Course Title: Apply Occupational Health and Safety regulations, codes and practices in the workplace

Part A: Course Overview

Program: C2225 Certificate II in Electrotechnology (Pre-vocational)

Course Title: Apply Occupational Health and Safety regulations, codes and practices in the workplace

Portfolio: Vocational Education

Nominal Hours: 20

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Important Information:

Please note that this course may have compulsory in-person attendance requirements for some teaching activities.

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Course Contact: Kevin Flynn

Course Contact Phone: +61 3 9925 9394

Course Contact Email: kevin.flynn@rmit.edu.au

Course Description

This course specifies the mandatory requirements of occupational health and safety and how they apply to the various electrotechnology work functions. It encompasses responsibilities for health and safety, risk management processes at all operative levels and adherence to safety practices as part of the normal way of doing work.

Pre-requisite Courses and Assumed Knowledge and Capabilities

None

National Competency Codes and Titles

National Element Code & Title:	UEENEEE101A Apply Occupational Health and Safety regulations, codes and practices in the workplace
Elements:	1 Prepare to enter a work area 2 Apply safe working practices. 3. Follow workplace procedures for hazard identification and risk control

Learning Outcomes

On successful completion of this course you will have developed and applied the skills and knowledge required to demonstrate competency in the above elements.

Overview of Assessment

Assessment for this course is ongoing throughout the semester. Your knowledge and understanding of course content is assessed through participation in class exercises, oral presentations and through the application of learned skills and insights to your written tasks. Full assessment briefs will be provided and can be found on CANVAS.