Course Title: Monitor the safety of transport activities (Chain of Responsibility)

Part B: Course Detail

Teaching Period: Term1 2022

Course Code: BUSM8878C

Course Title: Monitor the safety of transport activities (Chain of Responsibility)

Important Information:

Please note that this course may have compulsory in-person attendance requirements for some teaching activities. 

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Please check your Canvas course shell closer to when the course starts to see if this course requires mandatory in-person attendance. The delivery method of the course might have to change quickly in response to changes in the local state/national directive regarding in-person course attendance. 

School: 525T Business & Enterprise

Campus: City Campus

Program: C5399 - Diploma of Logistics

Course Contact: Annie Barry

Course Contact Phone: +61 3 9925 5493

Course Contact Email: Anahita.barry@rmit.edu.au

Name and Contact Details of All Other Relevant Staff

Lorraine Hall

Email: Lorraine.Hall@rmit.edu.au

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 involves the skills and knowledge required to identify, apply and follow chain of responsibility policies and procedures in a supervisory role in relation to heavy vehicles.

It includes explaining the chain of responsibility features and administering the requirements in the Heavy Vehicle National Law (HVNL) and regulations or applicable state/territory law and regulations. It also involves administering and monitoring chain of responsibility workplace policies and procedures, and identifying and reporting chain of responsibility breaches.

Work is performed under general supervision.

National Codes, Titles, Elements and Performance Criteria

National Element Code & Title:	TLIF0014 Monitor the safety of transport activities (Chain of Responsibility)
Element:	1 Determine chain of responsibility features in the HVNL or applicable state/territory law and regulations
Performance Criteria:	1.1  Transport activities and parties in the chain of responsibility are determined 1.2  Principle of shared responsibility obligations within chain of responsibility in the HVNL or applicable state/territory law and regulations are determined 1.3  Primary duty of each party in the chain of responsibility as outlined in the HVNL or applicable state/territory law and regulations are explained 1.4  So far as reasonably practicable or reasonable steps compliance with chain of responsibility as outlined in the HVNL or applicable state/territory law and regulations are explained 1.5  Breaches and penalties for failure to comply with chain of responsibility as identified in the HVNL or applicable state/territory law and regulations are explained
Element:	2 Monitor chain of responsibility obligations in the HVNL or applicable state/ territory law and regulations
Performance Criteria:	2.1  Workplace policies, procedures and other safety documents relevant to transport activities as they apply to job function are identified and monitored 2.2  Methods and requirements to facilitate and ensure management of speed and fatigue are monitored in accordance with job function and workplace procedures 2.3  Methods to calculate and assess vehicle dimension and mass limits are monitored in accordance with job function 2.4  Methods to ensure loads are secured are monitored in accordance with workplace procedures 2.5  Heavy vehicles safety standards are identified and monitored in accordance with workplace procedures 2.6  Transport activity risks are identified, assessed and risk control measures implemented and monitored in accordance with workplace procedures 2.7  Workplace records relating to transport activities are monitored and reviewed in accordance with workplace requirements and industry practice
Element:	3 Administer and monitor chain of responsibility workplace policies and procedures
Performance Criteria:	3.1  Workplace procedures and industry practices for reporting transport activities risks are identified and implemented 3.2  Workplace policies and procedures relating to chain of responsibility and associated changes are communicated to all staff 3.3  Application of workplace policies and procedures relating to chain of responsibility is monitored to ensure compliance with transport activity obligations 3.4  Appropriate action is taken when non-compliances with chain of responsibility requirements are identified
Element:	4 Undertake due diligence activities
Performance Criteria:	4.1  Transport activities risks and safety duties are identified in accordance with job function and workplace procedures 4.2  Current hazards and risk information is analysed in a timely manner and appropriate mitigation actions considered in accordance with job function and workplace procedures 4.3  Resources are allocated in accordance with job function and workplace procedures 4.4  Risk control measures are implemented and mitigation processes verified in accordance with workplace procedures

Learning Outcomes

This course is structured to provide students with the optimum learning experience in order to demonstrate the skills and knowledge required to identify, apply and follow chain of responsibility policies and procedures in a supervisory role in relation to heavy vehicles.

Details of Learning Activities

A range of learning activities are planned for this course including self-paced and collaborative classroom based activities.

The collaborative classroom based activities will include group discussion, group problem solving activities and opportunities to practice your skills in a simulated/real workplace environment.

We expect you to participate and contribute in all scheduled learning activities.

Teaching Schedule

This course is co-delivered and co-assessed with BUSM7928C - BSBRSK501 Manage Risk and OHTH6002C -BSBWHS521 Ensure a safe workplace for a work area

The nominal hours associated with this are a guide only and represent the total teaching time and student effort required to successfully complete this course. This may include not only scheduled classes but also the amount of effort required to undertake, evaluate and complete all assessment requirements, including any non-classroom activities.

