Course Title: Maintain work health and safety
Part B: Course Detail
Teaching Period: Term2 2025
Course Code: OHTH5950C
Course Title: Maintain work health and safety
School: 535T Social Care and Health
Campus: City Campus
Program: C4419 - Certificate IV in Dental Assisting (Dental Radiography)
Course Contact: Sandra Torbica
Course Contact Phone: 03 9925 0311
Course Contact Email: sandra.torbica@rmit.edu.au
Name and Contact Details of All Other Relevant Staff
Additional Staff Contact Details
Vocational Educators
Sue Fatone
Vibha Ghai
Carly Newman
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
In this course you will learn the skills and develop knowledge required to implement and monitor work health and safety (WHS) policies, procedures and work practices as part of a small work team.
National Codes, Titles, Elements and Performance Criteria
National Element Code & Title: |
HLTWHS003 Maintain work health and safety |
Element: |
2. Implement policies and procedures into work team processes |
Performance Criteria: |
2.1 Regularly provide information about WHS policies and procedures to the work team 2.2 Provide information about identified hazards and the outcomes of risk assessment and risk controls to the work team 2.3 Monitor housekeeping practices to ensure that WHS policies and procedures are followed 2.4 Maintain WHS incident records in the work area according to workplace procedures and legislative requirements |
Element: |
3. Support consultation, cooperation and communication |
Performance Criteria: |
3.1 Support workplace consultative procedures by encouraging work team participation in consultative activities 3.2 Report health and safety issues in line with workplace procedures and legislative requirements 3.3 Encourage and assist work team members to contribute to WHS |
Element: |
1. Contribute to workplace procedures for identifying hazards and controlling risks |
Performance Criteria: |
1.1 Identify existing and potential hazards and record them according to workplace procedures 1.2 Contribute to the development of strategies for implementing risk controls in line with workplace procedures and policies 1.3 Implement risk controls in line with the hierarchy of risk control and workplace and legislative requirements 1.4 Identify and report issues with risk controls, including residual risk, in line with workplace and legislative requirements |
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
- Face to face classes theory
- Face to face practical
- Canvas Modules self-directed learning activities
- Independant Knowledge-based work
- Online quizzes
- On the job training
Teaching Schedule
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This theory session will provide underpinning knowledge to prepare you for the three assessment activities for this course. HLTWHS003 AT1 Knowledge Assessment Due Date: Refer to Canvas HLTWHS003 AT2 Workplace Risk Assessment: Due Date: Refer to Canvas HLTWHS001 AT3 WHS Logbook Assessment: Due date: Refer to Canvas | ||
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DR13 Session 1.2: AT RMIT 15 July 2025 13:30 to 16:30 |
Module 2: Emergencies |
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DR13 Session 3: AT RMIT 28 July 2025 13:30 to 16:30 |
WHS Practical Session
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This practical session will provide underpinning knowledge to prepare you for the three assessment activities for this course. HLTWHS003 AT1 Knowledge Assessment Due Date: Refer to Canvas HLTWHS003 AT2 Workplace Risk Assessment: Due Date: Refer to Canvas HLTWHS001 AT3 WHS Logbook Assessment: Due Date: Refer to Canvas |
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DR13 Session 4 28 July 2025 AT RMIT |
WHS Practical Session
WHS Practical Assessment Students complete the AT2 Workplace Risk Assessment and uploaded to Canvas.
