Course Title: Work safely
Part B: Course Detail
Teaching Period: Term1 2020
Course Code: OHTH5963C
Course Title: Work safely
Important Information:
This course is clustered with the following courses for delivery and assessment:
RMIT Code |
Course name |
National Code |
MIET7602C |
Apply quality standards |
MSS402051 |
MIET6448C |
Use a Sewing MC for fashion |
MSTFD2006 |
School: 375T Vocational Design and Social Context
Campus: Brunswick Campus
Program: C3394 - Certificate III in Clothing and Textile Production
Course Contact: Peter Bonnell
Course Contact Phone: +61 3 99255171
Course Contact Email: peter.bonnell@rmit.edu.au
Name and Contact Details of All Other Relevant Staff
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
In this course you will cover the skills and knowledge required to apply workplace policies and procedures to maintain a safe work environment for self and others. The unit of competency will allow you to identify work health and safety (WHS) hazards that might harm or injure people, work out the risk of these hazards actually causing harm and follow safety procedures in the workplace with minimal supervision.
National Codes, Titles, Elements and Performance Criteria
National Element Code & Title: |
MSMWHS200 Work safely |
Element: |
1 Identify hazards and assess risk |
Performance Criteria: |
1.1 Identify hazards in the work area before and during work 1.2 Access and apply relevant safety data sheets (SDS) 1.3 Assess risks for the identified hazards 1.4 Identify controls for these hazards from procedures 1.5 Review effectiveness of controls within the scope of authority 1.6 Identify and report remaining risk |
Element: |
2 Follow procedures for risk control |
Performance Criteria: |
2.1 Control risks when working under minimal supervision by following workplace procedures 2.2 Follow safety signs and other safety indicators and zones 2.3 Select, use and maintain relevant personal protective equipment (PPE) 2.4 Handle and store items and materials relevant to job safely |
Element: |
3 Follow emergency procedures |
Performance Criteria: |
3.1 Recognise emergency situations 3.2 Take appropriate initial emergency action 3.3 Follow procedures for dealing with a range of site or plant emergencies |
Element: |
4 Initiate suggestions to enhance task/ job-specific safety |
Performance Criteria: |
4.1 Raise WHS issues with designated personnel in accordance with workplace procedures and relevant requirements of WHS legislation 4.2 Contribute to participative arrangements for WHS management in the workplace within organisation procedures and the scope of responsibilities and competencies 4.3 Provide input to minimise hazards in work area in line with organisation WHS procedures 4.4 Provide input to opportunities for development of work group's competencies in relation to WHS 4.5 Support the implementation of procedures to control risks using the hierarchy of control and in accordance with organisation procedures 4.6 Report to appropriate people in accordance with workplace procedures when non-routine hazards arise |
Element: |
5 Apply knowledge of WHS legislation and the organisation WHS policies and procedures |
Performance Criteria: |
5.1 Follow workplace procedures to achieve a safe working environment in accordance with all relevant WHS legislation, including codes of practice relating to hazards within the workplace or industry 5.2 Identify the duties, rights and obligations of employees and employers under the relevant WHS legislation 5.3 Complete hazard, accident or incident reports as required by workplace procedures 5.4 Seek assistance with documentation and processes when needed |
Learning Outcomes
On successful completion of this course you will have developed and applied the skills and knowledge required to demonstrate competency in the above elements.
Details of Learning Activities
This unit is clustered with the following units:
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Learning activities will include the following:
- practical demonstrations in the production rooms
- individual and class exercises to acquire and perfect demonstrated skills
- group discussion and feedback sessions
- independent project based work under simulated workplace conditions
- Work practice at home including research
- Blog/Wiki or other online discussion and participation
Depending on the group you have joined this program is delivered in the production rooms at RMIT's Brunswick Campus or in a community organisation. In both environments the intention is to provide a teaching space that simulates as much as possible workplace conditions.
Teaching Schedule
WEEKLY PLANNER - DELIVERY
Weeks |
General |
Work Safely |
Apply Quality Standards |
Use a Sew MC for fashion |
Home Work |
1 |
Complete outstanding student Inductions in computer room (Peter Bonnell). Introduce Units in cluster and program orientation. |
1/ Refer to Production Resource Booklet
2/ Refer to Assessment 1 Student Guide; Part 1 is OHS/WHS online study resource and test on CANVAS (see Homework) |
Introduce and discuss why quality standards are important |
1/ Discuss sewing kit. Equipment induction. Set up machine. Study parts of sewing needle
2/ Discuss Assessments:
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1/ OHS/WHS online study resource and test on CANVAS completed at home or in own time in the Brunswick 512 Computer Barn or Library. Students need their RMIT ID (student number) and password to log on to https://rmit.instructure.com/ 2/ Prepare for test to label different parts of a sewing needle in class in week 3 (closed book) |
2 |
15 mins review and check homework and outline todays work
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Housekeeping and MSDS handout.
Production Room safety review.
OHS/WHS online study resource and test on CANVAS (see Homework) in 512 Computer Barn either before or after the lesson. |
Introduce the terminology used in quality. |
Parts of Machine - see Production Resource Book.
Practice; threading M/C and bobbin case. Winding Bobbin.
Insert Needle.
Class task: Endless band. Sewing Pictures (min of 3).
Class Test: Needle Test |
Review parts of Machine, machine and bobbin threading and parts of sewing needle. |
3 |
Practical application of work health and safety (WHS/OHS) standards |
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Demonstrate good quality of seams. Refer to Seam Samples Handout. Refer to Overlocker handout. Demonstrate use of pressing equipment
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View YouTube for video of Sewing Techniques for Clothing Production
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4 |
Introduce Housekeeping checklist (see Housekeeping and MSDS handout) |
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Assessment 2 Student Guide Demonstrate seam samples. Then students practice:
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Continue samples for folder (6 samples needed; 3 x 2 fabrics) |
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5 |
Practical application of work health and safety (WHS) standards |
Check Seam Samples
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Continue practice using standard machines; Lockstitch and Overlocker
Refer to Tote Bag Handout
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1/ Complete Samples for folder 2/ Do 4 more fabric samples. 3/ Review Industry Standards and search on web for the relevant AS and ISO standards for clothing production. 4/ Source fabric for Tote bag, bring next week |
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6 |
15 mins review and check homework and outline todays work |
Discussion on machine maintenance and aspects of safety with respect to machine maintenance.
Begin Housekeeping/MSDS checklist |
Paper patterns, discuss measurements, and seam allowances and grainlines |
Refer to Tote Bag Assembly Handout.
Continue Tote Bag
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Upload picture of seam samples on CANVAS with comment on lessons learnt |
7 |
Hand in completed Housekeeping/MSDS checklist |
Inspect Tote Bag and process of ensuring quality of the Tote Bag |
Complete Tote Bag
Elastic – class exercise |
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8 |
15 mins review and check homework and outline todays work |
Practical application of work health and safety (WHS) standards |
Assembly Plan for Shorts |
Refer to Assembly Sequence Plan Template – students fill in for short as a class exercise
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Practice at home on Cushion
Research and collect elastic samples
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9
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15 mins review and check homework and outline todays work |
Practical application of work health and safety (WHS) standards |
Discuss quality standards of Child short |
Refer to Child short card pattern and sample
Start Child short
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10
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15 mins review and check homework and outline todays work |
Practical application of work health and safety (WHS) standards |
Quality Systems Theory In Classroom
Quality Manual: Sections 1, 2 and 3 and discuss Assembly Plan and Quality checklist |
Start sewing Child short |
Practice at home on Diary Cover or Clutch bag . |
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11
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15 mins review and check homework and outline todays work |
Practical application of work health and safety (WHS) standards |
Inspect Child short |
Continue sewing Child short |
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12
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15 mins review and check homework and outline todays work |
Practical application of work health and safety (WHS) standards |
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Complete Child short Pressing Handout |
Practice at home on Pencil Case |
13 |
15 mins review and check homework and outline todays work |
Practical application of work health and safety (WHS) standards |
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Refer to Child Shirt Patterns and Assembly Plan Handouts and cardboard pattern and sample. Assessment 3 Student Guide
Trace Child Shirt pattern
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14 |
Practical application of work health and safety (WHS) standards |
Fusing Activity |
Child's Shirt (each student to cut out their own)
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Complete samples |
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15 |
Practical application of work health and safety (WHS) standards |
Attach labels - care, brand, size (primary and secondary labelling) |
Continue and complete shirt.
Complete Student Resource Folder with information handouts |
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16 |
Practical application of work health and safety (WHS) standards |
Use QA checklist on a shirt. Exercise; student does QA check on other student's shirt. |
Complete all required assessments and class work |
Upload photo of student's shirt on CANVAS |
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17 |
Feedback
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Learning Resources
Prescribed Texts
References
Other Resources
The production rooms are equipped with one lockstitch sewing machine per learner complete with all necessary bobbins and other equipment, including different feet and attachments for hemming etc.
One overlocker per group is also provided and patterns. drawing rules, drawing Instruments, cutting equipment, small tools, machine oil and sundry items, cutting table, fabric, material, yarn and other resources.
