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 PSPSOHS507A, 'Facilitate the application of principles of occupational health to control OHS risk'.
- Google Links
- links to google searches, with filtering in place to maximise the usefulness of the returned results
- Books
- Reference books for 'Facilitate the application of principles of occupational health to control OHS risk' 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 Identify the potential for adverse effects on health from agents in the workplace | 1.1 External sources of information and data are accessed to assist in identifying agents in the workplace with a potential to adversely affect health. 1.2 Workplace sources of information and data are reviewed to access information to assist in identifying agents in the workplace with a potential to adversely affect health. 1.3 The role of individual difference in susceptibility to occupational disease or injury is considered in identifying adverse effects on health. 1.4 Situations are identified where health professionals may be required. |
2 Identify the potential for adverse effects on health related to the interaction of the work environment, work systems and people | 2.1 Knowledge of sources of occupational disease and injury are applied to analyse job characteristics and nature of work and the context of work to identify situations with a potential for physical or psychological harm to employees. 2.2 Workplace and internal sources of information and data are accessed, taking account of privacy requirements, to assist in identifying situations with a potential for physical or psychological harm to employees. 2.3 The role of individual differences in susceptibility is considered in assessing the potential scope and impact of situations with adverse effects on health. |
3 Facilitate the control of risks to health in the workplace | 3.1 The hierarchy of control is applied to control risks to occupational health. 3.2 Workplace policies, procedures and schedules are examined to minimise situations with a potential to adversely cause physical or psychological harm. 3.3 Organisational communication processes are examined to maximise clarity of roles and employee involvement. |
4 Participate in the development of strategies to communicate occupational health information and data | 4.1 Target groups for advice are researched and identified. 4.2 Health effects that may result from work and working environment are interpreted and discussed with stakeholders. 4.3 Communication strategies are implemented in accordance with legal and ethical requirements. 4.4 The effectiveness of health communication processes is evaluated and monitored. |
5 Monitor and facilitate occupational health, education training | 5.1 The need for health information and data, and training is identified in consultation with workplace stakeholders. 5.2 Personnel including health professionals and resources to deliver the occupational health training are identified. 5.3 Roles and responsibilities for delivery of training are identified and allocated. 5.4 Health information and data, and education is provided to managers and workers in a manner that facilitates understanding and uptake. |
6 Review and evaluate the occupational health program | 6.1 Outcomes of occupational health programs evaluated through the evaluation plan. 6.2 The overall impact of the occupational health program is evaluated and documented. 6.3 Recommendations are made for future programs as a result of the evaluation. |