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 HLTOHS601A, 'Improve workplace OHS processes'.
- Google Links
- links to google searches, with filtering in place to maximise the usefulness of the returned results
- Books
- Reference books for 'Improve workplace 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. Collect and analyse information | 1.1 Identify and access relevant OHS legislation, standards, codes of practice/compliance codes, guidance material and other sources of OHS information and evaluate their relevance to workplace performance 1.2 Analyse other OHS information from a wide range of internal and external sources in relation to organisation needs, including information relating to sustainability issues 1.3 Identify due diligence requirements of management personnel 1.4 Identify relationship of OHS to other functional areas and management processes, including management to achieve a range of sustainable outcomes 1.5 Identify implications for the workplace of any changes in OHS legislation, regulations, standards, codes of practice/compliance codes and guidance materials 1.6 Identify OHS implications of proposed changes to the workplace, work processes or work organisation 1.7 Identify valid and reliable indicators of OHS performance in consultation with stakeholders |
2. Evaluate information to establish OHS framework | 2.1 Evaluate organisation policies and procedures for compliance with legislative requirements and a systematic approach to managing OHS 2.2 Develop and/or implement processes to ensure that OHS responsibilities and duties are documented and accountability processes are in place 2.3 Review processes for specification, design, purchasing and commissioning of new buildings, plant, equipment and work processes within a safe design framework to ensure that OHS issues are addressed 2.4 Analyse information and compare against relevant benchmarks where available 2.5 Document outcomes of analysis and communicate them to key personnel and stakeholders 2.6 Identify resources for effective management of OHS and develop a budget 2.7 Recognise limits of own expertise and seek expert advice as required |
3. Initiate improvements | 3.1 Determine priorities in consultation with appropriate managers and according to consultative procedures 3.2 Identify potential barriers to improvement 3.3 Develop an OHS plan in consultation with stakeholders and key personnel 3.4 Identify resources required for implementation of plan |
4. Maintain improvements | 4.1 Establish processes to monitor achievement against the plan and update plans as required 4.2 Monitor effectiveness of the systematic approach to managing OHS on an ongoing basis 4.3 Consult stakeholders and key personnel according to legislative requirements and organisation procedures |