Course Title: Follow defined OH&S policies and procedures

Part B: Course Detail

Teaching Period: Term1 2010

Course Code: OHTH5471C

Course Title: Follow defined OH&S policies and procedures

School: 350T Fashion & Textiles

Campus: Brunswick Campus

Program: C6086 - Advanced Diploma of Fashion and Textiles Merchandising

Course Contact : Glenda McNeill

Course Contact Phone: 9925 9045

Course Contact Email:glenda.mcneill@rmit.edu.au


Name and Contact Details of All Other Relevant Staff

 

 

Maree Nelson

maree.nelson@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

None

Course Description

This unit covers the knowledge and skills to follow defined OH&S policies and procedures relating to work being undertaken.


National Codes, Titles, Elements and Performance Criteria

National Element Code & Title:

LMTGN2001B Follow defined OH&S policies and procedures

Element:

1. Identify and follow workplace practices for hazard identification and risk control

2. Apply OH&S practices to own work

3. Contribute to participative arrangements for management of OH&S

Performance Criteria:

1.1 Hazards in work area are recognised and reported to designated personnel.

1.2 Workplace practices and work instructions for controlling risks are identified and followed accurately

1.3 OH&S practices and workplace practices for dealing with hazards are identified and followed

2.1 Employee OH&S obligations are identified

2.2 Concepts of juties of care are identified3.1 OH&S issues are raised with designated personnel and relevant OH&S legislation

3.2 Contributions are made to participative arrangements for OH&S management in the workplace within workplace practices and scope of responsibilities


Learning Outcomes


In this unit you will be required to develop the skills and knowledge relating to OH&S policies and procedures in order to ensure your own safety and that of others in the workplace.


Details of Learning Activities

 Students will gain knowledge in applying OH&S policies and procedures in the workplace through theory in class sessions, tutorials and through prescribed exercises and assessment work .

These concepts will also be explored through the investigation of appropriate real world and simulated environments.


Teaching Schedule

Week 1    8/2/10

Assessment Overview/ Introduction to course.
Defining Visual Merchandising. Window Styles
Sydney Road profile
Terms and Definitions

Week 2    15/02/10

 Discuss results from Field trip
Display Patterns and Groupings /worksheet
Colour Theory
Introduce first assignment & workshop (brainstorming exercise)
Promotional Calender Assignment 45%
Cabinet Display 40% (Form groups of 4 or 5)

Week 3     22/2/10

City Field Trip - visit Melbourne CBD/Class exercise & discussion
Meet Cnr. Bourke St. & Elizabeth St City, at scheduled class times

Week 4    1/3/10

OH&S (Occupational Health & Safety),
Slides /Demonstration/ Practical – Suspension
Students to Bring in four posters to suspend
Slides /Demo demonstration/ – Risers
Students to bring in cardboard for Risers

Week 5    8/3/10


Labour Day
Riser Display construction,
Students to bring in small items and decorated risers to construct a display including: props, backdrop etc. OH&S
Workshop Cabinet Display

Week  6     15 /3/10

 Slides /Demonstration/ Practical – Draping/Styling a Mannequin
Students to bring in fabric, props clothes etc. OH&S
Workshop Promotional Calendar and Cabinet Display
(Teacher to finalise Cabinet Display Roster)
Hand out Directory
Introduce Industry Assignment 15%
Show examples of Industry Assignment

Week 7     22/3/10

 Industry Visit -
Team to discuss Cabinet Display – Costing exercise for cabinet display

TERM BREAK
Easter 29th March -2nd April


Week 8    7/4/10    

Promotional Calendar Due 45%
Wall Treatments, Store Image and Layout Theory
Research and Record OH&S practices in relevant industries
Workshop Cabinet Display
Group Cabinet Display (40%) actually being constructed – (check roster)


Week 9 12/4/10
These are in order of class time priority, all must be completed before the end of semester
1. Group Cabinet Display (40%) actually being constructed – (check roster)
2. Group workshop in class for Cabinet Display, OH&S
3. Teacher/student consultations

Week 10   19/4/10

These are in order of class time priority, all must be completed before the end of semester
1. Group Cabinet Display (40%) actually being constructed – (check roster)
2. Group workshop in class for Cabinet Display, OH&S
3. Teacher/student consultations

Week 11      26/4/10
Anzac Day These are in order of class time priority, all must be completed before the end of semester
1. Group Cabinet Display (40%) actually being constructed – (check roster) ,
2. Group workshop in class for Cabinet Display, OH&S
3. Teacher/student consultations



Week 12       10/5/10


These are in order of class time priority, all must be completed before the end of semester
1. Group Cabinet Display (40%) actually being constructed – (check roster) ,
2. Group workshop in class for Cabinet Display, OH&S
3. Teacher/student consultations

Week  13     17/5/10

These are in order of class time priority, all must be completed before the end of semester
1. Group Cabinet Display (40%) actually being constructed – (check roster)
2. Group workshop in class for Cabinet Display, OH&S
3. Teacher/student consultations
4. Industry Assignment Due 15%

Week 14        24/5/10

These are in order of class time priority, all must be completed before the end of semester
1. Group Display Cabinet (40%) actually being constructed – (check roster)
2. Group workshop in class for Cabinet Display, OH&S
3. Teacher/student consultations/
4. Industry Assignment feedback

Week 15       31/5/10      Assessment Week


Week 16     7/6/10        Results Processing Week
Semester Break
TERM BREAK
NB: Week to week is subject to change with prior notice.



Learning Resources

Prescribed Texts


References


Other Resources


Overview of Assessment

Detailed course and assessment requirements and information will be make available to you first week of class. Specific details will be explained to you during scheduled classes.

The course comprises both practical and theory components. You will be expected to attend and participate in class activities.

As well as class activities you will be required to undertake research and assessment practice outside of regular class times and participate in formal assessment tasks.


Assessment Tasks

OH&S Report and Checklist - 10 marks

OH&S Quiz - 10 Marks


Assessment Matrix

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