Course Title: Undertake occupational health and safety activities in the workplace

Part A: Course Overview

Program: C3190 Certificate III in Engineering - Mechanical Trade

Course Title: Undertake occupational health and safety activities in the workplace

Portfolio: SEH Portfolio Office

Nominal Hours: 30

Regardless of the mode of delivery, represent a guide to the relative teaching time and student effort required to successfully achieve a particular competency/module. This may include not only scheduled classes or workplace visits but also the amount of effort required to undertake, evaluate and complete all assessment requirements, including any non-classroom activities.

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Course Contact: Program Manager

Course Contact Phone: +61 3 9925 4468

Course Contact Email: engineering-tafe@rmit.edu.au

Course Description

This unit covers applying principles of Occupational Health and Safety (OHS) in the workplace and undertaking a safety risk assessment for the employee’s area of responsibility.

Pre-requisite Courses and Assumed Knowledge and Capabilities

Nil.

National Competency Codes and Titles

National Element Code & Title:	MEM13002B Undertake occupational health and safety activities in the workplace
Elements:	1. Apply principles of OHS in a workplace 2. Carry out safety audit 3. Identify health and safety improvements 4. Follow requirements of OHS program

Learning Outcomes

Overview of Assessment

Assessment may incorporate a variety of methods including written/oral activities and demonstration of practical skills to the relevant industry standards. Participants are advised that they are likely to be asked to personally demonstrate their assessment activities to their teacher/assessor. Feedback will be provided throughout the course.