Course Title: Contribute to the implementation of strategies to control OHS risk

Part A: Course Overview

Program: C6097 Advanced Diploma of Building Design (Architectural)

Course Title: Contribute to the implementation of strategies to control OHS risk

Portfolio: DSC Portfolio Office

Nominal Hours: 40

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.

Terms

Course Code

Campus

Career

School

Learning Mode

Teaching Period(s)

OHTH5535C

City Campus

TAFE

320T Architecture & Urban Design

Face-to-Face

Term2 2011,
Term1 2012

Course Contact: Catherine Ciavarella

Course Contact Phone: +61 3 9925 4818

Course Contact Email: design.tafe@rmit.edu.au



Course Description

This unit describes the performance outcomes, skills and knowledge required to contribute to the inplementation of strategies to control occupational health and safety (OHS) risks.

Pre-requisite Courses and Assumed Knowledge and Capabilities

None



National Competency Codes and Titles

National Element Code & Title:

BSBOHS404B Contribute to the implementation of strategies to control OHS risk

Elements:

1.  Develop option/s for risk control

2.  Select appropriate option/s to control risks

3.  Contribute to implementation of controls

4.  Contribute to monitoring and evaluation of effectiveness of controls


Learning Outcomes

This unit contains employability skills.

This unit applies to individuals with supervisory responsibilities for managing OHS in the workplace who contribute to the implementation of OHS risk controls in the workplace.


Overview of Assessment

Evidence of the following is essential:

• contribution to the development and implementation of risk control options to control risks associated with hazards in the workplace or simulated environment.
• contribution to the monitoring and evaluation of the effectiveness of risk controls implemented and the making of appropriate adjustments where necessary
• knowledge of the principles of the hierarchy of control.