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Assessment-1
Workplace Health and Safety
SITXWHS002 Identify hazards, assess and control safety risks
SITXWHS003 Implement and monitor work health and safety practices
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If a student is not happy with his/ her results, that student may appeal against their grade via a written letter, clearly stating the grounds of appeal to the Chief Executive Officer. This should be submitted after completion of the subject and within fourteen days of commencement of the new term.
• An appeal in writing is made to the Academic Manager providing reasons for re-assessment /appeal.
• Academic Manager will delegate another member to review the assessment.
• The student will be advised of the review result done by another assessor.
• If the student is still not satisfied and further challenges the decision, then a review panel is formed comprising the lecturer/trainer in charge and the Academic Manager or if need be an external assessor.
• The Institute will advise the student within 14 days from the submission date of the appeal. The decision of the panel will be deemed to be final.
• If the student is still not satisfied with the result, he / she has the right to seek independent advice or follow external mediation option with nominated mediation agency.
• Any student who fails a compulsory subject or appeals unsuccessfully will be required to re-enrol in that subject.
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• If you are dissatisfied with the outcome of the re-evaluation process, you have a right to appeal through academic appeals handling protocol.
• To appeal a decision, the person is required to complete the WSC- Request for Appeal of a Decision form with all other supporting documents, if any. This form is available via our website. The completed Request for Appeal form is to be submitted to the Student Support Officer either in hard copy or electronically via the following contact details:
Student Support Officer, Western Sydney College (WSC), 55 High St, Parramatta NSW 2150, Email: Complaints@wsc.nsw.edu.au
• The notice of appeal should be in writing addressed to the Chief Executive Officer and submitted within seven days of notification of the outcome of the re-evaluation process.
• If the appeal is not lodged in the specified time, the result will stand and you must re-enrol in the unit.
• In emergency circumstances, such as in cases of serious illness or injury, you must forward a medical certificate in support of a deferred appeal. The notice of appeal must be made within three working days of the concluding date shown on the medical certificate.
• The decision of Chief Executive Officer will be final.
• Student would then have the right to pursue the claim through an independent external body as detailed in the students’ complaint / grievance policy.
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Assessment Task 1: Written Questions
TASK SUMMARY
You must answer all questions below correctly.
RESOURCES AND EQUIPMENT REQUIRED TO COMPLETE THIS TASK:
? Access to textbooks and other learning materials
? Access to a computer, printer, Internet and email software (if required)
? Access to Microsoft Word (or a similar program).
WHEN AND WHERE WILL THIS TASK BE COMPLETED?
? This task may be done in your own time as homework or you may be given time to do this task in class (where applicable).
? Your assessor will provide you with the due date for this assessment.
WHAT HAPPENS IF I GET SOMETHING WRONG?
If your assessor marks any of your answers as incorrect, they will make arrangements with you about resubmission. Your assessor may ask you some questions verbally to check your understanding, or you may need to provide new written responses to the questions that were answered incorrectly. Your assessor will give you a due date by which this must be provided.
STUDENT INSTRUCTIONS FOR TASK 1
? You must answer the questions by typing your answers in Microsoft Word or a similar program – your assessor will advise as to whether you must email them your completed assessment, submit the file on a USB drive or hand in a hard copy. If there are tables included in your task that you need to fill out, you may choose to recreate them in a word processing application. If you have been provided with an electronic version of this booklet, you may prefer to type your answers directly into the document.
WRITTEN ANSWER QUESTION GUIDANCE
The following written questions may use a range of ‘instructional words’, such as ‘identify’ or ‘explain’. These words will guide you as to how you should answer the question. Some questions will also tell you how many answers you need to give – for example, ‘Describe three strategies…’.
? Discuss – when a question asks you to ‘discuss’, you are required to point out important issues or features and express some form of critical judgment. Generally, you are expected to write a response of one or two paragraphs in length.
? Describe – when a question asks you to ‘describe’, you will need to state the most noticeable qualities or features. Generally, you are expected to write a response of two or three sentences in length.
? Explain – when a question asks you to ‘explain’, you will need to make clear how or why something happened or the way it is. Generally, you are expected to write a response of two or three sentences in length.
? Identify – when a question asks you to ‘identify’, you will need to briefly describe the required information. Generally, you are expected to write a response of two or three sentences in length.
? List – when a question asks you to ‘list’, this means you will need to briefly state information in a list format, often with a specific number of items indicated.
? Outline – when a question asks you to ‘outline’, this means giving only the main points. Generally, you are expected to write a response of two or three sentences in length.
? Summarise – when a question asks you to ‘summarise’, this is similar to ‘outline’, only giving the main points. Generally, you are expected to write a response of two or three sentences in length.
QUESTION 1
Summarise the responsibilities of the following duty holders regarding the management of risks in a workplace according to your state or territory legislation.
Employers (PCBU) Supervisors/Managers (Officers) Employees

QUESTION 2
Discuss the ramifications of not complying with the WHS duties described in Question 1, including legal penalties.
Employers (PCBU) Supervisors/Managers (Officers) Employees

QUESTION 3
Discuss why it is important for employers to have consultation arrangements in place for their staff and others in the workplace when identifying hazards and assessing and addressing risks in the workplace.
QUESTION 4
a) List all the consultation processes that are available for staff and supervisors in the training kitchen.
b) Explain examples of how management can use the following consultation methods to get staff feedback on WHS issues.
Consultation method Answer
Whiteboard or suggestion box used by staff to report issues of concern

