Follow WHS policies and procedures

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 FWPCOR2205, 'Follow WHS policies and procedures'.
Google Links
links to google searches, with filtering in place to maximise the usefulness of the returned results
Books
Reference books for 'Follow WHS policies and procedures' 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

ELEMENTS

PERFORMANCE CRITERIA

Elements describe the essential outcomes.

Performance criteria describe the performance needed to demonstrate achievement of the element. Where bold italicised text is used, further information is detailed in the range of conditions.

1. Follow safe work practices

1.1 Identify organisational and site WHS policies and procedures.

1.2 Operate and use tools, equipment and machinery appropriate to work task and according to manufacturer's recommendations.

1.3 Select, use and store personal protective equipment and clothing appropriate to work task requirements.

1.4 Use plant and equipment guards according to manufacturer's specifications.

1.5 Identify and follow safety signs and symbols.

2. Identify risks

2.1 Identify existing and potential hazards in the work area and report to appropriate personnel.

2.2 Identify WHS issues and risks in the work area and report to appropriate personnel.

2.3 Follow workplace procedures and work instructions for controlling risks and protecting the environment.

2.4 Complete hazard, accident or incident reports accurately and clearly and according to organisational policies and procedures.

3. Follow emergency procedures

3.1 Notify appropriate personnel in the event of an emergency.

3.2 Follow workplace procedures for dealing with accidents and emergencies.

3.3 Practise emergency and evacuation procedures and carry out emergency and evacuation procedures in the event of an emergency.

3.4 Record and accurately report emergencies and evacuation procedures.


Qualifications and Skillsets

FWPCOR2205 appears in the following qualifications:

  • FWP20116 - Certificate II in Forest Growing and Management
  • FWP10116 - Certificate I in Forest and Forest Products
  • FWP20416 - Certificate II in Wood Panel Products
  • FWP20216 - Certificate II in Harvesting and Haulage
  • FWP20716 - Certificate II in Timber Truss and Frame Design and Manufacture
  • FWP20316 - Certificate II in Sawmilling and Processing
  • FWP20516 - Certificate II in Timber Manufactured Products
  • FWP20616 - Certificate II in Timber Merchandising

And the skillsets: