Course Title: Follow defined OH&S policies and procedures

Part B: Course Detail

Teaching Period: Term1 2009

Course Code: OHTH5471C

Course Title: Follow defined OH&S policies and procedures

School: 350T Fashion & Textiles

Campus: Brunswick Campus

Program: C5220 - Diploma of Applied Fashion Design and Technology

Course Contact : Mandy Penton

Course Contact Phone: +61 3 99259202

Course Contact Email:mandy.penton@rmit.edu.au


Name and Contact Details of All Other Relevant Staff

Sharon Koenig: sharon.koenig@rmit.edu.au
Claire Nolan: claire.nolan@rmit.edu.au
Pam Dunston: pamela.dunston@rmit.edu.au
Dawn Taylor: dawn.taylor@rmit.edu.au
Julie Wood: julie.wood@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

This unit covers the knowledge and skills to follow defined OH&S policies and procedures relating to work being undertaken


National Codes, Titles, Elements and Performance Criteria

National Element Code & Title:

LMTGN2001B Follow defined OH&S policies and procedures

Element:

1. Identify and follow workplace practices for hazard identification and risk control

Performance Criteria:

1.1 Hazards in work area are recognised and reported to designated
personnel.
1.2 Workplace practices and work instructions for controlling risks are
identified and followed accurately.
1.3 OH&S practices and workplace practices for dealing with hazards are
identified and followed.

Element:

2. Apply OH&S practices to own work

Performance Criteria:

2.1 Employee OH&S obligations are identified.
2.2 Concepts of duties of care are identified

Element:

3. Contribute to participative arrangements for management of OH&S

Performance Criteria:

3.1 OH&S issues are raised with designated personnel and relevant OH&S
legislation.
3.2 Contributions are made to participative arrangements for OH&S
management in the workplace within workplace practices and scope of
responsibilities


Learning Outcomes


In this unit you will required to develop the skills and knowledge relating to OH&S policies and procedures in order to ensure your own safety and that of others in the workplace.


Details of Learning Activities

The course is integrated with LMTCL2001A Use a Sewing Machine & LMTCL2004A Sew Components to form a cluster called Production
1. Occupational Health and Safety Laws: the role of Work Cover and who to contact
2. Ways of contributing to workplace safety: methods of reporting hazards, the role of the Health and Safety Representative and Safety Committee.
3. Participation in O H &S in the workplace: the responsibilities of the employer and the employee.
4. Correct setup of workstation.


Teaching Schedule

Week 1: Introduction to OH&S
Week 2: Set Up Workstation.
Set up of OH&S Class representatives Schedule
Safety Signs Book 1
Week 3: Revision Test on Safety Signs
Introduction to Worksafe and Assignment
Week 4: Machine cleaning and set up workstation
OH&S Book 2
Week 5: Revision Test on Workstation setup
Week 6: OH&S Book 3 Lifting, Storage and Hazards
Week 7: Test on Hazards
Week 8: Worksafe Assignment due
Week 9: OH&S Book 4 The Work Environment
Week 10:Revision Test on The Work Environment
Week 11:OH&S Book 5 Rights and Duties
Week 12:Revision Test On Rights and Responsibilities
Weeks 13 – 18:Continued in class activities using correct OH&S practice in production room.


Learning Resources

Prescribed Texts


References

www.worksafe.vic.gov.au


Other Resources

Essential items students need to bring to all classes:

Closed toe shoes
All sewing machine equipment
Fabric scissors
Stationary


Overview of Assessment

Detailed course and assessment requirements and information will be made available to you first week of class. Specific details will be explained to you during scheduled classes.

This course comprises both practical and theory components. You will be expected to attend and participate in class activities.


As well as class activities you will be required to undertake research and assessment practice outside of regular class times and participate in formal assessment tasks.


PLEASE NOTE: work that has not been authenticated during class as your own work will not be considered for assessment.


Assessment Tasks

Revision Tests on OH&S workbooks
Research Assignment on WORKSAFE
Participation in OH&S Representative Activity
Consistent setup of workstation using correct OH&S Practice

You will be given further information about the assessment tasks in class.


Assessment Matrix

  Revision Tests on OH&S workbooks
25%
Research Assignment on WORKSAFE
30%
OH&S Representative and setup of workstation using correct OH&S practices
45%
1. Identify and follow workplace practices for hazard identification and risk control Yes Yes Yes
2. Apply OH&S practices to own work.   Yes Yes
3. Contribute to participative arrangements for management of OH&S.   Yes Yes

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