Course Title: Apply work health and safety regulations, codes and practices in the workplace

Part B: Course Detail

Teaching Period: Term1 2022

Course Code: PUBH5213C

Course Title: Apply work health and safety regulations, codes and practices in the workplace

Important Information:

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

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School: 520T Future Technologies

Campus: City Campus

Program: C6178 - Advanced Diploma of Electronics and Communications Engineering

Course Contact: Munir Muniruzzaman

Course Contact Phone: +61 3 9925 4415

Course Contact Email: Munir.Muniruzzaman@rmit.edu.au

Name and Contact Details of All Other Relevant Staff

William Lau

Email:  william.lau@rmit.edu.au

Kenneth Falzon
Email: kenneth.falzon@rmit.edu.au 

Nominal Hours: 20

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 course allows you to develop skills and knowledge in how to apply work health and safety (WHS)/ occupational health and safety (OHS) regulations and codes of practices in the electrotechnology workplace. It includes applying safe work practices within an electrotechnology environment as well as hazard identification and risk management practices required when entering a work area. 

This course is delivered and assessed with the following: UEECD0024 - Implement and monitor energy sector WHS policies and procedures

National Codes, Titles, Elements and Performance Criteria

National Element Code & Title:	UEECD0007 Apply work health and safety regulations, codes and practices in the workplace
Element:	1. Prepare to enter an electrotechnology workplace
Performance Criteria:	1.1 Work area access permits are obtained from appropriate person/s in accordance with workplace procedures 1.2 Relevant workplace WHS/OHS safety regulations and codes of practices are identified and followed when entering the electrotechnology work area 1.3 Safe work methods for controlling risks are obtained, read and applied prior to undertaking work activity in accordance with WHS/OHS workplace procedures 1.4 Preparation for electrical and non-electrical isolation is carried out to prevent creation of hazards from loss of machine/system/process control in accordance with WHS/OHS workplace procedures 1.5 Tools, equipment and chemicals required for the electrotechnology work are checked for safety and correct functionality in accordance with workplace procedures and regulatory requirements 1.6 Personal protective equipment (PPE) is worn appropriate to the electrotechnology work area and in accordance with workplace procedures
Element:	2. Apply safe electrotechnology working practices
Performance Criteria:	2.1 Risk control work measures are implemented in accordance with WHS/OHS workplace procedures 2.2 Procedures for dealing with accidents, fires and emergencies are followed in accordance with workplace procedures, scope of responsibility and capabilities 2.3 Safe work methods are applied when working at heights including safe and effective use of safety equipment 2.4 Safe work methods are used when undertaking lifting, lowering, pushing, pulling, carrying or otherwise moving, holding or restraining workplace tasks in accordance with relevant code of practice 2.5 Safe work methods for removing an electric shock victim from a live electrical situation are demonstrated in accordance with workplace emergency management procedures 2.6 Working area is kept clean, neat and tidy in accordance with workplace housekeeping procedures
Element:	3. Follow electrotechnology workplace procedures for hazard identification and risk control
Performance Criteria:	3.1 Hazards are identified, control measures implemented and reviewed through regular active participation in the consultation process with employer and other employees 3.2 Hazards in the work area are identified and reported to relevant person/s in accordance with workplace procedures 3.3 WHS/OHS documentation and incident records are completed in accordance with regulatory requirements and workplace procedures 3.4 Workplace instructions are followed in accordance with regulatory requirements and workplace procedures

Learning Outcomes

On successful completion of this course you will have developed and applied the skills and knowledge required to demonstrate competency in the above elements

Details of Learning Activities

3.2This course is delivered in a cluster (WHS) in conjunction with "UEECD0024 Implement and monitor energy sector WHS policies and procedures"  (PUBH5214C). You must enrol in both courses delivered in this cluster. All the learning and assessment activities will include the components of both competencies UEECD0007 and UEECD0024. 

Engineers Australia Mapping Information:

This course is mapped against stage 1 competencies for Engineering Associates developed by Engineers Australia as detailed below:

EA 1. Knowledge and Skill Base

EA 1.1. Descriptive, formula-based understanding of the underpinning natural and physical sciences and the engineering fundamentals applicable to the practice area.
EA 1.2. Procedural-level understanding of the mathematics, numerical analysis, statistics, and computer and information sciences which underpin the practice area.
EA 1.3. In depth practical knowledge and skills within specialist sub-disciplines of the practice area.
EA 1.4. Discernment of engineering developments within the practice area.
EA 1.5. Knowledge of contextual factors impacting the practice area.
EA 1.6. Understanding of the scope, principles, norms, accountabilities and bounds of contemporary engineering practice in the area of practice.

