ASSESSMENT OVERVIEW

This Student Assessment Booklet includes all your tasks for assessment of HLTWHS002 Follow safe practices for direct client care.

ABOUT YOUR ASSESSMENTS

This unit requires that you complete 5 assessment tasks. You are required to complete all tasks to demonstrate competency in this unit.

Assessment Task	About this task
Assessment Task 1: Written questions	You must correctly answer all 9 questions to show that you understand the knowledge required of this unit.
Assessment Task 2: Case studies	You are to read three case studies and complete the questions for each.
Assessment Task 3: Project – WHS inspection	You are complete a work health and safety inspection of an area in your workplace.
Assessment Task 4: Project – WHS risk assessment	You are to complete a WHS risk assessment.
Assessment Task 5: Workplace observations	There are three parts to this assessment: Part A: You are to locate and discuss your workplace’s organisational policies and procedures with your assessor. Part B: You are to demonstrate the application of emergency response policies and procedures. Part C: You are to demonstrate the application of infection control policies and procedures by cleaning up a ‘blood spill’.

Supporting resources

You may like to look at the following websites, books and documents for more information about the topics related to this unit:

Arnott, G 2011, The Disability Support Worker, Pearson Australia, Frenchs Forest, NSW.

Croft, H 2013, The Australian Carer 3rd edn, Pearson Australia, Frenchs Forest, NSW.

How to submit your assessments

When you have completed each assessment task you will need to submit it to your assessor.

Instructions about submission can be found at the beginning of each assessment task.

Assessment Task Cover Sheet

At the beginning of each task in this booklet, you will find an Assessment Task Cover Sheet. Please fill it in for each task, making sure you sign the student declaration.

Your assessor will give you feedback about how well you went in each task, and will write this on the back of the Task Cover Sheet.

Make sure you photocopy your written activities before you submit them – your assessor will put the documents you submit into your student file. These will not be returned to you.

Assessment appeals

You can make an appeal about an assessment decision by putting it in writing and sending it to us. Refer to your Student Handbook for more information about our appeals process.

Assessment plan

The following outlines the requirements of your final assessment for this unit. You are required to complete all tasks to demonstrate competency in this unit.

Your assessor will provide you with the due dates for each assessment task. Write them in the table below.

Assessment Requirements	Due date
Written questions
Case studies
Project – WHS inspection
Project – WHS risk assessment
Workplace observations

Agreement by the student
Read through the assessments in this booklet before you fill out and sign the agreement below. Make sure you sign this before you start any of your assessments.
Have you read and understood what is required of you in terms of assessment?	 Yes	 No
Do you understand the requirements of this assessment?	 Yes	 No
Do you agree to the way in which you are being assessed?	 Yes	 No
Do you have any special needs or considerations to be made for this assessment? If yes, what are they?	 Yes	 No
Do you understand your rights to appeal the decisions made in an assessment?	 Yes	 No

Student name:

Student signature: Date:

Assessor name:

Assessor signature: Date:

ASSESSMENT TASK COVER SHEET – ASSESSMENT TASK 1

Students: Please fill out this cover sheet clearly and accurately for this task.

Make sure you have kept a copy of your work.

Name:
Date of birth:	Student ID:
Unit: HLTWHS002 Follow safe practices for direct client care
Student to complete	Assessor to complete
Assessment Task	Resubmission? Y/N	Student initials	Sufficient/ insufficient	Date
Written questions

STUDENT DECLARATION

I declare that these tasks are my own work.

None of this work has been completed by any other person.

I have not cheated or plagiarised the work or colluded with any other student/s.

I have correctly referenced all resources and reference texts throughout these assessment tasks.

I understand that if I am found to be in breach of policy, disciplinary action may be taken against me.

Student signature:

Student name:

Date:

ASSESSOR FEEDBACK

Assessors: Please return this cover sheet to the student with assessment results and feedback.

A copy must be supplied to the office and kept in the student’s file with the evidence.

Assessor signature:

Assessor name:

Date:

ASSESSMENT TASK 1: WRITTEN QUESTIONS
	Task summary: This is an open book test – you can use the Internet, textbooks and other documents to help you with your answers if required. You must answer all 9 questions correctly. Write your answers in the space provided. If you need more space, you can use extra paper. All extra pieces of paper must include your name and the question number/s you are answering. You may like to use a computer to type your answers. Your assessor will tell you if you can email them the file or if you need to print a hard copy and submit it.

What do I need in order to complete this assessment?

Access to textbooks and other learning materials.

Access to a computer and the Internet (if you prefer to type your answers).

When do I do this task?

You will do this task in your own time.

