Assessment Plan for PUAOHS001C

This assessment plan provides information about the unit PUAOHS001C and its purpose, target group, assessment methods, resources required, and assessment arrangements.

Running head: HUMAN RESOURCE MANAGEMENT
Human Resource Management
Name of the Student
Name of the University
Author Note

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Step 1 - Assessment Plan
ASSESSMENT PLAN
Unit name and code PUAOHS001C Follow defined occupational health and
safety policies and procedures
Purpose of the assessment This unit describes the skills and knowledge needed for
applying general occupational health and safety requirements
when working in the usual workplace environment, excluding
emergency incidents. This unit is based on the national
Guidelines for Integrating Occupational Health and Safety
Competencies into National Industry Competency Standards.
This unit applies to all workers within the public safety
Industry, but is particularly relevant to new workers who need
to understand OHS in the public safety context.
Target group VET Students completing a course that this unit is part of
Context of assessment Training and Assessment Environment
Written as well as practical components assessment classroom
based
Specific needs of the cohort/individual being
assessed
All students have completed an LLN prior to their enrolment
There are some students who possess effective minor
difficulties. However, none of that is supposed to hinder their
ability for achieving competency in the unit.
Personnel involved in the assessment process? Amanda Armstrong
Assessment information and evidence requirements
Assessment methods Assessment instruments required for Unit requirements

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each method
this meets (PC1.2,
PE2, KE4 etc.)
1 Written test
Written questions
Instructions for candidate
Marking guide for assessor
See mapping at end
of document
2
Practical Tasks
Instructions
Company Policy & Procedures
Observation Check list
See mapping at end
of document
3 Group Discussion/Question Discussion/Question Guideline for the
assessor
Observation Checklist
See mapping at end
of document
Resources
Specialist support (if applicable/required)  Access to the internet and library
 After class programs
 Access to employees
 integration aids
Any tools or equipment required for
assessment
Desk, chair, computer
Any materials required for assessment Company policy and procedures folder
Any other resources required for assessment
(for example, supporting documentation)
Computer manual
Any human resources required for assessment
(for example, other workplace personnel,
clients/customers etc.)
Not required for this unit
Assessment arrangements

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Timeline for assessment – when will each item
be assessed?
The two assessments will be completed within the delivery of
the unit
How long will be given to each assessment? Written Assessment 30 mins
Written assignment 2 30 mins
Group Discussion 30 mins
Is integration of activities possible? The group discussion will lead into the practical assessment
Assessment arrangements continued
Work health and safety issues that may impact
on assessment activities being conducted
No additional health and safety issues are expected for this
assessment plan. It is expected that students will have a safe
environment at all times.
A sight safety assessment will be made as part of the group
discussion assessment
Privacy/confidentiality issues that may impact
on assessment activities/portfolios submitted
None at this stage as they will be handed to the assessor
directly
Any other issues that may impact on
assessment activities (for example,
sustainability)?
The practical assessment will be rescheduled if there is power
shortage
Any reasonable adjustments identified? Students may need additional time for assessments and this is
available if required
Where will assessment outcomes be recorded? All the students will be provided with a cover sheet where the
assessor will be able to record the feedback as well a the
outcome. The final results of the unit will be recorded in the
LMS
Date of each assessment to be All assessments are to be submitted and conducted with the

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submitted/conducted time allocated for the unit.

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Step 2 - Assessment Instructions and Instruments
DEVELOP THE ASSESSMENT - Assessment Task Instructions
ASSESSMENT TASK INSTRUCTIONS
Unit code and title PUAOHS001C Follow defined occupational health and safety policies
and procedures
Workplace/Location Classroom/ Simulated office environment
Purpose of assessment This unit describes the skills and knowledge needed for applying general
occupational health and safety requirements
when working in the usual workplace environment, excluding emergency
incidents. This unit is based on the national Guidelines for Integrating
Occupational Health and Safety
Competencies into National Industry Competency Standards.
This unit applies to all workers within the public safety Industry, but is
particularly relevant to new workers who need to understand OHS in the
public safety context.
Context of assessment Training and Assessment Environment
Written and Practical components assessment that are classroom based
Resources required for Assessment Task 1

