Assessment Task 1A Proforma
Assessment Task 1A Proforma
Name Student # Subject email Investigation topic Science Understanding sub-strand Relevant curriculum links What variables are involved in the investigation (use variables grid below)?
Which variables will be dependent, independent and controlled? How will they be controlled?
What is your question for investigation (note this should be in a certain format)?
How will you set up the investigation? What measurements will you take and how many replicates will you make for each situation?
What do you think the outcome of your investigation will be? Why?
Attach an appropriate Risk Assessment for your intended investigation. What controls or modifications are required to ensure the safety of your students?
What are the possible sustainability issues with your chosen investigation? What can you modify to ensure that your investigation is more sustainable?
What are the relevant Cross-curriculum priorities (other than Sustainability) that your investigation might reasonably touch on? If this is not obvious, how could you modify the investigation or the lead up to the investigation to include these priorities?
References
Risk Assessment Template
This template is to be used with reference to the OHS Risk Management Procedure. For support in conducting a Risk Assessment contact the OHS Advisory Service on 1300 074 715 or email safety@education.vic.gov.au.
1. Background Information
School/Workplace: Date: Title of Assessment: Name of person conducting assessment: 2. Risk Assessment
Identify and list Hazards List determined Consequence and Likelihood Risk Rating List Additional Controls (if any - where current controls are not adequately managing the level of risk)
1 2 3 4 5 6 7 8 9 10 11 12
Consequence - Evaluate the consequences of a risk occurring according to the ratings in the top row
Descriptor Level Definition
Insignificant 1 No injury
Minor 2 Injury/ ill health requiring first aid
Moderate 3 Injury/ill health requiring medical attention
Major 4 Injury/ill health requiring hospital admission
Severe 5 Fatality
3. Risk Matrix Using the matrix calculate the level of risk by finding the intersection between the likelihood and the consequences
Likelihood Consequence
Insignificant Minor Moderate Major Severe
Almost Certain Medium High Extreme Extreme Extreme
Likely Medium Medium High Extreme Extreme
Possible Low Medium Medium High Extreme
Unlikely Low Low Medium Medium High
Rare Low Low Low Medium Medium
Likelihood - Evaluate the likelihood of an incident occurring according to the ratings in the left hand column
Descriptor Level Definition
Rare 1 May occur somewhere, sometime (once in a life time / once in a hundred years)
Unlikely 2 May occur somewhere within the Department over an extended period of time
Possible 3 May occur several times across the Department or a region over a period of time
Likely 4 May be anticipated multiple times over a period of time
May occur once every few repetitions of the activity or event
Almost Certain 5 Prone to occur regularly
It is anticipated for each repetition of the activity of event
4. Risk Level/Rating and Actions
Descriptor Definition
Extreme: Notify Workplace Manager and/or Management OHS Nominee immediately. Corrective actions should be taken immediately. Cease associated activity.
High: Notify Workplace Manager and/or Management OHS Nominee immediately. Corrective actions should be taken within 48 hours of notification.
Medium: Notify Nominated employee, HSR / HSC. Nominated employee, OHS Representative / HSC is to follow up that corrective action is taken within 7 days.
Low Notify Nominated employee, HSR / HSC. Nominated employee, HSR / HSC is to follow up that corrective action is taken within a reasonable time.
