Course Title: Participate in OHS processes
Part B: Course Detail
Teaching Period: Term1 2014
Course Code: OHTH5653C
Course Title: Participate in OHS processes
School: 365T Global, Urban & Social Studies
Campus: City Campus
Program: C1073 - Certificate I in Transition Education
Course Contact : Liz Cotter
Course Contact Phone: +61 3 99254870
Course Contact Email:elizabeth-anne.cotter@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
Nil
Course Description
This course 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 |
Element: |
Work safely Implement workplace safety requirements Participate in OHS consultative processes Follow safety procedures |
Performance Criteria: |
Work safely 1.1 Follow established safety procedures when conducting work Implement workplace safety requirements 2.1 Identify designated persons for reporting queries and concerns Participate in OHS consultative processes 3.1 Contribute to workplace meetings, inspections or other Follow safety procedures 4.1 Identify and report emergency incidents |
Learning Outcomes
Required skills
literacy skills to interpret safety signs, symbols and notices
problem-solving skills to analyse options in an emergency situation
Required knowledge
responsibilities of employers and employees under relevant health and safety legislation
Details of Learning Activities
You will engage into learning activities that focus on the following
- Working safely
- Implementation of workplace safety requirements
- Participate in OHS consultative processes
- Following safety procedures
All of this will be within the context of preparation of working within a job role within community
Teaching Schedule
You will be provided with a comprehensive workshop schedule at your first class in February that will highlight the different days of the week and the classes that are scheduled for this course.
Learning Resources
Prescribed Texts
References
Other Resources
You will be provided with the resources and tools for learning in this course. You will also have access to the resources in the library.
Overview of Assessment
Assessment in this course is determined via a combination of assessment strategies which may likely include:
demonstration
case study
simple oral and/or written questions
Assessment Tasks
There are three assessment tasks you will need to complete for this course.
Assessment task 1 - Oral questions
Assessment task 2 - Project and Observation
Assessment task 3 - Project and Observation
Assessment Matrix
This program is delivered in accordance with competency-based assessment. Grades include -
CA: Competency Achieved
NYC: Not Yet Competent
DNS: Did Not Submit for assessment
Other Information
Assessment Tasks Submission Cover Sheet
You must complete a submission cover sheet for every piece of submitted work, including online submissions. This signed sheet acknowledges that you are aware of the plagiarism implications.
Attendance
It is strongly advised that you attend all workshops in order to engage in the required learning activities, ensuring the maximum opportunity to gain the competency.
Feedback
You will receive verbal and written feedback by teacher on your work. This feedback also includes suggestions on how you can proceed to the next stage of developing your competency. Information regarding student feedback can be found at: http://www.rmit.edu.au/browse;ID=9pp3ic9obks7
Student Progress
Monitoring academic progress is an important enabling and proactive strategy to assist you to achieve your learning potential. The Student progress policy can be found at:
http://www.rmit.edu.au/browse;ID=vj2g89cve4uj1
Special consideration Policy (Late Submission)
All assessment tasks are required to be completed to a satisfactory level. If you are unable to complete any piece of assessment by the due date, you will need to apply for an extension. Information regarding application for special consideration can be found at: http://www.rmit.edu.au/browse;ID=g43abm17hc9w
Academic Integrity and Plagiarism
RMIT University has a strict policy on plagiarism and academic integrity. For more information on this policy go to Academic Integrity Web site: http://www.rmit.edu.au/browse;ID=kw02ylsd8z3n
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