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ASSESSMENT TASK INSTRUCTIONS
assessment
PC and Microsoft Office
Login details for IVET student portal
Pen or Paper
internet
Assessment 2
Resources required:
PC and Microsoft Office
Workplace OHS policies and procedures
Tables and chairs
Internet access
OHS information form
industry codes of practice
Safety considerations All the students are subjected to work within the classroom setting as well
a work under the supervision of the assessor during the exam.
All tasks needs to perform within a classroom and should be monitored by

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ASSESSMENT TASK INSTRUCTIONS
the trainer all the time.
Students should be warned about the consequences of using the internet for
personal reasons.
Students should be warned in case any hazards are present in the room.
Instructions to the
candidate:
Assessment 1
In this assessment the students needs to go through a set of questions as
well as write the correct answers in the space provided.
The chief aim of the assessment is to assess the skills as well as knowledge
of the students gained throughout the course. The mentioned assessment is
comprised of a series of question that is being designed for allowing the
students to demonstrate competence in the unit
The mentioned test is a open book test and needs to be completed within
30 minutes
Resources required:
PC and Microsoft Office
Login details for IVET student portal
Pen and Paper

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ASSESSMENT TASK INSTRUCTIONS
internet
Assessment 2
In this assessment students are required to inspect as well as use a
workstation keeping accordance to the organizational policies as well as
procedure along with the industry codes of Occupational health and safety.
Students are needed to perform their computer workstation keeping
accordance with the safe work practices for using a computer workstation
The mentioned test is a open book test and needs to be completed within
30 minutes
Resources required:
PC and Microsoft Office
Workplace OHS policies and procedures
Tables and chairs
Internet access
OHS information form
industry codes of practice
Conditions of Assessment

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ASSESSMENT TASK INSTRUCTIONS
 Students must attempt all parts of each assessment task.
 For students’ performance to be deemed satisfactory in this
assessment task, they must satisfactorily address all the assessment
criteria. If part of this task is not satisfactorily completed students
will be asked to complete further assessment to demonstrate
competence.
 Students will be provided feedback on their performance by their
Assessor. The feedback will indicate if they have satisfactorily
addressed the requirements of each task or indicate the task(s) not
satisfactorily addressed and indicate what tasks they must re-
attempt at a later date to demonstrate satisfactory performance.
 Students have the right to appeal the outcome of assessment
decisions if they feel they have been dealt with unfairly or have
other appropriate grounds for an appeal.
What needs to be
submitted?
Assessment task 1
Students are required to complete a portfolio of work that includes all of
the items listed below.
Observation Checklist completed by assessor
Completed computer work tasks

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ASSESSMENT TASK INSTRUCTIONS
Assessment task 2
Students are required to complete a portfolio of work that includes all of
the items listed below.
OHS Site Inspection Form/Risk Assessment
Observation Checklist completed by trainer/assessor
Completed computer work tasks
Resubmission
In case any student is unable to gain satisfactory marks after his or her 1st
completed submission, he/she will be provided with a second chance of
resubmission. However, this time they have to work only on the questions
they have not gained satisfactory marks.
Reasonable adjustments
(assessor to indicate
possible adjustments):
Students are encouraged for contacting their trainer prior to attempting this
task in case they do not understand any part of this task or in case they
have any learning issues/ requirement that may prevent them when
attempting any part of the assessment.
Assessor name Date

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Assessor signature

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Role Play/Scenario/Observation Task Template
ROLE PLAY / SCENARIO/OBSERVATION TASK
In this assessment students are required to inspect as well as use a workstation keeping accordance to the
organizational policies as well as procedure along with the industry codes of Occupational health and
safety.
Students are needed to perform their computer workstation keeping accordance with the safe work
practices for using a computer workstation
The mentioned test is a open book test and needs to be completed within 30 minutes
Resources required:
PC and Microsoft Office
Workplace OHS policies and procedures
Tables and chairs
Internet access
OHS information form
industry codes of practice

