EAW1

 

Student Assessment Pack

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Student and Trainer/Assessor Details

Student ID
Student name
Contact number
Email address
Trainer/Assessor name

Course and Unit Details

Course name	Professional Year Program – EAW1
Unit code and name	Australian Workplace and Culture (BSBWHS401 Implement and Monitor WHS Policies, Procedures and Programs to meet Legislative Requirements and BSBDIV301 Work Effectively with Diversity)
Due Date		Submission Date

 

 

 

 

Student Declaration: •        I certify that the work submitted for this assessment pack is my own. I have clearly referenced any sources used in my submission. I understand that a false declaration is a form of malpractice; •        I have kept a copy of this assessment pack and all relevant notes, attachments, and reference material that I used in the production of the assessment pack; •        For the purposes of assessment, I give the trainer/assessor of this assessment the permission to: o   Reproduce this assessment and provide a copy to another member of staff; and o   Take steps to authenticate the assessment, including communicating a copy of this assessment to a checking service (which may retain a copy of the assessment on its database for future plagiarism checking).   Student signature:   ________________________________              Date:  ____/_____/______________

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

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ASSESSMENT DETAILS AND RESULTS SHEET   Purpose: This sheet enables assessors to determine a student’s competency for each unit based on all assessment tasks submitted.  It also provides evidence to ACS that the student has been assessed appropriately, after the student’s assessment is destroyed after the mandatory 6 months retention period.  Under the Public Records Act, this sheet must be retained for 7 years. Instructions: Assessor: Record the outcome of each assessment task on this sheet.  Once all assessments have been finalised, determine the student’s competency for the unit based on all assessment tasks. Record the unit outcome below, sign and date then forward this form together with all assessment to the Training Manager according to the assessment submission schedule. Please refer to assessment overview for more information. Administration Team: Record the Unit Outcome in the student management system (SMS). Ensure the date assessed matches the end date for the unit in SMS. Scan this sheet in the student’s electronic record, then save the assessment bundle in the student’s file.
Unit Name:	Australian Workplace and Culture (BSBWHS401 Implement and Monitor WHS Policies, Procedures and Programs to meet Legislative Requirements and BSBDIV301 Work Effectively with Diversity)	Sufficient evidence recorded/Outcome S – Satisfactory NS – Not Satisfactory
Evidence recorded	Unit Assessment Task 1	□ S / □ NS (First Attempt)	□ S / □ NS (Second Attempt)
Evidence recorded	Unit Assessment Task 2	□ S / □ NS (First Attempt)	□ S / □ NS (Second Attempt)
Evidence recorded	Unit Assessment Task 3	□ S / □ NS (First Attempt)	□ S / □ NS (Second Attempt)
Evidence recorded	Unit Assessment Task 4	□ S / □ NS (First Attempt)	□ S / □ NS (Second Attempt)
Evidence recorded	Unit Assessment Task 5	□ S / □ NS (First Attempt)	□ S / □ NS (Second Attempt)
Evidence recorded	Unit Assessment Task 6	□ S / □ NS (First Attempt)	□ S / □ NS (Second Attempt)
Evidence recorded	Unit Assessment Task 7	□ S / □ NS (First Attempt)	□ S / □ NS (Second Attempt)
Evidence recorded	Unit Assessment Task 8	□ S / □ NS (First Attempt)	□ S / □ NS (Second Attempt)
Evidence recorded	Unit Assessment Task 9	□ S / □ NS (First Attempt)	□ S / □ NS (Second Attempt)
Evidence recorded	Unit Assessment Task 10	□ S / □ NS (First Attempt)	□ S / □ NS (Second Attempt)

Unit Outcome	□ Competent □ Result not available	FINAL UNIT OUTCOME
		□ Competent □ Not Yet Competent
Comments
Assessor’s Name (Print)
Assessor Signature
Date Assessed
DATA ENTRY (Entered onto TEAMS)	□ Competent (change result to Competent and enter date assessed) □ Result not available (do not change result, record submission in notes field) Date:                    Initials:	□ Competent (change result to Competent and enter date assessed) □ Not Yet Competent (change result to NYC and enter date assessed) Date:                       Initials:

Assessment Overview

Unit Description and Application

BSBWHS401: This unit describes the skills and knowledge required to implement and monitor an organisation s work health and safety (WHS) policies, procedures and programs in the relevant work area in order to meet legislative requirements.

