Course Title: Apply work health and safety practices
Part A: Course Overview
Program: C4374 Certificate IV in Screen and Media
Course Title: Apply work health and safety practices
Portfolio: Vocational Education
Nominal Hours: 10
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.Important Information:
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Terms
Course Code |
Campus |
Career |
School |
Learning Mode |
Teaching Period(s) |
OHTH5959C |
City Campus |
TAFE |
345T Media and Communication |
Face-to-Face |
Term1 2017, Term1 2018, Term1 2019 |
OHTH5959C |
City Campus |
TAFE |
375T Vocational Design and Social Context |
Face-to-Face |
Term1 2020, Term1 2021 |
Course Contact: Rowan Humphrey
Course Contact Phone: +61 3 9925 4842
Course Contact Email: rowan.humphrey@rmit.edu.au
Course Description
This course introduces the skills and knowledge required to follow WHS policies and procedures in the entertainment and media industries.
Pre-requisite Courses and Assumed Knowledge and Capabilities
None
National Competency Codes and Titles
National Element Code & Title: |
CUAWHS302 Apply work health and safety practices |
Elements: |
1. Implement safe work practices. 2. Participate in hazard identification and risk assessment and control. 3. Follow emergency procedures. |
Learning Outcomes
On successful completion of this unit, you will be able to:
- Comply with WHS regulations and federal, state or territory legislation requirements for workplace operations, including duty of care
- Comply with WHS communication processes, information and documentation procedures
- Demonstrate an understanding of the role of OHS committees and representatives, the meaning of common safety signs and symbols, and procedures for reporting hazards, incidents and injuries
- Communicate and work safely with others
- Follow general procedures for responding to incidents and emergencies, including evacuation, first aid, fire safety equipment and PPE
- Explain the consequences of non-compliance with WHS policies and procedures.
Overview of Assessment
Assessment for this course will involve demonstration of practical tasks and testing of your knowledge.