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HLTWHS003 AT2 Workplace Risk Assessment: Due date Refer to Canvas |
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Session 5 Student self-directed learning |
HLTWHS003 Module 1: Legal requirements Completion of (readings, interactive learning activities, discussions and/or quizzes). |
Canvas Online student self-directed learning. This online session will provide underpinning knowledge to prepare you for the assessment for this course. |
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Session 6: Student self-directed learning |
HLTWHS003 Module 2: Emergencies Completion of (readings, interactive learning activities, discussions and/or quizzes). |
Canvas Online student self-directed learning. This online session will provide underpinning knowledge to prepare you for the assessment for this course. |
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Session 7: Student self-directed learning |
HLTWHS003 Module 3: Safety in the workplace Completion of (readings, interactive learning activities, discussions and/or quizzes). |
Canvas Online student self-directed learning. This online session will provide underpinning knowledge to prepare you for the assessment for this course. |
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Session 8: Student self-directed learning |
HLTWHS003 Module 4: Infection prevention and control Completion of (readings, interactive learning activities, discussions and/or quizzes). |
Canvas Online student self-directed learning. This online session will provide underpinning knowledge to prepare you for the assessment for this course. |
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Session 9: Student self-directed learning |
HLTWHS003 Module 5: Hazards and risk management for patient care Completion of (readings, interactive learning activities, discussions and/or quizzes). |
Canvas Online student self-directed learning. This online session will provide underpinning knowledge to prepare you for the assessment for this course. |
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Session 10: Student self-directed learning |
HLTWHS003 Module 6: Contribute to workplace safety. Completion of (readings, interactive learning activities, discussions and/or quizzes). |
Canvas Online student self-directed learning. This online session will provide underpinning knowledge to prepare you for the assessment for this course. |
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Session 11: Student self-directed learning |
HLTWHS003 Module 7: Work safe Completion of (readings, interactive learning activities, discussions and/or quizzes). |
Canvas Online student self-directed learning. This online session will provide underpinning knowledge to prepare you for the assessment for this course. |
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Session 12: Student self-directed learning |
HLTWHS003 Module 8: End of unit Completion of (readings, interactive learning activities, discussions and/or quizzes) |
Canvas Online student self-directed learning. This online session will provide underpinning knowledge to prepare you for the assessment for this course. |
HLTWHS003 AT1 Knowledge Assessment |
Submit HLTWHS003 AT1 Knowledge Assessment |
Due Date: Refer to Canvas |
HLTWHS003 AT3 WP LogBook Assessment |
Submit HLTWHS003 AT3 WP LogBook Assessment |
Due Date: Refer to Canvas |
Learning Resources
Prescribed Texts
References
Other Resources
The University Library has extensive resources and provides subject specialist expertise, research advice, help with referencing and support through:
The Learning Lab
https://www.rmit.edu.au/students/study-support/learning-lab
The Study Support Hub
https://www.rmit.edu.au/students/study-support/study-support-hub
Modern Dental Assisting 14th Ed SBN: 9780323824408 available online via RMIT Library https://www.rmit.edu.au/library
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 presentations, and through the application of learned skills and insights to your written tasks. Full assessment briefs will be provided and can be found on CANVAS.
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
Assessments:
HLTWHS003 AT1 Knowledge Assessment
- Knowledge based assessment involves questions to demonstrate knowledge of all aspects maintaining workplace health and safety.
- Feedback provided on Canvas via Grade Centre and discussed verbally if required.
HLTWHS003 T2 Workplace Risk Assessment
This assessment task allows you to conduct a Risk Assessment and complete
- Incident Report Form
- Risk Assessment
- Analysis Residual Risk Report
- Feedback provided on Canvas via Grade Centre and discussed verbally if required.
HLTWHS001 AT3 WHS Logbook Assessment:
This assessment task allows you to demonstrate your skills and knowledge to contribute to WHS:
- Provide WHS information to staff
- Participate in a WHS meeting, simulated emergency procedure and WPS observation
- Feedback provided on Canvas via Grade Centre and discussed verbally if required.
Results that apply to courses that are delivered and assessed in accordance with competency-based assessment are:
CA: Competency Achieved
NYC: Not Yet Competent
Resubmissions:
Students are allowed two (2) attempts for each assessment to demonstrate competency for the required skills. If an assessment is not submitted by the due date, or you do not attend a practical assessment, regardless of whether it is a first or second attempt, you must apply for special consideration within five (5) working days. If your application is approved, you will be permitted to complete the assessment task at a later date. Without approval for special consideration, you will receive a "Not Yet Competent" (NYC) grade for that assessment.
A Supplementary Assessment may be granted at the discretion of the Program Coordinator or Program Manager, following discussions with the teacher and/or Course Advisory Committee. Factors such as class attendance (80-100% requirement), class participation and communication with the teacher will be considered.
Assessment Matrix
The assessment matrix demonstrates alignment of assessment tasks with the relevant unit of competency. These mapping documents are available through Program Administration if required.
Full assessments are available on Canvas.
Other Information
Attendance:
Your learning experience will involve class-based teaching, discussion, demonstration and practical exercises.
It is strongly advised and expected 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.
Class attendance of less than 80% of the class exercise sessions may negatively impact any possibility of additional submissions (see also above in “Assessment Tasks: Re-submissions”).
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 result and then contact their teacher on the outcome.
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/students
Extensions 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 to your Program Coordinator through your Canvas Course Shell 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
Where an extension of greater than seven days is needed, you must apply for special consideration.
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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