Evaluate the WHS performance of organisations

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 BSBWHS604A, 'Evaluate the WHS performance of organisations'.
Google Links
links to google searches, with filtering in place to maximise the usefulness of the returned results
Books
Reference books for 'Evaluate the WHS performance of organisations' 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. Evaluate the effectiveness of the organisation’s arrangement for identifying WHS hazards

1.1 Identify workplace hazard identification activities and compare them with organisational WHS policies and procedures

1.2 Examine products, processes and systems to determine whether hazards of long latency and low frequency/high consequence are included and minimised

1.3 Examine products, processes and systems to determine whether risks to persons other than workers are identified and minimised

1.4 Identify organisational factors that impact on WHS

1.5 Review outcomes of examinations with specialist personnel, if required

2. Evaluate the effectiveness of the organisation’s arrangements for WHS risk management

2.1 Evaluate appropriateness of the organisation’s risk assessment tools and processes

2.2 Assess outcomes of risk-assessment processes with regard to validity, reliability and inclusion of all major WHS risks

2.3 Evaluate risk controls for suitability and effectiveness in relation to the organisation’s management of WHS

3. Evaluate the effectiveness of the organisation’s processes for monitoring WHS

3.1 Identify organisational processes to monitor the implementation and status of its WHS management

3.2 Evaluate the quality of information and data obtained from the monitoring processes

3.3 Evaluate management’s response to issues identified by the monitoring processes

4. Assess outcomes of the organisation’s arrangements for managing WHS

4.1 Evaluate performance indicators, including positive performance indicators (PPIs), to determine whether they provide a true, reliable and timely measure of the effectiveness of the organisation’s WHS management

4.2 Compare reported performance with evidence gathered and document the differences

4.3 Evaluate WHS performance outcomes and document them in a clear and objective manner

4.4 Determine whether arrangements for managing WHS have produced improvement in WHS risk management

5. Assess and advise on the organisation’s WHS compliance against agreed benchmarks

5.1 Undertake systematic analysis to identify areas of WHS compliance and noncompliance with agreed benchmarks

5.2 Provide advice on compliance with WHS legislation with regard to the organisation’s arrangements for managing WHS

5.3 Document outcomes of evaluation of compliance and report to key personnel and stakeholders


Qualifications and Skillsets

BSBWHS604A appears in the following qualifications:

  • BSB60612 - Advanced Diploma of Work Health and Safety