Write in the due date as advised by your assessor:

what do I need to do if I get something wrong?

If your assessor marks any of your answers as incorrect, they will talk to you about resubmission. You will need to do one of the following:

Answer the questions that were incorrect in writing.

Answer the questions that were incorrect verbally.

Question 1

Which of the following are hazards? Tick the correct answers

Is this a hazard?	Tick each correct answer
Working with clients in their homes
A strained back
Workplace procedure for manual handling
Showering client
Lifting a box
Working long hours
Stress

What could be the consequence if you did not correctly follow your workplace’s policies and procedures in the following areas? Provide one consequence for each.

Hazard management

Care plans

Manual handling

Using mobility equipment

Using personal protecting equipment

Duress alarm system

Emergency procedures

Incident procedures

Infection control

Question 2

List six things you would check when you are doing a fire safety check on a client’s home.

Question 3

You notice that a box of rubbish has been left in the corridor again. You nearly tripped over a similar box last week and you moved it outside to the rubbish bin – where it should have been placed. Now someone has done the same thing again!

Why is it important that you report this particular hazard, rather than just moving it out to the bin like you did last time?

Some of the residents have put in a complaint that the dining room is too cold. Management has now forbidden the use of the air conditioners in the dining room. Jenny is concerned that this makes the environment unsafe for the workers. The staff all get extremely hot while serving the meals. It is always a very busy time and they are running around getting the residents in place, serving meals, assisting with feeding, packing up the dishes and so on. Jenny notices that some of the staff are getting uncomfortable. Ian had sweat pouring off him yesterday and Rebecca was bright red in the face. By the end of mealtimes they are all hot and bothered.

Should Jenny report this as a WHS issue to management? Explain your answer.

What possible solution could Jenny could suggest?

Jenny’s solution (see your response above) has been approved. She has been asked to assist with putting her solution into effect. Suggest at least three ways that she can do this.

Question 4

Fill out the table below.

Standard precautions

What are they and when should they be used?

What precautions should be taken?

Additional precautions

What are they and when should they be used?

What precautions should be taken?

Question 5

While you are on a home visit, a client tells you that she is feeling unwell. She has stomach cramps, feels very nauseous and has bad diarrhea. She tells you she must have picked it up off her grandson who visited yesterday, as he was unwell when he was visiting and had to rush off to use her toilet.

What responsibility does the client have to the worker?

What infectious disease do you think it is likely your client has?

What are three things that should be done to minimise the risk of this spreading to other people?

Why is this a risk for workers – even though the client is in her own home?

Question 6

List three things you can do to remain up to date with safe work practices.

Safe practice 1:
Safe practice 2:
Safe practice 3:

Question 7

Fill out the table after each scenario.

Omar works in a rural location. His job is to visit clients in their homes. Due to the large area he services, Omar spends many hours of the day driving to different properties to see his clients.

List two risks (at least one risk must include damage to musculoskeletal system)	List a control measure for each risk
Risk 1:
Risk 2:

Kellie works transporting disabled clients to appointments or to the shops and other locations.

List two risks	List a control measure for each risk
Risk 1:
Risk 2:

Question 8

Source: http://www.thesafeness.com/manual-material-handling.php

Look at the diagram above.

Why does this method of lifting produce less strain on the musculoskeletal system than bending at the waist?

Question 9

Jenny was injured at work when using a portable hoist to transfer a client with a disability. The injury occurred because Jenny was not given any training in how to use the equipment. Jenny’s supervisor had told her to follow the instructions in the manual – Jenny couldn’t find the manual so she decided to figure it out herself.

Did the employer show a duty of care to Jenny? Explain your answer.

Did Jenny fulfil her duty of care? Explain your answer.

Jenny works in Victoria. She would like to find out more about her WHS responsibilities. What is the name of the WHS authority that Jenny should contact?

What do I need to hand in for this task?	Have I completed this?
Your answers to each question	

ASSESSMENT TASK COVER SHEET – ASSESSMENT TASK 2

Students: Please fill out this cover sheet clearly and accurately for this task.

Make sure you have kept a copy of your work.

Name:
Date of birth:	Student ID:
Unit: HLTWHS002 Follow safe practices for direct client care
Student to complete	Assessor to complete
Assessment Task	Resubmission? Y/N	Student initials	Sufficient/ insufficient	Date
Case study 1
Case study 2
Case study 3

STUDENT DECLARATION

I declare that these tasks are my own work.

None of this work has been completed by any other person.

I have not cheated or plagiarised the work or colluded with any other student/s.

I have correctly referenced all resources and reference texts throughout these assessment tasks.

