Course Title: Contribute to the implementation of emergency procedures
Part B: Course Detail
Teaching Period: Term1 2011
Course Code: OHTH5491C
Course Title: Contribute to the implementation of emergency procedures
School: 155T Life & Physical Sciences
Campus: City Campus
Program: C4235 - Certificate IV in Occupational 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
Mark Grace
mark.grace@rmit.edu.au
Nominal Hours: 30
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
This course has no pre-requisites or co-requisites.
Course Description
This unit describes the performance outcomes, skills and knowledge required to contribute to the implementation of planning and response procedures for emergencies. No licensing, legislative, regulatory or certification requirements apply to this unit at the time of endorsement.
National Codes, Titles, Elements and Performance Criteria
National Element Code & Title: |
BSBOHS405B Contribute to the implementation of emergency procedures |
Element: |
Contribute to post event activities |
Performance Criteria: |
1. Identify and support other personnel in the second response phase |
Element: |
Identify options for initial response |
Performance Criteria: |
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Element: |
Identify potential emergencies |
Performance Criteria: |
1 .Apply knowledge of OHS hazards and standards to identify causes of potential emergencies |
Element: |
Implement initial response procedures |
Performance Criteria: |
1. Identify resources available and required for immediate response |
Element: |
Monitor emergency response and address deficiencies |
Performance Criteria: |
1. Monitor responses to emergencies for efficiency and timeliness, in consultation with stakeholders and, as appropriate, specialist advisors and agencies |
Element: |
Plan initial response procedures |
Performance Criteria: |
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Learning Outcomes
Details of Learning Activities
Details of Learning Activities
Participants will work individually and in groups.
Participants are required read the course notes and any information provided on the RMIT Learning Hub.
Participants are also required to read the chapter from the recommended text relating to the session topic.
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 delivery design of this course allows this module to be delivered as face to face for one day followed by ongoing support online@RMIT using RMIT learning hub.
Learning Resources
Prescribed Texts
There are no prescribed text for this course as comprehensive course material will be provided. |
References
Online learning materials can be accessed by going into the RMIT web sites Online Learning Hub. The online learning materials listed under each topic include: |
Other Resources
Further online learning materials are available and include:
•Articles of interest
•Class videos
•OHS videos
•Useful external links
•Assignments
•Learning Lab
Overview of Assessment
The participant must demonstrate an understanding of all elements of a particular competency to be deemed competent. Assessment methods have been designed to measure achievement of each competency in a flexible manner over a range of assessment tasks.
Assessment will incorporate a variety of methods including technical requirements documentation, workplace activities, in class exercises, quizzes, practical problem solving exercises and presentations. Participants are advised that they are likely to be asked to personally demonstrate their assessment work to their teacher to ensure that the relevant competency standards are being met
Assessment Tasks
A major assessment – Emergency Management Audit - 80% of total mark
Online participation – 20% of total mark
This assessment requires you to develop an audit tool that can be used to assess a workplace Emergency Management System, the audit needs to be compliant with AS 3745-2002 Emergency control organisation and procedures for buildings, structures and workplaces. This will require you to work closely with AS 3745-2002, legislation relevant to your industry and workplace standards to determine the types of questions that need to be asked and the types of evidence that will need to be viewed.
The purpose of this assignment is to develop a tool that can help you assess the level of compliance your workplace or your future workplaces have in the area of emergency management.
A detailed assessment sheet will be distributed in class.
Assessment Matrix
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