Course Title: Manage WHS hazards and risks
Part B: Course Detail
Teaching Period: Term1 2015
Course Code: OHTH5818C
Course Title: Manage WHS hazards and risks
School: 155T Vocational Health and Sciences
Campus: City Campus
Program: C5319 - Diploma of 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
Not Applicable
Course Description
This unit describes the performance outcomes, skills and knowledge required to manage work health and safety (WHS) hazards and risks
National Codes, Titles, Elements and Performance Criteria
National Element Code & Title: |
BSBWHS504A Manage WHS hazards and risks |
Element: |
1. Access information and data on WHS hazards and risks |
Performance Criteria: |
1.1 Identify sources of information and data |
Element: |
2. Prepare to manage WHS hazards and risks |
Performance Criteria: |
2.1 Apply knowledge of the organisation’s WHSMS and WHSIS to identify requirements for managing WHS hazards and risks |
Element: |
3. Develop and implement WHS hazard and risk-management processes |
Performance Criteria: |
3.1 Apply techniques, tools and processes to assess risks associated with hazards and risk control options |
Learning Outcomes
Details of Learning Activities
This unit will be delivered entirely online and the delivery involves presenting the learning material involving: case studies based on real life(work) situations. Simulated scenarios will also be used to ensure learners are work ready and familiar with the real work situations. The activities are expected to be completed in a simulated or real work context. To inculcate teamwork and peer group learning, contributing in the discussion forum comprises part of assessment.
The learning activities include:
• Case studies
• Videos
• Peer interaction using Discussion Board on myRMIT
• Reflection and discussion
• Accessing information on-line
• Workplace/Simulated Workplace activities
Teaching Schedule
This program will be offered fully online supported by online studies/interaction/activities using ’myRMIT’.
Learning Resources
Prescribed Texts
Toohey, J & Borthwick, K 2005, OH&S in Australia: a management guide, Thomson, Victoria |
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Online learning materials can be accessed at 'myRMIT'. The online learning materials listed under each topic include: |
References
Further online learning materials are available and include: |
Other Resources
Overview of Assessment
Assessment includes a combination of written assignments - reports and plans based on industry requirements, knowledge tests/quiz.
• The following range of assessment tools may be used:
1. Participation in Discussion Forum
2. Report Writing on case studies
3. Participation/Completion of Online Quiz
Participation in the discussion forum is also used as a tool for formative assessment for all competencies.
Assessment Tasks
The Assessments will be conducted in conjunction with OHTH5817C and OHTH5821C
Assessment Task Based on
- Online Quiz 1
- Assignment 1
- Online Quiz 2
- Assignment 2
- Online Quiz 3
- Assignment 3
Participation in Discussion Board for Formative assessment during the course of the unit.
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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