Maintain OHS 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 FDFOHS4002A, 'Maintain OHS processes'.
Google Links
links to google searches, with filtering in place to maximise the usefulness of the returned results
Books
Reference books for 'Maintain OHS 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

ELEMENT

PERFORMANCE CRITERIA

1. Provide information to the work group

1.1. Relevant requirements of OHS legislation, standards, codes of practice/compliance codes, guidance material and safe working procedures and practices are clearly and accurately explained to the work group

1.2. Information on organisation policies and procedures is provided in a readily accessible manner and clearly explained to the work group

1.3. Roles and responsibilities of workplace OHS representatives and OHS committees, supervisors and managers are clearly explained

1.4. Information on hazards, the outcomes of risk assessments, and required risk controls is provided to the work group, in an accessible and understandable format

2. Ensure others are able to implement safe work practices

2.1. Personal protective equipment appropriate to the work is available and functional

2.2. Processes are implemented to confirm that others in the work group can identify hazards, assess risks and required risk controls and are following safe work practices, and organisation policies and procedures

2.3. OHS training needs are identified and either addressed or reported to those with control

3. Implement OHS participative processes

3.1. Work group is consulted and advice in relation to OHS matters provided relevant to their work

3.2. OHS issues raised are dealt with promptly, and in accordance with organisation procedures and legislative requirements, or referred to appropriate personnel

3.3. Outcomes of consultation regarding OHS are recorded and promptly communicated to the work group

4. Monitor compliance with work procedures

4.1. Work procedures are checked for availability, clarity and completeness, and any deficiencies addressed or reported to appropriate persons

4.2. Any deviations from procedures are identified and addressed or reported to appropriate persons

4.3. Hazard identification and reporting processes are evaluated for effectiveness and any deficiencies addressed or reported to appropriate persons

4.4. OHS housekeeping practices are monitored to ensure that workplace standards are maintained, and action taken to address any deficiencies

4.5. Behaviour is consistent with organisation safe working procedures and practices

5. Implement hazard identification, risk assessment and risk control procedures

5.1. Hazards are identified, assessed and eliminated with residual risk reported according to organisation procedures

5.2. Risk assessments are conducted

5.3. Develop control measures are developed taking account of the hierarchy of control

5.4. Outcomes of risk assessments and identified risk controls are implemented and supported

5.5. Deficiencies in ohs risk controls are identified, addressed and/or reported according to organisation procedures

5.6. Personal professional limitations are identified and expert advice sought as required

6. Implement organisation procedures for maintaining OHS records

6.1. Feedback is obtained to ensure that workgroup is aware of organisation reporting requirements

6.2. OHS records are reviewed to confirm that they are completed in an accurate, thorough and timely manner in accordance with legislative and organisation requirements

6.3. Aggregate information and data from records is used to identify hazards and monitor risk controls

7. Implement emergency procedures

7.1. Feedback is obtained to ensure that emergency procedures are available and known by the work group

7.2. Processes are implemented to ensure that emergency equipment is available and routinely checked for functionality

7.3. Processes are implemented to ensure that others in the workgroup are able to respond appropriately to emergencies

7.4. Investigations are conducted or contributed to in order to identify causes of emergencies

7.5. Control measures are identified, implemented or supported to prevent recurrence and minimise risk of emergencies


Qualifications and Skillsets

FDFOHS4002A appears in the following qualifications:

  • FDF40110 - Certificate IV in Food Processing
  • FDF40210 - Certificate IV in Pharmaceutical Manufacturing
  • FDF50311 - Diploma of Food Science and Technology
  • FDF40811 - Certificate IV in Advanced Baking
  • FDF40311 - Certificate IV in Food Science and Technology
  • FDF41012 - Certificate IV in Flour Milling