It applies to individuals with supervisory responsibilities for implementing and monitoring the organisation s WHS policies, procedures and programs in a work area. These individuals have a broad knowledge of WHS policies and contribute well developed skills in creating solutions to unpredictable problems through analysis and evaluation of information from a variety of sources. They provide supervision and guidance to others and have limited responsibility for the output of others.

 

BSBDIV301: This unit describes the skills and knowledge required to recognise and interact productively with diversity in the workplace. It covers sensitive responses to, and interactions with, all manner of diversity that might be encountered during the course of work.

It applies to individuals who work in a variety of contexts where they will be expected to interact with a diverse client and/or co-worker population. They may also provide some leadership and guidance to others and have some limited responsibility for the output of others.

No licensing, legislative or certification requirements apply to this unit at the time of publication.

 

Pre- Requisites

Not applicable

 

Co- Requisites

Not applicable

 

Relevant Legislation

• Australian Human Rights Commission Act 1986
• Age Discrimination Act 2004
• Disability Discrimination Act 1992
• Racial Discrimination Act 1975
• Sex Discrimination Act 1984
• The Privacy Act 1988 (Privacy Act) and Australian Privacy Principles (APPs)
• Occupational Health and Safety Act 2004 – Applicable in Victoria
• Work Health and Safety Act 2011

 

Key competencies

The key competencies you will develop and be assessed against in this unit are:

BSBWHS401:

·         Provide information to the work team about WHS policies and procedures

·         Implement and monitor participation arrangements for managing WHS

·         Implement and monitor organisational procedures for providing WHS training

·         Implement and monitor organisational procedures and legal requirements for identifying hazards and assessing and controlling risks

·         Implement and monitor organisational procedures for maintaining WHS records for the team

 

BSBDIV301:

·         Recognise individual differences and respond appropriately

·         Work effectively with individual differences

 

Performance evidence

Evidence of the ability to:

 

BSBWHS401:

• Explain clearly and accurately to work team the relevant work health and safety (WHS) information including:
• WHS legislative and organisational requirements
• Identified hazards and outcomes of risk assessment and control
• Ensure that the team has access to information about WHS policies, procedures and programs in appropriate structure and language
• Implement and monitor procedures according to organisational and legislative WHS requirements including:
• Consultation and communications to enable team members to participate in managing WHS risks and hazards
• Identifying WHS training needs and providing learning opportunities, coaching and mentoring as appropriate to needs
• Identifying, reporting and taking action on WHS hazards and risks
• Identifying and reporting inadequacies in existing risk controls and monitoring outcomes to ensure a prompt organisational response
• Reporting on the cost of WHS training
• Keeping WHS records
• Analysing aggregate WHS data to identify hazards and monitor risk control procedures in work area.

 

BSBDIV301:

 

• Adjust language and behaviour as required by interactions with diversity
• Identify and respect individual differences in colleagues, clients and customers
• Apply relevant regulations, standards and codes of practice.

 

Knowledge evidence

• To complete the unit requirements safely and effectively, the individual must:

 

BSBWHS401:

• Outline the legal responsibilities and duties of managers, supervisors, persons conducting businesses or undertakings (PCBUS) and workers in relation to WHS risk management in the workplace
• Identify key provisions of relevant WHS Acts, regulations and codes of practice that apply to the business and outline how they apply in the work area
• Explain organisational policies and procedures relating to hazard identification, risk management, fire, emergency and evacuation, incident investigation and reporting
• Explain the importance of effective consultation mechanisms in managing health and safety risks in the workplace
• Explain how the hierarchy of control applies in the work area.

