Course Title: Work safely

Part B: Course Detail

Teaching Period: Term2 2023

Course Code: OHTH5963C

Course Title: Work safely

Important Information:

Please note that this course may have compulsory in-person attendance requirements for some teaching activities. 

To participate in any RMIT course in-person activities or assessment, you will need to comply with RMIT vaccination requirements which are applicable during the duration of the course. This RMIT requirement includes being vaccinated against COVID-19 or holding a valid medical exemption. 

Please read this RMIT Enrolment Procedure as it has important information regarding COVID vaccination and your study at RMIT: https://policies.rmit.edu.au/document/view.php?id=209. 

Please read the Student website for additional requirements of in-person attendance: https://www.rmit.edu.au/covid/coming-to-campus 

Please check your Canvas course shell closer to when the course starts to see if this course requires mandatory in-person attendance. The delivery method of the course might have to change quickly in response to changes in the local state/national directive regarding in-person course attendance. 

School: 515T Creative Industries

Campus: Brunswick Campus

Program: C4389 - Certificate IV in Custom-Made Footwear

Course Contact: Paul Castro Alvarez

Course Contact Phone: +61 3 99259234

Course Contact Email: paul.castro@rmit.edu.au

Name and Contact Details of All Other Relevant Staff

Debra McDonald

+61 3 9925 9252 

debra.mcdonald@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

None

Course Description

You will develop skills and knowledge required to apply workplace policies and procedures to maintain a safe work environment for self and others. Communication skills and understanding are also required to interpret and understand what is required to provide a safe workplace. This unit also requires the ability to use initiative and enterprise and problem solving strategies to identify and act upon hazards and risks within the workplace.

National Codes, Titles, Elements and Performance Criteria

National Element Code & Title:	MSMWHS200 Work safely
Element:	1. Identify hazards and assess risk
Performance Criteria:	1.1 Identify hazards in the work area before and during work 1.2 Access and apply relevant safety data sheets (SDS) 1.3 Assess risks for the identified hazards 1.4 Identify controls for these hazards from procedures 1.5 Review effectiveness of controls within the scope of authority 1.6 Identify and report remaining risk
Element:	2. Follow procedures for risk control
Performance Criteria:	2.1 Control risks when working under minimal supervision by following workplace procedures 2.2 Follow safety signs and other safety indicators and zones 2.3 Select, use and maintain relevant personal protective equipment (PPE) 2.4 Handle and store items and materials relevant to job safely
Element:	3. Follow emergency procedures
Performance Criteria:	3.1 Recognise emergency situations 3.2 Take appropriate initial emergency action 3.3 Follow procedures for dealing with a range of site or plant emergencies
Element:	4. Participate in the enhancement of safety
Performance Criteria:	4.1 Raise WHS issues with designated personnel in accordance with workplace procedures and relevant requirements of WHS legislation 4.2 Contribute to participative arrangements for WHS management in the workplace within organisation procedures and the scope of responsibilities and competencies 4.3 Provide input to minimise hazards in work area in line with organisation WHS procedures 4.4 Provide input to opportunities for development of work group’s competencies in relation to WHS 4.5 Support the implementation of procedures to control risks using the hierarchy of control and in accordance with organisation procedures 4.6 Report to appropriate people in accordance with workplace procedures when non-routine hazards arise
Element:	5. Work in accordance with WHS policies and procedures
Performance Criteria:	5.1 Follow workplace procedures to achieve a safe working environment in accordance with all relevant WHS legislation, including codes of practice relating to hazards within the workplace or industry 5.2 Identify the duties, rights and obligations of employees and employers under the relevant WHS legislation 5.3 Complete hazard, accident or incident reports as required by workplace procedures 5.4 Seek assistance with documentation and processes when needed

Learning Outcomes

On successful completion of this course you will have developed and applied the skills and knowledge required to demonstrate competency in the above elements.

Details of Learning Activities

The activities in this course have been designed to give you the opportunity to put into practice all the theory learned in class. These activities include:

• class exercises to review class presentations/ theory
• practical demonstrations
• design activities or projects
• individual and group activities
• ‘workshopping’ of student projects including peer/assessor feedback

Teaching Schedule

While all course content will be delivered, the order and mode of delivery may change depending on the availability of specialist facilities and equipment.  Please check Canvas regularly as any updates will be communicated by your teacher. 

 

