Assessment for BSBWHS515 may include knowledge questions, investigation planning records, evidence and timeline activities, workplace documents, case studies, practical demonstrations, observations, an incident investigation report and presentation or communication of findings.
To be deemed competent, learners must lead the initial response to one WHS incident in accordance with legislative and organisational requirements and prepare, record and communicate an incident investigation report that addresses immediate and underlying causes and recommends practical prevention measures.
Assessment must also demonstrate that the learner systematically develops and documents an investigation plan, collects and uses relevant information and data, establishes key events, conditions or circumstances that contributed to the incident, and identifies required response actions and recommendations for changes to WHS arrangements.
Learners are supported throughout their training by qualified and industry-experienced trainers and assessors who provide guidance, feedback and assistance with learning and assessment activities. Trainers are available to clarify course content, explain assessment processes and support learners who require additional assistance.
- All assessment conducted by Core Training Group is designed and implemented in accordance with the Principles of Assessment and Rules of Evidence under the Registration Standards 2025 and the requirements of BSBWHS515.
Assessment practices aim to ensure that outcomes are:
- Fair, flexible, valid and reliable, with assessment appropriate to the learner, context and training product and with practical application assessed where required.
- Valid, sufficient, authentic and current, enabling the assessor to make a justified individual judgement of competency.
- Transparent, with learners informed in advance of assessment requirements, processes and expectations.
- Clear and consistent, with assessment tasks containing explicit instructions and reviewed regularly to maintain relevance and quality.
- Inclusive and culturally appropriate, ensuring assessment methods are appropriate and free from bias.
- Supportive of reasonable adjustment and reassessment where appropriate, while maintaining the required standard of competency.
To be deemed competent, learners must:
- Demonstrate all required elements, performance criteria, performance evidence, knowledge evidence, foundation skills and assessment conditions for BSBWHS515.
- Achieve satisfactory performance across all required assessment tasks in accordance with the training package requirements.
Assessment authenticity:
To maintain the integrity of nationally recognised training, learners must ensure that all assessment evidence submitted represents their own work and demonstrates their own knowledge and skills.
Where required, the RTO may implement additional evidence verification methods, which may include:
- Verbal questioning,
- Practical demonstration,
- Review of workplace evidence, or
- Additional assessment or verification activities, including live video validation where appropriate.
These processes help confirm that assessment evidence is authentic, valid and meets the competency requirements of BSBWHS515.
The RTO also uses LMS activity records, trainer contact, verbal validation and other appropriate controls to monitor learner participation, progression and assessment authenticity. LMS activity alone is not used as evidence of competency.
Further information regarding academic integrity, assessment requirements and learner responsibilities is outlined in the Student Handbook, relevant policies and the aXcelerate LMS.