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Task 1: Inspection as well as usage of workstation keeping accordance with the policies and
procedures along with occupational health and safety legislation
The chief aim of the assessment is to assess the skills as well as knowledge of the students gained
throughout the course. The mentioned assessment is comprised of a series of question that is being
designed for allowing the students to demonstrate competence in the unit.
Task 2: Completion of the OHS site inspection form
Students are require to complete an OHS site inspection form along with providing details of the hazards
as well as estimate risks that are resulting from the hazards.
Students are required to determine the risk rating of a good number of hazards
Students needs to upload the OHS Site inspection for, as one of the evidence of completion f the task
Conditions of Assessment
 Students must attempt all parts of this task.
 This is an close book test. Hence students are not permitted to refer to books.
 In case any student is able to gain satisfactory marks after his or her 1st completed submission,
he/she will be provided with a second chance of resubmission. However, this time they have to

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work only on the questions they have not gained satisfactory marks.
 Students will be provided feedback on their performance by the trainer. The feedback will
indicate if they have satisfactorily addressed the requirements of each task or indicate the task(s)
not satisfactorily addressed and indicate what tasks you must re-attempt at a later date to
demonstrate satisfactory performance.
ROLE PLAY / SCENARIO/ OBSERVATION TASK CHECKLIST
Did the candidate: Yes No N/A Comments
1
The students completed the task and
showed an ability to integrate the skill
requirements of this unit.
2
The students have undertook a risk
assessment for each of the hazard
identified
3
The students have completed the OHS
site inspection form as well as
identified hazards.
4 The student has developed the
potential to implement safe work
practices as well as to achieve this
they can identify as well report
incidents along with injuries to

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designated individuals keeping
accordance with the workplace
procedures.
5
The student can reflect on own safe
work practices and to achieve this
they can identify ways to maintain
currency of safe work practices in
regards to workplace systems,
equipment and processes in own work
area
6
The student can implement safe work
practices and to achieve this they can
identify and implement WHS
procedures and work instructions.
7
The student can implement safe work
practices and to achieve this they can
take actions to maintain safe
housekeeping practices in own work
area.
Reasonable adjustments
Candidates are encouraged to contact their trainer prior to attempting this task if they do not understand
any part of this task or if they have any learning issues/ needs that may hinder them when attempting any
part of the assessment.

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Student name Date
Assessor name Date
Assessor signature
Task outcome  Satisfactory  Not satisfactory

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Role Play/Scenario/Observation Task Assessor Template
ROLE PLAY / SCENARIO/OBSERVATION TASK ASSESSOR GUIDE
Instructions to the assessor:
All assessors are expected to have read and follow the trainer and assessors’ handbook regarding all
assessment task. This handbook outlines in detail:
 Assessor Instructions – pre – assessment
 Assessor Instructions – during assessment
 Assessor Instructions – post assessment
 Guidelines for completing assessment tasks using simulated workplace environment/s
 Students with specific learning needs
Assessor Information
 Assessors are to arrange the facility to reflect a workplace environment and associated
resources, materials and equipment prior to administering this task.
 Facilities, equipment and resources must include a classroom, PC workstations, chair, VDU,
keyboard, mouse, OHS hazards (e.g. cracked VDU screen - not connected to power source),
frayed cable (not plugged in), debris on the floor, spilt water, upturned tables and chairs or
ladder near work station, bags near walkway.
 Hazards must be placed away from where the student is working/ walking/ entering the work
station/ near but in an area they can see.
 Assessors are to familiarise themselves with the Observation checklist and marking criteria
 Assessors are to vary hazards with each student.

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Role-play/Scenario/Observation task details:

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ROLE PLAY / SCENARIO/ OBSERVATION TASK CHECKLIST- ASSESSOR MARKING GUIDE
Use the checklist below to observe the student performing the required task(s) and record their performance. If
the student misses a step, have the student perform the step again, so that you are confident they can demonstrate
that skill.
If the student cannot demonstrate the required skills, you may pose questions or hypothetical situations based on
your knowledge of their work environment and/or the unit requirements.
Use this Assessor Marking Guide for guidelines on gathering evidence and a list of key points for each activity
observed.
Did the candidate: Yes No N/A Comments
1
The students completed the task and
showed an ability to integrate the skill
requirements of this unit.
2
The students developed the
knowledge of receiving and
distributing mail
3
Students have developed the ability to
gain effective knowledge of
Australian General Post office.
4 Students developed the ability to
understand the types and range of

