SITXWHS005 Participate in safe work practices

Final results record

Student name:

Assessor name:

Date:

Unit name: SITXWHS005 Participate in safe work practices

Qualification name:

Final assessment results

Result

Task Type Satisfactory Unsatisfactory Did not submit

Assessment Task 1 Observations S U DNS

Assessment Task 2 Project S U DNS

Overall unit results C NYC

Feedback

◻ My performance in this unit has been discussed and explained to me.

◻ I would like to appeal this assessment decision.

Student signature: Date:

◻ I hereby certify that this student has been assessed by me and that the assessment has been
carried out according to the required assessment procedures.

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Assessor signature: Date:

Contents
Introduction 3
Assessment for this unit 3
Assessment Task 1: Observations 4
Information for students 4
Activities 5
Assessment Task 1: Checklist 6
Assessment Task 2: Project 9
Information for students 9
Activities 10
Assessment Task 2: Checklist 13

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Introduction
Welcome to the Student Assessment Tasks for SITXWHS005 Participate in safe work practices.
These tasks have been designed to help you demonstrate the skills and knowledge that you have
learnt during your course.
Please ensure that you read the instructions provided with these tasks carefully. You should also
follow the advice provided in the Hospitality Works Student User Guide. The Student User Guide
provides important information for you relating to completing assessment successfully.

Assessment for this unit

For you to be assessed as competent, you must successfully complete two assessment tasks:

● Assessment Task 1: Observations – This task requires the student to work safely in the
kitchen on three separate occasions. It is to be co-assessed with any other practical cooking
assessment.

● Assessment Task 2: Project – This task requires you to complete the following activities:

o Participate in a WHS meeting

o Participate in an emergency response drill

o Participate in a debriefing session and complete an incident report.

Kitchen time required

You will require time in the kitchen to complete Assessment Task 1. This may be in your
College’s training kitchen or in a commercial kitchen in your student’s workplace. You will find
more information about the requirements for training/commercial kitchens in the Hospitality
Works Trainer and Assessor User Guide.

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Assessment Task 1: Observations

Information for students

Tasks required for this unit

This unit of competency requires that you:

● use predetermined health, safety and security procedures and safe work practices in work
functions on at least three occasions

Instructions for how you will complete these requirements are included below.

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Activities
Complete the following activities.

Carefully read the following:

This assessment task is a practical one where you will demonstrate your ability to
work safely in the kitchen on three separate occasions. Your assessor will provide
you with the specific details of your tasks to complete while in the kitchen. This unit
will be co-assessed while completing other practical assessment tasks. Your
assessor will provide you with the details directly of which unit/units will be co-
assessed with this unit.

1. Prepare to work safely.

Prepare to complete your activity provided to you by your assessor:

● Make sure you are familiar with your College or training environment’s WHS
policies and procedures, hazard reporting requirements and safe work
practices that you have learned and trained with during the training part of this
unit.

● Think about the Personal Protective Equipment (PPE) and clothing/uniform

you will require and when you may need to use or wear it.

● Think about the reporting requirements that are in place at your College or
kitchen environment and what to do in case of a breach.

● Review the observation checklist for this assessment task so you know the
criteria you are going to be assessed against.

2. Work safely.

Undertake the activities provided to you by your assessor on three separate

occasions.
Your assessor will complete the observation checklist on each of the three
occasions.
At least once during the three observations, you are required to complete a hazard
identification form You can use the hazard identification report as part of the food
safety program and policies and procedures of the College or commercial kitchen,
or you can use the template provided.

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Assessment Task 1: Checklist

Student’s name:

Completed
successfully?

Has the following been completed? Yes No Comments

Observation 1

The student has followed the health,

safety and security procedures of the
kitchen while working and incorporating
safe work practices into their workplace
tasks.

The student has followed the directions

of their supervisor.

The student has followed the directions

of signs and posters.

The student has used the required PPE

and appropriate clothing and/or uniform.

The student has reported unsafe

practices, issues and breaches
according to the policies and
procedures.

The student has identified and remove

hazards as they arise while working.

Observation 2

The student has followed the health,

safety and security procedures of the
kitchen while working and incorporating
safe work practices into their workplace
tasks.

The student has followed the directions

of their supervisor.

The student has followed the directions

of signs and posters.

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Student’s name:

Completed
successfully?

Has the following been completed? Yes No Comments

The student has used the required PPE

and appropriate clothing and/or uniform.

