Course Title: Apply work health and safety practices

Part B: Course Detail

Teaching Period: Term2 2024

Course Code: PUBH5216C

Course Title: Apply work health and safety practices

School: 515T Creative Industries

Campus: Brunswick Campus

Program: C4414 - Certificate IV in Design

Course Contact: Robin Blood

Course Contact Phone: +61 3 9925 4683

Course Contact Email: robin.blood@rmit.edu.au


Name and Contact Details of All Other Relevant Staff

Frances Tatarovic

frances.tatarovic@rmit.edu.au

Kevin Lewis

kevin.lewis@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

In this course you will learn the skills and knowledge required to apply work health and safety (WHS) requirements, including implementing safe work practices, participating in risk assessment and control, and following emergency procedures in the creative industries.


National Codes, Titles, Elements and Performance Criteria

National Element Code & Title:

CUAWHS312 Apply work health and safety practices

Element:

1. Implement safe work practices

Performance Criteria:

1.1 Develop and maintain own knowledge of WHS legislation, codes of practice and workplace policies and procedures

1.2 Apply legislative requirements, safety documentation and signage to work tasks

1.3 Comply with duty of care requirements relevant to work tasks

1.4 Use personal protective equipment and other measures as required to prevent injury or impairment

1.5 Use tools, equipment and materials according to safe work practices

1.6 Participate in WHS consultative activities

Element:

2. Participate in hazard identification and risk assessment and control

Performance Criteria:

1.1 Develop and maintain own knowledge of WHS legislation, codes of practice and workplace policies and procedures1.2 Apply legislative requirements, safety documentation and signage to work tasks

1.3 Comply with duty of care requirements relevant to work tasks

1.4 Use personal protective equipment and other measures as required to prevent injury or impairment

1.5 Use tools, equipment and materials according to safe work practices

1.6 Participate in WHS consultative activities

Element:

3. Follow emergency procedures

Performance Criteria:

3.1 Report emergencies and incidents promptly to required personnel or authorities according to workplace procedures

3.2 Respond to emergencies in line with own level of responsibility

3.3 Implement evacuation procedures as required


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

Apply work health and safety practices is co-delivered with Apply critical thinking to work practices. This co-delivered course runs over 9 weeks.

You will complete exercises, and you will also be required to undertake independent study.

In-session activities will include:

 

  • research and observation tasks
  • demonstrations and presentations by teacher
  • peer teaching and class presentations
  • group discussion and workplace meetings
  • review and revision
  • teacher directed group activities/projects

 

Out-of-session activities will include:

  • independent project based work
  • online tutorials and activities
  • independent research


Teaching Schedule

Week Topic Assessment / Learning activities
Week 1

Course overview and introduction/overview

Part 1- Working Safely 

  

CUAWHS312- Apply work health and safety practices 

Assessment task 1: WHS safety check and consultation

Part 1
Guided tasks 
Group Discussion 
Complete part 1- Working safely 

  
Week 2

Part 1: Work safely (recap)

Part 2: Emergency evacuation procedure

  

AT1- Part 1 Due

Part 2:
Guided tasks; Mock emergency evacuation 
Group Discussion
Complete part 2- Emergency evacuation procedure.

  
Week 3

Part 3: Identify and report emergency incident and injuries

  

AT1- Part 2 Due

Part 3:
Guided task; Mock emergency scenario 
Complete part 3- Identify and report emergency incident and injuries.
Guided task;Create Pictogram task

  
Week 4

Part 4: WHS safety check

  

AT1-  Part 3 Due

Part 4:
Guided task; Workplace safety check 
Group Discussion and reflection

  
Week 5

Part 4 continued: WHS safety check

Part 5: Participate in WHS Consultative processes

  

AT1- Part 4 Due

Part 5:
Guided task; group consultive meeting
Group discussion and reflection.

  
Week 6

Revision and catch up
Makers space Online induction  

  

AT1- Part 5 Due

Complete/check work for all 5 parts of Assessment task 1

Complete Makers space online induction

End of Assessment task 1.
All 5 parts should be submitted to canvas.

  
Week 7

Introduction to Assessment task 2: WHS knowledge questions

  

Assessment task 2: WHS knowledge questions

Signs and safety symbols
Group discussion
Feedback

  
Week 8 WHS knowledge questions

AT2 DUE: WHS knowledge questions
End of class

Group discussion
Feedback

 

  
Week 9 Resubmissions AT2

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.


Learning Resources

Prescribed Texts


References


Other Resources

Students will need to refer to CANVAS as teaching resources may vary according to teaching schedule and task requirements.

 

Prescribed Texts: There are no compulsory prescribed texts in this course.

You are advised to look at the Learning Hub at myRMIT site for ongoing updated information.
A range of learning resources and references are provided throughout the year.
You will require a personal storage device and tools as outlined in tool kit list.
RMIT will provide you with resources and tools for learning in this course through our online systems and access to specialised facilities and relevant software.

 

Study Support

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RMIT Library.
You will also have access to the library resources.
Among the library’s electronic resources is the ability to access Lynda.com for online tutorials and lessons. You may be given these tutorials (and other resources) to supplement your classroom learning. The University Library has extensive resources for Design students.


RMIT Library has produced the following:
subject guide that includes quality online and print resources for your studies.

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Overview of Assessment

Assessment for this course is ongoing throughout the semester. Your knowledge and understanding of course content is assessed through participation in class exercises, oral/written presentations and through the application of learned skills and insights. Full assessment briefs will be provided and can be found on CANVAS.  


Assessment Tasks

Students enrolled in Vocational Education and Training qualifications are assessed for Competency. To be assessed as Competent means you have consistently demonstrated the required knowledge and skills at a standard expected 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 for each assessment task. 

 

Assessment task 1: WHS safety check and consultation;  

Part 1- Working Safely 
Part 2: Emergency evacuation procedure
Part 3: Identify and report emergency incident and injuries
Part 4: WHS safety check
Part 5: Participate in WHS Consultative processes

*Due:Weeks 1 to 6
All parts of assessment task 1 to be completed in class sessions, as listed on canvas.

 

Assessment task 2: WHS knowledge questions.
*Due:Week 8

 

*Due dates for assessment tasks dependent on access to specialist facilities and equipment may change. Please check Canvas regularly as any updates will be communicated by your teacher.

You are required to demonstrate all learning outcomes to a satisfactory standard.
You will receive feedback with verbal and/or written evaluation of your progress within class time. 
The submitted projects will be assessed with written feedback as well as a checklist that relates to separate components of the project and the overall outcome.

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 for Assessment


Assessment Matrix

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

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.

 

Feedback - You will receive verbal and written feedback by teacher on your work. This feedback also includes suggestions on how you can proceed to the next stage of developing your projects.
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Student Progress 
Monitoring academic progress is an important enabling and proactive strategy to assist you to achieve your learning potential. Academic progress - RMIT University

Assessment:

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

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On Time Submission and Impact of Late Submission 
On time submission is an important factor in your assessment. Employability skills are embedded in all courses and these include Planning & Organising and Self-management. For this reason, late work impacts on your competency assessment. 
Submissions that are assessed as Not Satisfactory can be re-submitted once and this is only permitted during the period that the competency is scheduled.

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.

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Submissions
When submitting work for assessment you are required to complete a declaration of authorship. This must be done for every summative assessment task. This statement acknowledges that you are aware of the plagiarism implications. For non-­digital submission use the printed form provided. For digital online submission please use e­ Submission process.

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.

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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.

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