Course Title: Contribute to implementing and maintaining WHS consultation and participation processes

Part B: Course Detail

Teaching Period: Term1 2014

Course Code: OHTH5807C

Course Title: Contribute to implementing and maintaining WHS consultation and participation processes

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: 40

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 work health and safety (WHS) consultation and participation processes in the workplace as part of a systematic approach to managing WHS


National Codes, Titles, Elements and Performance Criteria

National Element Code & Title:

BSBWHS403A Contribute to implementing and maintaining WHS consultation and participation processes

Element:

1. Identify individuals and parties involved in WHS consultation and participation processes

Performance Criteria:

1.1 Apply knowledge of relevant parts of WHS Acts, regulations, codes of practice, policies and procedures to identify individuals and parties with roles, duties, rights and responsibilities regarding WHS consultation and participation
1.2 Identify what these roles, duties, rights and responsibilities are and, in line with own job role and work area, communicate this information to individuals and parties
1.3 Identify roles, duties, rights and responsibilities as they apply to own job role and work area
 

Element:

2. Contribute to WHS consultation and participation processes

Performance Criteria:

2.1 Identify workplace WHS consultation and participation processes
2.2 Contribute to setting up and running these processes, appropriate to own job role and work area
2.3 Implement and communicate to individuals and parties what these processes are and promote and support the participation of individuals and parties, appropriate to own job role and work area
 

Element:

3. Contribute to processes for communicating and sharing WHS information and data

Performance Criteria:

3.1 Identify consultation and participation processes for communicating and sharing WHS information and data
3.2 Contribute to and participate in these processes appropriate to own job role and work area
 

Element:

4. Contribute to identifying and meeting training requirements for effective WHS consultation and participation

Performance Criteria:

4.1 Identify training requirements for individuals and parties necessary for effective WHS consultation and participation
4.2 Contribute to the delivery of required training, appropriate to own job role and work area
 

Element:

5. Contribute to improving WHS consultation and participation processes

Performance Criteria:

5.1 Contribute to the identification and assessment of barriers to the implementation and effectiveness of WHS consultation and participation processes
5.2 Contribute to the development, implementation and evaluation of measures to remove these barriers
 

Learning Outcomes



Details of Learning Activities

Following learning activities will be used:

• analysis/critique of relevant reading material
• lectures(online)
• online activities
• 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 workshop and then 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

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

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 the skills and knowledge required to:

  • assess knowledge of communication strategies used to communicate with people at all levels of the organisation
  • review of recommendations made to address barriers to people raising WHS issues or requesting information and data
  • evaluation of support and advice provided to people involved in WHS consultative arrangements
  • implementation of consultative techniques


Assessment Tasks

1 Consultation (Forum)
2 Consultation (Short answer)
3 Written Report

Detailed information about these tasks will be provided during the delivery of the module.


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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