WEEK	TOPIC	ACTIVITIES	ASSESSMENT
01	Introduction to course schedules	Activity: Walk around the workshop and with an introduction to the equipment you will learn to safely operate over the next few weeks
02	Module 1 Occupational Health and Safety policies	Reading: Work safely handout Module 1 Activity: complete section as directed	Assessment 1: Section 1 - 8 questions AT 01 is divided into six modules over a 16-week duration, with each module due to be submitted every two to three weeks.  We will get started on Section 1, which comprises 8 questions, completing it ready for submission in Week 3.
03	Module 1 Occupational Health and Safety policies	Reading: Work safely handout Module 1 Activity: submit section 1 of the workbook	Assessment 1: Section 1 - complete and submit
04	Module 2 Safe work practices	Reading: Work safely handout Module 2 Activity: complete section as directed	Assessment 1: Section 2 - 13 questions Section 2 of the workbook comprises 13 questions and is due for submission in Week 6.  It highlights how you should respond in the event of an accident in the workplace.
05	Module 2 Safe work practices	Reading: Work safely handout Module 2 Activity: complete section as directed	Assessment 1: Section 2 - 13 questions continued
06	Module 3 Accidents & Procedures	Reading: Work safely handout Module 2 Activity: submit section 2 of the workbook	Assessment 1: Section 2 - 13 questions - complete and submit
07	Module 3 Accidents and Procedures	Reading: Work safely handout Module 3 Activity: complete section as directed	Assessment 2: Case Study x2 + Question + Report You will be presented with two simulated work health and safety scenarios, answer a series of short questions relating to each incident and complete an incident report for each scenario. The incident report is located in Appendix 1.
08	Module 3 Safety signs	Reading: Work safely handout Module 3 Activity: complete section as directed	Assessment 1: Section 3 (5 Questions) Section 3 of the workbook comprises 5 questions and is due for submission in week 8.  It introduces you to the various safety signs in the workplace and why we use them. - 3 questions - complete and submit
09	Module 4 Manual Handling	Reading: Work safely handout Module 4 Activity: complete section as directed
10	Module 4 Manual Handling	Reading: Work safely handout Module 4 Activity: complete section as directed	Assessment 1: Section 4 (4 Questions) Section 4 of the workbook comprises 4 questions and is due for submission in Week 11.  It addresses hazards in the work place and conducting risk assessments.
11	Module 5 Safe use of Chemicals	Reading: Work safely handout Module 5 Activity: complete section as directed	Assessment 3: Part 1- Pre-work check Part 2 - 5 Questions Today you will undertake a WHS checklist of the Footwear Workshop and participate in a simulated Toolbox Talk to focus on safety topics and complete a WHS checklist - complete and submit
12	Module 5 Safe use of Chemicals	Reading: Work safely handout Module 5 Activity:  complete section as directed	Assessment 1: Section 5 (8 Questions) Section 5 of the workbook comprises 8 questions and is due for submission in week 13.  It addresses hazardous chemicals in the workplace, how to store them and appropriate PPE to wear. - complete and submit
13	Module 5 Safe use of Chemicals	Reading: Work safely handout Module 6 Activity:  complete section as directed
14	Module 6 Housekeeping	Reading: Work safely handout Module 6 Activity: complete section as directed	Assessment 1: Section 6 (3 Questions) Section 6 of the workbook comprises 3 questions and is due for submission in week 15.  It addresses industrial housekeeping and responsibilities for keeping the workshop clean and free of hazards. - complete and submit
15	Module 6 Housekeeping check list	Reading: Work safely handout Module 6 Activity: complete section as directed	Assessment 3: Part 3 - WHS Checklist Part 4 - Toolbox talk - complete and submit
16	Feedback Week	NO CLASSES Feedback and Resubmission Weeks

Learning Resources

Prescribed Texts

References

Other Resources

The University Library has extensive resources. The Library has produced a number of subject guides that includes quality online and print resources for your studies. The Library provides guides and subject specialist help via your Liaison Librarians

Overview of Assessment

Assessment is ongoing throughout the course and will include a range of practical and theory components. Full assessment briefs will be provided and can be found on Canvas.

This is a Vocational Education and Training qualification and is assessed for Competency. To be assessed as Competent means you have consistently demonstrated the required knowledge and skills at a standard required in the workplace. To be assessed as Competent in this course, you will need to complete each assessment task to a satisfactory standard. You will receive feedback from the teacher at the conclusion of each assessment task.

Results that apply to courses that are delivered and assessed in accordance with competency-based assessment are:

CA: Competency Achieved
NYC: Not Yet Competent
DNS: Did not Submit Assessment

Assessment Tasks

Assessment Task 1: Workbook with short answer questions - Due Weeks 3, 6, 8,11,13 & 15

Assessment Task 2: Work Health and Safety Incident Scenario . Due Week 7.

Assessment Task 3: Practical - This practical assessment will allow students to demonstrate their ability to work safely to identify hazards and assess
risks associated with these hazards, then follow procedures for risk control. . Due Weeks 12 & 15.

Assessment Matrix

The assessment matrix demonstrates alignment of assessment tasks with the relevant unit of competency. These matrices are available through Program Administration (or Course Coordinator).

Other Information

Attendance:

Your learning experience will involve class-based teaching, discussion, demonstration and practical exercises

It is strongly advised that you attend all timetabled sessions. This will allow you to engage in the required learning activities, ensuring you the maximum opportunity to complete this course successfully.

 

Information about your studies:

You can access My Studies through the RMIT website for information about timetables, important dates, assessment dates, results and progress, Canvas etc.

 https://www.rmit.edu.au/students

 

Assessment:

Information on assessment including Special consideration, Adjustments to assessment, (eg. applying for an extension of time):

https://www.rmit.edu.au/students/student-essentials/assessment-and-exams/assessment

 

Academic Integrity and Plagiarism:

RMIT University has a strict policy on plagiarism and academic integrity. Please refer to the website for more information on this policy.

https://www.rmit.edu.au/students/student-essentials/assessment-and-exams/academic-integrity

 

Credit Transfer and Recognition of Prior Learning:

Credit transfer is the recognition of previously completed formal learning (an officially accredited qualification).

Recognition of Prior Learning (RPL) is an assessment process that allows you to demonstrate competence using the skills you have gained through experience in the workplace, voluntary work, informal or formal training or other life experiences.  

Please speak to your teacher if you wish to discuss applying for Credit Transfer or RPL for the unit(s) of competency addressed in this course.

https://www.rmit.edu.au/students/student-essentials/enrolment/apply-for-credit

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