Assessment Task 1: Knowledge questions
Assessment Task 1: Knowledge questions
| Task | |
|---|---|
| Assessment task type | Questioning |
| Time allowed | Time frame and due date will be specified by your Trainer. |
| What to submit |
The provided task document, with all questions attempted. |
| How to submit |
Save your completed task document as a PDF and upload to StudentWeb, under Assessment Task 1 |
| How to present your work |
All responses are to be completed in the space provided in the assessment task document. The final document is to be saved as a PDF. |
| Naming protocol for electronic files |
The naming convention for your files: Unit Code_Assessment task 1_ID number For example, WHS_Assesment task 1_s1000111 |
| Context and conditions of assessment |
This task is a set of 23 questions: a mix of short answer and true/false. The questions are designed to collect evidence of your knowledge of the Victorian Public Sector's Workplace Health & Safety requirements. Resources are available within this unit on StudentWeb to assist you in completing this task. You may also need to access to your organisation's WHS policies and procedures. |
| Details | |
| Individual or group work | Individual |
| Where will this assessment take place | Some of this task will be completed in the the classroom, during class time. The assessment may need to finished at home in your own time. |
| How many attempts at assessment are permitted | Two. You will be notified by email (student email account) once the task has been assessed. It is your responsibility to log into StudentWeb to check the result and review the feedback, taking further action if required. If you are not yet satisfactory with your 2nd attempt, your assessor will discuss the options available to you. |
| Emergency procedures |
If on campus, in the event of an emergency, please follow the directions of your trainer and floor warden. Please familiarise yourself with the emergency procedures in your building if on campus. |
| How will the assessment judgement be made |
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| Equipment (if required) | |
| Personal protective equipment required |
Not specified for this assessment task. |
| Equipment provided |
Learners are to have access to a computer and internet connection. If on campus, please bring a laptop. If you do not have a laptop, please let your assessor know in advance. All students will have access to StudentWeb, containing the learning materials for this unit, and additional resources to assist in the completion of this task. Students may also need to access their organisation's WHS (Also referred to as OHS in Victoria) policies and procedures. |
| Support equipment allowed |
Please speak with your assessor prior to undertaking this task to identify what support equipment you may need to complete this assessment. Also refer to the Accessibility Hub on StudentWeb for support software options available to you. |
Instructions: for additional information please select each area below to expand.
| Safety | If at any time during the learning and assessment process, your Trainer/Assessor considers that the safety of any person is at risk they will abort the session. |
| Reasonable Adjustment |
Students identifying as having a disability may access reasonable adjustment to enable them to participate in training and assessment on the same basis as other students. Students can learn more about this through the Learners with a disability policy and procedure on the Box Hill Institute website http://www.boxhill.edu.au/for-students/student-support or by calling Student Life on 9286 9891, by emailing the Disability liaison service on dls@boxhill.edu.au or by calling into the Student Hub at Elgar Campus in E3.220A, (inside Library)., or if at the City Campus, level 2 of building C1. |
| Special Consideration |
Where a student anticipates that a result will be impacted by special circumstances such as ill health or bereavement, application can be made for special consideration. Forms can be accessed from the Student Life office at Elgar Campus in E3.220A or downloaded at http://www.boxhill.edu.au/for-students/student-information/forms-and-downloads. |
| Assessment Review |
If you believe that you have been assessed unfairly, you have the right to request an informal assessment review. When your assessment cover sheet is returned to you, you can request an informal review by filling in the section below and returning it to your assessor or the Operations Manager of your area. If you are not satisfied with the outcome, you can apply for a formal review of assessment on the application form located on the Box Hill Institute Website http://www.boxhill.edu.au/for-students/student-information/forms-and-downloads. |
- 11 November 2025, 2:08 PM