Course Title: Work safely

Part B: Course Detail

Teaching Period: Term2 2017

Course Code: OHTH5963C

Course Title: Work safely

School: 350T Fashion & Textiles

Campus: Brunswick Campus

Program: C4390 - Certificate IV in Textile Design, Development and Production

Course Contact: Deborah Wills-Ives

Course Contact Phone: +61 3 9925 9233

Course Contact Email: deborah.ives@rmit.edu.au


Name and Contact Details of All Other Relevant Staff

Rachel Halton
Ph: 9925 9158
rachel.halton@rmit.edu.au

Nominal Hours: 30

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

In this Course you will develop skills to apply workplace policies and procedures to maintain a safe work environment for self and others.
This course consists of 2 Units of Competency that are clustered together for delivery and assessment.
The other Unit of Competency in this clustered course is MSTGN4010 Implement and monitor WHS and environmental systems in the workplace
Please note there will be some adjustments made to the delivery of this course when taken as part of the evening classes in the part-time program.


National Codes, Titles, Elements and Performance Criteria

National Element Code & Title:

MSMWHS200 Work safely

Element:

1 Identify hazards and assess risks

Performance Criteria:

1.1 Identify hazards in the work area before and during work 1.2 Access and apply relevant material safety data sheets (MSDS) 1.3 Assess risks for the identified hazards 1.4 Identify controls for these hazards from procedures 1.5 Review effectiveness of controls within the scope of authority 1.6 Identify and report remaining risk

Element:

2 Follow procedures for risk control

Performance Criteria:

2.1 Control risks when working under minimal supervision by following workplace procedures 2.2 Follow safety signs and other safety indicators/zones 2.3 Select, use and maintain relevant personal protective equipment (PPE) 2.4 Handle and store items/materials relevant to job safely

Element:

3 Follow emergency procedures

Performance Criteria:

3.1 Recognise emergency situations 3.2 Take appropriate initial emergency action 3.3 Follow procedures for dealing with a range of site/plant emergencies

Element:

4 Initiate emergency procedures

Performance Criteria:

4.1 Raise WHS issues with designated personnel in accordance with workplace procedures and relevant requirements of WHS legislation 4.2 Contribute to participative arrangements for WHS management in the workplace within organisation procedures and the scope of responsibilities and competencies 4.3 Provide input to minimise hazards in work area in line with organisation WHS procedures 4.4 Provide input to opportunities for development of work group's competencies in relation to WHS 4.5 Support the implementation of procedures to control risks using the hierarchy of control and in accordance with organisation procedures 4.6 Report to appropriate people in accordance with workplace procedures when non-routine hazards arise

Element:

5 Apply knowledge of WHS legislation and the organisation WHS policies and procedures

Performance Criteria:

5.1 Follow workplace procedures to achieve a safe working environment in accordance with all relevant WHS legislation/regulation, including codes of practice relating to particular hazards within the workplace or industry 5.2 Identify the rights and responsibilities of employees and employers under the relevant WHS legislation 5.3 Complete (personally or with assistance) hazard, accident or incident reports as required by workplace procedures and relevant sections of WHS legislation/regulation


Learning Outcomes


On successful completion of this course you will have developed and applied the skills and knowledge required to demonstrate competency in the above elements. For guidance on specific learning outcomes refer to critical aspects of assessment or the performance evidence


Details of Learning Activities

The learning activities that will be undertaken in this course include:
• peer teaching and class presentations
• group discussion
• research
• independent project based work
• simulated workplace activities.


Teaching Schedule

While your teacher will cover all the material in this schedule, the weekly order is subject to change depending on individual class structure

Date

Learning Activity:

Week 1

Introduction to Units

OH&S Guidelines / Introduction to Assessment 1: Online Assessment

Introduction to the OH&S Act, Key Concepts, Risks and Hazards

Week 2

Key concepts, Hazard Identification.  Hierarchy of Risks

Activity:  Risk Assessment for Textile Studio / Manual Handling

Introduction to Assessment 2: Studio Safety Guidelines

Week3

Assess risks associated with the hazards of a Textile Studio

Identify and apply standard controls

OHS checklists prepared

Week 4

Studio Safety Analysis: Analysing the work environment to identify hazards

Week 5

Hazard Identification:

hierarchy of control, PPE, signs, labels and alarms

appropriate responses to non-standard situations

Week 6

Applying organisational management systems and procedures to implement and monitor OHS and environmental policies and workplace procedures

Week 7

Self-Directed Studio: Analysing the work environment to identify hazards

Preparing workplace procedures & recording and reporting practices.

Week 8

Self-Directed Studio: Analysing the work environment to identify hazards

Completing workplace procedures & recording and reporting practices.