EA 2. Engineering Application Ability

EA 2.1. Application of established technical and practical methods to the solution of well-defined engineering problems.
EA 2.2. Application of technical and practical techniques, tools and resources to well defined engineering problems.
EA 2.3. Application of systematic synthesis and design processes to well defined engineering problems.
EA 2.4. Application of systematic project management processes.
 

EA 3. Professional and Personal Attributes

EA 3.1. Ethical conduct and professional accountability.
EA 3.2. Effective oral and written communication in professional and lay domains.
EA 3.3. Creative, innovative and pro-active demeanor.
EA 3.4. Professional use and management of information.
EA 3.5. Orderly management of self, and professional conduct.
EA 3.6. Effective team membership and team leadership.
 

Engineers Australia Stage 1 Competencies are mapped with cluster of competencies of UEEHEEH172A, UEENEEH116A in the Assessment Matrix.

Teaching Schedule

The proposed teaching schedule for this competency is detailed below:

Course Schedule

Week	Topic	Performance Criteria
1	Introduction to the Course & OHS Verbal and written communication techniques Electrotechnology work environment	UEECD0007: 1.1; 1.2 UEECD0024:   1.1; 1.2
2	WHA /OHS Fundamentals Legal requirement relevant to WHS/OHS in workplace Principles and practice of effective WHS/OHS management	UEECD0007: 1.1; 1.2 UEECD0024:  1.1; 1.2
3	Introduction WHS Hazard Management Hazards present in electrotechnology workplace Workplace hazards, range and selection of control measures	UEECD0007: 1.3; 1.4 UEECD0024:  1.3; 2.1
4	Introduction for WHSim/OHS/regulations and communication safety committees and representative Organisation WHS /OHS management systems	UEECD0007: 1.3; 1.4 UEECD0024:  1.3; 2.1
5	WHS Incident Response Impact of characteristics and composition of workplace on WHS /OHS management Life support - cardiopulmonary (CPR) in workplace	UEECD0007: 1.5; 1.6 UEECD0024:  2.2; 2.3
6	Duty of Care and relevance of WHS / OHS management  Legal and ethical issues Relevance of WHS / OHS management to other organisation management polices Appendix 1 – Cable cover	UEECD0007: 1.5; 1.6 UEECD0024:  2.2; 2.3
7	SWMS / JSA analysis and judgement Relevant Safe Work Method Statements (SWMS) /Job Safety Analysis (JSA) /Risk mitigation processes Analysis of entire work environment and judge WHS / OHS iterventions Appendix 2 – Job Safety Analysis	UEECD0007: 2.1; 2.2 UEECD0024:  3.1; 3.2
8	Hierarchy of WHS / OHS hazard risk control measures Principles of risk assessment/ management and required documentation Analysis of relevant workplace data Appendix 3 – Permit to work	UEECD0007: 2.1; 2.2 UEECD0024: 3.1; 3.2
9	Hazard and Risk controls Hazards associated with electrotechnology work environments and their control Ability to assess resources needed for risk control Appendix 4 – Hazard report	UEECD0007: 2.3; 2.4 UEECD0024:  3.3; 3.4
10	Typical Hazard and Risk controls Typical hazards associated with electrotechnology work environments and their control Practice of effective WHS/OHS management Appendix 5 – Incident report	UEECD0007: 2.3; 2.4 UEECD0024:  3.3; 3.4
11	Hazardous gases and WHS / OHS legislation Chemicals in workplaces Relevant WHS / OHS legislation Appendix 6 – Training needs analysis	UEECD0007: 2.5; 2.6 UEECD0024:  4.1; 4.2; 4.3
12	Confined spaces and Hierarchy of risk control measures Control measures for working in designated confined space Relevant safe work method statements (SWMS)/job safety assessments or risk mitigation processes Appendix 7 – Session plan Appendix 8 – Attendance sheet	UEECD0007: 2.5; 2.6 UEECD0024:  4.1; 4.2; 4.3
13	Physical and psychological hazards and relevant workplace documentation physical and psychological hazards, including excessive noise, vibration, thermal stress, radiation, lasers, occupational overuse syndrome, stress, drugs and alcohol relevant workplace documentation in relation to: - CPR Manequin (adult) - SimPad - Training AED Defibrillator (e.g. bandages)	UEECD0007: 3.1; 3.2 UEECD0024:  5.1; 5.2
14	Working at height and relevant workplace policies and procedures Hazards and precautions associated with working on ladders, elevated work platforms (EWP) and scaffolds Corresponding relevant workplace policies and procedures in relation to:          - CPR Manequin (adult)          - SimPad          - Training AED Defibrillator          - Complete First Aid Kit          - Other props as necessary (e.g. bandages)	UEECD0007: 3.1; 3.2 UEECD0024:  5.1; 5.2
15	Working safely with electricity and Training needs analysis Working safely with electricity, including            - effects of electric shock on the human body            - protection offered by a residual current device (RCD)            - need for ensuring the (safe) isolation of an electrical supply Training needs analysis including:          - CPR Manequin (adult)          - SimPad          - Training AED Defibrillator          - Complete First Aid Kit          - Other props as necessary (e.g. bandages)	UEECD0007: 3.3; 3.4 UEECD0024: 6.1; 6.2
16	Removing an electric shock victim from a live electrical situation Common Causes Appropriate method and precautions of removing an electric shock victim Training needs analysis including:  - 4.7 metre non-metallic ladder - Danger tags -  Multimeter  - Electricians tools	UEECD0007: 3.3; 3.4 UEECD0024:  6.1; 6.2
17	Resit and Assessment feedback	N/A
18	Resit and Assessment feedback	N/A

