Part B: Course Detail

Teaching Period: Term1 2025

Course Code: OHTH5852C

Course Title: Participate in workplace health and safety

Important Information:

This course is delivered and assessed as a stand-alone unit. 

School: 535T Social Care and Health

Campus: City Campus

Program: C4429 - Certificate IV in Youth Work

Course Contact: Dianne Mackay

Course Contact Phone: +61 3 99254454

Course Contact Email: dianne.mackay@rmit.edu.au


Name and Contact Details of All Other Relevant Staff

Nominal Hours: 20

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 about workplace heath and safety and understand the relevant legislation, duty of care, hazards and the hierarchy of controls that apply in the world of workplace health and safety. 


National Codes, Titles, Elements and Performance Criteria

National Element Code & Title:

HLTWHS001 Participate in workplace health and safety

Element:

1.1 Follow workplace policies and procedures for safe work practices 1.2 Identify existing and potential hazards in the workplace, report them to designated persons, and record them according to workplace procedures 1.3 Follow workplace emergency procedures

Performance Criteria:

1.1 Follow workplace policies and procedures for safe work practices 1.2 Identify existing and potential hazards in the workplace, report them to designated persons, and record them according to workplace procedures 1.3 Follow workplace emergency procedures

Element:

2.1 Identify and implement WHS procedures and work instructions 2.2 Identify and report incidents and injuries to designated persons according to workplace procedures 2.3 Take actions to maintain safe housekeeping practices in own work area

Performance Criteria:

2.1 Identify and implement WHS procedures and work instructions 2.2 Identify and report incidents and injuries to designated persons according to workplace procedures 2.3 Take actions to maintain safe housekeeping practices in own work area

Element:

3.1 Raise WHS issues with designated persons according to organisational procedures 3.2 Participate in workplace safety meetings, inspections and consultative activities 3.3 Contribute to the development and implementation of safe workplace policies and procedures in own work area

Performance Criteria:

3.1 Raise WHS issues with designated persons according to organisational procedures 3.2 Participate in workplace safety meetings, inspections and consultative activities 3.3 Contribute to the development and implementation of safe workplace policies and procedures in own work area

Element:

4.1 Identify ways to maintain currency of safe work practices in regards to workplace systems, equipment and processes in own work area 4.2 Reflect on own levels of stress and fatigue, and report to designated persons according to workplace procedures

Performance Criteria:

4.1 Identify ways to maintain currency of safe work practices in regards to workplace systems, equipment and processes in own work area 4.2 Reflect on own levels of stress and fatigue, and report to designated persons according to workplace procedures

Learning Outcomes


Upon completion of this unit, you will learn about workplace heath and safety and understand the relevant legislation, duty of care, hazards and the hierarchy of controls that apply in the world of workplace health and safety.

 


Details of Learning Activities

his course will have face to face on campus sessions 

In-class activities: 

  • Teacher directed classroom learning activities
  • teacher directed group activities/projects 
  • group discussion 
  • class activities to review discussions/lectures 
  • role play
  • Guest Speakers

Out-of-class activities: 

  • independent assessment -based work,
  • Reading and research
  • independent study 


Teaching Schedule

Week TopicAssessment / Learning activities

Week 1

Module 1

  

 

  • Introductions to the WHS Unit and one another 
  • RMIT Services 
  • Workplace and work role context
  • Relevant legislations and policy frameworks
  • Overview of all assessments 
  •  
  

Week 1

Module 1 continued

  

 

  • Incident report writing.
  • Managing client visits
  • Detailing and reporting work and safety issues within your organisation
  • Risk assessment tools
  • Overview of all assessments 
 Complete Learning Activity 

Week 1

Module 2

  

 

  • Risk assessments and work hazards
  • Self-care and reflecting on own practice
  • Assessment Task 1 will be completed in class 

 

 Assessment Task 1 due

Week 2

Module 3

  
  • Assessment Task 2 will be completed in class 
 Assessment Task 2 due

Week 2

Module 4 & 5

  

 

  • Assessment Task 3 will be completed in class 

 

 Assessment Task 3 due 

 

Week 2

Module 6 

  
  • Catch Up Week 


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 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

 


Overview of Assessment

This course is delivered and assessed as a stand-alone unit. 

Students are given two (2) attempts for each assessment to demonstrate the required skills. A third (3rd) attempt can only be offered after discussions between teacher and the Program Coordinator and is not automatic. Resubmissions beyond two (2) attempts are at the discretion of the teacher and/or coordinator.

  


Assessment Tasks

Students enrolled in Vocational Education and Training qualifications are assessed for Competency.  To be assessed 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 at the conclusion of each assessment task.  You will be given two (2) attempts for each assessment to demonstrate the required skills. A third (3rd) attempt can only be offered after discussions between teacher and the Program Coordinator and is not automatic. Resubmissions beyond two (2) attempts are at the discretion of the teacher and/or coordinator.

Assessment task 1 Knowledge questions

Assessment task 2 Practical- workplace inspection and risk assessment

Assessment task 3 Practical-Emergency procedures


Assessment Matrix

The assessment matrix demonstrates alignment of assessment tasks with the relevant unit of competency. These mapping documents are available through Program Administration if required.

The assessment Rubric is Available in Canvas.

Other Information

Attendance: 

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

You are required to attend a minimum of 80% of all classes to successfully complete each unit and 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 

Extensions of time for submission of assessable work:

If you are prevented from submitting an assessment on time by circumstances outside your control you may apply for an extension of up to seven (7) calendar days in writing (email) to your Program Coordinator one working day BEFORE the due date. Eligibility criteria for application and the form is available from the link: https://www.rmit.edu.au/students/student-essentials/assessment-and-exams/assessment/extensions-of-time-for-submission-of-assessable-work

Where an extension of greater than seven days is needed, you must apply for special consideration.

Special consideration:

If due to illness or other unforeseen circumstance, you are unable to attend on the due date of an assessment (e.g. test, examination, oral, etc.), you may submit an application for special consideration within 5 working days of the due date. If special consideration is granted, you will be given the opportunity to complete/repeat the assessment task at a later date. For advice on this application please visit www.rmit.edu.au/students/specialconsideration or speak to your Program Coordinator.

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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