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mails available globally
Reasonable adjustments
Candidates are encouraged to contact their trainer prior to attempting this task if they do not understand
any part of this task or if they have any learning issues/ needs that may hinder them when attempting any
part of the assessment.
Student name Date
Assessor name Date
Assessor signature
Task outcome  Satisfactory  Not satisfactory

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Written Questions Template
Written questions
Assessment 1
The chief aim of the assessment is to assess the skills as well as knowledge of the students gained throughout the
course. The mentioned assessment is comprised of a series of question that is being designed for allowing the
students to demonstrate competence in the unit.
The mentioned test is a open book test and needs to be completed within 30 minutes
Resources required:
PC and Microsoft Office
Login details for IVET student portal
Pen or Paper
internet
Conditions of Assessment
Students must attempt all parts of this task.
This is an open book test. Students may refer to books.
In case any student is able to gain satisfactory marks after his or her 1st completed submission, he/she will be
provided with a second chance of resubmission. However, this time they have to work only on the questions they
have not gained satisfactory marks.
Students will be provided feedback on their performance by the trainer. The feedback will indicate if they have
satisfactorily addressed the requirements of each task or indicate the task(s) not satisfactorily addressed and
indicate what tasks you must re-attempt at a later date to demonstrate satisfactory performance.

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Question 1
Why is crucial for employees to follow occupational health and safety procedures?
 Satisfactory  Not satisfactory
Question 2
what is the role of the workplace health an safety representatives?
 Satisfactory  Not satisfactory
Question 3
Name atleast 5 hazards that are found in the workplace?
 Satisfactory  Not satisfactory
Question 4
Give an example of a workplace policy or procedure that are followed in the hospitality industry
 Satisfactory  Not satisfactory
Question 5
List the four categories of costs of the workplace injuries to the institution
 Satisfactory  Not satisfactory
Question 6

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differentiate the chief injuries that are encountered in the hospitality industry
 Satisfactory  Not satisfactory
Question 7
Name some of the organizational costs related to the work related injuries?
 Satisfactory  Not satisfactory
Question 8
Briefly describe the Occupational health and safety polices and procedures?
 Satisfactory  Not satisfactory
Question 9
What is meant by safe workplace processed for the prevention of injuries as well as accidents?
 Satisfactory  Not satisfactory
Question 10
List some of the emergency situations that takes place in the hospitality industry
 Satisfactory  Not satisfactory
Written Questions Assessor Template

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Written questions – ASSESSOR GUIDE
In this assessment task students are required to read the questions and either write in the correct answer in the
spaces provided and where prompted.
This is an assessment of the knowledge and skills gained through training throughout the course. This
assessment contains a series of on line questions designed to allow students to demonstrate competence in the
unit.
Resources Required:
 PC and Microsoft Office
 Login details for IVET student portal
 Pen or Paper
When completing the assessment tasks candidates are required to individually demonstrate satisfactory
performance.
Conditions of Assessment
 This is a closed book assessment to be completed at the training facility on site in no longer that 70
minutes.
 For students performance to be deemed satisfactory in this assessment task, students must provide a
correct response to every question. If part of this task is not satisfactorily completed, students will be
asked to complete further assessment to demonstrate competence.
 Students will be provided feedback on their performance by their assessor. The feedback will indicate if
they have correctly answered each question or indicate the questions answered incorrectly. Students will

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be advised of the subject areas that they must re-attempt questions on at a later date to
 Students have the right to appeal the outcome of assessment decisions if they feel they have been dealt
with unfairly or have other appropriate grounds for an appeal. Students will be required to follow the
instructions in the student handbook regarding this.
Guidelines for written submissions
All assessors are expected to have read and follow the trainer and assessors’ handbook regarding all assessment
task. This handbook outlines in detail:
 Assessor Instructions – pre – assessment
 Assessor Instructions – during assessment
 Assessor Instructions – post assessment
 Guidelines for administrating written assessments
 Students with specific learning needs
The assessor should contact the VET Training Manager to clarify any information if the processes or assessor’s
expected contribution is unclear, prior to administering any assessment tasks. In other terms, it can be described
as a verbal speech or other methods of relaying information within an organization.
Question 1
Why is it crucial for employees to follow occupational health and safety procedures?
Health and safety procedures possess the potential to reduce the illness as well as injuries of the employees to a
great extent. Training is highly crucial as well as effective that helps the employees to t perform appropriate
workplace procedures, practices as well as behaviours for preventing injuries as well as illness.
 Satisfactory  Not satisfactory
Question 2
what is the role of the workplace health and safety representatives?

