Course Title: Contribute to the implementation of emergency procedures
Part B: Course Detail
Teaching Period: Term2 2012
Course Code: OHTH5491C
Course Title: Contribute to the implementation of emergency procedures
School: 155T Vocational Health and Sciences
Campus: City Campus
Program: C4235 - Certificate IV in Occupational Health and Safety
Course Contact: Namrita Kaul
Course Contact Phone: +61 3 99254309
Course Contact Email: namrita.kaul@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
Nil
This course has no pre-requisites or co-requisites.
Course Description
This unit describes the performance outcomes, skills and knowledge required to contribute to the implementation of planning and response procedures for emergencies. No licensing, legislative, regulatory or certification requirements apply to this unit at the time of endorsement.
National Codes, Titles, Elements and Performance Criteria
National Element Code & Title: |
BSBOHS405B Contribute to the implementation of emergency procedures |
Element: |
Contribute to post event activities |
Performance Criteria: |
5.1 Identify and support other personnel in the second response phase |
Element: |
Identify options for initial response |
Performance Criteria: |
2.1 Categorise major types of emergencies |
Element: |
Identify potential emergencies |
Performance Criteria: |
1.1 Apply knowledge of OHS hazards and standards to identify causes of potential emergencies |
Element: |
Implement initial response procedures |
Performance Criteria: |
4.1 Document and display actions for initial response |
Element: |
Monitor emergency response and address deficiencies |
Performance Criteria: |
6.1 Monitor responses to emergencies for efficiency and timeliness, in consultation with stakeholders and, as appropriate, specialist advisors and agencies |
Element: |
Plan initial response procedures |
Performance Criteria: |
3.1 Identify resources available and required for immediate response |
Learning Outcomes
Details of Learning Activities
Participants will work individually and in groups.
Participants are required to read the course notes and any information provided on “myRMIT Studies”
Participants are also required to read the chapter from the recommended text relating to the session topic.
The learning activities include:
• Case studies
• Videos
• Collaborative classroom activities
• Peer interaction
• Simulations
• Reflection and discussion
• Accessing information on-line
• Workplace activities
Teaching Schedule
This module is delivered as a blended combination of face to face and online teaching/learning. The face to face class will be held for one day followed by ongoing online support on “myRMIT Studies”
Learning Resources
Prescribed Texts
References
Other Resources
Online learning materials can be accessed by going into the RMIT web sites "MyRMIT studies". The online learning materials listed under each topic include:
• Course outlines
• Lecture notes
• Reading materials
• Activities
Further online learning materials are available and include:
• Articles of interest
• Class videos
• OHS videos
• Useful external links
• Assignments
• Learning Lab
Overview of Assessment
The participant must demonstrate an understanding of all elements of a particular competency to be deemed competent. Assessment methods have been designed to measure achievement of each competency in a flexible manner over a range of assessment tasks.
Assessment will incorporate a variety of methods including technical requirements documentation, workplace activities, in class exercises, quizzes, practical problem solving exercises and presentations. Participants are advised that they are likely to be asked to personally demonstrate their assessment work to their teacher to ensure that the relevant competency standards are being met
Assessment Tasks
A major assessment – Emergency Management Audit - 80% of total mark
Online participation – 20% of total mark
Assessment Matrix
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