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 PSPSOHS505A, 'Manage hazards in the work environment'.
- Google Links
- links to google searches, with filtering in place to maximise the usefulness of the returned results
- Books
- Reference books for 'Manage hazards in the work environment' 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 information and data and the work environment to identify hazardous tasks or conditions | 1.1 External sources of information and data are accessed to assist in identifying hazardous tasks or conditions for the selected hazard. 1.2 Workplace sources of information and data are reviewed to assist in identification of hazardous tasks or conditions for the selected hazard. 1.3 Appropriate tools are used in identifying hazardous tasks or conditions for the selected hazard. 1.4 Workplace inspections are conducted, in consultation with stakeholders, using appropriate tools. 1.5 Input is sought from stakeholders, key personnel and OHS specialists if required. |
2 Analyse the work environment to assess the risk | 2.1 Equipment and strategies required for basic workplace measurement and monitoring of the selected hazard are identified and used as appropriate. 2.2 Results of workplace measurements are interpreted in accordance with recognised standards. 2.3 Input is sought from stakeholders to clarify and confirm issues related to the selected hazard. 2.4 Results of workplace measurements and interpretations are reported to stakeholders in a format easily understandable by the target group. 2.5 Risk associated with identified hazards in the work environment is assessed in consultation with stakeholders and taking account of effectiveness of existing controls. 2.6 Hazardous tasks or conditions requiring control action are identified and prioritised in consultation with stakeholders and taking account of recognised standards. 2.7 Risk register is established and updated as appropriate. |
3 Control risk associated with hazard | 3.1 Information and data on control options for the specific hazard is sought from external sources. 3.2 Information and data on control options for the specific hazard is sought from stakeholders and key personnel. 3.3 A range of control options is developed and advised in consultation with stakeholders and key personnel by applying the hierarchy of control, noting that personal protective equipment is regarded as the least satisfactory control measure. 3.4 Factors with a potential to impact on the effectiveness of controls are identified. 3.5 Control strategy for the selected hazard is developed in consultation with stakeholders. 3.6 Outcomes of hazard identification, workplace monitoring and analysis and the resultant control strategy are communicated to stakeholders and key personnel for action as appropriate. |
4 Monitor and review effectiveness of control strategy | 4.1 Effectiveness of control strategy is regularly reviewed. 4.2 Frequency, method and scope of review is determined in consultation with workplace stakeholders and workplace procedures. 4.3 Input to review is obtained from stakeholders. 4.4 Areas for improvement in the control of the selected hazard are identified and recommendations made for improvement. |
5 Apply professional practice | 5.1 Collection of information and data, reporting of outcomes and maintenance of records are managed in an ethical manner. 5.2 Situations are identified where OHS specialists may be required. |