Course Title: Implement and monitor OH&S in the workplace

Part B: Course Detail

Teaching Period: Term2 2016

Course Code: OHTH5451C

Course Title: Implement and monitor OH&S in the workplace

School: 350T Fashion & Textiles

Campus: Brunswick Campus

Program: C4218 - Certificate IV in Textile Design and Development

Course Contact: Peter Bonnell

Course Contact Phone: +61 3 9925 9171

Course Contact Email: peter.bonnell@rmit.edu.au


Name and Contact Details of All Other Relevant Staff

Rachel Halton

rachel.halton@rmit.edu.au

 

Nominal Hours: 50

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

This course has no prerequisites however students will be expected to undetake OHS inductions in all practical workshops where classes are conducted as part of their studies

Course Description

In this course you will need to demonstrate that you have the required skills and knowledge to implement and monitor OHS policies and procedures within a work area where discretion and judgement may be required, for both yourself and others, in planning and selecting processes, procedures or outcomes. The work may be conducted in a variety of environments such as:
• operational workplace activities
• restricted spaces
• hazardous, controlled or exposed conditions
• day or night operations


National Codes, Titles, Elements and Performance Criteria

National Element Code & Title:

LMTGN4010A Implement and monitor OH&S in the workplace

Element:

1. Provide information to the work group about OHS policies, procedures and programs

Performance Criteria:

1.1 Relevant provisions of OHS legislation and codes of practice are accurately and clearly explained to the work group
1.2 Information on workplace OHS policies, procedures and programs is provided in a readily accessible manner, and is accurately and clearly explained to the work group
1.3 Information about identified hazards and the outcomes of risk assessment and risk control procedures is regularly provided, and is accurately and clearly explained to the work group

Element:

2. Implement and monitor participative arrangements for the management of OHS

Performance Criteria:

2.1 Workplace practices for consultation over OHS issues are implemented and monitored to ensure that all members of the work group have the opportunity to contribute
2.2 Issues raised through consultation are dealt with and resolved promptly or referred to the appropriate personnel for resolution in accordance with workplace practices
2.3 The outcomes of consultation over OHS issues are made known to the work group promptly

Element:

3. Implement and monitor the workplace practices for identifying hazards and assessing risks

Performance Criteria:

3.1 Existing and potential hazards in the work area are identified and reported so that risk assessment and risk control procedures can be applied

Element:

4. Implement and monitor the workplace practices for controlling risks

Performance Criteria:

4.1 Work procedures to control risks are implemented and adherence to them by the work group is monitored in accordance with OHS practices
4.2 Existing risk control measures are monitored and results reported regularly in accordance with workplace practices
4.3 Inadequacies in existing risk control measures are identified in accordance with the hierarchy of control and reported to designated personnel
4.4 Inadequacies in resource allocation for implementation of risk control measures are identified and reported to designated personnel

Element:

5. Implement and monitor the workplace practices for dealing with hazardous events

Performance Criteria:

5.1 Workplace procedures for dealing with hazardous events are implemented whenever necessary to ensure that prompt control action is taken
5.2 Hazardous events are investigated to identify their cause in accordance with investigation procedures
5.3 Control measures to prevent recurrence and minimise risks of hazardous events are implemented based on the hierarchy of control (if within scope of responsibilities and competencies) or referred to designated personnel for implementation

Element:

6. Implement and monitor the workplace practices for providing OHS training

Performance Criteria:

6.1 OHS training needs are identified accurately, specifying gaps between OHS competencies required and those held by work group members
6.2 Arrangements are made for fulfilling identified OHS training needs in both on and off the job training programs in consultation with relevant parties

Element:

7. Implement and monitor the workplace practices for maintaining OHS records

Performance Criteria:

7.1 OHS records for work area are accurately and legibly completed in accordance with workplace and legal requirements
7.2 Aggregate information from area OHS records is used to identify hazards and monitor risk control procedures within work area, according to workplace practices

Learning Outcomes


On completion of this unit you will be able to demonstrates skills to:
• analyse the work environment in order to identify hazards, assess risks and judge when intervention to control risks is necessary
• analyse relevant workplace data to identify hazards, assess risks and evaluate the effectiveness of risk control measures
• assess the resources needed to apply different risk control measures and make recommendations to management on that basis
• read, interpret and follow information on work specifications, standard operating procedures and work instructions and other reference material
• maintain accurate records
• communicate within the workplace
• sequence operations
• meet specifications
• clarify and check task-related information
• carry out work according to OHS practices


Details of Learning Activities

You will be required to participate in classroom learning activities including lectures, tutorials, on-line activities where students are asked to take part in problem solving activities, self-reflection and discussion.    Activities will encourage both individual and group based learning responsibilities . 
You may be required to attend off campus industry visits and visits from guest speakers from varied TCF industries.


Teaching Schedule

 

4 Jul Session 1 Overview of Unit and Assessment Tasks. 
TCF / Source Materials / OH&S The Act.  OH&S _ Self Directed Assessment Tool
Work in the TCF. Activity: Skills Audit, skills required for TCF Industry. Employee roles & employability skills / Industry focus / Research activity: Personal skill assessment


11 Jul Session 2 Source: Identify Suppliers of Resources (including raw materials), for the TCF Industry. Identify Production resources used in the design and development of Textiles. Source and compare necessary information to guide Production 
Source Materials_Learning Activity _ Lecture: Sourcing Agent
Trade Show: Bendigo Sheep & Wool Show / July 15 – 17, 2016


18 Jul Session 3 Work in the Textiles, Clothing & Footwear Industry 
Class Activity. Industry & Production Processes
WORK IN TCF. Industry excursion: TFIA Hub / Richmond


25 Jul Session 4 Work in the Textiles, Clothing & Footwear Industry 
Class Activity. Industry & Production Processes
/ Print production (TBC)


1 Aug Session 5 Work in the Textiles, Clothing & Footwear Industry 
Class Activity. Industry & Production Processes
/ Knitwear production (TBC)


8 Aug Session 6 Work in the Textiles, Clothing & Footwear Industry 
Class Activity. Industry & Production Processes


15 Aug Session 7 *no class* in lieu: Friday 19 August / Australian Wool Innovation Seminar


22 Aug Session 8 Portfolio DUE:
Assessment Submission : Individual Student appointments


Learning Resources

Prescribed Texts


References


Other Resources


Overview of Assessment

To achieve successful completion of this course you must demonstrate an understanding of all the elements of the Competency.
Assessment methods have been designed to measure achievement of each element in a flexible manner over a range of assessment tasks.
Assessment may incorporate a variety of methods including technical requirements documentation, homework and in class exercises, written tests, practical problem solving exercises and practical tests.
You are likely to be asked to personally demonstrate as part of your assessment how you undertake practical exercises as part of class work to your teacher to ensure that the relevant competency standards are being met.


Assessment Tasks

OH&S Online Self-Assessment Tutorial (As in Weekly Schedule):  

Competency Assessment Only: CA/NYC

 


Assessment Matrix

Course Overview: Access Course Overview