Improve workplace WHS processes

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 HLTWHS601A, 'Improve workplace WHS processes'.
Google Links
links to google searches, with filtering in place to maximise the usefulness of the returned results
Books
Reference books for 'Improve workplace WHS processes' 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

Collect and analyse information

1.1 Identify and access relevant WHS legislation, standards, codes of practice/compliance codes, guidance material and other sources of WHS information and evaluate their relevance to workplace performance

1.2 Analyse other WHS information from a wide range of internal and external sources in relation to organisation needs, including information relating to sustainability issues

1.3 Identify due diligence requirements of management personnel

1.4 Identify relationship of WHS to other functional areas and management processes, including management to achieve a range of sustainable outcomes

1.5 Identify implications for the workplace of any changes in WHS legislation, regulations, standards, codes of practice/compliance codes and guidance materials

1.6 Identify WHS implications of proposed changes to the workplace, work processes or work organisation

1.7 Identify valid and reliable indicators of WHS performance in consultation with stakeholders

Evaluate information to establish WHS framework

2.1 Evaluate organisation policies and procedures for compliance with legislative requirements and a systematic approach to managing WHS

2.2 Develop and/or implement processes to ensure that WHS responsibilities and duties are documented and accountability processes are in place

2.3 Review processes for specification, design, purchasing and commissioning of new buildings, plant, equipment and work processes within a safe design framework to ensure that WHS issues are addressed

2.4 Analyse information and compare against relevant benchmarks where available

2.5 Document outcomes of analysis and communicate them to key personnel and stakeholders

2.6 Identify resources for effective management of WHS and develop a budget

2.7 Recognise limits of own expertise and seek expert advice as required

Initiate improvements

3.1 Determine priorities in consultation with appropriate managers and according to consultative procedures

3.2 Identify potential barriers to improvement

3.3 Develop an WHS plan in consultation with stakeholders and key personnel

3.4 Identify resources required for implementation of plan

Maintain improvements

4.1 Establish processes to monitor achievement against the plan and update plans as required

4.2 Monitor effectiveness of the systematic approach to managing WHS on an ongoing basis

4.3 Consult stakeholders and key personnel according to legislative requirements and organisation procedures


Qualifications and Skillsets

HLTWHS601A appears in the following qualifications:

  • CHC80208 - Vocational Graduate Diploma of Relationship Counselling
  • CHC80108 - Vocational Graduate Diploma of Community Sector Management
  • HLT61307 - Advanced Diploma of Aboriginal and/or Torres Strait Islander Primary Health (Community Care)
  • CHC50812 - Diploma of Social Housing

And the skillsets: