Course Title: Manage Occupational Health and Safety in the building and construction workplace

Part A: Course Overview

Program: C4204 Certificate IV in Building and Construction (Building)

Course Title: Manage Occupational Health and Safety in the building and construction workplace

Portfolio: SEH Portfolio Office

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.

Course Code

Campus

Career

School

Learning Mode

Teaching Period(s)

Course Contact: Anna Galluzzo

Course Contact Phone: +61 3 9925 4334

Course Contact Email: anna.galluzzo@rmit.edu.au



Course Description

This unit specifies the outcomes required to conduct an occupational health and safety (OHS) risk analysis, including the inspection of workplaces for hazards. The development and implementation of appropriate responses to reduce risks are also addressed, including responses required by state or territory legislation and regulation. The unit requires that candidates have a comprehensive and appropriate understanding of the complex range of legislative and workplace requirements for managing risk in building and construction workplaces.

Pre-requisite Courses and Assumed Knowledge and Capabilities

Nil.



National Competency Codes and Titles

National Element Code & Title:

BCGBC4002A Manage Occupational Health and Safety in the building and construction workplace

Elements:

1. Determine areas of potential risk in the building and construction workplace.

2. Inspect and report on areas of specific risk.

3. Advise on implementation of control measures at the building and construction workplace.

4. Establish and review communications and educational programs.

Learning Outcomes


Overview of Assessment

Assessment may incorporate a variety of methods including written/oral activities and demonstration of practical skills to the relevant industry standards. Participants are advised that they are likely to be asked to personally demonstrate their assessment activities to their teacher/assessor. Feedback will be provided throughout the course.