Implement and monitor WHS and environmental systems in the workplace

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 MSTGN4010, 'Implement and monitor WHS and environmental systems in the workplace'.
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 WHS and environmental systems in the workplace' 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 describe the essential outcomes.

Performance criteria describe the performance needed to demonstrate achievement of the element.

1

Prepare to implement WHS and environmental policies and procedures

1.1

Identify WHS and environmental legislative and regulatory policies and procedures relevant to workplace context

1.2

Confirm policies and codes of practice relevant to work role

1.3

Locate sources of information on relevant WHS and environmental policies and codes of practice

1.4

Analyse the work environment to identify hazards, assess risks and judge when intervention to control risks is necessary

1.5

Locate or prepare information on workplace WHS and environmental policies, procedures and programs in a suitable format

2

Communicate WHS and environmental policies and procedures

2.1

Provide information to the work group about WHS and environmental policies, procedures and programs

2.2

Provide information about identified hazards and the outcomes of risk assessment and risk control procedures

2.3

Explain procedures to manage identified hazards and the outcomes of risk assessment and risk control procedures

2.4

Implement and monitor workplace practices for consultation over WHS and environmental issues to ensure that all members of the work group have the opportunity to contribute

2.5

Promptly deal with and resolve issues raised through consultation or refer to the appropriate personnel for resolution in accordance with workplace procedures

2.6

Inform work group promptly about outcomes of consultation over WHS and environmental issues.

3

Implement and monitor practices for identifying hazards and assessing and controlling risks

3.1

Identify and report existing and potential hazards in the work area so that risk assessment and risk control procedures can be applied

3.2

Implement work procedures to control risks and monitor work group to ensure procedures are followed

3.3

Monitor existing risk control measures and report results regularly in accordance with workplace procedures

3.4

Identify any inadequacies in existing risk control measures or resource allocation in accordance with the hierarchy of control and report to designated personnel

4

Implement and monitor the practices for dealing with hazardous events

4.1

Assess the resources needed to apply different risk control measures and make recommendations to management

4.2

Implement workplace procedures for dealing with hazardous events whenever necessary to ensure that prompt control action is taken

4.3

Investigate hazardous events to identify their cause in accordance with investigation procedures

4.4

Implement control measures to prevent recurrence and minimise risks of hazardous events based on the hierarchy of control (if within scope of responsibilities and competencies) or refer to designated personnel

5

Implement and monitor practices for providing training and maintaining records

5.1

Identify WHS and environmental training needs and specify gaps between competencies required and those held by work group members

5.2

Make arrangements in consultation with relevant parties for fulfilling identified WHS and environmental training needs in both on and off the job training programs

5.3

Complete accurate WHS and environmental records for work area in accordance with workplace and legal requirements

5.4

Aggregate information from area WHS and environmental records, identify hazards and monitor risk control procedures within work area, according to workplace practices


Qualifications and Skillsets

MSTGN4010 appears in the following qualifications:

  • MST40216 - Certificate IV in Clothing Production
  • MST40316 - Certificate IV in Custom-Made Footwear
  • MST50216 - Diploma of Textile Design and Development
  • MST60216 - Advanced Diploma of Textile Design and Development