Semester 1 2022
Week	Week Beginning	Topic	Learning Materials and Activities	Assessment Remarks
1	7 Feb 2022	Introduction to the course of clustered units.	This week we will cover course requirements and support documents / resources. Including: Course Canvas access Accuracy of enrolment Assessment requirements Plagiarism / Appeals Extensions / Resubmissions Feedback in this course Getting support We introduce the topic of the 3 units and how they fit into the Diploma of Logistics. Activities Post in week 1 discussion board What is “Chain of Responsibility” (CoR) When could this apply? CoR Compliance Process
2	14 Feb 2022	Introduction to Chain of Responsibility and the unit of “Monitor the Safety of Transport Activities”	This week we will discuss: Risks for road transport Workplace policies, procedures and other safety documents relevant to transport activities as they apply to job function are identified and monitored Methods and requirements to facilitate and ensure management of speed and fatigue are monitored in accordance with job function and workplace procedures Methods to ensure loads are secured and are monitored in accordance with workplace procedures Transport activity risks are identified, assessed and risk control measures implemented and monitored in accordance with workplace procedures Activities In class activities will be conducted via the Canvas discussion boards.
3	21 Feb 2022	Administer & monitor CoR & workplace policies	This week we will discuss: Chain of responsibility workplace policies and procedures Application of workplace policies and procedures relating to chain of responsibility is monitored to ensure compliance with transport activity obligations Activities In class activities will be conducted via the Canvas discussion boards.
4	28 Feb 2022	CoR controls	This week we will discuss: Undertaking due diligence activities Each of the four phases of the CoR compliance process Risk control measures are implemented and mitigation processes Activities In class activities will be conducted via the Canvas discussion boards.
5	7 March 2022	Ensure A Safe Workplace / Manage Risk Fundamentals(1)	This week we will discuss: Language of Workplace Health & Safety The WHS Management System Consultation Induction and Training Class Activity: Videos: Stupidity at The Workplace... (Bad & funny habits on the job - death and injury factors at work)
6	14 March 2022	Ensure A Safe Workplace / Manage Risk Fundamentals(2)	This week we will continue to discuss: Hazard Identification and Reporting Risk Control Incidents and Reporting Culture of Safety Activities In class activities will be conducted via the Canvas discussion boards.
7	21 March 2022	Ensure A Safe Workplace / Manage Risk Compliance & standards	This week we will discuss: Terms and what are their relationship with Workplace Health & Safety? Consultation in WHS Legal compliance is a huge factor in OH&S There are many tools involved in OH&S Inductions play a huge role in setting and maintaining standards, morale, compliance WHS management systems are a legal requirement and are to be implemented in all businesses Activities: In class, advised weekly.
8	28 March 2022	Ensure A Safe Workplace / Manage Risk Reporting & consultation.	This week we discuss: Talking about and reporting hazards Discussing problems Sharing information with the employees about the matter on which the employer is required to consult Involving health and safety representatives (HSR’s) Working together to find solutions Activities: In class activities will be conducted via the Canvas discussion boards.	Assessment 1 Due
9	4 April 2022	Ensure A Safe Workplace / Manage Risk Systems & procedures	This week we will discuss: WHS management systems in a work area Managing WHS in a work area Procedures for identifying hazards, and assessing and controlling risks in a work area Evaluate and maintain a work area Monitoring and analysing Activities: In class activities will be conducted via the Canvas discussion boards.
10	11 April 2022	Ensure A Safe Workplace / Manage Risk Review week	This week we will discuss: Quick review of previous weeks. What is the meaning of terms and what is their relationship with Workplace Health & Safety? Establish and maintain effective and compliant participation arrangements for managing WHS Work with workers and their representatives to set up and maintain participation arrangements according to relevant WHS legislation Promptly provide information about the outcomes of participation and consultation to workers and ensure it is easy for them to access and understand Policies, procedures and induction investment Activities: In class activities will be conducted via the Canvas discussion boards.	Assessment Task 2 Due
Mid-semester Break 14th to 20th April inclusive
11	25 April 2022	Ensure A Safe Workplace / Manage Risk Continuous Improvement & Risk management	This week we will discuss: - Continuous Improvement   & Risk management - Investigating workplace -    incidents - Risk management    Documentation - Hierarchy of Controls Activities: In class activities will be conducted via the Canvas discussion boards.
12	2 May 2022	Ensure A Safe Workplace / Manage Risk Risk documentation & analysing	This week we will discuss: Identify and document risks using approved documentation and methodology Review of WHS terminology Using risk assessment matrix to assist in analysing different scenarios Completing an Accident Report Form Activities: In class activities will be conducted via the Canvas discussion boards.
13	9 May 2022	Ensure A Safe Workplace / Manage Risk Analysis & evaluation	This week we will discuss: Analysis and the evaluation of Risks Duty of Care in relation to Risk Management OH&S & WHS Injury Analysis – Why is it necessary to analyse the injuries in the workplace? How do we measure and compare Risks in the workplace? Activities: In class activities will be conducted via the Canvas discussion boards.	Assessment Task 3 Due this week
14	16 May 2022	Reviewing CoR, Ensure A Safe Workplace and Manage Risk application in the logistics industry	This week we summarise our learning of the program regarding Ensure a Safe Workplace and Risk Management & CoR Activities: In class activities will be conducted via the Canvas discussion boards.
15	23 May 2022	Assessment Task 4 class time	This week will be dedicated to assessments and re-submission of assessments if needed	Assessment Task 4 Due this week
16	30 May 2022	Feedback, Resit, Resubmit	This week will be for re-submission of assessments if needed
17	6 June 2022	Resit and Resubmit	This week will be the final week for re-submission of assessments if needed

