Apply occupational hygiene principles to manage WHS risks

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 BSBWHS631, 'Apply occupational hygiene principles to manage WHS risks'.
Google Links
links to google searches, with filtering in place to maximise the usefulness of the returned results
Books
Reference books for 'Apply occupational hygiene principles to manage WHS risks' 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. Identify WHS hazards to be addressed by occupational hygiene

1.1 Identify and evaluate relevant WHS laws, organisational policies and procedures relating to occupational hygiene

1.2 Use workplace WHS information to identify exposure to WHS hazards that could give rise to worker ill health

1.3 Apply knowledge of occupational hygiene principles, skills and techniques to identify workplace WHS hazards to be addressed through occupational hygiene

1.4 Determine and document sources of exposure to identified hazards

1.5 Identify and document situations where WHS specialists and other advisers may be required according to organisational policies and procedures

2. Assess identified occupational hygiene risks

2.1 Select and use occupational hygiene equipment and techniques for assessing occupational hygiene risks relating to identified hazards according to organisational policies and procedures

2.2 Analyse and interpret results of assessments according to organisational policies and procedures, and exposure standards

2.3 Consult with specialists as required according to organisational policies and procedures to inform recommendations

2.4 Report results of risk assessments, interpretations and recommendations to required personnel

3. Design and implement risk controls

3.1 Apply the hierarchy of control measures when assisting with design of risk controls for assessed risks

3.2 Analyse information and data to identify deficiencies in existing risk controls

3.3 Implement suitable new risk controls and assist in providing remedial advice about existing risk controls according to organisational policies and procedures

3.4 Ensure effective consultation with, and participation of, required internal personnel

3.5 Access external sources of information and data, WHS specialists and other advisers as required about nature and level of health hazards, risks and risk controls

4. Monitor, evaluate and modify risk controls

4.1 Monitor and evaluate risk controls to address risks relating to occupational hygiene in consultation with required personnel

4.2 Modify risk controls in consultation with required personnel

4.3 Identify and document training needs associated with risk controls and arrange training in consultation with required personnel

4.4 Make recommendations about future arrangements for monitoring and evaluating risk controls

5. Confirm occupational hygiene activities are appropriate

5.1 Confirm that occupational hygiene activities comply with required WHS laws

5.2 Confirm that occupational hygiene activities comply with required organisational procedures, processes, standards and systems

5.3 Apply appropriate occupational hygiene principles, knowledge, skills and techniques according to available resources and own role, responsibilities, skills and knowledge

5.4 Seek advice, support and input from specialists and other advisers as required and appropriate