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 PSPSOHS502A, 'Participate in the management of the OHS information and data systems'.
- Google Links
- links to google searches, with filtering in place to maximise the usefulness of the returned results
- Books
- Reference books for 'Participate in the management of the OHS information and data systems' 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 Access sources of OHS information and data | 1.1 Sources of OHS information and data are identified, accessed and reviewed regularly. 1.2 Information and data is critically evaluated to ensure its accuracy, currency and relevance. 1.3 Appropriate formats for information and data storage and retrieval are determined. |
2 Assist in the application of policies and procedures for collection of workplace information, data and records | 2.1 Managers and key personnel are informed of legal requirements for information and data collection and record keeping. 2.2 OHS records are kept using appropriate tools. 2.3 Workplace information and data is collected according to established procedures. 2.4 Procedures for information and data collection, record keeping, amendments to legislation, and distribution of records are reviewed regularly to ensure their usability and relevance. |
3 Assist in maintaining an information and data management system that enables retrieval and distribution of OHS information and data | 3.1 Recommendations are made for storage of OHS information and data in a manner that makes it accessible to stakeholders and key personnel. 3.2 OHS information, data and records are accurately entered, and stored ethically. 3.3 Purposes and appropriate uses of OHS information and data are identified for meaningful outcomes. 3.4 Legislated reporting requirements to external bodies are met accurately and within time limits. 3.5 Training needs relevant to the management of the information and data system for appropriate personnel are regularly assessed and actioned as appropriate. 3.6 Information and data management system is regularly evaluated to ensure its ease of use and relevance to the OHS needs of the organisation. |
4 Use, apply and regularly review analytical techniques to evaluate and improve OHS performance | 4.1 Information and data collected is evaluated for validity and reliability. 4.2 Analytical techniques appropriate for evaluation of OHS performance (including positive performance indicators) and identification of areas for improvement are identified. 4.3 Analytical techniques are applied appropriately and accurately. 4.4 OHS information and data analysis processes are reviewed regularly, in consultation with stakeholders, to ensure organisational and legislative requirements. |
5 Communicate OHS information and results of data analysis to stakeholders and external bodies | 5.1 Outcomes of information and data analysis are appropriately formatted taking account of the target audience. 5.2 OHS information and data is disseminated to managers, key personnel and stakeholders taking account of legal and ethical requirements. 5.3 OHS information and data is communicated objectively and feedback sought. 5.4 Recommendations are made for improvement in prevention strategies based upon information accessed and data analysis. |
6 Communicate the effectiveness of OHS information and data systems through monitoring and evaluation | 6.1 The effectiveness of the OHS information and data system is reviewed regularly. 6.2 Frequency, method and scope of review is determined in consultation with stakeholders. 6.3 Stakeholders are enabled to have input to review. 6.4 Areas for improvement in the OHS information and data system are identified and recommendations made for improvement. 6.5 Improvement strategies arising from the review are communicated to appropriate levels of authority through planning, documentation and implementation. |