 

 

Learning Resources

Prescribed Texts

References

Other Resources

CANVAS notes in Cluster of WHS in courses PUBH5213C and PUBH5214C.

Overview of Assessment

Assessment for this course is ongoing throughout the semester. Your knowledge and understanding of course content is assessed through participation in class exercises, oral/written presentations and through the application of learned skills and insights. Full assessment briefs will be provided and can be found on CANVAS

Assessment Tasks

The assessment is accessed through the Canvas shell and you must complete and submit your responses by uploading to canvas within the allocated assessment timeframe.

• Attempt ALL the questions in the Assignment and the practical assessment.
• Performance requirement for:
  
• Satisfactory (S) performance- completed all questions and all practical assessment correctly.
• Not Yet Satisfactory (NYS) performance - did not complete all questions and all practical assessment correctly.
• The result of being deemed Competent (CA) in this course will only apply if the result is satisfactory (S) for all the assessment tasks (all four).

Assessment Tasks

Assessment 1: KNOWLEDGE ASSESSMENT TASK

Assessment 2: PRACTICAL ASSESSMENT TASK

Assessment 3: PRACTICAL ASSESSMENT TASK

Assessment 4: KNOWLEDGE ASSESSMENT TASK

You will be allowed 1 (ONE) resubmission attempt FOR EVERY ASSESSMENT (if unsatisfactory). You will be provided with a new due date by your teacher for your resubmission attempt if a resubmission is required.

If you do not submit your assessment (First attempt) by the due date you will not be eligible for resubmission if unsatisfactory.

Assessment Matrix

Assessment vs UEECD0007 Elements & Performance Criteria

UEECD0007 Elements & Performance Criteria

Assessment

1.1

1.2

1.3

1.4

1.5

1.6

2.1

2.2

2.3

2.4

2.5

2.6

3.1

3.2

3.3

3.4

Assessment 1:  -  KNOWLEDGE ASSESSMENT TASK

X

X

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Assessment 2:  -  Practical Assessment 1

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Assessment 3:  -  Practical Assessment 2

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Assessment 4:  -  KNOWLEDGE ASSESSMENT TASK

X

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X

Assessment vs UEECD0024 Elements & Performance Criteria

UEECD0024 Elements & Performance Criteria

Assessment

1.1

1.2

1.3

2.1

2.2

2.3

3.1

3.2

3.3

3.4

4.1

4.2

4.3

5.1

5.2

6.1

6.2

bbAssessment 1:  -  KNOWLEDGE ASSESSMENT TASK

X

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Assessment 2:  -  Practical Assessment 1

X

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Assessment 3:  -  Practical Assessment 2

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Assessment 4:  -  KNOWLEDGE ASSESSMENT TASK

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Assessment vs Engineers Australia Stage 1 Competencies

Engineers Australia Stage 1 Competencies

Assessments

EA1.1

EA1.2

EA1.3

EA1.4

EA1.5

EA1.6

EA2.1

EA2.2

EA2.3

EA2.4

EA3.1

EA3.2

EA3.3

EA3.4

EA3.5

EA3.6

Assessment 1:  -  KNOWLEDGE ASSESSMENT TASK

X

X

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Assessment 2:  -  Practical Assessment 1

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Assessment 3:  -  Practical Assessment 2

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Assessment 4:  -  KNOWLEDGE ASSESSMENT TASK

X

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X

X

X

X

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X

0 (Blank)

Graduate attribute is not assessed

1

Graqduate attribute is assessed in at least one, but less than one-third, of the Element

2

Graqduate attribute is assessed in at least one third, but less than two-thirds, of the Element

3

Graqduate attribute is assessed in more than two-thirds of the Element.

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•    Relevant
•    Current
•    Satisfies the learning/competency outcomes of the course
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