Course Title: Participate effectively in WHS communication and consultation processes

Part B: Course Detail

Teaching Period: Term2 2018

Course Code: OHTH5889C

Course Title: Participate effectively in WHS communication and consultation processes

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

Campus: City Campus

Program: C4378 - Certificate IV in Information Technology Networking

Course Contact: Geoff Moss

Course Contact Phone: +61 3 9925 4852

Course Contact Email: geoff.moss@rmit.edu.au


Name and Contact Details of All Other Relevant Staff

Teacher:  Trevor Stone

E: trevor.stone@rmit.edu.au 

 

Eddie Vanda School of Vocational Engineering, Health and Science (SVEHS) Program Manager Tel: (03) 9925 4456 Fax: (03) 9925 4189 Email:  eddie.vanda@rmit.edu.au 

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

There are no pre-requisites for this course.

Course Description

This unit describes the performance outcomes, skills and knowledge required to participate in work health and safety (WHS / OHS) communication and consultation processes.
 


National Codes, Titles, Elements and Performance Criteria

National Element Code & Title:

BSBWHS304 Participate effectively in WHS communication and consultation processes

Element:

1. Contribute to establishing and running WHS consultation and participation processes

Performance Criteria:

1.1 Apply knowledge of WHS Acts, regulations, codes of practice, policies and procedures to contribute to the development and running of WHS consultation and participation processes
1.2 Identify and communicate barriers to effective WHS consultation and participation processes
1.3 Contribute to removing these barriers
1.4 Identify, record and communicate to others, the duties, rights and responsibilities of individuals and parties in the consultation process

Element:

2. Raise WHS issues with others

Performance Criteria:

2.1 Raise relevant WHS issues in meetings and support others to do this
2.2 Record and communicate WHS discussions and their outcomes in accordance with workplace procedures
2.3 Effectively follow up the outcomes of meetings as appropriate
2.4 Communicate outcomes of these meetings to others

Element:

3. Contribute to obtaining and communicating information about WHS issues

Performance Criteria:

3.1 Identify sources of WHS information
3.2 Use tools and techniques to locate and obtain WHS information
3.3 Communicate relevant WHS information to others using appropriate communication methods

Learning Outcomes


Activities in this course aim to enhance your understanding of the relevant WHS / OHS laws, policies and procedures in the workplace, the IT industry and your organisation, and identify the responsibilities of those involved in the WHS / OHS consultation process.

It is important that you are aware of your rights and responsibilities in relation to your work health and safety and that of colleagues. You will also learn how to raise WHS issues in the workplace and then to participate in meetings in the workplace where WHS issues are raised.

This course enables you to develop the following capabilities:

  • communication skills and the confidence to communicate in the workplace
  • interpersonal skills to work with others to deal with WHS issues
  • information gathering skills
  • information management skills to source, obtain and share relevant documentation
  • literacy and verbal skills in relation to dealing with WHS issues
  • problem solving
  • The knowledge of the roles of different people in relation to WHS issues

Upon completion of this course you will be able to:

  • Source relevant legislation, regulations and codes of practice
  • Identify and analyse WHS situations
  • Facilitate WHS development in the workplace
  • Identify ways of improving workplace communication over WHS issues

You will use the Internet as a learning tool and a resource to seek and locate relevant resources and information.
 


Details of Learning Activities

Activities in this course aim to enhance your understanding of the relevant WHS / OHS laws, policies and procedures in the workplace, the IT industry and your organisation, and identify the responsibilities of those involved in the WHS consultative process.

Using assignments, and a variety of case studies, class practices and tasks and classroom discussion, as well as experiences and activities you will develop an understanding of the relevant WHS laws for the IT Industry and for organisations in general. You will be encouraged to raise and discuss WHS issues in the classroom and with the program’s Integrated Assignment and Integrated Project.

The Internet and YouTube videos will be used as a learning tool and a resource for students to seek and locate relevant information.

Learning activities may be modified during the semester to meet the needs of students in the current program.


Teaching Schedule

Week   Topic Class Activity Assessment
1   Introduction to topic.
Overview of course and relevance to workplace.
Relevant WHS Laws for IT Industry and workplace.		  PowerPoint - WHS and the Law  
2   Contribute to establishing consultative processes within the workplace.
Relevant WHS Laws - Victoria, Australia
Responsibilities of relevant personnel.

