Course Title: Implement and monitor WHS policies, procedures and programs to meet legislative requirements
Part B: Course Detail
Teaching Period: Term1 2022
Course Code: OHTH5972C
Course Title: Implement and monitor WHS policies, procedures and programs to meet legislative requirements
School: 520T Future Technologies
Campus: City Campus
Program: C4408 - Certificate IV in Cyber Security
Course Contact: Luke Eberbach
Course Contact Phone: +61 3 9925 4831
Course Contact Email: luke.eberbach@rmit.edu.au
Name and Contact Details of All Other Relevant Staff
Teacher: Geetu Sharma
E: geetu.sharma@rmit.edu.au
Nominal Hours: 50
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 describes the skills and knowledge required to implement and monitor an organisation’s work health and safety (WHS) policies, procedures and programs in the relevant work area in order to meet legislative requirements.
It applies to individuals with supervisory responsibilities for implementing and monitoring the organisation’s WHS policies, procedures and programs in a work area. These individuals have a broad knowledge of WHS policies and contribute well developed skills in creating solutions to unpredictable problems through analysis and evaluation of information from a variety of sources. They provide supervision and guidance to others and have limited responsibility for the output of others.
National Codes, Titles, Elements and Performance Criteria
National Element Code & Title: |
BSBWHS401 Implement and monitor WHS policies, procedures and programs to meet legislative requirements |
Element: |
1. Provide information to the work team about WHS policies and procedures |
Performance Criteria: |
1.1 Accurately explain to the work team relevant provisions of WHS Acts, regulations and codes of practice 1.2 Provide information about the organisation’s WHS policies, procedures and programs, and ensure it is readily accessible to, and understandable by the work team 1.3 Regularly provide and clearly explain to the work team information about identified hazards and the outcomes of risk assessment and control |
Element: |
2. Implement and monitor participation arrangements for managing WHS |
Performance Criteria: |
2.1 Communicate to workplace parties the importance of effective consultation mechanisms in managing health and safety risks in the workplace 2.2 Apply consultation procedures to facilitate participation of the work team in managing work area hazards 2.3 Promptly deal with issues raised through consultation, according to organisational consultation procedures and WHS legislative and regulatory requirements 2.4 Promptly record and communicate to the work team the outcomes of consultation over WHS issues |
Element: |
3. Implement and monitor organisational procedures for providing WHS training |
Performance Criteria: |
3.1 Identify WHS training needs according to organisational requirements and WHS legislative and regulatory requirements 3.2 Make arrangements to meet WHS training needs of team members in consultation with relevant individuals 3.3 Provide workplace learning opportunities and coaching and mentoring assistance to facilitate team and individual achievement of identified WHS training needs 3.4 Identify and report to management the costs associated with providing training for work team, for inclusion in financial and management plans |
Element: |
4. Implement and monitor organisational procedures and legal requirements for identifying hazards and assessing and controlling risks |
Performance Criteria: |
4.1 Identify and report on hazards in work area according to WHS policies and procedures and WHS legislative and regulatory requirements 4.2 Promptly action team member hazard reports according to organisational procedures and WHS legislative and regulatory requirements 4.3 Implement procedures to control risks using the hierarchy of control, according to organisational and WHS legislative requirements 4.4 Identify and report inadequacies in existing risk controls according to hierarchy of control and WHS legislative requirements 4.5 Monitor outcomes of reports on inadequacies, where appropriate, to ensure a prompt organisational response |
Element: |
5. Implement and monitor organisational procedures for maintaining WHS records for the team |
Performance Criteria: |
5.1 Accurately complete and maintain WHS records of incidents of occupational injury and disease in work area, according to WHS policies, procedures and legislative requirements 5.2 Use aggregate information and data from work area records to identify hazards and monitor risk control procedures in work area |
Learning Outcomes
Refer to Elements
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 PowerPoint - WHS and the Law |
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| 3 | Contribute to obtaining and communicating information about WHS issues |
Consultation See reading list and online resources Online research - Internet |
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 |
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| 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 Online research |
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| 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 |
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| 8 | Raise WHS issues with others WHS meetings |
See reading list and online resources PowerPoints Online research - Internet |
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| 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 |
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| 11 | Raise WHS issues with others WHS meetings |
See reading list and online resources Online research - Internet |
WHS2 Assignment |
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| 12 | Raise WHS issues with others WHS meetings |
See reading list and online resources PowerPoints Online research - Internet |
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| 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) |
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| 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
Assessment 1: Knowledge Assessment
Assessment 2: Risk Assessment and Injury Report
Assessment 3: OHS Training
These tasks assesses the following Course Learning Outcomes (CLOs):
Assessment Mapping Matrix
These tasks assesses the following Course Learning Outcomes (CLOs):
Assessment Mapping Matrix
Elements/Performance Criteria |
Assessment 1 |
Assessment 2 |
Assessment 3 |
1.1 |
X |
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1.2 |
X |
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1.3 |
X |
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2.1 |
X |
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2.2 |
X |
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2.3 |
X |
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2.4 |
X |
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3.1 |
X |
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3.2 |
X |
X |
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3.3 |
X |
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3.4 |
X |
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4.1 |
X |
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4.2 |
X |
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4.3 |
X |
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4.5 |
X |
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5.1 |
X |
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5.2 |
X |
Assessment Tasks
Assessment 1: Knowledge Assessment
Assessment 2: Risk Assessment and Injury Report
Assessment 3: OHS Training
Assessment Matrix
These tasks assesses the following Course Learning Outcomes (CLOs):
Assessment Mapping Matrix
Elements/Performance Criteria |
Assessment 1 |
Assessment 2 |
Assessment 3 |
1.1 |
X |
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1.2 |
X |
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1.3 |
X |
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2.1 |
X |
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2.2 |
X |
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2.3 |
X |
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2.4 |
X |
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3.1 |
X |
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3.2 |
X |
X |
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3.3 |
X |
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3.4 |
X |
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4.1 |
X |
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4.2 |
X |
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4.3 |
X |
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4.5 |
X |
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5.1 |
X |
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5.2 |
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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