 

BSBDIV301:

• Identify major groups in the workplace and community, as defined by cultural, religious and other traditions and practices
• Identify reasonable adjustments that facilitate participation by people with a disability
• Explain the value of diversity to the economy and society in terms of:
• Workforce development
• Australia s place in the global economy
• Innovation
• Social justice.

 

Assessment Submission Guidelines

·         All assessments must be submitted by the due date specified by the Trainer/Assessor on the WLI Learning Management System (Moodle). To log in to WLI Moodle visit https://WLI.learnbook.com.au/login/learnbooklogin.php.

·         When submitting assessments students agree that it is their own work, except where acknowledged, and has not been submitted for academic credit elsewhere.

 

If you miss an Assessment Deadline:
If you miss a scheduled assessment you are required to provide proof of legitimate absence within three (3) working days after the official due date.

·         Proof must be provided to the Student Services Department and may be required to complete an assessment extension application form.

·         If the proof is not provided within the time period, then the student will receive a ‘Not Yet Competent (NYC)’ outcome.

·         No supplementary assessments will be scheduled without proof of legitimate absence.

·         If the proof of legitimate absence is rejected, the student can appeal to the Academic department.

·         For more information, please refer to the student handbook. 

 

Re-submission

Students are permitted 2 attempts for each assessment task.  If you are deemed Not Yet Competent (NYC) for the unit, you must re-enrol and pay the required tuition fees for the unit.

 

Assessment Task and Unit Outcome

All individual assessment tasks are marked as either Satisfactory (S) or Not Satisfactory (NS). 
Once all individual assessment tasks are marked Satisfactory (S) for a unit, the student can be deemed Competent (C).

If the student does not achieve Satisfactory (S) results for all individual assessment tasks for a unit, they will be deemed Not Yet Competent (NYC).

 

Reasonable Adjustment

At the Trainer/Assessors discretion reasonable adjustment, also known as reasonable accommodation, may be applied. This means that 'reasonable' adjustments may be made wherever possible; to meet the needs of a student with disability or with other learning needs.  If you require more details about reasonable adjustment, please refer to the student handbook.

 

Learning support

If you require further assistance in your learning, WLI encourages you to reach out to your Trainer to discuss the areas that you believe you need further assistance with. If you require further support after consulting your trainer, please see a Student Services Officer who can arrange a time to discuss your concerns with the Academic department.

 

Plagiarism Policy

All student work must be written in their own words, except where acknowledged through quotations and referencing. Plagiarism is a serious offence; The William light Institute may impose severe penalties on students who plagiarise.

For more information on Plagiarism and Cheating, visit WLI’s policy and procedures on the website. http://www.wli.edu.au/.

 

Appeals

If you are not satisfied with the decision made by a member of WLI staff, you can appeal that decision. For more information on Complaints and Appeals please see the Appeals policy and procedures on the WLI website. http://www.wli.edu.au/.

 

Course Credits

If you have been deemed competent in this unit as part of a prior qualification, you may eligible for credit transfer. For more information on course credits please see the Course Credits policy and procedures on the WLI website.  http://www.wli.edu.au/.

 

RPL

If you believe you have sufficient experience and knowledge in this area of study, you may be eligible for Recognition of Prior Learning (RPL). For more information on applying for RPL please see the Recognition of Prior Learning (RPL) policy and procedure on the WLI website.  http://www.wli.edu.au/.

 

Feedback to student

Feedback on students’ assessment performance is a vital element in their learning. Its purpose is to justify to students how their competency was assessed, as well as to identify and reward specific qualities in their work, to recommend aspects needing improvement, and to guide students on what steps to take.