The student has reported unsafe

practices, issues and breaches
according to the policies and
procedures.

The student has identified and removed

hazards as they arise while working.

Observation 3

The student has followed the health,

safety and security procedures of the
kitchen while working and incorporating
safe work practices into their workplace
tasks.

The student has followed the directions

of their supervisor.

The student has followed the directions

of signs and posters.

The student has used the required PPE

and appropriate clothing and/or uniform.

The student has reported unsafe

practices, issues and breaches
according to the policies and
procedures.

The student has identified and removed

hazards as they arise while working.

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◻ ◻
Task outcome:
Satisfactory Not satisfactory

Assessor signature:

Assessor name:

Date:

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Assessment Task 2: Project

Information for students

Tasks required for this unit

This unit of competency requires that you:

● respond in line with organisational security and emergency procedures during one
emergency or potential emergency situation, seeking assistance where appropriate

● participate in one of the following work health and safety (WHS) consultation activities:

o discussion with, or formal report to, o discussion with supervisor or

health, safety and security manager regarding a health, safety
representatives regarding a health, and security matter
safety and security matter
o staff meeting that involves health,
safety and security discussion.

Instructions for how you will complete these requirements are included below.

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Activities
Complete the following activities.

Carefully read the following information.

This assessment task is to be completed in your College classroom or kitchen as

advised by your assessor.

Access the Discussion Template and review it prior to participating in the meeting.

What do I need to demonstrate?

During your practical assessments you will be required to demonstrate a range of
the skills and knowledge that you have developed during your course. These
include:

● During emergency situations:

o identify a potential emergency or emergency event

o follow organisational procedures

o seek assistance from others

o complete required documentation

● Join in an organisation’s health, safety and security processes:

o contribute to health, safety and security management practices

o participate in the consultation process

o report issues and concerns.

How will I provide evidence?

Your assessor will provide you with templates to complete each task. You will find
some detailed information about providing evidence; this will include;

● a completed Discussion Document

● a completed Incident Report Form.

You will need to complete each activity and submit the required task at the end of
each step completed.

Tips for completing your activities

● Read through this assessment and your templates before you get started and

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make sure you understand what you need to do. If you are unsure, speak to
your assessor and/or supervisor.

● Stay up to date!

● Stay in touch with your assessor. Ask questions, raise issues, check in,
communicate.
Most importantly, ask for help if you are having trouble!

1. Participate in a WHS meeting.

You are required to participate in a group WHS meeting to discuss emergency

procedures and responses. Your assessor, in the role of your supervisor, will run
the WHS meeting to outline general WHS considerations, discuss and demonstrate
potential emergency situations that may occur and to remind everyone of the
procedures to follow.
During the meeting, you are required to show full participation including:

● a discussion of general WHS considerations using the Discussion Template

provided

● talking about the situations that might occur and asking any questions that you
think may be relevant to the situation from your perspective

● a demonstration that you know where the procedures are located and how to
follow them in the event of an emergency.

Record the outcomes from the meeting on the Discussion Template and submit to
your Assessor.

2. Emergency response simulation.

After you have participated in the WHS meeting, you are required to enact an
emergency response to a potential emergency as and when advised by your
assessor, you are required to demonstrate that you can:

● recognise and respond appropriately to the situation

● follow the security and emergency procedures relevant

● seek assistance from the correct person/people.

3. Team debriefing session and incident report.

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You will now debrief after the simulation to discuss the event and your response
and will then complete an individual incident report as though the simulation were
real.
Participate in the group discussion about the following:

● What went right and what could have been done better/quicker or different
next time?

● How did you feel during the simulation and how has this prepared you in case
of a real event?

● What are your key takeaways from your participation in the simulation?

Use the Incident Report Form template to complete the details of the incident and
submit to your Assessor.

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Assessment Task 2: Checklist

Student’s name:

Completed
successfully?

Has the following been completed? Yes No Comments

The student has actively participated in a

WHS meeting where they discussed and
provided input and demonstrated their
knowledge of safe work practices and
current procedures.

The student has demonstrated their

understanding of the emergency and
security procedures in the WHS meeting.

During the simulated emergency, the

student:

● recognised and responded

appropriately

● followed the security and

emergency procedures relevant

● Sought assistance from the correct

person/people

The student has participated in a team

debrief to discuss the emergency
response.

The student has completed and

submitted an incident report satisfactorily
and accurately.

