Course Title: Implement and monitor WHS and environmental systems in the workplace

Part B: Course Detail

Teaching Period: Term2 2020

Course Code: OHTH5967C

Course Title: Implement and monitor WHS and environmental systems in the workplace

School: 375T Vocational Design and Social Context

Campus: Brunswick Campus

Program: C4404 - Certificate IV in Textile Design, Development and Production

Course Contact: Betty Kanzurovski

Course Contact Phone: +61 3 9925 9232

Course Contact Email: betty.kanzurovski@rmit.edu.au


Name and Contact Details of All Other Relevant Staff

Kirsty Gorter

kirsty.gorter@rmit.edu.au

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

None

Course Description

In this Course you will develop the skills required to implement and monitor OHS and environmental policies and procedures within an identified sector of the textiles, clothing and footwear (TCF) industry.

This course consists of 2 Units of Competency that are clustered together for delivery and assessment. The other Unit of Competency in this clustered course is

  • MSMWHS200 Work Safely.

 


National Codes, Titles, Elements and Performance Criteria

National Element Code & Title:

MSTGN4010 Implement and monitor WHS and environmental systems in the workplace

Element:

1 Prepare to implement WHS and environmental policies and procedures

Performance Criteria:

1.1 Identify WHS and environmental legislative and regulatory policies and procedures relevant to workplace context

1.2 Confirm policies and codes of practice relevant to work role

1.3 Locate sources of information on relevant WHS and environmental policies and codes of practice

1.4 Analyse the work environment to identify hazards, assess risks and judge when intervention to control risks is necessary

1.5 Locate or prepare information on workplace WHS and environmental policies, procedures and programs in a suitable format

Element:

2 Communicate WHS and environmental policies and procedures

Performance Criteria:

2.1 Provide information to the work group about WHS and environmental policies, procedures and programs

2.2 Provide information about identified hazards and the outcomes of risk assessment and risk control procedures

2.3 Explain procedures to manage identified hazards and the outcomes of risk assessment and risk control procedures

2.4 Implement and monitor workplace practices for consultation over WHS and environmental issues to ensure that all members of the work group have the opportunity to contribute

2.5 Promptly deal with and resolve issues raised through consultation or refer to the appropriate personnel for resolution in accordance with workplace procedures

2.6 Inform work group promptly about outcomes of consultation over WHS and environmental issues.

Element:

3 Implement and monitor practices for identifying hazards and assessing and controlling risks

Performance Criteria:

3.1 Identify and report existing and potential hazards in the work area so that risk assessment and risk control procedures can be applied

3.2 Implement work procedures to control risks and monitor work group to ensure procedures are followed

3.3 Monitor existing risk control measures and report results regularly in accordance with workplace procedures

3.4 Identify any inadequacies in existing risk control measures or resource allocation in accordance with the hierarchy of control and report to designated personnel

Element:

4 Implement and monitor the practices for dealing with hazardous events

Performance Criteria:

4.1 Assess the resources needed to apply different risk control measures and make recommendations to management

4.2 Implement workplace procedures for dealing with hazardous events whenever necessary to ensure that prompt control action is taken

4.3 Investigate hazardous events to identify their cause in accordance with investigation procedures

4.4 Implement control measures to prevent recurrence and minimise risks of hazardous events based on the hierarchy of control (if within scope of responsibilities and competencies) or refer to designated personnel

Element:

5 Implement and monitor practices for providing training and maintaining records

Performance Criteria:

5.1 Identify    WHS   and environmental training needs and specify gaps between competencies required and those held by work group members

5.2 Make arrangements in consultation with relevant parties for fulfilling identified WHS and environmental training needs in both on and off the job training programs

5.3 Complete accurate WHS and environmental records for work area in accordance with workplace and legal requirements

5.4 Aggregate information from area WHS and environmental records, identify hazards and monitor risk control procedures within work area, according to workplace practices


Learning Outcomes


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

  • Prepare to implement WHS and environmental policies and procedures  
  • Communicate WHS and environmental policies and procedures  
  • Implement and monitor practices for identifying hazards and assessing and controlling risks 
  • Implement and monitor the practices for dealing with hazardous events 
  • Implement and monitor practices for providing training and maintaining records 


Details of Learning Activities

The learning activities that will be undertaken in this course include:

  • peer teaching and class presentations
  • group discussion
  • research
  • independent project based work
  • simulated workplace activities

A workbook, examples and templates will be used to guide each activity.


Teaching Schedule

 NOTE - WEEKLY SCHEDULE MAY BE SUBJECT TO MODIFICATION Students will be notified of any changes.

Week:

 

1.

 

 

Introduction to course and assessment tasks
Complete online Safety Micro Cred.

 

2.

 

 

Risk assessments, Risk Assessment Rating Matrix, Hierarchy of Controls, Electrical Equipment, PPE and clothing, Manual Handling, Hazard Incident Reporting and Investigation

Start assessment 1 part 1: Complete Risk Assessment
Complete Hazard Report using template

 

3.

 

 

Assessment 1 part 2: Consult with a work team: prepare an agenda, discuss hazards identified and risk control measures from risk assessment; minute/document concerns and decisions made (including date for completion, further action/s required, person/s responsible).
Assessment 1 part 3: Meeting agenda and minutes

4.

 

 

Assessment 1 part 4: Training needs analysis, Training session plan, Attendance Sheet

 

5.

 

 

Start Assessment 2: Part 1 – Complete an Incident report
 Assessment 2: Part 2 - Develop a WHS induction procedure for your organisation.

 

6.

 

 

Last teaching week; Assessment 2: Part 4 – Environmental audit

 

7.

 

 

Students to complete Assessments 1 and 2 and upload to Canvas by 5 pm

 


Learning Resources

Prescribed Texts


References


Other Resources


Overview of Assessment

This course is assessed in accordance with competency-based assessment. To demonstrate competency in this course you will need to complete all the assessment to a satisfactory standard.

You will receive feedback from the teacher at the conclusion of each assessment task.

Competency is achieved only if competency has been demonstrated within the standard enrolment period. Students are advised that they may be asked to personally demonstrate their assessment work to confirm aspects of competency not evidenced in class or through assessments.

Results for this course are delivered and assessed in accordance with competency-based assessment are:
CA: Competency Achieved
NYC: Not Yet Competent
DNS: Did not Submit for Assessment

If you have a long term medical condition and/or disability it may be possible to negotiate to vary aspects of the learning or assessment methods. You can contact the program coordinator or Equitable Learning Services if you would like to find out more.
https://www.rmit.edu.au/students/support-and-facilities/student-support/equitable-learning-services
Your course assessment conforms to RMIT assessment principles, regulations, policies, procedures and instructions which are available for review online:
https://www.rmit.edu.au/students/student-essentials/assessment-and-exams/assessment


Assessment Tasks

Assessment 1

There are 4 parts to this task, you will be required to complete:

Part 1: Participate in identifying hazards, and assessing and controlling risks for the work area

Part 2: Support participative arrangements for managing WHS

Part 3: Assist with incorporating WHS policies and procedures into work team processes

Part 4: Support the organisation’s procedures for providing WHS and environmental training

 

During completion of each part, you will need to refer to the WHS Manual supplied.

 

Assessment 2

 

There are 4 parts to this task, you will be required to complete:

Part 1: Incident reporting

Part 2: WHS Induction procedure

Part 3: Noise monitoring in your workplace

Part 4: Environmental audit

 

Results for this course 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

The assessment matrix demonstrates alignment of assessment tasks with the relevant unit of competency. These matrices are available through Program Administration 

Other Information

Please refer to the RMIT student page for extensive information about study support, assessment, extensions, appeals and a range of other matters: https://www.rmit.edu.au/students

 

Attendance:

Your learning experience will involve class-based teaching, discussion, demonstration 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.

Assessment Feedback: 

You will receive spoken and written feedback on all your work.  Where relevant, this feedback will also include suggestions on how you can proceed to the next stage of developing your projects.

Student Progress:

Monitoring academic progress is an important enabling and proactive strategy designed to assist you in achieving your learning potential.

https://www.rmit.edu.au/students/student-essentials/assessment-and-exams/academic-progress

Adjustments to Assessment (eg. applying for an extension of time):

If you are unable to complete any piece of assessment satisfactorily by the due date, you can choose to apply for an adjustment to your assessment. RMIT University offers a range of adjustments designed to support you in your studies, including an extension of time to complete the assessment.

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

 

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.

Recognition of Current Competency (RCC) RCC applies only if you have previously successfully demonstrated competence in a unit of competency, and now requires to be reassessed to ensure that the competence is being maintained.

Please speak to your teacher if you wish to discuss applying for Credit Transfer, RPL, or RCC 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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