Course Title: Occupational Hygiene 1

Part A: Course Overview

Course Title: Occupational Hygiene 1

Credit Points: 12.00

Terms

Course Code

Campus

Career

School

Learning Mode

Teaching Period(s)

PUBH1387

City Campus

Postgraduate

325H Property, Construction & Project Management

Face-to-Face

Sem 1 2022,
Sem 1 2023,
Sem 1 2024

Course Coordinator: Kennedy Osakwe

Course Coordinator Phone: +61 3 9925 0273

Course Coordinator Email: kennedy.osakwe@rmit.edu.au

Course Coordinator Location: 8.8.59

Course Coordinator Availability: Weds 11am-1pm and by appointment


Pre-requisite Courses and Assumed Knowledge and Capabilities

You should have satisfactorily completed courses at the Graduate Diploma (OHS) stage in addition to having the required criteria for admission into the Occupational Hygiene stream.

OR 

Alternatively you may be able to demonstrate the required skills and knowledge before you start this course.  Contact your course coordinator if you think you may be eligible for recognition of prior learning.  Further information: http://www.rmit.edu.au/browse;ID=x94or0ccuu7k


Course Description

 

In this course you will develop an in-depth understanding of the occupational hygiene principles of anticipation, recognition, evaluation and control of a range of chemical hazards.  

You will develop skills for identifying and quantifying chemical agents and principles of occupational hygiene sampling and analysis. You will use a range of field instrumentation during laboratory and field work sessions to evaluate concentrations of particles, vapours and gases in order to design controls.   

You may have the opportunity to undertake a site visit. This may be undertaken in person or virtually depending on circumstances.   

 

 

 

 


Objectives/Learning Outcomes/Capability Development

Program Learning Outcomes (PLOs) 

This course contributes to the following program learning outcome for MC282 Master of Occupational Health and Safety 

PLO1. Determine and apply knowledge of complex occupational health and safety theory, principles and best practice to applied projects to contribute to the profession and discipline of occupational health and safety.
PLO3. Professionally communicate and justify project scope, design, implementation, strategy and /or outcomes,engaging effectively with diverse stakeholders across a range of industry sectors.
PLO4. Apply the specialist knowledge and technical skills required to creatively address the diverse needs of occupational health and safety practice, designing innovative solutions and demonstrating independent,sound and ethical decision making related to your professional practice and the discipline.
PLO5. Integrate and apply appropriate research methodologies and tools to design and execute applied professional practice and research projects, evaluate the outcomes and theorise about the contribution of yourlearning to the profession and knowledge arena.
PLO6. Provide strategic occupational health and safety advice and utilise leadership and team work skills to initiate, plan and guide the implementation of bespoke solutions across diverse occupational health and safety contexts.
PLO7. Utilise specific research and technical skills to develop and implement occupational health and safety strategies and solutions that address complex problems and issues to enhance health and safety deliverables and governance in creative and sustainable way.


Course Learning Outcomes (CLOs)

Upon successful completion of this course you should be able to:

CLO1 - Identify chemical risks using industry standards to anticipate, recognise and evaluate chemical hazards.  

CLO2 - Investigate and analyse chemical hazards in workplaces to recognise chemical risks and potential health effects. 

CLO3 - Evaluate workplace chemical risks by quantifying concentrations of chemical hazards. 

CLO4 - Design controls and make recommendations to mitigate workplace chemical exposures. 

CLO5 - Communicate the outcomes of chemical exposure evaluations to key stakeholders using industry standard reporting. 

 


Overview of Learning Activities

This course is provided in mixed mode with lectures provided at the beginning of the semester, plus practical classes and/or factory visits, followed by on-line real time tutorials to further explore the issues raised in the block lectures.

  • Lectures
  • Presentations and group discussions
  • Laboratory-based practical exercises
  • Factory visits
  • Tutorials
  • It is mandatory that all students attend the face-to-face lecture period at the beginning of the semester.

Independent study 

Total Study hours:  A total of 120 hours of study is expected during this course, comprising:

  • Teacher-guided activities: lectures at the beginning of the semester, practical classes and/or factory visits, and on-line real time tutorials
  • Student-directed activities: You are expected to study independently managing your own learning progress.

 


Overview of Learning Resources

RMIT will provide you with resources and tools for learning in this course through our online systems (including Canvas). 

Lecture notes, reference lists, library resources and specialised software will also be made available to students in this course. ‘Collaborate’ and other web-based tools will be used to provide online real time discussion in tutorials.


Overview of Assessment

You will be assessed on how well you meet the course’s learning outcomes and on your development against the program learning outcomes. Assessment consists of:  

Assessment 1 Site Visit Report (40%) CLOs 1,2,5 

Assessment 2 - Develop a sampling strategy to quantify concentration of chemical hazard in an industry scenario (20%) CLOs 1,2,3 

Assessment 3 – Practical exercise: identify, quantify, design & recommend controls. Work in groups, submit individual report (40%) CLOs 1,2,3,4 

Feedback will be given on all assessment tasks. 

Equitable Learning Services 

If you have a long term medical condition and/or disability it may be possible to negotiate to vary aspects of the learning or assessment methods. You can contact the program coordinator or Equitable Learning Services if you would like to find out more. 

Your course assessment conforms to RMIT assessment principles, regulations, policies and procedures