Part B: Course Detail
Teaching Period: Term2 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 practices1.2 Identify existing and potential hazards in the workplace, report them to designated persons, and record them according to workplace procedures1.3 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 instructions2.2 Identify and report incidents and injuries to designated persons according to workplace procedures2.3 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 procedures3.2 Participate in workplace safety meetings, inspections and consultative activities3.3 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 area4.2 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
This 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
WeekDateTopicAssessment / Learning activities| Class 1 |
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Complete Learning Activity | |
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Assessment Task 1 due | |
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Assessment Task 2 due | |
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Assessment Task 3 due | |
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Class 6 |
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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
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 1 Knowledge Questions
Assessment 2 Workplace inspection and risk assessment
Assessment 3 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: It is required that you attend all timetabled sessions. You must attend a minimum of 80% of all classes in order to successfully complete each unit.
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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