Course Title: Implement and monitor the organisation's OHS policies, procedures and programs within the work group
Part A: Course Overview
Program: C4185 Certificate IV in Local Government (Operational Works)
Course Title: Implement and monitor the organisation's OHS policies, procedures and programs within the work group
Portfolio: SEH Portfolio Office
Nominal Hours: 20
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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 implementing and monitoring general occupational health and safety (OHS) policies, procedures and programs in all functional areas of local government. It is appropriate for staff members at the supervisory or team leader level for whom implementation of OHS is a large requirement of their role.
Pre-requisite Courses and Assumed Knowledge and Capabilities
Nil.
National Competency Codes and Titles
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LGACOM405B Implement and monitor the organisation's OHS policies, procedures and programs within the work group |
Elements: |
1. Provide information to the work group about OHS and the organisation's OHS policies, procedures and programs. 2. Implement and monitor participative arrangements for the management of OHS. 3. Implement and monitor the organisation's procedures for identifying hazards and assessing risks. 4. Implement and monitor the organisation's procedures for controlling risks. 5. Implement the organisation's procedures for dealing with hazardous events. 6. Implement and monitor the organisation's procedures for providing OHS training. 7. Implement and monitor the organisation's procedures for maintaining OHS records. |
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.