Course Title: Participate in the management of the OHS information and data systems
Part B: Course Detail
Teaching Period: Term1 2013
Course Code: OHTH5499C
Course Title: Participate in the management of the OHS information and data systems
School: 155T Vocational Health and Sciences
Campus: City Campus
Program: C5239 - Diploma of Occupational Health and Safety
Course Contact: Namrita Kaul
Course Contact Phone: +61 3 99254309
Course Contact Email: namrita.kaul@rmit.edu.au
Name and Contact Details of All Other Relevant Staff
Mark Grace
Nominal Hours: 50
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
Nil
There are no pre-requisites or co-requisites for this course.
Course Description
This unit describes the performance outcomes, skills and knowledge required to participate in the provision of information and performance data necessary to inform management and other stakeholders of occupational health and safety (OHS) issues and to measure and evaluate the management of OHS. No licensing, legislative, regulatory or certification requirements apply to this unit at the time of endorsement.
National Codes, Titles, Elements and Performance Criteria
National Element Code & Title: |
BSBOHS502B Participate in the management of the OHS information and data systems |
Element: |
1. Access sources of OHS information and data 2. Assist in the application of policies and procedures for collection of workplace information, data and records 3. Assist in maintaining information and data management systems that enable retrieval and distribution of OHS information and data 4. Participate in the analysis of information and data to identify trends and actions for prevention 5. Communicate OHS information and results of data analysis to stakeholders and external bodies 6. Communicate the effectiveness of OHS information and data systems through monitoring and evaluation |
Performance Criteria: |
Element Performance criteria 2. Assist in the application of policies and procedures for collection of workplace information, data and records 2.1 Inform managers and key personnel of legal requirements for information and data collection, and record keeping 3. Assist in maintaining information and data management systems that enable retrieval and distribution of OHS information and data 3.1 Make recommendations for storage of OHS information and data in a manner that makes it accessible to stakeholders and key personnel 4. Participate in the analysis of information and data to identify trends and actions for prevention 4.1 Evaluate information and data collected for validity and reliability 5. Communicate OHS information and results of data analysis to stakeholders and external bodies 5.1 Appropriately format outcomes of information and data analysis taking account of the target audience 6. Communicate the effectiveness of OHS information and data systems through monitoring and evaluation 6.1 Regularly review the effectiveness of the OHS information and data systems
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Learning Outcomes
Details of Learning Activities
Participants will work individually and in groups. Participants are required to read the course notes and any information provided on the myRMIT Studies . Participants are also required to read the chapter from the recommended text relating to the session topic.
The learning activities include:
• Case studies
• Videos
• Collaborative classroom activities
• Peer interaction
• Simulations
• Reflection and discussion
• Accessing information on-line
• Workplace activities
Teaching Schedule
The design of the course will allow it to be delivered face to face on one full day followed up by online support
Learning Resources
Prescribed Texts
Archer, R & Borthwick, K 2005, OH&S: A management guide, 2nd Ed, Cengage Learning, Victoria |
References
Other Resources
Online learning materials can be accessed by going into the RMIT web sites myRMIT Studies . The online learning materials listed under each topic include:
• Subject outlines
• Lecture notes
• Reading materials
• Activities
Further online learning materials are available and include:
• Articles of interest
• Class videos
• OHS videos
• Useful external links
• Learning Lab
Overview of Assessment
The participant must demonstrate an understanding of all elements of a particular competency to be deemed competent. Assessment methods have been designed to measure achievement of each competency in a flexible manner over a range of assessment tasks.
Assessment will incorporate a variety of methods including technical requirements documentation, workplace activities, in class exercises, quizzes, practical problem solving exercises and presentations. Participants are advised that they are likely to be asked to personally demonstrate their assessment work to their teacher to ensure that the relevant competency standards are being met.
Assessment Tasks
A major case study - 100% of total mark
Using a case study you be required to draw up an action plan for the implementation of a contractor management system and develop a contractor management procedure.
The above assessment task will assess the following unit:
• BSBOHS502B Participate in the management of the OHS information and data systems
A detailed assessment sheet will be distributed in class.
Assessment Matrix
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