Course Title: Work safely
Part B: Course Detail
Teaching Period: Term2 2021
Course Code: OHTH5963C
Course Title: Work safely
School: 375T Vocational Design and Social Context
Campus: Brunswick Campus
Program: C3406 - Certificate III in Clothing and Textile Production (Clothing Production)
Course Contact: Laura Holmes-Brown
Course Contact Phone: +61 3 99259317
Course Contact Email: laura.holmes-brown@rmit.edu.au
Name and Contact Details of All Other Relevant Staff
Margaret Papadopoulos
margaret.papadopoulos@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
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 material safety data sheets (MSDS) 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/zones 2.3 Select, use and maintain relevant personal protective equipment (PPE) 2.4 Handle and store items/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/plant emergencies |
Element: |
4. Participate in the enhancement of 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. Work in accordance with WHS policies and procedures |
Performance Criteria: |
5.1 Follow workplace procedures to achieve a safe working environment in accordance with all relevant WHS legislation/regulation, including codes of practice relating to particular hazards within the workplace or industry 5.2 Identify the rights and responsibilities 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
In this course you will engage in the following learning activities:
- practical demonstrations in studio
- design activities and projects
- independent project based work
- practical studio based workshops
Teaching Schedule
Weeks |
General |
Work Safely |
Apply Quality Standards |
Use a Sew MC for fashion |
Assessments |
1 |
Overview of Course : Weekly planner- Discuss Course content and assessments |
Introduction to Production Room- Tour Introduce Work safely- Show Power points |
Introduce and discuss why quality standards are important |
1/ Discuss sewing kit. Equipment induction. Set up machine. Study parts of sewing needle Demonstration of Lockstitch Sewing machine 2/ Discuss Assessments:
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Assessment 1- (Knowledge test) -due Week 3 Must complete in class |
2 |
Review and continue from last week |
Housekeeping and MSDS handout. Production Room safety review. |
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 |
Needle Parts and test done in class |
3 |
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) |
Assessment 2 Student Guide Demonstrate seam samples. Then students practice:
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Discuss Assessment 2-give to students |
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5 |
Practical application of work health and safety (WHS) standards |
Check Seam Samples |
Continue practice using standard machines; Lockstitch and Overlocker Refer to Tote Bag Handout
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6 |
Discussion on machine maintenance and aspects of safety with respect to machine maintenance. |
Paper patterns, discuss measurements, and seam allowances and grainlines |
Refer to Tote Bag Assembly Handout. Continue Tote Bag
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7 |
Inspect Tote Bag |
Complete Tote Bag Elastic – class exercise |
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8 |
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Introduce apron and pocket sample Cut and sew apron |
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9 |
Discuss quality standards of Child short |
Introduce and start Child short Trace pattern and cut out short |
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11 |
Practical application of work health and safety (WHS) standards |
Complete Child Short |
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12 |
Practical application of work health and safety (WHS) standards |
Complete all class samples and garments |
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13 |
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 |
Fusing Activity |
Child's Shirt (each student to cut out their own)
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ASSESSMENT 2-(Knowledge) ASSESSMENT 3- (Practical) ALL DUE- WEEK 15 |
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15 |
Labels -Discuss and show students where to attach labels and content and size |
Continue and complete shirt. Complete Student Resource Folder with information handouts |
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16 |
Complete all required assessments and class |
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17 |
Feedback |
Learning Resources
Prescribed Texts
References
Other Resources
The University Library has extensive resources and provides subject specialist expertise, research advice, help with referencing and support through:
The learning Lab
www.rmit.edu.au/students/study-support/learning-lab
The Study Support Hub
https://www.rmit.edu.au/students/study-support/study-support-hub
English for uni workshops
https://www.rmit.edu.au/students/study-support/workshops/english-uni-workshops
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
Assessment 1
Knowledge test -Questions
Assessment due: Week 3
Assessment 2
Practical tasks
Assessment due: Week 15
Assessment 3
Observation and verbal Questions
Assessment due: Week 15
Assessment Matrix
The assessment matrix demonstrates alignment of assessment tasks with the unit of competency. This matrix is available on request from your teacher.
Other Information
Please refer to the RMIT student page for extensive information about study support, assessment, extensions, appeals and a range of other matters: https://www.rmit.edu.au/students
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 spoken and written 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.
https://www.rmit.edu.au/students/student-essentials/assessment-and-exams/academic-progress
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.
https://www.rmit.edu.au/students/student-essentials/assessment-and-results/adjustments-to-assessment
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.
https://www.rmit.edu.au/students/student-essentials/assessment-and-results/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 requires 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.
https://www.rmit.edu.au/students/student-essentials/enrolment/apply-for-credit
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