Course Title: Contribute to implementing and maintaining WHS management systems

Part B: Course Detail

Teaching Period: Term2 2014

Course Code: OHTH5806C

Course Title: Contribute to implementing and maintaining WHS management systems

School: 155T Vocational Health and Sciences

Campus: City Campus

Program: C4330 - Certificate IV in Work Health and Safety

Course Contact: Namrita Kaul

Course Contact Phone: +61 3 99254309

Course Contact Email: namrita.kaul@rmit.edu.au


Name and Contact Details of All Other Relevant Staff

Nominal Hours: 50

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

None

Course Description

This unit describes the performance outcomes, skills and knowledge required to contribute to the implementation and maintenance of a work health and safety management system (WHSMS) as it applies to own work area and job role.


National Codes, Titles, Elements and Performance Criteria

National Element Code & Title:

BSBWHS405A Contribute to implementing and maintaining WHS management systems

Element:

1. Contribute to developing and promoting WHS policy

Performance Criteria:

1.1 Apply knowledge of the elements of WHS policy to contribute to the development and promotion of WHS policy as appropriate to own work area and job role
1.2 Seek the contribution and support of others in the development and promotion of WHS policy as appropriate to own work area and job role
1.3 Apply WHS policy to own and others' work areas and job roles, and communicate this to others
 

Element:

2. Contribute to WHSMS planning

Performance Criteria:

2.1 Apply knowledge of WHS legislation to identify duty holders relevant to own work area and job role
2.2 Apply knowledge of the elements of a plan to contribute to planning as it applies to own work area and job role
2.3 Facilitate integration of return to work and injury-management procedures into the WHSMS plan
2.4 Communicate the planning process to others and facilitate their contributions to the plan
 

Element:

3. Contribute to implementing the WHSMS plan

Performance Criteria:

3.1 Implement the plan as it applies to own work area and job role
3.2 Communicate and explain the plan to others in relation to their roles and responsibilities as specified in the plan
3.3 Facilitate the contribution of others to implementing the plan
 

Element:

4. Contribute to evaluating WHS performance

Performance Criteria:

4.1 Apply knowledge of elements of WHS performance evaluation processes and methods to contribute to evaluation as it applies to own work area and job role
4.2 Communicate and explain evaluation of WHS performance to others and facilitate their contributions to evaluation
 

Element:

5. Contribute to reviewing and improving the WHSMS

Performance Criteria:

5.1 Apply knowledge of elements of processes and methods to contribute to the review and improvement of WHS performance as it applies to own work area and job role
5.2 Communicate and explain review and improvement of the WHSMS to others and facilitate their contribution
 

Learning Outcomes



Details of Learning Activities

Following learning activities will be used:

• analysis/critique of relevant reading material
• lectures(online)
• online activities
• group projects
• peer learning
• group discussion
• online research
• independent project based work
• teacher directed group activities/projects
• other activities as decided by teaching staff
 


Teaching Schedule

The course will be introduced during a one day workshopand/or taught entirely online - facilitatator led learning activities with access to learning resources 24X7 using "myRMIT".


Learning Resources

Prescribed Texts

Online learning materials can be accessed by going into the RMIT web sites Online Learning Hub. The online learning materials listed under each topic include:
• Course outlines
• Lecture notes
• Reading materials
• Activities
 


References

Further online learning materials are available and include:
• Articles of interest
• Class videos
• OHS videos
• Useful external links
• Learning Lab
 


Other Resources

RMIT will provide you with resources and tools for learning in this course through our online systems and access to specialised facilities and relevant software. The University Library provides extensive services, facilities and study space as well as comprehensive collections of books, periodicals and other course related materials, such as DVD’s, magazines, slides, films etc. Computer laboratories with access to a wide range of desktop publishing software are also available. The library also has an expanding virtual collection of electronic resources and networks, including product data, e-books, electronic journals and newspapers, web based tutorials, online reference and document delivery services etc., all of which are accessible on campus, and off campus 24 hours per day. More information on library resources and services can be found at: http://www.rmit.edu.au/library
 

If you need additional support, visit RMIT’s Learning Lab, either in person or online:
http://www.dlsweb.rmit.edu.au/lsu/
 


Overview of Assessment

The following range of assessment tools may be used to assess the unit of competency:


1. Participation in Discussion Forum
2. Report Writing and/or Case Studies

3. Participation and completion of online quiz(zes)
 

to demonstrate skills and knowledge acquired to:

  • applying WHS legislation in implementing a WHSMS
  • techniques used to manage WHS in the workplace
  • to assess knowledge of principles relating to hazard identification, hierarchy of control, risk management, and systematic approaches to WHS.


Assessment Tasks

1.  Management System(20%0
(Participation and Contribution  in DiscussionForum)

2.  Written Report(60%)

3. Online Quiz(20%)
To successfully complete this module, you are required to successfully complete each of the above assessment tasks.


Assessment Matrix

Other Information

Assessment Information

• To pass the course you need to pass, on average, each type of assessment (exam, prac reports, and assignments etc.). For example, if there are two tests you need to have an average of 50% to pass. But you also need to have passed the other assessments as well. You can’t make up marks from one type of assessment to another (e.g. pass the tests but fail the prac reports).

• Extension of time for submission of assessable work- A student may apply for an extension of up to 7 days from the original due date. They must lodge the application form (available on the web http://mams.rmit.edu.au/seca86tti4g4z.pdf ) at least the day before the due date. The application is lodged with the School Admin Office on Level 6, Bdg 51. Students requiring longer extensions must apply for Special Consideration (form available on the Web). For missed assessments such as exams- you (& your doctor if you are sick) must fill out a special consideration form. This form must be lodged at the HUB or online with supporting evidence (eg medical certificate), prior to, or within, 48 hours of the scheduled time of examination.

• Late work that is submitted without an application for an extension will not be corrected

• If you miss an assessment task due to unavoidable circumstances, you need to follow the procedure of special consideration and apply within the allowed time frame.

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