I understand that if I am found to be in breach of policy, disciplinary action may be taken against me.

Student signature:

Student name:

Date:

ASSESSOR FEEDBACK

Assessors: Please return this cover sheet to the student with assessment results and feedback.

A copy must be supplied to the office and kept in the student’s file with the evidence.

Assessor signature:

Assessor name:

Date:

ASSESSMENT TASK 2: CASE STUDIES

Task summary: You are to read each case study and complete the questions that follow.

What do I need in order to complete this assessment?

Access to textbooks and other learning materials

Access to a computer and the Internet (if you prefer to type your responses).

When do I do this task?

You will do this task in your own time.

Write in the due date as advised by your assessor:

what do I need to do if I get something wrong?

If your assessor marks any of your answers as incorrect, they will talk to you about resubmission. You will need to do one of the following:

Answer the questions that were incorrect in writing.

Answer the questions that were incorrect verbally.

Case Study 1: Infectious patient

You are working in a residential care service. One of the residents, Frances, recently had surgery on her leg. Unfortunately she has returned from hospital with a methicillin-resistant staphylococcus aureus (MRSA) infection. You are one of the workers who care for Frances. You and your colleagues must work within the infection control procedures to prevent the spread of MRSA to other residents or staff.

What is MRSA’s mode of transmission?

Where will you find the procedures for working with a client who has an MRSA infection?

Should standard or additional precautions be used?

When working with Frances, when should you wash your hands?

What PPE should you wear when working with Frances?

When should you remove your PPE?

What should Frances and her visitors do in terms of hand hygiene?

Explain how Frances’s room should be cleaned.

What needs to be reported in this situation?

What personal risks are involved when working with Frances?

What further steps can be put in place to protect workers?

What is your duty of care when working with Frances?

What do I need to hand in for this task?	Have I completed this?
Your answers to the questions	

Case Study 2: Behavioural issue

Richard is an 82-year-old person with onset of dementia. He lives at home with his wife. You are required to visit Richard in his home to assist with his care. He has recently cut himself and his dressings need to be changed. When you arrive his wife tells you that he hasn’t been himself today and is quite angry. You find this unusual – he is usually a gentle person. You go inside and say hello to Richard. You explain who you are and that you are there to change his dressings. Richard tells you to go away because he doesn’t want any milk today. You explain again that you are there to change his dressings. You get prepared to do this. Richard becomes very angry and throws all your equipment on the ground. He yells at you to not touch him.

How will you report this incident?

How will the recording of your observations assist in Richard’s future care?

What were the warning signs that all was not well with Richard on this day?

What was the risk to yourself in this incident? What was the level of risk?

How does the service setting (that is, the person’s home) contribute to the risk involved?

What risk controls do you think could be put in place to reduce the risk of future visits to Richard’s house?

What could you do to address your levels of stress following this incident?

What do I need to hand in for this task?	Have I completed this?
Your answers to the questions	

Case Study3: Home safety

Hilda is a single mother of an 18-month-old girl, Charlie. Hilda is blind. She lives at home and has done a good job of caring for her daughter since Charlie’s birth. She is, however, concerned that Charlie is now mobile and running around. Last week she found her playing in the toilet bowl with her toys. Hilda is also concerned about fire safety now there is a toddler running around. Hilda needs help to care for her daughter. Hilda’s home is on one level. Furniture has been arranged so it is easy for Hilda to get around. Hilda uses a cane. In the past, Hilda has been able to confine Charlie to one area for play activities. Now there are toys all over the place. Hilda is capable of providing meals for herself and Charlie. All cupboards have child safety locks. There are safety protectors on all power points. There is one smoke alarm in the kitchen – the battery was last changed 12 months ago. Charlie has learned that if she is very quiet, Hilda can’t tell what she is doing –this is how she was able to play in the toilet without being detected. Charlie is a big child. She likes to be picked up a lot. Today you are visiting Hilda to do a safety assessment of her home.

Refer to the attached risk assessment form. The hazards have already been noted. Complete the rest of the form using the risk rating table provided.

What do I need to hand in for this task?	Have I completed this?
Completed risk assessment form	

ASSESSMENT TASK COVER SHEET – ASSESSMENT TASK 3

Students: Please fill out this cover sheet clearly and accurately for this task.

Make sure you have kept a copy of your work.

Name:
Date of birth:	Student ID:
Unit: HLTWHS002 Follow safe practices for direct client care
Student to complete	Assessor to complete
Assessment Task	Resubmission? Y/N	Student initials	Sufficient/ insufficient	Date
Project – WHS inspection

STUDENT DECLARATION

I declare that these tasks are my own work.

