Course Title: Implement and monitor OHS policies and procedures for a work place

Part A: Course Overview

Program: C5171

Course Title: Implement and monitor OHS policies and procedures for a work place

Portfolio: DSC

Nominal Hours: 50.0

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.

Course Code

Campus

Career

School

Learning Mode

Teaching Period(s)

OHTH5096C

Bundoora Campus

TAFE

365T Global Studies, Soc Sci & Plng

Face-to-Face or Workplace

OHTH5289C

City Campus

TAFE

365T Global Studies, Soc Sci & Plng

Face-to-Face or Workplace


Course Contact: Jennifer Brooker

Course Contact Phone: +61 3 9925 4115

Course Contact Email: jennifer.brooker@rmit.edu.au


Course Description

On completion of this unit, the worker will be able to accurately implement and monitor defined OHS policies and procedures for a work place or area, within scope of responsibilities. The worker will also be capable of coaching the team in participating and contributing to OHS management issues. The worker will be able to perform duties as a safety committee member or a team leader in an organisation.


Pre-requisite Courses and Assumed Knowledge and Capabilities

Learners wishing to gain entry into the Diploma of Youth work will:

1. Be recognised as competent through a recognised training program or recognition process, against the following units of competency that are common between the CHC40702 Certificate IV in Youth work (Juvenile Justice) and CHC40602 Certificate in Youth Work:
CHCCOM3C Utilise specialist communication skills to build strong relationships
CHCCS301A Work within a legal and ethical framework
CHCCS402A Respond holistically to client issues
CHCCS405A Work effectively with culturally diverse clients and co-workers
CHCOHS301A Participate in workplace safety procedures
CHCYTH7C Respond to critical situations

OR

2. Have sufficient relevant youth sector experience to equate to the above or to indicate likely success at this level of qualification. The job role would have involved:
• The application of knowledge with depth in some areas and demonstration of a broad range of technical and other skills;
• A wide range of tasks and roles in a variety of contexts, with complexity in the range and choices of actions required; and
• The exercise of discretionary judgement and decision making under general guidance.



National Competency Codes and Titles

National Element Code & Title:

CHCOHS401A Implement and monitor OHS policies and procedures for a work place

Elements:

Coach co-workers in team

Explain OHS information for co-workers in team

Promote consultation and participation

Promote consultation and participation


Learning Outcomes


Overview of Assessment

Workplace training
Portfolio
Workshop & activities
Assessment
Workshop task/project