Course Title: Work safely at heights
Part B: Course Detail
Teaching Period: Term2 2014
Course Code: OHTH5828C
Course Title: Work safely at heights
School: 130T Vocational Engineering
Campus: City Campus
Program: C3307 - Certificate III in Plumbing
Course Contact: Program Manager
Course Contact Phone: +61 3 9925 4468
Course Contact Email: engineering-tafe@rmit.edu.au
Name and Contact Details of All Other Relevant Staff
Program Manager - Warren James
Tel: +61 3 9925 4632
Email: warren.james@rmit.edu.au
Nominal Hours: 8
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.
Pre-requisites and Co-requisites
CPCCOHS2001A Apply OHS requirements, policies and procedures in the construction industry
Course Description
This unit of competency specifies the outcomes required to work safely on construction sites where the work activity involves working above 1.5 metres from ground level and where fall protection measures are required.
National Codes, Titles, Elements and Performance Criteria
National Element Code & Title: |
CPCCCM2010B Work safely at heights |
Element: |
1 Identify work area requirements. |
Performance Criteria: |
1.1 Site of proposed work at heights is identified from relevant information. |
Element: |
2 Access work area. |
Performance Criteria: |
2.1 Fall protection equipment where required is correctly fitted, adjusted and anchored. |
Element: |
3 Conduct work tasks. |
Performance Criteria: |
3.1 Work is conducted following workplace approved procedures. |
Learning Outcomes
Refer to Elements
Details of Learning Activities
Learning activities include in class workbook activities and researching industry practices and standards. This may include online learning activities. Students are expected to undertake design, size and documentation to relevant industry standards to include
Teaching Schedule
Session | Topic | Learning Activities/Resources | Elements/Performance Criteria | Assessments |
1. | Theory of Work safely at heights. | Pearsons construction skills resource book. DVD Working safely at heights. | 1.1, 1.2, 1.3, 1.4, 1.5. | Project 5 in recording book |
1 cont’d. | SWMS and underpinnings | Students complete SWMS and underpinnings in student recording book. | 2.1, 2.2, 2.3, 2.4. | Assessment 1- submit workbook underpinning questions and completed SWMS. |
2. | Practical task- Correct use of safety harness during B24 task. | Student will demonstrate correct use of safety harness during B24 task. | 3.1, 3.2, 3.3, 3.4 | Assessment 2- Practical assessment done with B24 (RF3013A). |
Learning Resources
Prescribed Texts
CPC 11 Learners Resource Book |
References
1. Relevant standards and codes of practices |
Other Resources
CEPU DVD Work Safe on Roofs.
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.
Assessment Tasks
Assessment 1- Written tasks & SWMS from workbook. 30% weighting.
Assessment 2- Practical demonstration showing correct use of safety harness during B24 task. 70% weighting.
To successfully complete this unit, a student needs to be deemed competent (CA grade) in all three assessment tasks.
Grading Criteria:
NYC - Not yet competent
CA - Competence Achieved
DNS - Did not submit assessment
Assessment Matrix
Assessment Task Element/ PC Percentage Weighting
1. Workbook Activities /Access work area . 1.1, 1.2, 1.3, 1.4, 1.5, 2.1, 2.2, 2.3, 2.4. 30%weighting.
2. Conduct work tasks 3.1, 3.2, 3.3, 3.4. 70% weighting.
Other Information
Academic Misconduct
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The use of another person’s work or ideas must be acknowledged. Failure to do so may result in charges of academic misconduct which carry a range of penalties including cancellation of results and exclusion from your course.
Students are responsible for ensuring that their work is kept in a secure place. It is also a disciplinary offence for students to allow their work to be plagiarized by another student.
Students should be aware of their rights and responsibilities regarding the use of copyright material. It is strongly recommended that students refer to the Guidelines for Students at the RMIT University Homepage.
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