Lead initial response to and investigate WHS incidents

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 BSBWHS515, 'Lead initial response to and investigate WHS incidents'.
Google Links
links to google searches, with filtering in place to maximise the usefulness of the returned results
Books
Reference books for 'Lead initial response to and investigate WHS incidents' 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

Elements describe the essential outcomes.

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

1. Lead the initial response to incident

1.1 Identify required initial response to incident according to established organisational response plan

1.2 Implement initial response according to plan, and organisational and legislative requirements

1.3 Confirm sufficiency and suitability of implemented initial response

1.4 Consult individuals and/or parties according to organisational policies and procedures

2. Develop and resource an incident investigation plan

2.1 Identify duty holders according to WHS laws and workplace policies, procedures and systems

2.2 Define scope and purpose of investigation appropriate to nature and scope of incident

2.3 Identify, document and secure required human and other resources appropriate to nature and scope of incident, including expert advice as required

2.4 Ensure participation of, and consultation with, required stakeholders, and determine agreed processes for investigation

2.5 Identify, address and document potential barriers to investigation according to organisational requirements

2.6 Document incident investigation plan according to organisational and WHS legislative requirements

3. Collect incident information and data

3.1 Identify and access relevant and reliable sources of incident information and data according to organisational policies and protocols, suitable causation model and legislative requirements

3.2 Inspect incident site, equipment and other evidence according to investigation plan, organisational procedures and legislative requirements

3.3 Present collected information and data in required format

4. Lead an incident investigation that is not part of providing legal advice or preparing for legal proceedings

4.1 Brief investigation team on investigation requirements and incident causation model

4.2 Construct and document timeline of events leading up to incident

4.3 Coordinate investigation of key events, conditions and/or circumstances that contributed to incident

4.4 Develop recommendations, interventions and practical measures for investigation report

5. Record and report WHS incident investigation

5.1 Document investigation evidence and basis for conclusions and recommendations

5.2 Prepare investigation report according to organisational procedures and WHS legislative requirements

5.3 Implement organisational and WHS legislative recordkeeping protocols and procedures in relation to investigation report

5.4 Communicate report to required individuals and/or parties according to organisational policies and procedures