 

Feedback defines for students what their trainer/assessor thinks is important for a topic or a subject. At its best, feedback should:

•           Be provided for each Unit Assessment Task (UAT)

•           Guide students to adapt and adjust their learning strategies

•           Guide trainers/assessors to adapt and adjust teaching to accommodate students’ learning needs

•           Be a pivotal feature of learning and assessment design, not an add-on ritual

•           Focus on course and unit learning outcomes

•           Guide students to become independent and self-reflective learners and their own critics

•           Acknowledge the developmental nature of learning

 

If students have not received proper feedback, they must speak to PYP department/administration department in the WLI/person responsible for looking after the PYP department/administration of the WLI.

 

For more information, please refer to the WLI Student Handbook.

 

Question 1:
Task 1: Provide a brief summary of the fair work act, national employment standards, role of the fair work commission and fair work ombudsman and modern awards. Have you been working under a modern award? If so which one? Your response should not exceed 200 words.
Fair work act Fair work act is an Australian legislation for governing the employment relations in the workplaces. The minimum standards which are to be followed by the employers in the workplace system is explained here. Under this system, all of the employers should be familiar with. National Employment standards It is the minimum employment standards that are to be followed by the organizations for their employees. Some of the examples of these standards are like maximum hours of work per week, annual leaves, parental leave, public and personal holidays, etc. Role of the fair work commission and fair work ombudsman The role of the fair work commission is to make, review and update the various legislation policies for employee wellness like the minimum wages, safety, etc. The role of the fair work ombudsman is supervising and investigating on any breaches that are made on the acts and the legislations. Modern awards Modern awards are said to the legislation documents which are describing the minimum wages and the other conditions for the employment in an organization. I’m working under the minimum wages that are to be provided where my organization provides the salary as per the standards.

 

Question 2:
Task 2: Role play and report 1.       In small groups discuss your own experiences with the health and safety matters including ·         Physical safety ·         Mental health ·         Stress and fatigue ·         Harassment and bullying Describe you understanding of what each element means. Reflect on your current workplace (if no workplace your university campus) 2.       Identify the WHS issues that need attention at your workplace or campus. For two of those issues what do you think should be done to rectify the situation? 3.       What do you think are the main WHS issues at the William Light Institute?
1.       Role play
1.       In the group one of the member discussed about physical safety that is provided in terms of fire safety, medical equipment, infrastructure in the university campus. One described about the mental health where with the art works, gardens and playing activities. I have discussed about the stress relief factors like yoga, games, activities and the medication facilities. Finally, a member of the discussion has talked about the security for the students that are provided against the harassment and bullying. 2.       Workplace Health and Safety issues that are identified in the campus is the protection from the spread of the coronavirus. Both the health and the safety will be affected from coronavirus. To protect from this, students, professors and the other workers should be advised to use masks and sanitizers. The social distancing should be maintained all over the campus. 3.       The use of books, computer resources, magazines and newspapers will be causing serious issues in the WHS as they will be causing severe health issues. Third party or facilitator comments:
Signature:	Observation Date:
2.       Identify 4 (four) WHS issues that need attention at your workplace or campus. For 2 (two) of those issues what do you think should be done to rectify the situation? Your response should not exceed 50 words.
·         Violence in campus surroundings ·         Electrical equipment ·         Slippery roads ·         Coronavirus infection Slippery roads – The roads should be provided with proper grip to prevent from falling and slips. Coronavirus infection – The protective measures and social distancing should be made very strict.
3.       What do you think are the main WHS issues at the Universal Learning Group? Your response should not exceed 50 words.
At the Universal Learning Group, the main WHS issues are the coronavirus infection and the electrical equipment. To protect from the virus is highly important to maintain health of students. The electrical equipment like transformers, transmission lines should be made secure causing any accidents.