 

Semester Break


Learning Resources

Prescribed Texts

The Artists Complete Health and Safety Guide, Rossol

WHS, A Management Guide, 3rd Edition


References


Other Resources

On-Line Resources and references:
WorkSafe Victoria www.worksafe.vic.gov.au/

Safe Work Australia: www.safeworkaustralia.gov.au/

Business Victoria. “Make your workplace OHS ready”
www.business.vic.gov.au/hiring-and-managing-staff/employer-responsibilities/occupational-health-and-safety

http://lrd.kangan.edu.au/tfia/content/safety/00_safety_intro.htm

Fashionable is aimed at people considering a career, already studying or currently working in the industry.
The University Library has extensive resources. The Library has produced a number of subject guides that includes quality online and print resources for your studies.
The Library provides guides and subject specialist help via your Liaison Librarians.


Overview of Assessment

This course is assessed in accordance with competency-based assessment. To demonstrate competency in this course you will need to complete all the assessment to a satisfactory standard.

You will receive feedback from the teacher at the conclusion of each assessment task.

Competency is achieved only if competency has been demonstrated within the standard enrolment period. Students are advised that they may be asked to personally demonstrate their assessment work to confirm aspects of competency not evidenced in class or through assessments.

Results for this course are delivered and assessed in accordance with competency-based assessment are:
CA: Competency Achieved
NYC: Not Yet Competent
DNS: Did not Submit for Assessment

If you have a long term medical condition and/or disability it may be possible to negotiate to vary aspects of the learning or assessment methods. You can contact the program coordinator or Equitable Learning Services if you would like to find out more.
https://www.rmit.edu.au/students/support-and-facilities/student-support/equitable-learning-services

Your course assessment conforms to RMIT assessment principles, regulations, policies, procedures and instructions which are available for review online:
https://www.rmit.edu.au/students/student-essentials/assessment-and-exams/assessment


Assessment Tasks

This course is assessed in accordance with competency-based assessment. To demonstrate competency in this course you will need to complete the following pieces of assessment to a satisfactory standard. You will receive feedback from the teacher at the conclusion of each assessment task.

This course consists of 2 Units of Competency that are clustered together for delivery and assessment. The other Unit of Competency in this clustered course is MSTGN4010 Implement and monitor WHS and environmental systems in the workplace

Assessment Task 1: Due date: Week 3
Online Assessment Module
This online learning and assessment task will enable you to identify information about OH&S policies including controlling hazards and assessing risks, identify and interpret signs and symbols, including emergency alarms & maintaining OH&S records.

Assessment Task 2: Due date: Week 8
Studio Safety Guideline Document
Prepare a Studio Safety Guideline document that provides detail on the daily operations of a Textile Studio (print, weave, knit) detailing floorplans for equipment locations, safety material location, storage & detail on each of the following OH&S considerations:


Assessment Matrix

The assessment matrix demonstrates alignment of assessment tasks with the relevant unit of competency. These matrices are available through Program Administration (or Program Coordinator)

Other Information

This course is assessed in accordance with competency-based assessment. To demonstrate competency in this course you will need to complete all the assessment to a satisfactory standard.

You will receive feedback from the teacher at the conclusion of each assessment task.

Competency is achieved only if competency has been demonstrated within the standard enrolment period. Students are advised that they may be asked to personally demonstrate their assessment work to confirm aspects of competency not evidenced in class or through assessments.

Your course assessment conforms to RMIT assessment principles, regulations, policies, procedures and instructions which are available for review online:
https://www.rmit.edu.au/students/student-essentials/assessment-and-exams/assessment

Please refer to the RMIT student page for extensive information about study support, assessment, extensions, appeals and a range of other matters:
https://www.rmit.edu.au/students/support-and-facilities/student-support

Special consideration Policy (Late Submission)
All assessment tasks are required to be completed to a satisfactory level. If you are unable to complete any piece of assessment by the due date, you will need to apply for an extension.

Academic Integrity and Plagiarism - RMIT University has a strict policy on plagiarism and academic integrity. The following link provides important information on the following topics that relates to all courses: https://www.rmit.edu.au/students/student-essentials/rights-and-responsibilities/academic-integrity
• Student Feedback at RMIT
• Student Progress
• Special Consideration, appeals, and discipline
• Academic Integrity
• Student Progress Committee (SPC)
• Assessment Grades
• Classification of award

Credit Transfer and Recognition of Prior Learning:

Credit transfer is the recognition of previously completed formal learning (an officially accredited qualification).

Recognition of Prior Learning (RPL) is an assessment process that allows you to demonstrate competence using the skills you have gained through experience in the workplace, voluntary work, informal or formal training or other life experiences.

Recognition of Current Competency (RCC) RCC applies only if you have previously successfully demonstrated competence in a unit of competency, and now require to be reassessed to ensure that the competence is being maintained.

Please speak to your teacher if you wish to discuss applying for Credit Transfer, RPL, or RCC for the unit(s) of competency addressed in this course.
https://www.rmit.edu.au/students/student-essentials/enrolment/apply-for-credit

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