See reading list and online resources on Canvas

Online research - Internet
Workplace Health and Safety Act 2011 (Cwlth)
Occupational Health and Safety Act 2004 (Vic)

PowerPoint - WHS and the Law

  
3    Contribute to obtaining and communicating information about WHS issues
 

Consultation See reading list and online resources

Online research - Internet
Workplace Health and Safety Act 2011 (Cwlth)
Occupational Health and Safety Act 2004 (Vic)

  Class Test 1 (Topic 1)
4   Contribute to obtaining and communicating information about WHS issues
Consultation
Barriers to Communication
Duties, Rights & Responsibilities of relevant personnel.		 See reading list and online resources
PowerPoints
Online research - Internet		  
5   Contribute to obtaining and communicating information about WHS issues
Consultation
Barriers to Communication
Duties, Rights & Responsibilities of relevant personnel

See reading list and online resources
PowerPoints

Online research

  
6   Contribute to obtaining and communicating information about WHS issues
Consultation
Barriers to Communication
Duties, Rights & Responsibilities of relevant personnel		 See reading list and online resources
PowerPoints
Online research - Internet		 WHS1 Assignment 
7   Raise WHS issues with others
WHS meetings

See reading list and online resources
PowerPoints
Online research - Internet

8   Raise WHS issues with others
WHS meetings		 See reading list and online resources
PowerPoints
Online research - Internet		  
9   Raise WHS issues with others
WHS meetings		 See reading list and online resources
PowerPoints
Online research - Internet 		 Class Test 2 (Topic 2)
10  

Raise WHS issues with others

 See reading list and online resources
PowerPoints
Online research - Internet		  
11   Raise WHS issues with others
WHS meetings

See reading list and online resources
PowerPoints

Online research - Internet

WHS2 Assignment 

 
12   Raise WHS issues with others
WHS meetings		 See reading list and online resources
PowerPoints
Online research - Internet		  
13   Task 2 Assessment Task 2 Assessment  
14   Contribute to obtaining and communicating information about WHS issues
Identify sources of WHS information		 Workplace Health and Safety Act 2011 (Cwlth)
Occupational Health and Safety Act 2004 (Vic)		  
15   Contribute to obtaining and communicating information about WHS issues
Tools & techniques to locate and obtain WHS information
Communicating relevant WHS information to others - methods		 Task 3 Assessment WHS3 Assignment 
16   Contribute to obtaining and communicating information about WHS issues
Tools & techniques to locate and obtain WHS information
Communicating relevant WHS information to others - methods		 Revision and resubmissions  
17   Assessment week Revision and resubmissions  
18   Assessment week    


Learning Resources

Prescribed Texts


References

  Class Booklet: Participate effectively in OHS communication and consultative processes


Other Resources

Class PowerPoint presentations - How to conduct a really good safety meeting_v2.pptx
Case Studies
Internet and YouTube
BSBWHS304 Activity Booklet
Class handouts available on Canvas on RMIT website
Class Booklet: Participate effectively in WHS communication and consultative processes - available on Canvas.
Various resources on Victorian WorkCover Authority website; NSW Workcover Authority website
Workplace Health and Safety Act 2011 (Cwlth)
Occupational Health and Safety Act 2004 (Vic)


Overview of Assessment

A range of assessment methods will be used to assess your understanding of relevant WHS laws and procedures, practical skills and knowledge.

  1. Class Tests:
    Test 1 (Topic 1 - Contribute to establishing and running WHS consultation and participation processes)
    Test 2 (Topic 2 - Raise WHS Issues with others)

  2. Assignments
    WHS 1 Assignment: Contribute to establishing and running WHS consultation and participation processes
    WHS 2 Assignment: Raise WHS Issues with others: Class Activities
    WHS 3 Assignment: Contribute to obtaining and communicating information about WHS issues **

           ** Students attending the WHS excursion will do a separate assignment.

 

 

 Element/Performance Criteria

 

Topic 1

Class Test 1

 Topic 1

WHS1

Assignment

 

Topic 2

Class Test 2

 Topic 2

WHS2

Assignment

 Topic 3

WHS3

Assignment
1.1 X  X  X X X
1.2  X  X   X X  X
1.3  X  X       X
1.4 X X     X
2.1  X X  X  X   X
2.2  X X X  X   X
2.3    X  X  X   
2.4    X X  X  X
3.1  X  X X  X  X 
3.2  X  X  X  X  X
3.3 X X X X X


Assessment Tasks

A range of assessment methods will be used to assess your understanding of relevant WHS laws and procedures, practical skills and knowledge.

