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 PSPSOHS508A, 'Participate in the investigation of incidents'.
- Google Links
- links to google searches, with filtering in place to maximise the usefulness of the returned results
- Books
- Reference books for 'Participate in the investigation of 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
ELEMENT | PERFORMANCE CRITERIA |
1 Facilitate initial assessment of situation | 1.1 Area is checked to ensure that it is safe and arrangements have been made to meet initial needs of those involved in the incident. 1.2 Integrity of the site and personnel is established and maintained in accordance with legal requirements and to ensure objectivity of information collected. 1.3 Statutory and legal obligations are identified and, if required, relevant government agencies advised. 1.4 Key persons within the organisation are notified. 1.5 Factors affecting the complexity of the investigation are determined and notified. 1.6 Stakeholders and interested parties are identified and notified as appropriate. |
2 Participate in the establishment of an investigation processes | 2.1 Organisational policies and procedures for incident investigation are accessed and known. 2.2 Investigation team is convened appropriate to the level of the investigation. 2.3 Scope of the investigation is defined taking account of legislative requirements. 2.4 Involvement of interested parties is facilitated in accordance with legislative requirements. 2.5 Resources required to conduct the investigation, including the need for expert advice (if required), are identified and sourced. 2.6 Barriers to investigation are identified and addressed. 2.7 Action plans and time lines are developed by the investigation team. |
3 Collect information and data for analysis | 3.1 Sources of information and data are identified and accessed. 3.2 Incident site, equipment and other evidence involved is inspected. 3.3 Gathering of information and data by others is facilitated. 3.4 Statements, photographs, measurements and documentary evidence are taken and recorded, taking account of objectivity, confidentiality and legal implications. 3.5 Site, evidence and all necessary documentation is appropriately secured. 3.6 Members of investigation team are appropriately involved. |
4 Analyse information and data gathered to identify immediate and underlying causes and practical prevention measures | 4.1 Conceptual basis for the analysis is identified and understood by the investigation team. 4.2 Time line of events leading up to incident is constructed. 4.3 Causative event/s is researched. 4.4 Conditions and circumstances that contributed to the causative event are identified. 4.5 Intervention points on the time line for prevention are identified. 4.6 Strategies to prevent the re-occurrence of the incident are identified. |
5 Compile investigation report | 5.1 Results of analysis are documented in a format to suit the required target audiences and legal requirements. 5.2 Report is phrased in objective terms and cites evidence and reasons for conclusions. 5.3 Report includes recommendations for prevention. 5.4 Following appropriate authorisation, relevant information and data is disseminated to key personnel, stakeholders and external agencies as appropriate. 5.5 Findings from the report are used to develop further prevention strategies. |