Course Title: Investigate WHS incidents
Part A: Course Overview
Program: C5319 Diploma of Work Health and Safety
Course Title: Investigate WHS incidents
Portfolio: SEH Portfolio Office
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.Course Code |
Campus |
Career |
School |
Learning Mode |
Teaching Period(s) |
Course Contact: Namrita Kaul
Course Contact Phone: +61 3 99254309
Course Contact Email: namrita.kaul@rmit.edu.au
Course Description
This unit describes the performance outcomes, skills and knowledge required to plan, conduct and report on investigations of work health and safety (WHS) incidents that have resulted in, or have the potential to result in, injury or damage.
It covers conducting an initial assessment of the situation; establishing the scope and legal parameters of the investigation; conducting a systematic analysis to identify underlying causes and actions for prevention; and reporting on the outcomes of the investigation appropriate to the potential severity of the incident, which may include accessing specialist expertise.
Pre-requisite Courses and Assumed Knowledge and Capabilities
Not Applicable
National Competency Codes and Titles
National Element Code & Title: |
BSBWHS505A Investigate WHS incidents |
Elements: |
1. Ensure initial responses to the incident are properly carried out 2. Develop an investigation plan 3. Collect information and data 4. Analyse information and data gathered to identify immediate and underlying causes and practical prevention measures 5. Compile and communicate investigation report |
Learning Outcomes
Overview of Assessment
Assessment includes a combination of written assignments - reports and plans based on industry requirements, knowledge tests/quiz.
• The following range of assessment tools may be used:
1. Participation in Discussion Forum
2. Report Writing on case studies
3. Participation/Completion of Online Quiz
Participation in the discussion forum is also used as a tool for formative assessment for all competencies.