Course Title: Contribute to the systematic management of WHS risk
Part B: Course Detail
Teaching Period: Term1 2015
Course Code: OHTH5817C
Course Title: Contribute to the systematic management of WHS risk
School: 155T Vocational Health and Sciences
Campus: City Campus
Program: C5319 - Diploma of Work Health and Safety
Course Contact: Namrita Kaul
Course Contact Phone: +61 3 99254039
Course Contact Email: namrita.kaul@rmit.edu.au
Name and Contact Details of All Other Relevant Staff
Mark Soar
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
Not applicable
Course Description
This unit describes the performance outcomes, skills and knowledge required to contribute to the systematic management of work health and safety (WHS) risk. It addresses the processes and techniques necessary to contribute to the systematic management of WHS risk
National Codes, Titles, Elements and Performance Criteria
National Element Code & Title: |
BSBWHS503A Contribute to the systematic management of WHS risk |
Element: |
1. Access information and data to contribute to the systematic management of WHS risk |
Performance Criteria: |
1.1 Identify sources of information and data |
Element: |
2. Contribute to effective consultation and participation during all stages of the risk-management process |
Performance Criteria: |
2.1 Identify individuals and parties who need to participate and be consulted |
Element: |
3. Contribute to establishing the context for risk management |
Performance Criteria: |
3.1 Apply knowledge of WHS legislation to identify duty holders and legislative requirements for WHS risk management |
Element: |
4. Contribute to risk assessment |
Performance Criteria: |
4.1 Apply knowledge of workplace hazards and risks to contribute to risk identification |
Element: |
5. Contribute to risk treatment |
Performance Criteria: |
5.1 Apply knowledge of WHS hazard and risk control, and WHS legislation to contribute to the selection of risk treatment options |
Element: |
6. Contribute to monitoring, reviewing and recording risk-management process |
Performance Criteria: |
6.1 Apply knowledge of the organisation’s WHSMS to contribute to monitoring and reviewing risk-management process |
Learning Outcomes
Details of Learning Activities
The delivery of the program involes, presentations, case studies and group discussions based on real life(work) situations using online platform. Simulated scenarios will also be used to ensure learners are work ready and familiar with the real work situations.
The activities are expected to be completed in a simulated or real work context. To inculcate teamwork and peer group learning, learners will be introduced to contributing in the discussion forum.
The teacher learner interaction using online platform and peer group work provide a source of feedback to learners to reflect on their underpinning knowledge.
The learning activities include:
• Case studies
• Videos
• Simulations
• Reflection and discussion
• Accessing information on-line
Teaching Schedule
The course will be taught entirely online - facilitator led learning activities with access to learning resources 24X7 using "myRMIT"
Learning Resources
Prescribed Texts
Toohey, J & Borthwick, K 2005, OH&S in Australia: a management guide, Thomson, Victoria |
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Online learning materials can be accessed at 'myRMIT'. The online learning materials listed under each topic include: |
References
Further online learning materials are available and include: |
Other Resources
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.
Assessment Tasks
Assessment Task Based on:
Online Quiz 1
Online Quiz 2
Online Quiz 3
Assignment 1
Assignment 2
Assignment 3
Participation in Discussion Forum for Formative assessment.
(Details about dates will be provided at the commencement of course in myRMIT)
Assessment Matrix
Other Information
Assessment Information
• To pass the course you need to pass, on average, each type of assessment (exam, prac reports, and assignments etc.). For example, if there are two tests you need to have an average of 50% to pass. But you also need to have passed the other assessments as well. You can’t make up marks from one type of assessment to another (e.g. pass the tests but fail the prac reports).
• Extension of time for submission of assessable work- A student may apply for an extension of up to 7 days from the original due date. They must lodge the application form (available on the web http://mams.rmit.edu.au/seca86tti4g4z.pdf ) at least the day before the due date. The application is lodged with the School Admin Office on Level 6, Bdg 51. Students requiring longer extensions must apply for Special Consideration (form available on the Web). For missed assessments such as exams- you (& your doctor if you are sick) must fill out a special consideration form. This form must be lodged at the HUB or online with supporting evidence (eg medical certificate), prior to, or within, 48 hours of the scheduled time of examination.
• Late work that is submitted without an application for an extension will not be corrected
• If you miss an assessment task due to unavoidable circumstances, you need to follow the procedure of special consideration and apply within the allowed time frame.
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