Apply knowledge of WHS laws in the workplace

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 BSBWHS307, 'Apply knowledge of WHS laws in the workplace'.
Google Links
links to google searches, with filtering in place to maximise the usefulness of the returned results
Books
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Elements and Performance Criteria

ELEMENTS

PERFORMANCE CRITERIA

Elements describe the essential outcomes.

Performance criteria describe the performance needed to demonstrate achievement of the element.

1. Identify WHS legal and compliance framework as it applies to the workplace

1.1 Identify and access current standards and WHS laws relevant to the workplace, occupation and industry

1.2 Apply knowledge of relationship between WHS laws and related documentation to assist in identifying WHS legislative requirements in the workplace

1.3 Identify consequences of non-compliance with WHS laws and organisational WHS policies, procedures, processes and systems

1.4 Identify duty holders and their role in the workplace

1.5 Identify legal obligations and duties about who to consult with regarding training of workers and health and safety representatives

2. Contribute to WHS legislative compliance

2.1 Assist in monitoring workplace compliance with WHS laws according to organisational policies and procedures

2.2 Contribute to ensuring that workplace complies with WHS laws

2.3 Identify and report noncompliance with WHS laws to relevant stakeholders according to organisational policies and procedures

2.4 Identify limits of own expertise and legal duties, and access help and advice when required

3. Maintain current knowledge of WHS laws and publications

3.1 Identify and access sources to keep up to date with WHS laws and WHS-related publications within scope of own role

3.2 Communicate information about relevant legislative changes and publications to others according to organisational policies and procedures