 

Question 3:
Task 3: Role play Discuss in small groups your experiences and what needs to be done if you experience harassment or bullying. If you experience a lot of stress and fatigue what should you do?
In the discussion, one of the member discussed about the racial discrimination based harassment faced by him. He described that it has affected his mental health and made him stress due to that. The proper compliant should be made to the respective department or the person who is responsible for that. If I experience lot of stress and fatigue I should take some interval to relief from that. I should discuss it with my friends and well-wisher. Third party or facilitator comments:
Signature:	Observation Date:

 

Question 4:
Task 4: Role play In pairs discuss: •       What is appropriate dress? Remember to come next week as an intern!! •       Identify an example of behaviour that exhibits either courtesy, dignity or respect in the workplace •       Identify what behaviour would be deemed to be ‘offensive’  Provide your responses to a whole class discussion.
·         Appropriate dress XX: Hi YY, We are going to join as an intern in ABC company. What is the perfect dress to wear? YY: The appropriate dress is to wear is the formal pants and shirts. The formal shoes are mandatory. XX: Yeah. The colour of the shirt should be light and formal. YY: Also we should be well groomed while joining. ·         Respect in workplace XX: How should we improve the workplace behaviour? YY: We should respect and greet everyone with smile. XX: Good. It will be effective to have a better communication with all. ·         Offensive behaviour YY: Fine, we should not avoid any conversation due to any discrimination issues. XX: To be nice, offensive behaviour and communication should be understood. Third party or facilitator comments:
Signature:	Observation Date:

 

Question 5:
Task 5: Report - WHS scenario See company details handout for southern LaserTech P/L Develop WHS policies and procedures to establish and provide implementation and monitoring arrangements regarding: •       Participation arrangements for managing WHS and managing matters arising from consultation •       Procedures for identifying WHS training needs, the costs of training and provision of training •       Procedures and legal requirements for identifying hazards and assessing and controlling risk. Establish a hazard and risk register for southern LaserTech •       Procedures for maintaining WHS records and creation of a record system including incident reports •       Establishing a monitoring and continuous improvement process Your response should not exceed 150 words.
·         The team members and the person who are involved should be clearly informed about the WHS policies that are to be developed and implemented in the organization. ·         The forms should be filled in by the employees regarding the result of any of the issues or hazards that may occur in the organization. ·         The essential training should be provided for the organization employees regarding the challenges and the WHS security issues. ·         The incident reports should be updated and revised. The importance of WHS should be explained to the employees. ·         The implemented policies and procedures should be monitored with an effective team and it should be improved and updated towards the betterment.

 

Question 6:
Task 6: Role play Discussion in small groups- have you experienced discrimination? What action did you take? What if any change would you make now knowing your rights and the services available?
In the discussion, most of the people have pointed out the discrimination that have faced by them. Some have discussed about the racial discrimination that they were dark in colour. Some were faced issues due to the nationality and the religious challenges. I have discussed my issues in the languages that are faced during my college days. Most of the people said that they have not reported the issue and just shared with the friends. But some people have boldly reported the issue to the respective person for the discrimination. I would like to create a portal that would be helpful in reporting the discrimination that they have faced in their workplace or any other location. The portal should be educating about their rights and the way they could protect from the discrimination. It should also be helpful for overcoming the stress and the other mental health. Third party or facilitator comments:
Signature:	Observation Date:

 

Question 7:
Task 7: Role play In a small groups make your own list of the differences between your own workplace culture and Australia’s. What do you think will be the biggest challenges for you in ‘fitting in’?
In the discussion between the three members, the first one have discussed about the differences in the language between the India and Australia. He added that the language is difficult to understand and communicate with the people. The other had addressed about the ethnicity and the dress that is between Singapore and Australia. The dress and the ethnic culture were entirely different and will be difficult to adapt. Finally, I spoke about the gender differences in India and Australia. In Australia, people find easy to talk and mingle with the opposite gender, but could not be found in India. Thus, cultural differences has been effectively understood here in this discussion among the group members. The biggest challenge that has been identified here will be the language and the communication. Most of the people will be finding it difficult it will be causing discrimination between the people and the organization employees. For fitting with the new language and communicating fluently, it will be highly difficult. Third party or facilitator comments:
Signature:	Observation Date:

 

Question 8:
Task 8: Presentation Develop a presentation on workplace culture based on your current place of employment (or your Australian university experience) in 3 sections: 1.       Background - forms of diversity found in your workplace 2.       Impact - discuss how these differences have an impact on the workplace whether positive or negative 3.       Strategies - explain how you respond to these diversity issues including how you modify your own behaviour in order to accommodate this diversity (you can use examples of ‘Australian’ behaviour). Attach PowerPoint slides with the assessment submission
Attach PowerPoint slides	YES	NO
	Yes	-

 

 

Question 9:
Task 9: Repot Make a list of inappropriate topics of conversation
For ensuring the professionalism and becoming an effective leader, the conversations that are to be avoided in the workplace should be understood. This may be causing serious issues to the relations and the career goals that has been planned. The following are the conversations that are inappropriate inside the workplace and has to be avoided. ·         Politics ·         Conflicts with other employees ·         Religious context ·         Physical appearance ·         Money and financial issues ·         Family and relationships ·         Personal benefits, salary and increments.

 

Question 10:
Task 10: Role play Create groups of 3 people and imagine it’s your first day of your internship. You go to the water cooler for a drink. There are two staff present, Soula and Gary. You have met Soula before but Gary is new to you. Start a conversation with these people (others to play Soula and Gary) it is an opportunity to introduce yourself and give these people some idea about who you are as well as to gain information on your colleagues. After finishing reverse the roles so everyone has a turn at being the new intern. Once everyone has been the intern have a discussion about how each of you performed and identify any areas for improvement.
Soula: Hi Mr.X. When did you joined the company? Me: Hi Soula. I have joined the company this morning. Gary: Hi Mr. X. I’m Gary and I work with Soula. How are you doing? Me: Hi Gary. I’m fine, thanks. Hope you will be helping in my projects. Gary: Sure, You can contact me at any time. Soula: Okay X. We shall meet during lunch, bye. Me: Bye Soula and Gary.   Person 2: Hi Soula. How are you? I joined as an intern today. Soula: Hi. It is great that you have joined. Meet Gary, one of my teammates. Person 2: Hi Mr.Gary. I’m X. I has joined as a management intern here. Gary. It will be great seeing you Mr.X. Hope we will be working together.   Soula : Hey Mr.X. How are you? What are you doing here? Person 3: Hi Soula. I’m fine. I joined here as an intern today. Soula: Wow, congrats. You have a good opportunity to learn several things. Gary: Hi X. Myself Gary working as software developer in the concern. Wishing for all you success to join as an employee. Person 3: Thank you both.     Third party or facilitator comments:
Signature:	Observation Date:

Performance criteria checked by the facilitator

Student name:

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Performance criteria	Competent	Not Yet Competent
Familiarise self   with Equal Employment , Opportunity (EE)) and employment conditions in Australia
Familiarise self with bullying and harassment legislation in Australia, and how to deal with this in the workplace
Identify appropriate and inappropriate topics of conversation in the workplace
Develop skills in the art of small talk as a way to build relationships
Demonstrate understanding of how Australian cultural values influence workplace behaviour
Apply standards of professional behaviour in the workplace
Understand the importance of presentation and behavioural skill such as how to dress, groom and present oneself
Specific language associated with WHS in the workplace
Develop knowledge of Australian Slang
Provide information to the work team about WHS policies and procedures
Assessment Criteria (not covered above)
Implement and monitor:  Participation arrangements for managing WHS
Organisation procedures for providing WHS training
Organisational procedures and legal requirements for identifying hazards and assessing and controlling risks
Recognise individual differences and respond appropriately
Develop positive working relationships with colleagues and superiors
Understand the importance of presentation and behavioural skills such as how to dress, groom and present oneself, and general office behaviour
BSBWHS401 Implement and monitor WHS policies procedures and programs to meet legislative requirements performance criteria
Accurately explain to the work team relevant provisions of WHS Acts, regulations and codes of practice.
Provide information about the organisation’s WHS policies procedures and programmes and ensure that it is readily accessible to and understandable by the work team
Regularly provide and clearly explain to the work team information about identified hazards and the outcomes of risk assessment and control
Communicate to workplace parties the importance of effective communication mechanisms in managing health and safety risks in the workplace
Apply consultation procedures to facilitate participation of the work team in managing work area hazards
Promptly deal with issues raised in consultation according to organisational consultation procedures and WHS legislative and regulatory requirements
Promptly record and communicate to the work team the outcomes of consultation over WHS issues.
Identify WHS training needs according to organisational requirements and WHS legislative and regulatory requirements
Make arrangements to meet WHS training needs of team members in consultation with relevant individuals
Provide workplace learning opportunities and coaching and mentoring assistance to facilitate team and individual achievement of identified WHS training needs
Identify and report to management the costs associated with providing training for the  work team, for inclusion in financial and management plans
Identify and report on hazards in work area according to WHS policies and procedures and WHS legislative and regulatory requirements.
Promptly action team member hazard reports according to organisational procedures and WHS legislative and regulatory requirements
Implement procedures to control risks using the hierarchy or control, according to organisational and WHS legislative requirements.
Identify and report inadequacies in existing risk controls according to hierarchy of control and WHS legislative requirements
Monitor outcomes of reports on inadequacies, where appropriate, to ensure a prompt organisational response
Accurately complete and maintain WHS records of incidents of occupational injury and disease in work area, according to WHS policies procedures and legislative requirements
Use aggregate information and data from work area records to identify hazards and monitor risk control procedures in work area
BSBDIV301 Work effectively with diversity performance criteria
Recognise and respect individual differences in colleagues, clients and customers
Respond to differences sensitively
Ensure behaviour is consistent with legislative requirements and enterprise guidelines
Accommodate diversity using appropriate verbal and non-verbal communication
Recognise and document knowledge, skills and experience of others in relation to team objectives
Encourage colleagues to utilise and share their specific qualities and skills or backgrounds with other team members and clients in order to enhance work outcomes
Ensure relations with customers and clients demonstrate that diversity is valued by the business

Assessment task 5 – Appendix 1: PYP EAW1 AUSTRALIAN WORKPLACE CULTURE - Southern LaserTech

 

WHS TASK 5 SCENARIO

 

COMPANY DETAILS

 

Southern LaserTech is a relatively new imaginary Australian company with offices in all States and Territories. Head office is the manufacturing hub whilst the other branches undertake R&D marketing and sales. There is a total of 170 staff. Your job is at head office.

 

Southern LaserTech commenced operations in 2012. The original owners and operators came from University research institutes then developed the first product in a technology incubator. The actual factory was commissioned in 2014.

The first product was a new laser that is now used for eye surgery and other related medical procedures. Since then the laser technology has been joined by nano-technology devices that can be placed inside the body to detect and destroy cancer cells.

 

There are two separate laboratories for the production of the nano machines and the lasers. Branch offices also have laboratories that specialise in the development of components or in experiments on new designs and clinical trials. Head office also has the most extensive set of experimental labs.

 

Southern LaserTech prides itself on having laboratories that meet world’s best practice standards for cleanliness and safety. Using lasers has significant risks. Nano-technology requires the use of totally clean facilities with high powered nuclear microscopes. Also in both cases the company runs clinical trials involving humans so processes and procedures for trials are stringent.

 

In 2017 there was a serious accident involving a laser. The company is now embarked on a full revision of its WHS systems and practices. Your job is to lead this work reporting to the senior management team.

 

Other relevant information:

·         Staff expect to be consulted

·         Record keeping for WHS is not adequate for the needs of the company

·         There is currently no continuous improvement process for WHS but there is one for cleanliness.

·         Management is committed to the process and has allocated $25000 to support the work and set a deadline of 2 months to make it happen