Meetings with agendas, minutes and action plans

WHS representatives and committees

Informal meetings with notes

Recording issues in a management diary

Regular staff meetings that involve WHS discussions

Special staff meetings or workshops to specifically address WHS issues

Surveys or questionnaires that invite staff feedback on WHS issues

WHS discussions with employees during the course of each business day

c) Employers are required by law to provide a safe workplace for all employees. This includes providing employees with information about their WHS rights and responsibilities. Summarise the information that you would include in a fact sheet given to employees their rights and responsibilities.
d) Explain how you can use staff handbooks containing WHS information as a part of consultation processes.
QUESTION 5
Outline the important times when an organisation must undertake hazard identification processes.
QUESTION 6
a) Outline the importance of WHS training, and when it must occur.
b) List what types of training are appropriate.
c) Summarise why it is important for an organisation to maintain accurate and current records of training given to staff.
QUESTION 7
a) List the other WHS records/documentation and reports that organisations must keep.
b) Discuss the information that must be recorded about formal meetings where WHS consultation takes place.
c) Discuss why it is important for managers/supervisors to keep a diary of WHS meetings.
QUESTION 8
a) Outline the legal requirements for using WHS representatives and committees.
b) Discuss the role of WHS representatives and committees.
QUESTION 9
Summarise how the training kitchen WHS policies demonstrate:
a) the organisation’s overall approach to WHS
b) how they ensure the participation of personnel in WHS management practices
QUESTION 10
Scenario: You (acting as supervisor) and your team are going to be cooking for festival goers at an outdoor event.
a) The event organiser provides you with a safety checklist before the day of the event. Explain why this is an important document to complete.
a) Explain what you must do before setting up your equipment to ensure the safety of your staff and patrons for the day.
b) Explain the safety steps must you take during the event to ensure that everyone around your stall stays safe.
c) During the event it begins to rain heavily. When using the electric griller, one of the staff gets a mild electrical shock. Explain what steps you must take after the event.
QUESTION 11
List all the people who might be involved in a risk assessment for a commercial kitchen.
QUESTION 12
List all the occasions when risk assessments must be undertaken.
SUBMISSION REQUIREMENTS FOR TASK 1:
• Your answers to each question.
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ASSESSMENT TASK 1: WRITTEN QUESTIONS
Yes No
Did the student answer all questions correctly? (Please note which questions were answered incorrectly, if applicable.)
1. Summarise the responsibilities of the given duty holders regarding the management of risks in a workplace according to state or territory legislation.
2. Discuss the ramifications of not complying with the WHS duties described in Question 1, including legal penalties.
3. Discuss why it is important for employers to have consultation arrangements in place for their staff and others in the workplace when identifying hazards and assessing and addressing risks in the workplace.
4.
a) List all the consultation processes that are available for staff and supervisors in the training kitchen.
b) Explain examples of how management can use the following consultation methods to get staff feedback on WHS issues.
c) Employers are required by law to provide a safe workplace for all employees. This includes providing employees with information about their WHS rights and responsibilities. Summarise the information that you would include in a fact sheet given to employees their rights and responsibilities.
d) Explain how you can use staff handbooks containing WHS information as a part of consultation processes.
5. Outline the important times when an organisation must undertake hazard identification processes.
6.
a) Outline the importance of WHS training, and when it must occur.
b) List what types of training are appropriate.
c) Summarise why it is important for an organisation to maintain accurate and current records of training given to staff.
7.
a) List the other WHS records/documentation and reports that organisations must keep.
b) Discuss the information that must be recorded about formal meetings where WHS consultation takes place.
c) Discuss why it is important for managers/supervisors to keep a diary of WHS meetings.
8.
a) Outline the legal requirements for using WHS representatives and committees.
b) Discuss the role of WHS representatives and committees.
9. Summarise how the training kitchen WHS policies demonstrate:
a) the organisation’s overall approach to WHS
b) how they ensure the participation of personnel in WHS management practices

10. Scenario: You (acting as supervisor) and your team are going to be cooking for festival goers at an outdoor event.
a) The event organiser provides you with a safety checklist before the day of the event. Explain why this is an important document to complete.
a) Explain what you must do before setting up your equipment to ensure the safety of your staff and patrons for the day.
b) Explain the safety steps must you take during the event to ensure that everyone around your stall stays safe.
c) During the event it begins to rain heavily. When using the electric griller, one of the staff gets a mild electrical shock. Explain what steps you must take after the event.
11. List all the people who might be involved in a risk assessment for a commercial kitchen.
12. List all the occasions when risk assessments must be undertaken.
If ‘no’ to the above, did you identify gaps in the student’s understanding and knowledge?
If ‘yes’ to the above, have arrangements have been made for reassessment?
Please note any reasonable adjustments for this task below.
¨ I have reviewed the mapping to this task.
¨ I have analysed the evidence gathered against the requirements of this task and am satisfied that the student has satisfactorily demonstrated the knowledge required of these units.
Where any items above are marked ‘No’, please provide comments and outline the gaps below. Ensure feedback is provided to the student on their Assessment Task Cover Sheet. Note actions that will be taken to correct the gaps.
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