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

Part B: Course Detail

Teaching Period: VE 2018

Class Number: All

Class Section: All

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Course Code: OHTH5644C

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

School: 174T School of VE Engineering, Health & Science

Campus: City Campus

Program: C2222 - Certificate II in Plumbing (Pre-apprenticeship)

Course Contact: Program Manager

Course Contact Phone: +61-3-9925 4468

Course Contact Email: vocengineering@rmit.edu.au


Name and Contact Details of All Other Relevant Staff

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.

Pre-requisites and Co-requisites

Nil

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.


National Codes, Titles, Elements and Performance Criteria

National Element Code & Title:

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

Element:

1.Identify and assess risks.

Performance Criteria:

1.1.            Hazards in the work area are identified, assessed and reported to designated personnel.

1.2.            Safety risks in the work area are identified, assessed and reported to designated personnel.

1.3.            Safe work practices, duty of care requirements and safe work instructions are followed for controlling risks.

1.4. OHS, hazard, accident or incident reports are contributed to according to workplace procedures and Australian government and state or territory OHS legislation and relevant information.

Element:

2. Identify hazardous materials and other hazards on work sites.

Performance Criteria:

2.1.            Hazardous materials on a work site are correctly identified and, if appropriate, handled and used according to company and legislated procedures.

2.2.            Measures for controlling risks and construction hazards are applied effectively and immediately.

2.3.            Hazardous materials that have safety implications for self and other workers are secured immediately they are identified, using appropriate signs and symbols.

2.4. Asbestos-containing materials are identified on a work site and reported to designated personnel.

Element:

3. Plan and prepare for safe work practices.

Performance Criteria:

3.1.            Correct personal protective equipment and clothing for each area of construction work are identified, worn, correctly fitted, used and stored according to enterprise procedures.

3.2.            Selection of tools, equipment and materials, and organisation of tasks are performed in conjunction with other personnel on site and in accordance with enterprise procedures.

3.3.            Required barricades and signage are determined and erected at the appropriate site location.

3.4. Material safety data sheets (MSDS), and job safety analysis (JSA) and safe work method statements relevant to the work to be carried out are identified and applied.

Element:

4. Apply safe work practices.

Performance Criteria:

4.1.            Tasks are performed in a manner that is safe for operators, other personnel and the general community in accordance with legislative requirements, and enterprise policies and procedures.

4.2.            Plant and equipment guards are used in accordance with manufacturer specifications, work site regulations and Australian standards where applicable.

4.3.            Procedures and relevant authorities for reporting hazards, incidents and injuries are used.

4.4.            Prohibited tools and equipment in areas with identified asbestos are recognised and not used.

4.5.            Work site safety signs and symbols are identified and followed.

4.6. Work site area is cleared and maintained to prevent and protect self and others from incidents and accidents and to meet environmental requirements.

Element:

5. Follow emergency procedures.

Performance Criteria:

5.1.            Designated personnel are identified in the event of an emergency for communication purposes.

5.2.            Safe workplace procedures for dealing with accidents, various types of fire and other emergencies are followed, including identification or use, if appropriate, of fire equipment within scope of responsibilities.

5.3.            Emergency response and evacuation procedures are known, practised and carried out effectively when required.

5.4. Emergency first aid treatment of minor injuries is carried out correctly and details of any treatment administered are reported accurately to designated personnel as soon as possible.

Learning Outcomes


Refer to Elements


Details of Learning Activities

Ref Workbook


Teaching Schedule

As per timetable


Learning Resources

Prescribed Texts


References


Other Resources

Students will be able to access course information and learning materials through CANVAS.

CANVAS is an online resource with the lesson plans for each unit. Within CANVAS are the session plans, assessments, resources and other materials required for completion of each unit of competency.

Additional materials maybe provided in class and lists of relevant reference books, resources in the library and accessible Internet sites will be provided where possible. During the course, you will be directed to websites to enhance your knowledge and understanding of difficult concepts.


Overview of Assessment

Assessment Tasks

Students must pass each of the following assessment tasks to demonstrate competent.

Assessments

Task 1

Assessment 1 - Workbook Activities

Task 2

Assessment 2 – Completion of  tasks  2A,2B,2C and 2D

These tasks assesses the following Course Learning Outcomes (CLOs):

 Assessment Mapping Matrix

Elements/

Performance Criteria Covered

Task 1

Task 2

1.1

X

 

1.2

X

 

1.3

X

 

1.4

X

 

2.1

X

X

2.2

X

X

3.1

X

X

3.2

X

X

4.1

X

X

4.2

X

X

4.3

X

X

5.1

X

X

5.2

X

X

5.3

X

X

5.4

X

X

To be deemed competent you must demonstrate an understanding of all aspects required of the competency. Assessment methods have been designed to measure your achievement of each competency in a flexible manner over multiple tasks.

 


Assessment Tasks

As Above


Assessment Matrix

As Above

Other Information

Credit Transfer and/or Recognition of Prior Learning (RPL):


You may be eligible for credit towards courses in your program if you have already met the learning/competency outcomes through previous learning and/or industry experience. To be eligible for credit towards a course, you must demonstrate that you have already completed learning and/or gained industry experience that is:

  • Relevant
  • Current
  • Satisfies the learning/competency outcomes of the course

Please refer to http://www.rmit.edu.au/students/enrolment/credit to find more information about credit transfer and RPL.
 

Study and learning Support: 
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Equitable Learning Services (ELS):

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Late submission: 
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Special consideration: 
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Plagiarism: 

Plagiarism is a form of cheating and it is very serious academic offence that may lead to expulsion from the University. 

Please Refer: www.rmit.edu.au/academicintegrity to find more information about plagiarism. 

Other Information: 

All email communications will be sent to your RMIT email address and you must regularly check your RMIT emails.

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