Implement and monitor OHS

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 ICPSU561C, 'Implement and monitor OHS'.
Google Links
links to google searches, with filtering in place to maximise the usefulness of the returned results
Books
Reference books for 'Implement and monitor OHS' 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 about the organisation's OHS

1.1. Relevant provisions of OHS legislation and codes of practice are accurately and clearly explained to the work group

1.2. Information on the organisation's OHS policies, procedures and programs is provided in a readily accessible manner and is accurately and clearly explained to the work group

1.3. Information about identified hazards and the outcomes of risk identification and control procedures is regularly provided and is accurately and clearly explained to the work group

2. Implement and monitor OHS

2.1. Organisational procedures for consultation over OHS issues are implemented and monitored to ensure that all members of the work group have the opportunity to contribute

2.2. Issues raised through consultation are dealt with and resolved promptly or referred to the appropriate personnel for resolution according to enterprise procedures for issue resolution

2.3. The outcomes of consultation over OHS issues are made known promptly to the work group

2.4. Existing and potential hazards in the work area are identified and reported so that risk assessment and control procedures can be applied

3. Implement and monitor risk control procedures

3.1. Existing risk control measures are monitored and results reported regularly according to enterprise procedures

3.2. Inadequacies in existing risk control measures are identified according to the hierarchy of control and reported to designated personnel

3.3. Inadequacies in resource allocation for implementation of risk control measures are identified and reported to designated personnel

3.4. Work procedures to control risks are implemented and adherence to them by the work group is monitored according to enterprise procedures

4. Implement hazardous events procedures

4.1. Enterprise procedures for dealing with hazardous events are implemented whenever necessary to ensure that prompt control action is taken

4.2. Hazardous events are investigated to identify their cause according to investigation procedures

4.3. Control measures to prevent recurrence and minimise risks of hazardous events are implemented based on the hierarchy of control if within scope of responsibilities and competencies or alternatively referred to designated personnel for implementation

5. Implement and monitor OHS training

5.1. OHS training needs are identified accurately specifying gaps between OHS competencies required and those held by work group members

5.2. Arrangements are made for fulfilling identified OHS training needs in both on and off-the-job training programs in consultation with relevant parties

6. Implement and monitor OHS recordkeeping procedures

6.1. OHS records for work area are accurately and legibly completed according to workplace requirements for OHS records and legal requirements for the maintenance of records of occupational injury and disease

6.2. Aggregate information from the area's OHS records is used to identify hazards and monitor risk control procedures within work area according to organisational procedures and within scope of responsibilities


Qualifications and Skillsets

ICPSU561C appears in the following qualifications:

  • ICP50510 - Diploma of Printing and Graphic Arts (Process Improvement)