Conduct situational workplace assessments

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 PSPIM404A, 'Conduct situational workplace assessments'.
Google Links
links to google searches, with filtering in place to maximise the usefulness of the returned results
Books
Reference books for 'Conduct situational workplace assessments' 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. Conduct workplace and job analyses

1.1 Workplace supervisor is consulted to obtain access to the workplace and information on work demands and duties .

1.2 Injured worker's capacity to perform tasks is assessed/clarified in accordance with current physical ability and medical certification.

1.3 Workplace environment is assessed in relation to the injured worker's capacity and expert advice is obtained if required.

1.4 Information is gathered regarding the operation of the workplace.

1.5 Risk assessment of the work site is conducted in relation to the injured worker including the potential for exacerbating the injury or further injury.

2. Negotiate work duties

2.1 Liaison is undertaken with the employer and other parties to identify suitable duties, alternative duties or job redesign and a staged return to normal duties whenever necessary.

2.2 Alternative duties are analysed if necessary and recommendations made.

2.3 Knowledge of safe work practices is applied.

2.4 The need for modifications to the workplace or the use of adaptive equipment is assessed and recommendations made.

2.5 Results of workplace assessment are applied to the return to work process in accordance with legislation, policy and procedures, taking into account long-term and short-term needs of the injured worker.

2.6 Offers of suitable duties are obtained in writing in accordance with organisational policy and procedures.


Qualifications and Skillsets

PSPIM404A appears in the following qualifications:

  • PSP40112 - Certificate IV in Government
  • FNS40410 - Certificate IV in Personal Injury Management (ReturntoWork)
  • PSP40904 - Certificate IV in Government (Injury Rehabilitation Management )
  • FNS41915 - Certificate IV in Personal Injury Management