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the chief role of the health and safety representatives is to represent the health and safety interests of the workers
within their workgroup for an individual conducting a business of undertakin.
 Satisfactory  Not satisfactory
Question 3
Name at least 5 hazards that are found in the workplace?
1. Physical, such as noise, heat/cold stress, equipment, vibration, UV, poor work practices
2. Chemical, such as from cleaning chemicals
3. Biological, such as resulting from cross-contamination and the resulting disease(s)
4. Ergonomic, such as resulting from poor seating position, repetitive manual tasks (RSI)
5. Psychological, such as resulting from overwork, high level of stress, poor work organisation, conflict or
bullying
 Satisfactory  Not satisfactory
Question 4
Give an example of a workplace policy or procedure that are followed in the hospitality industry
During handling of infectious wastes it is highly crucial to use gloves and hands should be thoroughly washed
afterwards.
 Satisfactory  Not satisfactory
Question 5
List the four categories of costs of the workplace injuries to the institution
Human, social, economic, organisational
 Satisfactory  Not satisfactory
Question 6
differentiate the chief injuries that are encountered in the hospitality industry

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Lifting heavy objects like drums, bags and cartons
Prolonged activities like standing in one place
Repetitive work like bench work and stove work
Slips and falls on wet, oily or uneven floors
 Satisfactory  Not satisfactory
Question 7
Name some of the organizational costs related to the work related injuries?
The organisation has to find and train a replacement worker for the job. This costs time and money. Other
potential costs to the company may include:
damaged equipment
increased insurance premiums
fines from WorkCover and legal costs
damage to the reputation of the company
counselling of workers who witnessed the accident
loss of production.
 Satisfactory  Not satisfactory
Question 8
Briefly describe the Occupational health and safety policies and procedures?
The occupational health and safety procedures includes a set of documents that defines as the polices for a
specific operation along with the procedures necessary for addressing these policies. They are also called
standard operating procedures and are considered as essential tools for eliminating hazards in the workplace
along with maintaining a safe environment.
 Satisfactory  Not satisfactory
Question 9
What is meant by safe workplace processed for the prevention of injuries as well as accidents?

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Using the prescribed Personal Protective Equipment
Using safe manual-handling techniques
Using knives and equipment safely
Handling hot surfaces safely
Safe handling of chemicals
Clearing hazards from your work area
Paying attention to safety signs
 Satisfactory  Not satisfactory
Question 10
List some of the emergency situations that takes place in the hospitality industry
some of the emergency situation that may take place in the hospitality industry include fire and explosions, bomb
threats, robbery, leaking gas and accidents to terrorism. Fires are considered as one of the most common hazards
in the kitchen. Fire generally results in a scenario that needs immediate action.
 Satisfactory  Not satisfactory
Step 3 – Review your assessment tool
You are required to complete a review of your completed assessment tool for the unit of
competency indicated in the assessment plan you have developed in the previous step.
A template ‘assessment quality review checklist’ follows to guide you through the review.

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If when reviewing you respond with a no (N) when it should be a yes (Y), make the necessary
changes on your assessment tool and add a brief comment of the review tool
(comments/suggestions) of what you altered to rectify the situation.

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Assessment Quality Review Checklist
The following document is to be used by you to review your own assessment questions. Please
complete all areas.
ASSESSMENT QUALITY REVIEW CHECKLIST
Unit reviewed: PUAOHS001C Follow defined occupational health and safety policies and
procedures
List all documents that are to be reviewed as part of this process
Assessment plan
Role Play with observation checklist (students and assessor instructions)
Written Questions (students and assessor instructions
Review Question Y/N/NA Comments and suggestions
a) The unit of competency is sufficiently addressed
including:
 performance criteria
Y

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ASSESSMENT QUALITY REVIEW CHECKLIST
 performance evidence
 knowledge evidence
 assessment conditions
Mapping clearly shows how each task relates to unit
requirements
Y
The assessment instructions for the student are:
 written in plain English and are
clear and easy to follow
 when and how the tasks are to be
completed
 under what conditions
 resources required
 and the criteria against which
students will be assessed
Y
The guidance to assessors is clear and easy to follow Y

