Course Title: Apply principles of occupational health and safety in the work environment

Part A: Course Overview

Program: C5176 Diploma of Engineering Technology

Course Title: Apply principles of occupational health and safety in the work environment

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.

Course Contact: Craig Pygall

Course Contact Phone: +61 3 99254070

Course Contact Email: craig.pygall@rmit.edu.au

Course Description

This unit covers a person planning their own work where tasks involve one or more steps or functions and are carried out routinely on a regular basis. It includes the concepts of following routine instructions, specifications and requirements.

Pre-requisite Courses and Assumed Knowledge and Capabilities

Nil.

National Competency Codes and Titles

National Element Code & Title:	MEM13014A Apply principles of occupational health and safety in the work environment
Elements:	1. Follow safe work practices 2. Report workplace hazards and accidents 3. Follow emergency procedures

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.