Course Title: Carry out work-based risk control processes

Part B: Course Detail

Teaching Period: VE 2018

Class Number: All

Class Section: All

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Course Code: BUSM7880C

Course Title: Carry out work-based risk control processes

School: 174T School of VE Engineering, Health & Science

Campus: City Campus

Program: C4338 - Certificate IV in Plumbing and Services

Course Contact: Program Manager

Course Contact Phone: +61 3 9925 4468

Course Contact Email: vocengineering@rmit.edu.au


Name and Contact Details of All Other Relevant Staff

Nominal Hours: 24

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.

Course Description

This unit of competency specifies the otcomes required to carry out work based risk control processes. It covers the identification of hazards, the asserssments of risk, the identification of unacceptable risk and the determination, preparation and completion of a course of action.


National Codes, Titles, Elements and Performance Criteria

National Element Code & Title:

CPCPCM4011A Carry out work-based risk control processes

Element:

1. Identify hazards.

Performance Criteria:

1.1

Site conditions and functions are analysed to identify and recognise potential hazards.

1.2

Relevant safety systems information is accessed and analysed to eliminate situations covered by existing and adequate procedures.

1.3

Type and scope of unresolved hazards and their likely impact are identified.

Element:

2. Assess risk.

Performance Criteria:

2.1

Likelihood of the event happening is considered and determined.

2.2

Consequence if the event should occur is evaluated and determined.

2.3

Risk level (likelihood and consequence combined) is considered and determined.

Element:

3. Identify unacceptable risk.

Performance Criteria:

3.1

Criteria for determining the acceptability and unacceptability of the risk are identified or sought from appropriate authority.

3.2

Risk is evaluated against criteria to identify if it warrants unacceptable risk status, and is either actioned or referred to the appropriate person.

Element:

4. Identify and decide on course of action.

Performance Criteria:

4.1

Range of actions and controls which may eliminate or minimise the risk are identified.

4.2

All possible options for resolution of the problem and dealing with the risk are identified and considered.

4.3

Feasible options are subject to detailed analysis, including the identification of resource requirements.

4.4

Most appropriate action for dealing with the situation is selected.

Element:

5. Take action.

Performance Criteria:

5.1

Course of action is planned and prepared in detail.

5.2

Resources required for course of action are acquired or obtained.

5.3

Safety information and procedures are accessed and applied throughout the operation.

5.4

Course of action is implemented, observing sustainability principles and concepts.

Element:

6. Complete records and reports.

Performance Criteria:

6.1

Information on course of action and implementation of safe operating procedures is communicated to relevant people.

6.2

All hazards and actions from personal risk assessment are recorded as specified by statutory and regulatory authorities’ legislative and workplace requirements.

Element:

7. Review effectiveness of risk control measures.

Performance Criteria:

7.1

Risk control measures are periodically reviewed.

7.2

Review findings are used as the basis for adjustment of control measures.

7.3

Information is accessed and documentation and risk management processes are adjusted as required.


Learning Outcomes


Refer to elements.


Details of Learning Activities

Ref Workbook


Teaching Schedule

As per timetable


Learning Resources

Prescribed Texts


References


Other Resources

Students will be able to access course information and learning materials through CANVAS.

CANVAS is an online resource with the lesson plans for each unit. Within CANVAS are the session plans, assessments, resources and other materials required for completion of each unit of competency.

Additional materials maybe provided in class and lists of relevant reference books, resources in the library and accessible Internet sites will be provided where possible. During the course, you will be directed to websites to enhance your knowledge and understanding of difficult concepts.


Overview of Assessment

Assessment may incorporate a variety of methods including written/oral activities and demonstration of practical skills to the relevant industry standards. Participants are advised that they are likely to be asked to personally demonstrate their assessment activities to their teacher/assessor. Feedback will be provided throughout the course.

Assessment Tasks

Students must pass each of the following assessment tasks to demonstrate competent.

Assessment

Task 1

5 x Practice Quizzes

Task 2

2 x Major Design Assignments

These tasks assesses the following Course Learning Outcomes (CLOs):

Assessment Mapping Matrix

Elements/

Performance Criteria Covered

Task 1

Task 2

1.1

x

x

1.2

x

x

1.3

x

x

2.1

x

x

2.2

x

x

2.3

x

x

3.1

x

x

3.2

x

x

4.1

x

x

4.2

x

x

4.3

x

x

4.4

x

x

5.1

x

x

5.2

x

x

2.3

x

x

5.4

x

x

6.1

x

x

6.2

x

x

7.1

x

x

7.2

x

x

7.3

x

x

To be deemed competent you must demonstrate an understanding of all aspects required of the competency. Assessment methods have been designed to measure your achievement of each competency in a flexible manner over multiple tasks.


Assessment Tasks

Students must pass each of the following assessment tasks to demonstrate competent.

Assessment

Task 1

5 x Practice Quizzes

Task 2

2 x Major Design Assignments

These tasks assesses the following Course Learning Outcomes (CLOs):


Assessment Matrix

Assessment Mapping Matrix

Elements/

Performance Criteria Covered

Task 1

Task 2

1.1

x

x

1.2

x

x

1.3

x

x

2.1

x

x

2.2

x

x

2.3

x

x

3.1

x

x

3.2

x

x

4.1

x

x

4.2

x

x

4.3

x

x

4.4

x

x

5.1

x

x

5.2

x

x

2.3

x

x

5.4

x

x

6.1

x

x

6.2

x

x

7.1

x

x

7.2

x

x

7.3

x

x

To be deemed competent you must demonstrate an understanding of all aspects required of the competency. Assessment methods have been designed to measure your achievement of each competency in a flexible manner over multiple tasks.

Other Information

Credit Transfer and/or Recognition of Prior Learning (RPL):


You may be eligible for credit towards courses in your program if you have already met the learning/competency outcomes through previous learning and/or industry experience. To be eligible for credit towards a course, you must demonstrate that you have already completed learning and/or gained industry experience that is:

  • Relevant
  • Current
  • Satisfies the learning/competency outcomes of the course

Please refer to http://www.rmit.edu.au/students/enrolment/credit to find more information about credit transfer and RPL.
 

Study and learning Support: 
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Equitable Learning Services (ELS):

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Late submission: 
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Special consideration: 
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Plagiarism: 

Plagiarism is a form of cheating and it is very serious academic offence that may lead to expulsion from the University. 

Please Refer: www.rmit.edu.au/academicintegrity to find more information about plagiarism. 

Other Information: 

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