Learning Resources

Prescribed Texts

References

Other Resources

Overview of Assessment

Assessment Methods

Assessment methods have been designed to measure achievement of the requirements in a flexible manner over a range of assessment tasks, for example:

• direct questioning combined with review of portfolios of evidence and third party workplace reports of on-the-job performance by the candidate
• review of final printed documents
• demonstration of techniques
• observation of presentations
• oral or written questioning to assess knowledge of software applications

You are advised that you are likely to be asked to personally demonstrate your assessment work to your teacher to ensure that the relevant competency standards are being met.

Performance  Evidence

Evidence required to demonstrate competence in this unit must be relevant to and satisfy all of the requirements of the elements and performance criteria and include:

• applying and monitoring workplace policies and procedures relating to safety of transport activities (chain of responsibility) in a supervisory function reflecting a minimum of four weeks
• applying applicable state/territory law and regulations
• applying chain of responsibility obligations relating to own job function on a minimum of three occasions
• assessing the likelihood and consequences of harm relating to own job function on a minimum of three occasions
• completing safety documentation of identified transport activities of a heavy vehicle risks on a minimum of three occasions, each about a different type of risk
• identifying heavy vehicle transport activities risks
• Implementing relevant risk control measures and reporting actions taken to relevant person in accordance with workplace procedures on a minimum of three occasions. 

Knowledge Evidence

Evidence required to demonstrate competence in this unit must be relevant to and satisfy all of the requirements of the elements and performance criteria and include knowledge of: actions required when possible risks of the transport activity of a heavy vehicle are identified consideration of external factors in managing speed and fatigue due diligence including taking reasonable steps to: acquire and keep up to date on knowledge about the safe conduct of transport activities identify the nature of the legal entity’s transport activities and the hazards and risks associated with those activities ensure that appropriate resources are allocated and used to eliminate or minimise those hazards and risks verify the control measures implemented are effective function of driver and how they relate to transport activities including level of influence and control functions including: duties within the individual’s own function duties performed by others under the individual’s supervision duties that influence or direct other parties in the chain of responsibility methods, industry standards and requirements to ensure management of fatigue, speed, load restraint, mass, dimension and heavy vehicle maintenance and how they relate to transport activity job functions parties in the chain of responsibility and the concept of level of influence and control potential consequences of non-compliance with the applicable heavy vehicle state/territory law and regulations principal obligations relating to chain of responsibility in the Heavy Vehicle National Law (HVNL) or applicable state/territory law and regulations including: consideration of traffic conditions in managing speed and fatigue fatigue, work and rest times securing loads vehicle dimension and load limits transport activities as defined by the HVNL or applicable state/territory law and regulations what constitutes a shared duty, a reasonable practicable, a risk and heavy vehicle transport activity as they apply to a range of job functions what constitutes an unreasonable request where to locate current information relating to heavy vehicle transport activities including: codes of practices heavy vehicle standards securing loads, load placement and load restraint vehicle dimension and mass limits workplace policies and procedures for own job function and the range of job functions for which own job function is responsible.

Feedback

Feedback will be provided throughout the semester in class and/or online discussions. You are encouraged to ask and answer questions during class time and online sessions so that you can obtain feedback on your understanding of the concepts and issues being discussed. Finally, you can email or arrange an appointment with your teacher to gain more feedback on your progress.

You should take note of all feedback received and use this information to improve your learning outcomes and final performance in the course.

