Course Title: Contribute to WHS processes

Part B: Course Detail

Teaching Period: Term2 2014

Course Code: OHTH5743C

Course Title: Contribute to WHS processes

School: 360T Education

Campus: Brunswick Campus

Program: C4326 - Certificate IV in Education Support

Course Contact : Soosan Kian

Course Contact Phone: +61 3 9925 9183

Course Contact Email:soosan.kian@rmit.edu.au


Name and Contact Details of All Other Relevant Staff

Linda Finger  linda.finger@rmit.edu.au  9925 9494

Soosan Kian  soosan.kian@rmit.edu.au  9925 9183

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

No specific pre-requisite and co-requisite.

Course Description

This course specifies the workplace performance required by a worker to contribute to work health and safety (WHS) processes where there is responsibility for own work outputs and possibly limited responsibility for the work output of others.


National Codes, Titles, Elements and Performance Criteria

National Element Code & Title:

HLTWHS300A Contribute to WHS processes

Element:

1 Plan and conduct work safely

Performance Criteria:

1.1 Plan work in accordance with relevant WHS legislation, standards, codes of practice/compliance codes and guidance material
1.2 Identifyhazards as part of work planning and work process
1.3 Address identified hazards prior to starting work using judgement within defined scope of responsibilities
1.4 Report residual risk according to organisation procedures
1.5 Report incidents and injuries in line with organisation policies and procedures
1.6 Undertake WHS housekeeping in work area
1.7 Monitor own levels of stress and fatigue to ensure ability to work safely and sustainably

Element:

2 Support others in working safely

Performance Criteria:

2.1 Share information on safe work practices and work procedures with others, including members of the work group where relevant
2.2 Check the WHS practices of less experienced members of the workgroup or other stakeholders in the work context
2.3 If appropriate provide guidance and coaching to less experienced members of the workgroup to support them in working safely
2.4 If appropriate support others accurately record incidents and complete associated workplace documentation according to organisation procedures

Element:

3 Contribute to WHS participative processes

Performance Criteria:

3.1 Raise WHS issues in accordance with organisation procedures within appropriate timeframes
3.2 Contribute to workplace meetings, workplace inspections or other consultative activities
3.3 Provide assistance to workgroup members or other stakeholders to contribute to workplace safety

Element:

4 Contribute to hazard identification, WHS risk assessment and risk control activities

Performance Criteria:

4.1 Report identified hazards and inadequacies in risk controls within appropriate timeframes
4.2 Check the workplace for hazards using itemised checklist(s) in accordance with work procedures
4.3 Contribute to risk assessments
4.4 Provide input to development and implementation of control measures, with reference to the hierarchy of risk control

Element:

5 Participate in the control of emergency situations

Performance Criteria:

5.1 Identify emergency signals and alarms and respond to them appropriately
5.2 Take initial action to control/confine emergency according to organisation procedures, and taking account of the nature and scope of the emergency
5.3 Implement emergency response procedures within scope of training and competence


Learning Outcomes


Application of this unit should be contextualised to reflect any specific workplace risks, hazards and associated safety practices.  On successful completion of this course, you will have developed and applied the skills and knowledge required to demonstrate your competency in the above elements.


Details of Learning Activities

This unit is part of Certificate IV in Education Support program. You will study this unit with several other units on the same day. Your program consists of face to face teaching, Directed Study and you are expected to participate in professional placement. It is highly recommended that students attend at least 85% of class time as crucial learning activities, assessment task preparation some assessment tasks are completed in class. You are not required to attend to complete Directed Study, however you are expected to complete all work given and will at times be required to show evidence that the work has been completed in this unit. Directed Study is a very important part of your program. An outline of your Directed Study will be given by your teacher and is published in the Weekly Program Delivery Plan.
The student learning experience will be facilitated through participation in a range of activities: 


  • Group discussion 

  • Research assignments

  • Guest speakers

  • Oral and/or written questions on "What if?" scenarios

  • Realistic simulations and role play
  • Practical demonstrations and direct observation of actual work and simulated work practice
  • Oral Presentations
  • Individual and group projects - Completing the projects will include negotiated independent study time and practical work relevant to the unit of competency. 

