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 AHCARB409, 'Conduct a safety audit'.
- Google Links
- links to google searches, with filtering in place to maximise the usefulness of the returned results
- Books
- Reference books for 'Conduct a safety audit' 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 | Performance Criteria |
1. Perform audit planning | 1.1 Identify objectives, scope and focus of audit 1.2 Identify audit target and required documentation 1.3 Determine audit process and sampling technique 1.4 Plan frequency and scheduling of audit events 1.5 Prepare audit documentation 1.6 Conduct pre-audit communications with client and relevant stakeholders |
2. Undertake safety audit activities | 2.1 Undertake a site-specific job safety analysis (JSA) and record and implement control measures 2.2 Conduct planned audit of personal protective equipment used on site 2.3 Conduct planned audit of tools and equipment for defective components 2.4 Conduct planned audit inspection of emergency and rescue procedures, practices and equipment 2.5 Conduct planned audit inspection of height safety procedures, practices and equipment 2.6 Conduct planned audit inspection of workplace safety documentation 2.7 Confirm currency of licencing requirements of individuals in work team for specialised work functions |
3. Identify and respond to non-conformance | 3.1 Assess safety audit outcomes against compliance to safety policies and procedures 3.2 Identify non-conformance with safety policies, procedures, manufacturer instructions and applicable industry standards 3.3 Identify and detect faults, levels of wear and damage in equipment and determine remedial action 3.4 Issue rectification notices for breaches in work health and safety policies, procedures and practices 3.5 Remove unsafe tools and equipment from service and tag according to workplace safety procedures 3.6 Recommend training to improve safety |
4. Record, report and present audit results | 4.1 Prepare safety audit report according to workplace procedures 4.2 Review safety audit outcomes against workplace policies, procedures and industry safety standards 4.3 Identify and record inconsistencies in safe work practices, and recommend action for approval according to workplace safety procedures 4.4 Make recommendations to resolve unsafe work practices according to workplace safety procedures 4.5 Record and report results of safety audit according to workplace procedures 4.6 Maintain equipment data and audit inspection records according to industry standards and workplace requirements |