Course Title: Apply OHS requirements, policies and procedures in the construction industry

Part A: Course Overview

Program: C2214 Certificate II in Plumbing (Pre-apprenticeship)

Course Title: Apply OHS requirements, policies and procedures in the construction industry

Portfolio: Vocational Education

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.

Terms

Course Code

Campus

Career

School

Learning Mode

Teaching Period(s)

OHTH5644C

City Campus

TAFE

130T Vocational Engineering

Face-to-Face

Term2 2015

Course Contact: Program Manager

Course Contact Phone: +61 3 9925 4468

Course Contact Email: engineering-tafe@rmit.edu.au



Course Description

This unit of competency specifies the outcomes required to carry out OHS requirements through safe work practices at any on or off-site construction workplace. It requires the performance of work in a safe manner through awareness of risks and work requirements, and the planning and performance of safe work practices with concern for personal safety and the safety of others.

Pre-requisite Courses and Assumed Knowledge and Capabilities

Nil



National Competency Codes and Titles

National Element Code & Title:

CPCCOHS2001A Apply OHS requirements, policies and procedures in the construction industry

Elements:

1. Identify and assess risks

2. Identify hazardous materials and other hazards on work sites

3. Plan and prepare for safe work practices

4. Apply safe work practices

5. Follow emergency procedures


Learning Outcomes

Refer to Elements


Overview of Assessment

Assessment may incorporate a variety of methods including written/oral activities and demonstration of practical skills to the relevant industry standards.
Participants are advised that they are likely to be asked to personally demonstrate their assessment activities to their teacher/assessor. Feedback will be provided throughout the course.