  • Professional placement 


Teaching Schedule

Program Dates: Monday 14th July – Friday 28th November 2014
Term Breaks: Mon 22nd September to Friday 3rd October 2014
Public holidays: Monday 3rd November and Tuesday 4th November (Melbourne Cup Holiday)
 

This unit will be delivered weekly. The times will be outlined in the program delivery plans which are updated each week.
Please note: While your teacher will cover all the material in this schedule, the weekly order is subject to change depending on class needs and availability of speakers and resources. Should the teaching schedule change students will be advised via blackboard.
Library Orientation & an RMIT Online Systems Information Session will be scheduled during the first two weeks of your program. Information about student services, rights and responsibilities is contained in your student diary.
 

Week 1-5
WHS Legislation, standard and codes of practice
Identifying and addressing hazards
Residual risk
Discussion, Q&A activities
 

Week 2
WHS Legislation, standard and codes of practice
Identifying and addressing hazards
Residual risk
Discussion, Q&A activities
 

 Week 3
WHS Legislation, standard and codes of practice
Identifying and addressing hazards
Residual risk
Discussion, Q&A activities
 

Week 4
WHS Legislation, standard and codes of practice
Identifying and addressing hazards
Residual risk
Discussion, Q&A activities
 

Week 5
WHS Legislation, standard and codes of practice
Identifying and addressing hazards
Residual risk
Discussion, Q&A activities
Assignment/project 1


Week 6-10
Safe work practices and procedures
Guidance and coaching
WHS housekeeping
Incident reporting and recording
Discussion, Q&A activities
 

Week 7
Safe work practices and procedures
Guidance and coaching
WHS housekeeping
Incident reporting and recording
Discussion, Q&A activities

 

Week 8
Safe work practices and procedures
Guidance and coaching
WHS housekeeping
Incident reporting and recording
Discussion, Q&A activities
Assignment/project 2 – Research
 

Week 9
Safe work practices and procedures
Guidance and coaching
WHS housekeeping
Incident reporting and recording
Discussion, Q&A activities
 

Week 10
Safe work practices and procedures
Guidance and coaching
WHS housekeeping
Incident reporting and recording
Discussion, Q&A activities

 Assignment/project 2 – Research

 

Week 11-15
Contribute to WHS processes
Contribute to meetings and inspections
Reporting hazard in the workplace
Contribute to risk assessment
Discussion, Q&A activities
 

Week 12
Contribute to WHS processes
Contribute to meetings and inspections
Reporting hazard in the workplace
Contribute to risk assessment
Discussion, Q&A activities
 

 

 

 

Week 13
Contribute to WHS processes
Contribute to meetings and inspections
Reporting hazard in the workplace
Contribute to risk assessment
Discussion, Q&A activities
 

 

 

Week 14
Contribute to WHS processes
Contribute to meetings and inspections
Reporting hazard in the workplace
Contribute to risk assessment
Discussion, Q&A activities
 

 

 

Week 15
Contribute to WHS processes
Contribute to meetings and inspections
Reporting hazard in the workplace
Contribute to risk assessment
Discussion, Q&A activities
Research/Oral presentation
Assessment task

 


Week 16-18
Identify emergency situations
Taking action in emergencies
Implementing emergency responses
Assessment task
Assessment interview – review folio of final assessments e.g :Assignments1 and 2, Oral presentation, Evidence of practical experience e.g. observation/ demonstration, Third party, Folio – Presentation (oral and written)

 

Week 17
Identify emergency situations
Taking action in emergencies
Implementing emergency responses
Assessment task
Assessment interview – review folio of final assessments e.g :Assignments1 and 2, Oral presentation, Evidence of practical experience e.g. observation/ demonstration, Third party, Folio – Presentation (oral and written)
 