◻ ◻
Task outcome:
Satisfactory Not satisfactory

Assessor signature:

Assessor name:

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Student’s name:

Completed
successfully?

Has the following been completed? Yes No Comments

Date:

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Incident Report Form

This form is to be completed in the event of an incident or emergency.

Details of incident

November
Date: Time: 4:00 pm Location: College kitchen
29, 2023

Name of person/s
John Smith
involved in incident:

Location of incident: Near the goodwood road

Provide details of the incident.

ANSWER.... During food preparation, John accidentally cut his finger with a knife while chopping
vegetables. He immediately stopped working and informed the supervisor.

Describe any injuries.

ANSWER..... John sustained a deep cut on his index finger. It was bleeding, but he was able to move
his finger without any difficulty.

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Outline actions taken as applicable.

ANSWER....1. The supervisor called the first aid responder to provide immediate medical attention.
2. John was taken to the college's medical room for further assessment and treatment.
3. The area around the incident was cordoned off to prevent further accidents.
4. The supervisor completed an incident report form and notified the relevant authorities.

Describe hazards that may have contributed to or caused the injury.

ANSWER..... The incident occurred due to a momentary lapse in concentration while using a sharp
knife. It serves as a reminder to always prioritize safety and focus on the task at hand.

Other notes and comments:

ANSWER...... It is important to emphasize the importance of proper knife handling techniques and
maintaining a clean and organized work area to minimize the risk of accidents.

Signature of person completing

report: Arshpreet

Print name: Arshpreet kaur Date:

Novembe
r 29, 2023

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Hazard identification report template

Name: Arshpreet kaur Date: November 29, 2023

Work area: College kitchen

Location of hazard Near the goodwood road area

found:

Date and time found: November 29, 2023

4:00 pm

Details of hazard: There was a loose electrical wire hanging from the ceiling near the
stove area, posing a potential electrical hazard.

Recommend corrective The loose electrical wire should be fixed and secured properly by a
action: qualified electrician to eliminate the hazard.

Action taken and details The supervisor was immediately notified about the hazard, and they
of when: contacted the maintenance department. The maintenance team
arrived at 11:00 AM and safely secured the electrical wire.

Supervisor signature: Employee signature: Arshpreet kaur

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SITHCCC038

produce and serve food for

buffets
DISCUSSION TEMPLATE

SITXWHS005 Participate in safe work

practices

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Discussion Template
Name: Arshpreet kaur Date: November 29, 2023

List three actions that 1. Providing a safe and healthy work environment for employees.
businesses must adhere
2. Identifying and assessing workplace hazards.
to:
3. Implementing control measures to minimize risks.

List three employer 1. Providing appropriate training and resources to ensure employee
responsibilities: safety.
2. Consulting and involving employees in health and safety matters.
3. Reporting and investigating workplace incidents and taking
corrective actions.

List three employee 1. Following safe work practices and procedures.

responsibilities of WHS
2. Reporting any hazards or incidents to their supervisor.
participation:
3. Participating in health and safety training programs.

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Name: Arshpreet kaur Date: November 29, 2023

How can you ensure the To ensure the safety of oneself, other workers, and the public, it is
safety of self, other important to:
workers and the public?
1. Follow all safety protocols and procedures.
2. Use personal protective equipment (PPE) as required.
3. Report any safety concerns or hazards to the appropriate
authority.

Provide an example of If an employee fails to wear the required PPE while working with
how failure to follow WHS hazardous chemicals, they may suffer from chemical burns or
policies and procedures respiratory issues, leading to long-term health problems.
can have a negative
outcome:

Describe the WHS - An overview of workplace health and safety policies and
induction training policy procedures.
- Information on hazard identification and reporting.
- Training on emergency procedures and evacuation protocols.

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Name: Arshpreet kaur Date: November 29, 2023

Describe the safe work - Providing employees with specific instructions on how to perform
practice training tasks safely.
procedures:
- Demonstrating proper use of equipment and tools.
- Ensuring employees understand and follow established safety
protocols.

Describe a current - Implementing secure storage systems for cash, documents, and
procedures and practice keys.
for the management of
- Conducting regular audits and checks to ensure accountability.
cash, document,
equipment, keys or - Implementing access control measures to protect equipment and
people: people.

Provide a suggestion for To enhance the management of cash, documents, equipment,

an additional inclusion to keys, or people, it could be beneficial to implement a system for
one of the above regular training and updates on security protocols to ensure all
procedures: employees are aware of the latest procedures.

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