
Reference books for 'Participate effectively in WHS communication and consultation processes' on fishpond.com.au. This online store has a huge range of books, pretty reasonable prices, free delivery in Australia *and* they give a small commission to ntisthis.com for every purchase, so go nuts :)


Elements and Performance Criteria

1. Contribute to establishing and running WHS consultation and participation processes

1.1 Apply knowledge of WHS Acts, regulations, codes of practice, policies and procedures to contribute to developing and running WHS consultation and participation processes

1.2 Identify and communicate barriers to effective WHS consultation and participation processes

1.3 Contribute to removing these barriers

1.4 Identify, record and communicate to others the duties, rights and responsibilities of individuals and parties in the consultation process

2. Raise WHS issues with others

2.1 Raise relevant WHS issues in meetings and support others to do this

2.2 Record and communicate WHS discussions and their outcomes according to workplace procedures

2.3 Follow up the outcomes of meetings as appropriate

2.4 Communicate outcomes of these meetings to others

3. Contribute to obtaining and communicating information about WHS issues

3.1 Identify sources of WHS information

3.2 Use tools and techniques to locate and obtain WHS information

3.3 Communicate relevant WHS information to others using appropriate communication methods


Qualifications and Skillsets

BSBWHS304A appears in the following qualifications:

  • BSB30712 - Certificate III in Work Health and Safety