Week 18
Identify emergency situations
Taking action in emergencies
Implementing emergency responses
Assessment task
Assessment interview – review folio of final assessments e.g :Assignments1 and 2, Oral presentation, Evidence of practical experience e.g. observation/ demonstration, Third party, Folio – Presentation (oral and written)
 


Learning Resources

Prescribed Texts


References


Other Resources

Other Resources
TEXTS AND EQUIPMENT
There are no set texts in this course. RMIT will provide you with resources and tools for learning in this course through handouts, our online systems and access to facilities and relevant software. You will also have access to the library resources. It is recommended that you bring:
• Display folder with plastic sleeves
• Highlighter pens
• Notebook or loose leaf paper
• Headphones (use your own or they can be purchased from the Brunswick Library very cheaply)
• USB (Memory stick)
 


Overview of Assessment

You must demonstrate an understanding of all elements of the competencies in order 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. You may be assessed by:
• Direct observation of actual and simulated work practice
• Oral or written questioning
• Assignments and projects
• Presentation of a portfolio of evidence which may comprise documents, and/or photographs and/or video and audio files
• Work-based activities
• Third-party feedback from a work supervisor/employer
Feedback will be provided throughout the semester in class and/or online discussions, through individual and group feedback on practical exercises and by individual consultation.
If you have a long term medical condition and/or disability it may be possible to negotiate to vary aspects of the learning or assessment methods. You can contact the program coordinator or the Disability Liaison Unit if you would like to find out more.
An assessment charter (http://mams.rmit.edu.au/kh6a3ly2wi2h1.pdf) summarises your responsibilities as an RMIT student as well as those of your teachers.
Your courses assessment conforms to RMIT assessment principles, regulations, policies and procedures which are described and referenced in a single document: http://www.rmit.edu.au/browse;ID=ln1kd66y87rc
 


Assessment Tasks

Assessment Tasks

Assessment Task 1: project 2 – Research

Assessment Task 2: project 2 – Research

Assessment task 3: Research/Oral presentation

Assessment task 4:
Assessment interview – review folio of final assessments e.g :Assignments1 and 2, Oral presentation, Evidence of practical experience e.g. observation/ demonstration, Third party, Folio – Presentation (oral and written)



Feedback will be provided throughout the semester in class and/or online discussions, through individual and group feedback on practical exercises and by individual consultation.
Assessment tasks in this course are either formative or summative. Formative tasks provide the basis for ongoing feedback and can be considered essential building blocks for the more substantial summative assessment tasks. Summative assessment tasks in this unit are assessed using the following competency based results:
CA – Competency achieved
NYC – Not Yet Competent
Please note:
Assessments tasks may include other Units of competency from the program.
All Assessment tasks should be submitted by the deadline. If an extension is required you must ask your teacher for one before the due date.
 


Assessment Matrix

Assessment Matrix
The assessment matrix demonstrates alignment of assessment tasks with the relevant Unit of Competency.
These are available from the course contact person (stated above)
 

Other Information

You must complete a submission cover sheet for every piece of submitted work, including online submissions. This signed sheet acknowledges that you are aware of the plagiarism implications.

Attendance - The major learning experience involves participating in face to face classes. It is strongly advised that you attend all sessions in order to engage in the required learning activities, ensuring the maximum opportunity to gain the competency. www.rmit.edu.au/policies/academicprogress

Feedback - Monitoring academic progress is an important enabling and proactive strategy to assist you to achieve your learning potential. Students will be asked to attend mid semester interviews with relevant teachers and Program Coordinator.

Special Consideration - All assessment tasks are required to be completed to a satisfactory level. If you are unable to complete any piece of assessment by the due date, you will need to apply for an extension. Please see the RMIT website for further information. www.rmit.edu.au/students/assessment/extension

Academic Integrity and Plagiarism - RMIT University has a strict policy on plagarism and and academic integrity. Please refer to the website for more information on this policy.http://www.rmit.edu.au/students/academic-integrity

 

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