Part B: Course Detail
Teaching Period: VE 2025
Class Number: All
Class Section: All
For flexible terms and optional semesters, a Part B course guide may have been published for the entire teaching period, or for the specific class number in which you are enrolled. If there is no Part B course guide published for your specific class number, please refer to the guide for the teaching period in which you are enrolled. Enrolment Online is the definitive source for details regarding your class enrolment.
Course Code: OHTH5908C
Course Title: Participate in workplace health and safety
Important Information:
Please note that this course may have compulsory in-person attendance requirements for some teaching activities.
To participate in any RMIT course in-person activities or assessment, you will need to comply with RMIT vaccination requirements which are applicable during the duration of the course. This RMIT requirement includes being vaccinated against COVID-19 or holding a valid medical exemption.
Please read this RMIT Enrolment Procedure as it has important information regarding COVID vaccination and your study at RMIT: https://policies.rmit.edu.au/document/view.php?id=209.
Please read the Student website for additional requirements of in-person attendance: https://www.rmit.edu.au/covid/coming-to-campus
Please check your Canvas course shell closer to when the course starts to see if this course requires mandatory in-person attendance. The delivery method of the course might have to change quickly in response to changes in the local state/national directive regarding in-person course attendance.
School: 535T Social Care and Health
Campus: City Campus
Program: C3407 - Certificate III in Dental Assisting
Course Contact: Sue Fatone
Course Contact Phone: +61393411406
Course Contact Email: sue.fatone@rmit.edu.au
Name and Contact Details of All Other Relevant Staff
Vocational Educators
Suzanne Dellas Fatone
Vibha Ghia
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
None.
Course Description
In this course you will learn the skills and knowledge required for workers to participate in safe work practices to ensure their own health and safety, and that of others.
National Codes, Titles, Elements and Performance Criteria
National Element Code & Title: |
HLTWHS001 Participate in workplace health and safety |
Element: |
1. Follow safe work practices |
Performance Criteria: |
1.1 Follow workplace policies and procedures for safe work practices 1.2 Identify existing and potential hazards in the workplace, report them to designated persons, and record them according to workplace procedures 1.3 Follow workplace emergency procedures |
Element: |
2. Implement safe work practices |
Performance Criteria: |
2.1 Identify and implement WHS procedures and work instructions 2.2 Identify and report incidents and injuries to designated persons according to workplace procedures 2.3 Take actions to maintain safe housekeeping practices in own work area |
Element: |
3. Contribute to safe work practices in the workplace |
Performance Criteria: |
3.1 Raise WHS issues with designated persons according to organisational procedures 3.2 Participate in workplace safety meetings, inspections and consultative activities 3.3 Contribute to the development and implementation of safe workplace policies and procedures in own work area |
Element: |
4. Reflect on own safe work practices |
Performance Criteria: |
4.1 Identify ways to maintain currency of safe work practices in regards to workplace systems, equipment and processes in own work area 4.2 Reflect on own levels of stress and fatigue, and report to designated persons according to workplace procedures |
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
- Face to face classes theory
- Face to face practical
- Canvas Modules self-directed learning activities
- Independant Knowledge-based work
- Online quizzes
- On the job training
Teaching Schedule
Semester 1 & 2 2025 | |||
Session |
Date |
Topic |
Assessment / Learning activities |
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Session 1
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Phase 1 Day 1
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Introduction to unit Canvas Assessments Introduction to unit
Completion of Confirmation Quiz
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AT RMIT Lecture
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Session 2
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Phase 1 Day 5 AM
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Hazards and Risks Practical WHS Audit Assessment Revision of HLTWHS001 AT3 Practical Simulated Emergency Completion of Confirmation Quiz
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AT RMIT
Practical Session: Practical assessment:
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Session 3
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Phase 1 Day 5 PM
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Practical Assessments: HLTINF006 AT1 Knowledge Assessment HLTINF006 Sim Prac HLTWHS001 AT3 Practical Simulated Emergency
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AT RMIT
HLTWHS001 AT3 Practical Simulated Emergency
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Session 4
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After Phase 1 |
Module 1: Safety in the Workplace
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Self-directed Online Complete: Readings, interactive activities, and discussions
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Session 5
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After Phase 1 |
Module 2: Infection control
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Self-directed Online Complete: Readings, interactive activities, and discussions
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Session 6
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After Phase 1
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Module 3: Emergencies
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Self-directed Online Complete: Readings, interactive activities, and discussions
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Session 7
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After Phase 1
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Module 4: Hazards and Risk Assessment
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Self-directed Online Complete: Readings, interactive activities, and discussions
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Session 8
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After Phase 1
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Module 5: Contribute to workplace safety
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Self-directed Online Complete: Readings, interactive activities, and discussions
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Session 9
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After Phase 1
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Module 6: Reflecting on safety
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Self-directed Online Complete: Readings, interactive activities, and discussions
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3 weeks after Phase 1
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After Phase 1
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HLTWHS001 AT1 Knowledge Assessment: Submitted to Canvas 3 weeks after Phase 1 |
Session 10 |
After Phase 1 |
End of unit |
Self-directed Online Complete: Readings, interactive activities, and discussions
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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
https://www.rmit.edu.au/students/study-support/learning-lab
The Study Support Hub
https://www.rmit.edu.au/students/study-support/study-support-hub
Overview of Assessment
Assessment for this course is ongoing throughout the semester. Your knowledge and understanding of course content is assessed through participation in class exercises, oral presentations, and through the application of learned skills and insights to your written tasks. Full assessment briefs will be provided and can be found on CANVAS.
Assessment Tasks
Students enrolled in Vocational Education and Training qualifications are assessed for Competency. To be assessed as Competent means you have consistently demonstrated the required knowledge and skills at a standard expected in the workplace.
To be assessed as Competent in this course, you will need to complete each assessment task 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 through Canvas for full assessment criteria
Assessment Task 1: Knowledge Assessment
- This knowledge assessment requires you to demonstrate knowledge of the sterilising processes including equipment maintenance and performance test in your own work practices.
- Feedback provided on Canvas via Grade Centre and discussed verbally if required.
Assessment Task 2: WHS Audit Practical Assessment: Students must attend
- In this practical assessment you will demonstrate your knowledge and skill in the identification and management of hazards and risks in the simulated RMIT Dental Clinic.
- Feedback provided on Canvas via Grade Centre and discussed verbally if required.
Assessment Task 3: Simulated Emergency Procedure Students must attend
- In this practical assessment you will demonstrate your knowledge and skill in the management of a simulated Emergency Procedure
in the simulated RMIT Dental Clinic. - Feedback provided on Canvas via Grade Centre and discussed verbally if required.
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
Assessment Matrix
Assessment is ongoing throughout the course and will include three practical assessments, one knowledge assessment, two logbooks and one project portfolio presented to a panel of industry experts.
Full assessment briefs will be provided and can be found on Canvas.
Other Information
Attendance:
Your learning experience will involve class-based teaching, discussion, demonstration and practical exercises
You must 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.
Information about your studies:
You can access My Studies through the RMIT website for information about timetables, important dates, assessment dates, results and progress, Canvas etc.
https://www.rmit.edu.au/students
Assessment:
Information on assessment including Special consideration, Adjustments to assessment, (eg. applying for an extension of time):
https://www.rmit.edu.au/students/student-essentials/assessment-and-exams/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-exams/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.
Please speak to your teacher if you wish to discuss applying for Credit Transfer or RPL 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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