Course Title: Participate in OHS processes
Part B: Course Detail
Teaching Period: Term2 2012
Course Code: OHTH5653C
Course Title: Participate in OHS processes
School: 365T Global Studies, Soc Sci & Plng
Campus: City Campus
Program: C1071 - Certificate I in Work Education
Course Contact : Mandy Morrison
Course Contact Phone: +61 3 9925 4065
Course Contact Email:mandy.morrison@rmit.edu.au
Name and Contact Details of All Other Relevant Staff
Nominal Hours: 20
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
There are no prerequisite requirements for individual units of competency
Course Description
This unit describes the performance outcomes, skills and knowledge required to participate in workplace occupational health and safety (OHS) processes to protect workers own health and safety, and that of others.
National Codes, Titles, Elements and Performance Criteria
National Element Code & Title: |
BSBOHS201A Participate in OHS processes |
Learning Outcomes
In this course you explore the following topics:
Emergency procedures including procedures for fires and accidents
commonly used hazard signs and safety symbols
Problem solving skills to analyse options in an emergency situation
Responsibilities of employers and employees under relevant health and safety legislation
Details of Learning Activities
In class learning activities will include:
Guest Speakers
Role plays
Group discussions
Checklists
A workbook
Teaching Schedule
The teaching schedule is presented in a timetable format. You will be given a timetable for your program.
Learning Resources
Prescribed Texts
References
Other Resources
Overview of Assessment
Assessment in this course is determined via a combination of assessment strategies which will include:
Group discussions
Observation of practical tasks
Check sheets
Practical tasks
Assessment Tasks
To demonstrate competency in this course, you will need to complete the following pieces of assessment to a satisfactory standard. You will receive feedback on all assessment.
Assessment task 1 - This task requires you to demonstrate a range of OH&S procedures in a simulated working environment while being observed. The assessor will use a observation checklist to ensure you have done all the required steps to demonstrate competency.
Assessment Task 2 - You will be asked questions about the OH&S procedures you demonstrated
Assessment Task 3 - You will complete a booklet of individual tasks. This booklet will be done in class over the duration of the course (12 weeks) and must be submitted at the end of the course.
Assessment 4 - You will complete an online simulated workplace activity.
Assessment Matrix
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