Course Title: Contribute to implementing emergency procedures
Part B: Course Detail
Teaching Period: Term1 2015
Course Code: OHTH5823C
Course Title: Contribute to implementing emergency procedures
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: 40
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 contribute to the implementation of planning and response procedures for emergencies.
National Codes, Titles, Elements and Performance Criteria
National Element Code & Title: |
BSBWHS510A Contribute to implementing emergency procedures |
Element: |
1. Identify potential emergencies |
Performance Criteria: |
1.1 Apply knowledge of WHS hazards and relevant standards to identify causes of potential emergencies |
Element: |
2. Identify options for initial response |
Performance Criteria: |
2.1 Categorise major types of potential emergencies |
Element: |
3. Plan initial response procedures |
Performance Criteria: |
3.1 Identify resources available and required for immediate response |
Element: |
4. Implement initial response procedures |
Performance Criteria: |
4.1 Document and display actions for initial response |
Element: |
5. Contribute to post-event activities |
Performance Criteria: |
5.1 Identify and support other personnel in the second response phase |
Element: |
6. Monitor emergency response and address deficiencies |
Performance Criteria: |
6.1 Monitor responses to emergencies for efficiency and timeliness, in consultation with stakeholders and, as appropriate, specialist advisors and agencies |
Learning Outcomes
Details of Learning Activities
The delivery of the program involves, studying 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 may work individually and /or in groups in online environment. 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 are required to read the course notes and any information provided on ’myRMIT’.
The learning activities include:
• Case studies
• Videos
• Peer interaction using Blackboard platform
• Simulations demonstrated through videos on Blackboard
• Reflection and discussion
• Accessing information on-line
• Workplace/simulated activities
Teaching Schedule
The course will be taught entirely online - facilitator led learning activities with access to learning resources 24X7 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
Learning Resources
Prescribed Texts
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 used as a tool for formative assessment for all competencies.
Assessment Tasks
Emergency Procedures
(Quiz)
10%
Emergency Procedures
(Assignment)
40%
WHS Information Systems
(Quiz)
10%
WHS Information Systems
(Assignment)
40%
Assessment Matrix
Other 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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