Course Title: Contribute to developing, implementing and maintaining WHS management systems

Part B: Course Detail

Teaching Period: Term1 2015

Course Code: OHTH5820C

Course Title: Contribute to developing, implementing and maintaining WHS management systems

School: 155T Vocational Health and Sciences

Campus: City Campus

Program: C5319 - Diploma of Work Health and Safety

Course Contact: Namrita Kaul

Course Contact Phone: +61 3 99254309

Course Contact Email: namrita.kaul@ems.rmit.edu.au


Name and Contact Details of All Other Relevant Staff

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

Not Applicable

Course Description

This unit describes the performance outcomes, skills and knowledge required to contribute to the development and implementation of elements of a work health and safety management system (WHSMS).


National Codes, Titles, Elements and Performance Criteria

National Element Code & Title:

BSBWHS506A Contribute to developing, implementing and maintaining WHS management systems

Element:

1. Promote the implementation of the WHSMS

Performance Criteria:

1.1 Access sources of information to determine the form, content, purposes and functions of a WHSMS
1.2 Apply knowledge of WHS legislation to identify duty holders and their roles and responsibilities in a WHSMS
1.3 Apply knowledge of WHSMS and the organisation to communicate information about the WHSMS to individuals and parties
1.4 Advocate for the integration of return to work or injury management as part of an effective WHSMS
1.5 Consult effectively with individuals and parties about implementing the WHSMS
 

Element:

2. Contribute to the development of WHS policy and commitment to the WHSMS

Performance Criteria:

2.1 Apply knowledge of commitment and policy, to communicate to individuals and parties the requirements of commitment and WHS policy
2.2 Contribute to the development and implementation of an initial WHS review as required
2.3 Contribute to the development of WHS policy that meets requirements and is appropriate to the organisation
2.4 Facilitate and support the participation of, and consultation with, individuals and parties in developing WHS policy
2.5 Support documentation and communication of WHS policy to individuals and parties
 

Element:

3. Contribute to the development of the WHS plan

Performance Criteria:

3.1 Apply knowledge of WHS planning to communicate the requirements of a WHS plan to individuals and parties
3.2 Contribute to the development of a WHS plan appropriate to the organisation that meets requirements
3.3 Facilitate and support the participation of, and consultation with, individuals and parties in developing the WHS plan
 

Element:

4. Contribute to the implementation of the WHS plan

Performance Criteria:

4.1 Apply knowledge of implementation of the WHS plan to communicate to individuals and parties the requirements for implementation of the WHS plan appropriate to the organisation
4.2 Contribute to the implementation of the WHS plan appropriate to own job role
4.3 Facilitate and support the participation of, and consultation with, individuals and parties in implementing the WHS plan
 

Element:

5. Contribute to the measurement and evaluation of WHS performance

Performance Criteria:

5.1 Apply knowledge of measurement and evaluation of WHS performance, to communicate to individuals and parties the requirements for measurement and evaluation appropriate to the organisation
5.2 Contribute to measurement and evaluation appropriate to own job role
5.3 Facilitate and support the participation of, and consultation with, individuals and parties in measuring and evaluating WHS performance
 

Element:

6. Contribute to the review and improvement of the WHSMS

Performance Criteria:

6.1 Apply knowledge of the review and improvement of the WHSMS, to communicate to individuals and parties the requirements for review and improvement appropriate to the organisation
6.2 Contribute to review and improvement appropriate to own job role
6.3 Facilitate and support the participation of, and consultation with, individuals and parties in reviewing and improving the WHSMS
 

Learning Outcomes



Details of Learning Activities

The delivery of the program involes, presentations, case studies and group discussions based on real life(work) situations. Simulated scenarios will also be used to ensure learners are work ready and familiar with the real work situations.
Learners may work individually and / or in groups.   The activities are expected to be completed in a simulated or real work context. To inculcate teamwork and peer group learning, contributing in the discussion forum comprises part of assessment.
The teacher learner interaction and peer group work provide a source of feedback to learners to reflect on their underpinning knowledge. Learners will work individually and in groups and are required to read the course notes and any information provided on ’myRMIT’.

The learning activities include:
• Case studies
• Videos
• Collaborative Discussion Board activities using myRMIT(Blackboard)
• Peer interaction
• Simulations
• Reflection and discussion
• Accessing information on-line
• Workplace/Simulated workplace activities
 


Teaching Schedule

The course will be taught entirely online - facilitator led learning activities with access to learning resources 24X7 using "myRMIT


Learning Resources

Prescribed Texts

Toohey, J & Borthwick, K 2005, OH&S in Australia: a management guide, Thomson, Victoria

Online learning materials can be accessed at 'myRMIT'. The online learning materials listed under each topic include:
• Lecture notes
• Reading materials
• Activities
 


References

Further online learning materials are available and include:
• Articles of interest
• Class videos
• OHS videos
• Useful external links
   


Other Resources


Overview of Assessment

Assessment includes a combination of written assignments - reports and plans based on industry requirements, knowledge tests/quiz.
• The following range of assessment tools may be used:
1. Participation in Discussion Forum
2. Report Writing on case studies
3. Participation/Completion of Online Quiz
Participation in the discussion forum is used as a tool for formative assessment for all competencies.
 


Assessment Tasks

To demonstrate competency in this course you need to successfully complete each one of the following pieces of Assessment:  The following tasks will be assessed in conjunction with BSBWHS502A.
 

Task 1: Participation in Forum (10%)

Task 2: Online Quiz (10%)

Task 3:Online Quiz (10%)

Task 4: Written Assignment (70%)


Assessment Matrix

Other Information

Assessment Information

• To pass the course you need to pass, on average, each type of assessment (exam, prac reports, and assignments etc.). For example, if there are two tests you need to have an average of 50% to pass. But you also need to have passed the other assessments as well. You can’t make up marks from one type of assessment to another (e.g. pass the tests but fail the prac reports).

• Extension of time for submission of assessable work- A student may apply for an extension of up to 7 days from the original due date. They must lodge the application form (available on the web http://mams.rmit.edu.au/seca86tti4g4z.pdf ) at least the day before the due date. The application is lodged with the School Admin Office on Level 6, Bdg 51. Students requiring longer extensions must apply for Special Consideration (form available on the Web). For missed assessments such as exams- you (& your doctor if you are sick) must fill out a special consideration form. This form must be lodged at the HUB or online with supporting evidence (eg medical certificate), prior to, or within, 48 hours of the scheduled time of examination.

• Late work that is submitted without an application for an extension will not be corrected

• If you miss an assessment task due to unavoidable circumstances, you need to follow the procedure of special consideration and apply within the allowed tim

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