  1. Class Tests:
    Test 1 (Topic 1 - Contribute to establishing and running WHS consultation and participation processes)
    Test 2 (Topic 2 - Raise WHS Issues with others)

  2. Assignments
    WHS 1 Assignment: Contribute to establishing and running WHS consultation and participation processes
    WHS 2 Assignment: Raise WHS Issues with others: Class Activities
    WHS 3 Assignment: Contribute to obtaining and communicating information about WHS issues **

           ** Students attending the WHS excursion will do a separate assignment.


Assessment Matrix

Assessment in this course is competency based assessment. You 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.

 

Elements Assessment Items
1.1 Class Test 1 (Topic 1); WHS1 Assignment
1.2 Class Test 1 (Topic 1); WHS1 Assignment
1.3 Class Test 1 (Topic 1);WHS1 Assignment
1.4 Class Test 1 (Topic 1); WHS1 Assignment
2.1 Class Test 2 (Topic 2); WHS2 Assignment
2.2 Class Test 2 (Topic 2); WHS2 Assignment
2.3 Class Test 2 (Topic 2); WHS2 Assignment
2.4 Class Test 2 (Topic 2); WHS2 Assignment
3.1 WHS3 Assignment
3.2 WHS3 Assignment
3.3 WHS3 Assignment

 

 Element/Performance Criteria

 

Topic 1

Class Test 1

 Topic 1

WHS1

Assignment

 

Topic 2

Class Test 2

 Topic 2

WHS2

Assignment

 Topic 3

WHS3

Assignment
1.1 X  X  X X X
1.2  X  X   X X  X
1.3  X  X       X
1.4 X X     X
2.1  X X  X  X   X
2.2  X X X  X   X
2.3    X  X  X   
2.4    X X  X  X
3.1  X  X X  X  X 
3.2  X  X  X  X  X
3.3 X X X X X

 

Other Information

Access to an internet connected computer outside of class times - Internet connected computers are available in the School of Vocational Health and Sciences labs on levels 4, 6 or 8 of building 51, 81 Victoria Street, Melbourne.
Further lab access can be found in the student lab on level 3 (ground floor) of Building 8, in Swanston Street, Melbourne; as well as RMIT Libraries.
 

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:

Study and Learning Centre (SLC) provides free learning and academic development advice to you. 
Services offered by SLC to support your numeracy and literacy skills are: 

  • assignment writing, thesis writing and study skills advice 
  • maths and science developmental support and advice 
  • English language development 

Please Refer http://www.rmit.edu.au/studyandlearningcentre to find more information about Study and learning Support 

Equitable Learning Services (ELS):

If you are suffering from long-term medical condition or disability, you should contact Equitable Learning Services (ELS) to seek advice and support to complete your studies.
Please refer to https://www.rmit.edu.au/students/support-and-facilities/student-support/equitable-learning-services to find more information about services offered by Equitable Learning Services (ELS).

Late submission: 

If you require an Extension of Submittable Work (assignments, reports or project work etc.) for 7 calendar days or less (from the original due date) and have valid reasons, you must complete and lodge an Application for Extension of Submittable Work (7 Calendar Days or less) form and lodge it with the Senior Educator/ Program Manager. 
The application must be lodged no later than one working day before the official due date. You will be notified within no more than 2 working days of the date of lodgment as to whether the extension has been granted. 
If you seek an Extension of Submittable Work for more than 7 calendar days (from the original due date) must lodge an Application for Special Consideration form under the provisions of the Special Consideration Policy, preferably prior to, but no later than 2 working days after the official due date. 

Submittable Work (assignments, reports or project work etc.) submitted late without approval of an extension will not be accepted or marked. 


Special consideration: 

Please Refer http://www.rmit.edu.au/students/specialconsideration to find more information about special consideration 

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: 

All email communications will be sent to your RMIT email address and you must regularly check your RMIT emails.

 

Extension of Time for submission of assessable work
A student may apply for an extension of up to 7 days from the original date. They must lodge the application form (available on the web:http://www1.rmit.edu.au/students/assessment/extension) at least the day before the due date. The application is lodged with the Program Coordinator, Tracey Salter, or with the School Admin Office on Level 6, Building 51. Students requiring longer extensions must apply for Special consideration.
 

Special consideration Policy (Late Submission)
Students requiring longer extensions must apply for Special consideration. Form available online at: http://www1.rmit.edu.au/students/specialconsideration/online.
For missed assessments such as exams and tests, you (and your doctor, if you are ill) must fill out a Special Consideration form. This form must be lodged at the HUB or online with supporting evidence (e.g. medical certificate) prior to, or within 48 hours of the scheduled time of the exam or test.
If you miss an assessment task due to unavoidable circumstances you need to follow the procedure of special consideration and apply within the allowed time frame.
 

If you have any questions about this assessment process, feel free to email me on:
geoff.moss@rmit.edu.au

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