Part B: Course Detail
Teaching Period: Term1 2024
Course Code: OHTH5950C
Course Title: Maintain work health and safety
School: 535T Social Care and Health
Campus: City Campus
Program: C4419 - Certificate IV in Dental Assisting (Dental Radiography)
Course Contact: Sandra Torbica
Course Contact Phone: 03 9925 0311
Course Contact Email: sandra.torbica@rmit.edu.au
Name and Contact Details of All Other Relevant Staff
Vocational Educators
Sue Fatone
Vibha Ghai
Shai Kennedy
Carly Newman
carly.newman@rmit.edu.au
Nominal Hours: 40
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 develop knowledge required to implement and monitor work health and safety (WHS) policies, procedures and work practices as part of a small work team.
National Codes, Titles, Elements and Performance Criteria
National Element Code & Title: |
HLTWHS003 Maintain work health and safety |
Performance Criteria: |
3.1 Support workplace consultative procedures by encouraging work team participation in consultative activities 3.2 Report health and safety issues in line with workplace procedures and legislative requirements 3.3 Encourage and assist work team members to contribute to WHS |
Element: |
2. Implement policies and procedures into work team processes |
Performance Criteria: |
2.1 Regularly provide information about WHS policies and procedures to the work team 2.2 Provide information about identified hazards and the outcomes of risk assessment and risk controls to the work team 2.3 Monitor housekeeping practices to ensure that WHS policies and procedures are followed 2.4 Maintain WHS incident records in the work area according to workplace procedures and legislative requirements |
Element: |
3. Support consultation, cooperation and communication |
Performance Criteria: |
3.1 Support workplace consultative procedures by encouraging work team participation in consultative activities 3.2 Report health and safety issues in line with workplace procedures and legislative requirements 3.3 Encourage and assist work team members to contribute to WHS |
Element: |
1. Contribute to workplace procedures for identifying hazards and controlling risks |
Performance Criteria: |
1.1 Identify existing and potential hazards and record them according to workplace procedures 1.2 Contribute to the development of strategies for implementing risk controls in line with workplace procedures and policies 1.3 Implement risk controls in line with the hierarchy of risk control and workplace and legislative requirements 1.4 Identify and report issues with risk controls, including residual risk, in line with workplace and legislative requirements |
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
In this unit you complete the following learning activities:
- Online sessions via Collaborate
- Simulated workplace activities
- Online quizzes
- Self-directed learning on Canvas
- Workshops
- Independent knowledge-based work
On the job training
Teaching Schedule
DR10 Session 1: AT RMIT 13.02.2024 |
Induction/Welcome and Orientation HLTWHS003 Canvas module & Assessments Basics of Work Health and Safety Self-refection of current skills 1. Definition and Concepts 2. Legal Framework 3. Employer and Employee: Rights and Responsibilities 4. Hazard Identification 5. Controlling Hazards and Implementing Safety Measures (Hierarchy of Control) 6. Risk Assessment 7. Emergency Procedures and Incident Reporting 8. Workplace Health and Safety Culture 9. Consultation, Cooperation and Communication with WHS
Summary: WHS & the DA Completion of the Confirmation Qui |
DR10 Session 2: AT RMIT 13.02.2024
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WHS Practical Session
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DR10 Session 3 04.03.2024 AT RMIT
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WHS Practical Assessment Students complete theAT2 Workplace Risk Assessment and uploaded to Canvas.
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Session 4 Student self-directed learning |
HLTWHS003 Module 1: Legal requirements Completion of (readings, interactive learning activities, discussions and/or quizzes). |
Session 5: Student self-directed learning
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HLTWHS003 Module 2: Emergencies Completion of (readings, interactive learning activities, discussions and/or quizzes). |
Session 6 Student self-directed learning
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HLTWHS003 Module 3: Safety in the workplace Completion of (readings, interactive learning activities, discussions and/or quizzes). |
Session 7 Student self-directed learning
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HLTWHS003 Module 4: Infection prevention and control Completion of (readings, interactive learning activities, discussions and/or quizzes). |
Session 8 Student self-directed learning |
HLTWHS003 Module 5: Hazards and risk management for patient care Completion of (readings, interactive learning activities, discussions and/or quizzes).
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Session 9 Student self-directed learning |
HLTWHS003 Module 6: Contribute to workplace safety. Completion of (readings, interactive learning activities, discussions and/or quizzes). |
Session 10 Student self-directed learning |
HLTWHS003 Module 7: Work safe Completion of (readings, interactive learning activities, discussions and/or quizzes).
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Session 11 Student self-directed learning |
HLTWHS003 Module 8: End of unit Completion of (readings, interactive learning activities, discussions and/or quizzes)
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Learning Resources
Prescribed Texts
References
Other Resources
The University Library has extensive resources and provides subject specialist expertise, research advice, help with referencing and support through:
The Learning Lab
https://www.rmit.edu.au/students/study-support/learning-lab
The Study Support Hub
https://www.rmit.edu.au/students/study-support/study-support-hub
English for uni workshops
https://www.rmit.edu.au/students/study-support/workshops/english-uni-workshops
Modern Dental Assisting 14th Ed
ISBN : 9780323824408
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 presentations, and through the application of learned skills and insights to your written tasks. Full assessment briefs will be provided and can be found on CANVAS.
Assessment Tasks
HLTWHS003 AT1 Knowledge Assessment
- Knowledge based assessment involves questions to demonstrate knowledge of all aspects maintaining workplace health and safety.
- Feedback will be provided on Canvas
HLTWHS003 T2 Workplace Risk Assessment
This assessment task allows you to conduct a Risk Assessment and complete
- Incident Report Form
- Risk Assessment
- Analysis Residual Risk Report
HLTWHS001 AT3 WHS Logbook Assessment:
This assessment task allows you to demonstrate your skills and knowledge to ontribute to WHS:
- provide WHS information to staff
- participate in a WHS meeting, simulated emergency procedure and WPS observation
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
Assessments are ongoing throughout the course, this includes three (3) assessments. Full assessments are available on Canvas.
Other Information
Attendance:
Your learning experience will involve class-based teaching, discussion, demonstration and practical exercises
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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