The student is expected to arrange for the use of a lockstitich machine (a domestic machine is sufficient) for practice and work on projects at home between sessions and to put together an equipment kit for personal use during the delivery session and for homework. The kit will include clippers, bobbins and bobbin case, tape measure, pins etc. A lsit of items will be given at induction. (Alternatively an equipment kit can be purchased from the School).
The student will also need access to the use a smart phone or computer with internet connection in order to upload pictures of their completed work.
In addition there are extensive resource in RMIT's libraries and in particular at Brunswick's Fashion and Textile collection which is of great interest to the student studying clothing production. In addition the library provides guides and subject specialist help via Liaison Librarians.
Overview of Assessment
Assessment is ongoing throughout the course and will include three assessments or projects. Assessments will be in the form of tests for underpinning knowledge and demonstration and observation of your ability to identify work health and safety (WHS) hazards, assess risk and follow safety procedures in the workplace with minimal supervision. Also by questioning for underpinning knowledge.
Assessment Tasks
WEEKLY PLANNER - ASSESSMENTS
These courses are assessed in accordance with competency-based assessment. To demonstrate competency in these courses you will need to complete the following pieces of assessment to a satisfactory standard. You will receive feedback from the teacher at the conclusion of each assessment task.
You should refer to the assessment brief which is available online and from your teacher as the assessment commences.
Results that apply to courses that are delivered and assessed in accordance with competency-based assessment are:
CA: Competency Achieved
NYC: Not Yet Competent
DNS: Did not Submit for Assessment
Assessments |
Task Name |
Commencement Week |
Assessment due |
Comments |
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Assessment 1
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Work Safely TEST:
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Week 1
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Week 3
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Fashionable - Hand in signed copy of the results of the online test |
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Observe needle placement and set up and submit naming of needles test. | ||||
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Assessment 2
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Products & Housekeeping
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Week 4 |
Week 7 |
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Assessment 3
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Shirt Project
and garment sample |
Week 13 |
Week 16 |
*Using QA checklist sheet and assembly plan *Student uploads photo of Child's shirt |
Adjustments to Assessment (eg. applying for an extension of time):
If you are unable to complete any piece of assessment satisfactorily by the due date, you can choose to apply for an adjustment to your assessment. RMIT University offers a range of adjustments designed to support you in your studies, including an extension of time to complete the assessment.
http://www1.rmit.edu.au/students/assessment/adjustment
Assessment Matrix
The assessment matrix demonstrates alignment of assessment tasks with the relevant unit of competency. These matrices are available through the Program Coordinator.
Other Information
Please refer to the RMIT student page for extensive information about study support, assessment, extensions, appeals and a range of other matters: http://www1.rmit.edu.au/students
Cover Sheet for Submissions:
You must complete and sign a submission cover sheet for every piece of submitted work, including online submissions.
http://www.rmit.edu.au/staff/studentadmin/assessment/authorisation
Attendance:
Your learning experience will involve class-based teaching, discussion, demonstration and practical exercises
It is strongly advised that you attend all timetabled sessions. This will allow you to engage in the required learning activities, ensuring you the maximum opportunity to complete this course successfully.
Assessment Feedback:
You will receive feedback on all your work. Where relevant, this feedback will also include suggestions on how you can proceed to the next stage of developing your projects.
Student Progress:
Monitoring academic progress is an important enabling and proactive strategy designed to assist you in achieving your learning potential.
http://www1.rmit.edu.au/students/acadprogress
Adjustments to Assessment (eg. applying for an extension of time):
If you are unable to complete any piece of assessment satisfactorily by the due date, you can choose to apply for an adjustment to your assessment. RMIT University offers a range of adjustments designed to support you in your studies, including an extension of time to complete the assessment.
http://www1.rmit.edu.au/students/assessment/adjustment
Academic Integrity and Plagiarism:
RMIT University has a strict policy on plagiarism and academic integrity. Please refer to the website for more information on this policy.
http://www1.rmit.edu.au/students/academic-integrity
Credit Transfer and Recognition of Prior Learning:
Credit transfer is the recognition of previously completed formal learning (an officially accredited qualification).
Recognition of Prior Learning (RPL) is an assessment process that allows you to demonstrate competence using the skills you have gained through experience in the workplace, voluntary work, informal or formal training or other life experiences.
Recognition of Current Competency (RCC) RCC applies only if you have previously successfully demonstrated competence in a unit of competency, and now require to be reassessed to ensure that the competence is being maintained.
Please speak to your teacher if you wish to discuss applying for Credit Transfer, RPL, or RCC for the unit(s) of competency addressed in this course.
http://www1.rmit.edu.au/students/enrolment/credit
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