Course Title: Manage WHS hazards associated with plant

Part B: Course Detail

Teaching Period: Term1 2014

Course Code: OHTH5821C

Course Title: Manage WHS hazards associated with plant

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: 60

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 associated with plant and to comply with WHS legislation as it applies to plant.


National Codes, Titles, Elements and Performance Criteria

National Element Code & Title:

BSBWHS508A Manage WHS hazards associated with plant

Element:

1. Comply with WHS legislation as it applies to plant

Performance Criteria:

1.1 Apply knowledge of WHS legislation to advise individuals and parties of their duties, rights and obligations with regard to plant as appropriate to their job roles and the nature of the organisation
1.2 Ensure the management of hazards associated with plant, complies with relevant WHS legislation and organisational policies, procedures, processes and systems
 

Element:

2. Ensure organisational policies, procedures, processes and systems incorporate management of hazards associated with plant

Performance Criteria:

2.1 Apply knowledge of organisational policies, procedures, processes and systems to determine if they effectively manage hazards associated with plant
2.2 Develop and implement modifications to organisational policies, procedures, processes and systems as necessary to ensure hazards associated with plant are effectively managed
2.3 Follow organisational policies, procedures, processes and systems when managing hazards associated with plant
 

Element:

3. Identify WHS hazards associated with plant

Performance Criteria:

3.1 Access sources of information, data and advice to assist with identifying hazards associated with plant
3.2 Identify and consult with others, as necessary, as part of hazard identification
3.3 Record and report on hazard identification
 

Element:

4. Assess WHS risks associated with plant

Performance Criteria:

4.1 Access sources of information, data and advice to assist with assessing WHS risks associated with plant hazards
4.2 Identify and consult with others, as necessary, as part of WHS risk assessments
4.3 Record and report on WHS risk assessments
 

Element:

5. Control WHS risks associated with maintenance and continued safe use of plant

Performance Criteria:

5.1 Access sources of information, data and advice, including the outcomes of risk assessments, to assist with developing risk-control options for hazards associated with the maintenance and continued safe use of plant
5.2 Identify, consult with and report to others as necessary during all stages of risk control
5.3 Develop risk control options and determine which options will be implemented
5.4 Implement, evaluate and monitor risk controls
5.5 Record and report on risk controls
5.6 Review implemented risk controls and recommend improvements, where necessary
 

Element:

6. Advise on registration, licensing and certification issues associated with plant

Performance Criteria:

6.1 Identify types of plant requiring registration and tasks requiring operator licensing and/or certification, according to legislative requirements
6.2 Document registration, licensing and certification requirements and communicate them to individuals and parties
6.3 Identify, document and communicate training requirements to individuals and parties to meet registration, licensing and certification, according to legislative requirements
6.4 Determine training needs required for new plant and/or new operating methods
6.5 Ensure training is undertaken and completed prior to commencement of work using new plant and/or new operating methods
6.6 Monitor and report compliance with regulatory requirements for registration, licensing and certification
6.7 Identify, document and maintain appropriate records for plant and operator skill requirements
 

Learning Outcomes



Details of Learning Activities

The delivery of the program involes, presentations, case studies and group discussions 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.
Learners will work individually and in groups.   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 teacher learner interaction and peer group work provide a source of feedback to learners to reflect on their underpinning knowledge. Learners will work individually and in groups and are required to read the course notes and any information provided on ’myRMIT’.

The learning activities include:
• Case studies
• Videos
• Collaborative classroom activities
• Peer interaction
• Simulations
• Reflection and discussion
• Accessing information on-line
• Workplace activities
 


Teaching Schedule

The design of this porgarm incoporates a full day teaching/workshop followed up 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

Online learning materials can be accessed at 'myRMIT'. The online learning materials listed under each topic include:
• Lecture notes
• Reading materials
• Activities
 


References

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


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

Assessment Task Based on
1 Participation in Discussion Forum(20%)

2 Quiz available online (20%)

3 Workbook to be completed and posted/submitted online (60%)


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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