Assist with managing WHS implications of return to work

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 BSBWHS417, 'Assist with managing WHS implications of return to work'.
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 return-to-work requirements

1.1 Identify legislative requirements for facilitating injured worker’s return to work

1.2 Identify individuals and parties with roles, duties, rights and responsibilities regarding injured worker’s return to work

1.3 Identify relevant organisational policies and requirements for injured worker’s return to work

2. Assist with preparing return to work for injured worker

2.1 Assist with identifying suitable return-to-work duties for injured worker in consultation with required internal and external stakeholders

2.2 Identify potential barriers for worker returning to work, in consultation with relevant parties

2.3 Assist with design of return-to-work program for injured worker based on advice from medical professionals and consultation with required parties, and within scope of own role

2.4 Assist with identifying potential WHS-related risks to other team members arising from injured worker’s reduced capacity and absence, and how to manage these potential risks

2.5 Assist with establishing agreement between required parties on injured worker’s return to work

3. Assist with implementing return to work

3.1 Assist with assessing intended work environment for injured worker for potential WHS-related risk

3.2 Consult with required stakeholders about WHS implications of return to work, and assist with incorporating feedback

3.3 Assist with providing guidance to required personnel about WHS implications of return-to-work process and support for necessary adjustments

4. Assist with monitoring and evaluating return to work

4.1 Facilitate regular feedback and communication between relevant parties

4.2 Assist with monitoring return to work and identifying hazards and areas of non-compliance according to organisational policies and procedures

4.3 Assist with taking action to address WHS hazards and areas of non-compliance, and modifying return to work as required according to WHS laws, and organisational WHS policies and procedures

4.4 Assist with evaluating return to work and implementing WHS-related recommendations for required improvements