Part B: Course Detail
Teaching Period: Term1 2025
Course Code: OHTH5950C
Course Title: Maintain work health and safety
School: 535T Social Care and Health
Campus: City Campus
Program: C5387 - Diploma of Dental Technology
Course Contact: Matt Clayton
Course Contact Phone: +61 435 933 052
Course Contact Email: matthew.clayton@rmit.edu.au
Name and Contact Details of All Other Relevant Staff
Nominal Hours: 40
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 describes the skills and knowledge required to implement and monitor work health and safety (WHS) policies, procedures and work practices as part of a small work team.
This unit applies to workers who have a key role in maintaining WHS in an organisation, including duty of care for other workers.
National Codes, Titles, Elements and Performance Criteria
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HLTWHS003 Maintain work health and safety |
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Element: |
2. Implement policies and procedures into work team processes |
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Element: |
1. Contribute to workplace procedures for identifying hazards and controlling risks |
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Performance Criteria: |
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Element: |
3. Support consultation, cooperation and communication |
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Learning Outcomes
On completion of this course, you will be able to:
- Contribute to workplace procedures for identifying hazards and controlling risks
- Implement policies and procedures into work team processes
- Support consultation, cooperation and communication
Details of Learning Activities
Theory: Lectures/tutorial
Practical: Dental Laboratory exercises/activities
Teaching Schedule
SessionsSession TimesTopicAssessment / Learning activities| Session 1 |
AM 9:30am – 12:30pm PM 1:30pm – 4:30pm *Small adjustments to times may occur |
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| Session 2 |
AM 9:30am – 12:30pm PM 1:30pm – 4:30pm *Small adjustments to times may occur |
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Assessment task 1 (Knowledge Assessments) AM Assessment task 3 (Presentation) PM |
Learning Resources
Prescribed Texts
References
Other Resources
None
Overview of Assessment
You must show evidence of the ability to complete tasks outlined in elements and performance criteria of this unit, manage tasks and manage contingencies in the context of the job role.
There must be demonstrated evidence that you have completed the following tasks at least once in line with state/territory WHS regulations, relevant codes of practice and workplace procedures:
- conducted a workplace risk assessment and recorded the results, including:
- identification of hazards and potential hazards
- risk assessment
- strategies for minimising risk, and
- analysis of residual risk
- provided WHS information to at least two workers, including:
- explanation of WHS policies and procedures
- demonstration of safe housekeeping practices
- correct use of personal protective equipment (PPE)
- consistently monitored safety procedures in the day-to-day work activities required by the job role
- completed a workplace incident report
- followed workplace procedures for a simulated emergency situation
To be deemed competent you must demonstrate an understanding of all aspects required of the competency.
Regular attendance is necessary.
Assessment methods have been designed to measure your achievement of each competency in a flexible manner over multiple tasks and consist of theory and practical based tasks.
Assessment Tasks
Students enrolled in Vocational Education and Training qualifications are assessed for Competency. To be assessed as 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 should refer to the assessment brief which is available through Canvas for full assessment criteria
Assessment Task 1: Knowledge Assessment - To be completed during session 2 (AM) The theory assessment will include short answer questions and diagrams as required.
Assessment Task 2: Practical Assessment – Practical assessment - To be completed during session 1. During your practical assessment you will be required to:
- Complete A Hazard report
- Complete an incident report
- Complete a risk Assessment
- Complete a Residual risk assessment
Assessment Task 3: Portfolio Assessment – Practical assessment - To be completed during session 1. During your practical assessment you will be required to:
Present a presentation on WHS to 2 of your classmates
Re-submissions
You will be given two (2) attempts for each assessment to demonstrate the required skills. If a student does not submit an assessment on the first date provided however submits on the re-submission date this submission will be the only attempt allowed. A third (3rd) attempt can only be offered after discussions between teacher and the Program Coordinator and is not automatic.
Re-submissions beyond two (2) attempts are at the discretion of the Program Coordinator and Program Manager after a conversation is had by the teacher, Program Coordinator and Program Manager. A 3rd attempt consideration will take into account class attendance( 80-100% requirement), interaction within class and communication with the class teacher.
Results that apply to courses that are delivered and assessed in accordance with competency-based assessment are:
CA: Competency Achieved
NYC: Not Yet Competent
DNS: Did not Submit for Assessment
Assessment Matrix
Criteria can be found on each assessment
Other Information
Attendance:
Your learning experience will involve class-based teaching, discussions, demonstrations and practical exercises. It is strongly advised that you attend all timetabled sessions. This will allow you to engage in the required learning activities, ensuring you the maximum opportunity to complete this course successfully.
If you attend late to a lab/clinic/practical teaching session you must wait to be allowed entrance to the lab/clinic as this can pose a WHS issue, especially if specialised equipment is being used and demonstrated. Teachers are permitted to not allow you to use equipment if formal training has been missed, if this happens you must request a meeting with the teacher and program coordinator to discuss moving forward.
If you miss an assessment or assessable practical class you need to apply for special consideration. The special consideration department will ask you to provide a medical certificate or give other evidence to support your request. Once Special consideration has been applied for the students will wait for the results and then contact their teacher on the outcome of the result.
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/studentsExtensions 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 teacher and Program Coordinator one working day BEFORE the due date. Please provide evidence and /or valid reasonings why you were unable to complete the submission on time within this email. Extensions cannot be guaranteed if evidence or valid reasons are not given. 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
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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