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ASSESSMENT QUALITY REVIEW CHECKLIST
The assessment methods and arrangements used
match all details provided in the Assessment Plan
Y
A range of assessment methods are used and they are
suitable to the intended outcomes of the unit.
Y
The tasks ensure appropriate assessment of practical
skills
Y
Third party reports, where applicable, are:
 written in plain English so that the
third party can clearly understand
what they are being asked
 only relied upon as supplementary
and not primary evidence
NA
Principles of assessment and rules of evidence have
been considered Y
Assessment tasks appropriately reflect industry
expectations and current workplace practices Y

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ASSESSMENT QUALITY REVIEW CHECKLIST
The assessments allow for collection of sufficient
quality and quantity of evidence
Y
Assessment record tools:
 are easy to use
 ensure the requirements of each
task can be checked and recorded
 allow the recording of an outcome
at task level (S/NS)
 allow the recording of an overall
outcome for the whole unit
(C/NYC)
Y
The assessments ensure:
 competency is assessed over a
period of time and in a range of
contexts and;
 there are clear instructions
detailing when and where
assessments are to be conducted
Y

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ASSESSMENT QUALITY REVIEW CHECKLIST
The assessment tools allow for collection of
sufficient quality and quantity of evidence
Y
The assessments can be adapted to suit individual
needs of the student and workplace as required and
provisions for reasonable adjustment can be made
(where required)
Y
The tools ensure that the assessor will know that the
assessment is based on the student’s own work
Y
Reviewer
signature:
Reviewer name: Amenda Armstrong Date: 15.3.2017
Improvements/Actions to be taken
Management to complete this section
Action Due date Responsibility Completed (Date)
None at this stage None at this stage None at this
stage
None at this stage

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Step 4 - Trialling assessment tools
Comments:
Amanda Armstrong currently holds the current TAE qualification s trialled this assessment tool.
She completed the tool as if he was a student (student perspective) and also completed the quality
review check.
Amanda has felt that the assessment was set in a well structured manner. A goo number of
questions relevant to the unit as been provided. Along with this, the assessor information was also
highly detailed and provides sufficient assistance to the assessor with the help of the assessor
handbook. No major issues have been pointed out by Amanda.
Amended assessment plans
If the assessment plan was amended based on feedback received, please specify into the
following space the specific changes that were made.
If no changes were required based on feedback from your colleague, please state “no changes
were required.”.
no changes were required

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Mapping
PUAOHS001C Follow defined occupational health and safety policies and
procedures
Unit Summary
This unit covers competency for applying general occupational health and safety requirements
when working in the usual workplace environment, excluding emergency incidents.
This unit is based on the national Guidelines for Integrating Occupational Health and Safety
Competencies into National Industry Competency Standards
This unit applies to all workers within the public safety Industry, but is particularly relevant to
new workers who need to understand OHS in the public safety context.
Assessment Type
Summative Assessment
Assessment Methods
Assessment One On line assessment
Assessment Two On line assessment
A range of assessment methods will be used to assess this unit of competency including observation and
oral and written questioning to assess knowledge.

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Element/ Performance Criteria
1. Follow workplace procedures for hazard
identification and risk control
AT1 AT2
1.1 Hazards in the work area are recognized,
rectified where possible and reported to
designated personnel according to workplace
procedures. 3,6,7,10 written task
Practical task
1.2 Workplace procedures and work instructions
for controlling risks are followed. 1, 2, 4
written task
1.3 Workplace procedures for dealing with
workplace emergencies are followed whenever
necessary within scope of responsibilities and
competencies.
8, 9,10 Written task

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Element/ Performance Criteria
2. Contribute to Participative arrangements for the
management of occupational health and safety (OHS)
AT1 AT2
2.1
Occupational health and safety issues are raised
with designated personnel in accordance with
workplace procedures and relevant occupational
health and safety legislation. 5, 7 written task
2.2
Contributions to participative arrangements in
the workplace are made within organizational
procedures and scope of responsibilities and
Competencies.
1, 2 Practical task