Assessment Tasks

This course is co-delivered and co-assessed with BUSM7928C - BSBRSK501 Manage Risk and OHTH6002C -BSBWHS521 Ensure a safe workplace for a work area

There are a total of four (4) assessment tasks students need to complete for the three courses clustered together.  Students need to complete all four (4) assessment tasks satisfactorily, in order to be deemed competent.

Assessment Task 1 – Chain of Responsibility

Date and time due:   Week 8                    

Purpose:

This practical assessment will allow you to demonstrate your ability to determine and monitor chain of responsibility  (CoR) features in the Heavy Vehicle National Law (HVNL) or applicable state/territory law and regulations. It also involves administering and monitoring chain of responsibility workplace policies and procedures, and identifying and reporting chain of responsibility risks.

Assessment Task 2 – Record Keeping

Date and time due: Week 10                        

Purpose:

This assessment will allow you to demonstrate your ability to use a system for WHS record keeping to allow identification of patterns of occupational injury and disease in the organisation, and to maintain a record of WHS decisions made, including reasons for decisions.

Assessment Task 3 –  Policies & Procedures

Date and time due: Week 13                         

Purpose:

This practical assessment will allow you to demonstrate your ability to establish, maintain and evaluate an organisation’s work health and safety (WHS) policies, procedures and programs in a work area to ensure a safe workplace, according to WHS legislative requirements. It takes a systems approach and addresses compliance with relevant legislative requirements.

Assessment Task 4 –  Risk Management

Date and time due: Week 15                         

Purpose:

This assessment will allow you to demonstrate your ability to manage risks in a range of contexts across an organisation or for a specific business unit or area in any industry setting.

Assessment Matrix

The assessment matrix that maps all the assessments is available on the LMS (Canvas). 

Submission Requirements

You should:

• Ensure that you submit assessments on or before the due date via Canvas.
• Always retain a copy of your assessment tasks. (hard copy and soft copy
• When you submit work for assessment at RMIT University you need to use the Assessment task document that includes a declaration and statement of authorship.
• Each page of your assessment should include a footer with your name, student number, the title of the assessment unit code and title and page numbers.

Late Submission Procedures

You are required to submit assessment items and/or ensure performance based assessment is completed by the due dates.

Extension of Time.  If you are prevented from submitting an assessment item on time by circumstances outside your control, you may apply in advance to your teacher for an extension to the due date of up to seven calendar days.

More information: https://www.rmit.edu.au/students/student-essentials/assessment-and-exams/assessment/extensions-of-time-for-submission-of-assessable-work

Form to use is found in the section "How to apply."

Special Consideration. Where more than seven days is needed, you must apply for Special Consideration.  Applications for special consideration must be submitted no later than two working days after the assessment task deadline or scheduled examination.

More information: https://www.rmit.edu.au/students/student-essentials/assessment-and-exams/assessment/special-consideration

Resubmission (VE Programs)

If you are found to be Not Yet Competent in a course assessment task (or you do not submit the assessment tasks/attend the assessment) you will be allowed one resubmission.  Your teacher will provide feedback regarding what you need to do to improve and will set a new deadline for the resubmission in Canvas. 

If you are still not meeting the assessment requirements you must apply to your Program Manager in writing outlining the steps you will take to demonstrate competence in your course. Your submission will be considered by the Program Team and you will be advised of the outcome as soon as possible.

Adjustments to Assessment

In certain circumstances students may be eligible for an assessment adjustment. 

More information: https://www.rmit.edu.au/students/student-essentials/assessment-and-exams/assessment/adjustments-to-assessment

Marking Guide (Competency):

You must demonstrate that you have all the required skills/knowledge/elements in the unit of competency you are studying.  You will receive feedback on each assessment task that will inform you about your progress and how well you are performing. 

• CA Competency Achieved
• NYC Not Yet Competent
• DNS Did Not Submit for assessment

Other Information

Academic Integrity

Plagiarism 
Plagiarism is a form of cheating in assessment and may occur in oral, written or visual presentations. It is the presentation of the work, idea or creation of another person, without appropriate referencing, as though it is your own.

The penalties for cheating in assessment are severe, whether the cheating involves plagiarism, fabrication, falsification of data, copyright infringement or some other method. Penalties can include charges of academic misconduct, cancellation of results and exclusion from your course. It is also a disciplinary offence for you to allow your work to be plagiarised by another student.

Referencing 
RMIT Business produce their own referencing guidelines entitled written reports and essays: guidelines for referencing and presentation in RMIT Business which all Business students should use.

RMIT Business referencing guidelines (RTF, 1,286 KB, 52 pages). A supporting Referencing website has been developed for the RMIT Business guidelines. You can find out more about Academic Integrity at RMIT Academic Integrity webpage. 

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