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 BSBWHS608, 'Assist with applying occupational hygiene to manage WHS risks'.
- Google Links
- links to google searches, with filtering in place to maximise the usefulness of the returned results
- Books
- Reference books for 'Assist with applying occupational hygiene to manage WHS risks' 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
ELEMENT | PERFORMANCE CRITERIA |
Elements describe the essential outcomes. | Performance criteria describe the performance needed to demonstrate achievement of the element. |
1 Identify WHS hazards and risks to be addressed by occupational hygiene | 1.1 Use workplace WHS information to identify WHS hazards and risks 1.2 Apply knowledge of occupational hygiene principles, knowledge, skills and techniques to identify workplace WHS hazards and risks to be addressed by occupational hygiene 1.3 Identify situations where WHS specialists and other advisers may be required |
2 Assist with the assessment of identified risks | 2.1 Assist with determining sources of exposure to identified hazards and risks 2.2 Assist with selecting occupational hygiene equipment and techniques for assessing identified risks 2.3 Assist with using occupational hygiene equipment and applying techniques 2.4 Assist with analysing and interpreting results of assessments, including the use of exposure standards 2.5 Assist with reporting the results of assessments, interpretations and recommendations to individuals and parties 2.6 Assist with ensuring reporting is understandable and that format, form and content meet the needs of individuals and parties |
3 Assist with the design and implementation of risk controls | 3.1 Apply the hierarchy of control when assisting with the design of risk-control strategies 3.2 Assist with identifying problems with existing risk controls and providing remedial advice 3.3 Assist with developing, selecting and implementing risk controls and ensuring effective consultation with, and participation of, individuals and parties 3.4 Access external sources of information and data, WHS specialists and other advisers as required, about the nature and level of health hazards, risks and risk controls |
4 Assist with monitoring, evaluating and modifying risk controls | 4.1 Assist with monitoring and evaluating risk controls in consultation with individuals and parties 4.2 Assist with modifying risk controls in consultation with individuals and parties 4.3 Identify and document training needs associated with risk controls and arrange training in consultation with individuals and parties 4.4 Assist with making recommendations about future risk controls as a result of evaluation and monitoring |
5 Ensure occupational hygiene activities are appropriate | 5.1 Ensure occupational hygiene activities comply with all applicable WHS legislation, regulations and codes of practice 5.2 Ensure occupational hygiene activities comply with relevant organisational and workplace procedures, processes, standards and systems 5.3 Apply appropriate occupational hygiene principles, knowledge, skills and techniques according to available resources and own role, responsibilities, skills and knowledge 5.4 Seek advice, support and input from WHS specialists and other advisers where necessary and appropriate |