None of this work has been completed by any other person.

I have not cheated or plagiarised the work or colluded with any other student/s.

I have correctly referenced all resources and reference texts throughout these assessment tasks.

I understand that if I am found to be in breach of policy, disciplinary action may be taken against me.

Student signature:

Student name:

Date:

ASSESSOR FEEDBACK

Assessors: Please return this cover sheet to the student with assessment results and feedback.

A copy must be supplied to the office and kept in the student’s file with the evidence.

Assessor signature:

Assessor name:

Date:

	ASSESSMENT TASK 3: PROJECT – WHS INSPECTION
		Task summary: You are required to complete a work health and safety check using the risk assessment form provided.

What do I need in order to complete this assessment?

Hazard inspection policies and procedures (from your workplace)

Hazard Inspection checklist (from your workplace).

When do I do this assessment?

You will do this task in your workplace.

Write in the due date as advised by your assessor:

what do I need to do if I get something wrong?

If your assessor sees that you have not completed the form correctly, they will give you some feedback and you will need to do the task again.

Instructions:

Select a work area from your workplace that you are very familiar with. For example, you might like to choose a client’s room, the common area, toilets/bathroom facilities, kitchen, reception area etc.

Ask your supervisor for a copy of your workplace’s WHS checklist for that area and conduct a workplace inspection.

Once you have completed your checklist you must answer the following questions.

Did you find any things during the inspection that were not compliant? What were they?

(If you did not find any non-compliances, think of one thing that could have been non-compliant.)

What did you do about the non-compliant items?

(If you did not find any non-compliances in your safety check, refer to the item you identified above.)

How often is this area required to be inspected?

What do I need to hand in for this task?	Have I completed this?
Completed hazard identification checklist	
Your answers to each question

ASSESSMENT TASK COVER SHEET – ASSESSMENT TASK 4

Students: Please fill out this cover sheet clearly and accurately for this task.

Make sure you have kept a copy of your work.

Name:
Date of birth:	Student ID:
Unit: HLTWHS002 Follow safe practices for direct client care
Student to complete	Assessor to complete
Assessment Task	Resubmission? Y/N	Student initials	Sufficient/ insufficient	Date
Project – WHS risk assessment

STUDENT DECLARATION

I declare that these tasks are my own work.

None of this work has been completed by any other person.

I have not cheated or plagiarised the work or colluded with any other student/s.

I have correctly referenced all resources and reference texts throughout these assessment tasks.

I understand that if I am found to be in breach of policy, disciplinary action may be taken against me.

Student signature:

Student name:

Date:

ASSESSOR FEEDBACK

Assessors: Please return this cover sheet to the student with assessment results and feedback.

A copy must be supplied to the office and kept in the student’s file with the evidence.

Assessor signature:

Assessor name:

Date:

ASSESSMENT TASK 4: PROJECT – RISK ASSESSMENT

Task Summary: You are required to complete a WHS risk assessment using the forms provided.

What do I need in order to complete this assessment?

Your workplace’s hazard identification and risk assessment policies and procedures

Supporting documents (included in this assessment):

Risk Assessment Control Form

Risk Assessment Matrix

Consequence Table

Hierarchy of Control Table.

When do I do this task?

You will do this task in your workplace.

Write in the due date as advised by your assessor:

what do I need to do if I get something wrong?

If your assessor identifies that you did not complete all parts of each form correctly, you will be asked to fix the parts that are wrong and resubmit.

Instructions:

Read your workplace’s hazard identification and risk assessment policies and procedures to prepare for this task.

Choose a task you are very familiar with at your workplace. For example, you may choose the task of transferring a client to the dining room; providing a personal care activity; providing a client with a hot beverage or assisting people who use wheelchairs or other mobility devices.

You will need to do a hazard identification and risk assessment for this task.

Use the risk assessment control form and identify at least 5 potential hazards for your chosen work activity or task.

Now use the risk assessment rating matrix and the consequence table to:

consider the consequences of the hazard

consider the likelihood of those consequences occurring

calculate the risk rating.

Enter your risk assessment data in the Risk Assessment Control form and the Hierarchy of Control table.

Think about the following questions when completing the documents:

What type of harm or injury could the hazard potentially cause?

What is the likelihood of that harm occurring?

Are there current controls in place?

How effective are these controls?

Are workplace procedures being followed?

What further controls might be required?

How would you put these controls in place?

Now add each of your recommendations into the Hierarchy of Control table. You may double up on some of the hierarchy levels. An example has been completed for you as a guide.

What do I need to hand in for this task?	Have I completed this?
Completed Risk Assessment Form	
Completed Hierarchy of Control table	