Course Title: Apply work health and safety practices

Part B: Course Detail

Teaching Period: Term2 2021

Course Code: OHTH5995C

Course Title: Apply work health and safety practices

School: 375T Vocational Design and Social Context

Campus: Brunswick Campus

Program: C5382 - Diploma of Product Design

Course Contact: Robin Blood

Course Contact Phone: +61 3 9925 4819

Course Contact Email: robin.blood@rmit.edu.au


Name and Contact Details of All Other Relevant Staff

Nominal Hours: 10

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

There are no pre-requisites or co-requisites for this course.

Course Description

This unit describes the performance outcomes, skills and knowledge required to follow OHS policies and procedures in the entertainment and media industries.


National Codes, Titles, Elements and Performance Criteria

National Element Code & Title:

CUAWHS302 Apply work health and safety practices

Element:

Follow emergency procedures.

Performance Criteria:

3.1 Report emergencies and incidents promptly to relevant personnel or authorities, according to workplace procedures

3.2 Deal with emergencies in line with own level of responsibility

3.3 Implement evacuation procedures as required

Element:

Implement safe work practices

Performance Criteria:

1.1 Develop and maintain own knowledge of WHS legislation, codes of practice and workplace policies and procedures

1.2 Interpret legislative requirements, safety documentation and signage, and apply to work tasks

1.3 Comply with duty of care requirements.

1.4 Use personal protective equipment and other measures as required to prevent injury or impairment

1.5 Use tools, equipment and materials according to safe work practices

1.6 Contribute to WHS consultative activities

1.7 Raise WHS issue with relevant personnel

Element:

Participate in hazard identification and risk assessment and control.

Performance Criteria:

2.1 Identify and report hazards or WHS issues in the workplace to relevant personnel

2.2 Assess and control risks according to own level of responsibility, in line with workplace procedures

2.3 Document risk control actions as required

2.4 Contribute to reporting workplace WHS, hazard, accident and incident reports as required


Learning Outcomes


On successful completion of this unit, you will be able to follow safety procedures, work safely within your workplace, implement work place safety requirements and participate in OH & S consultative practices.


Details of Learning Activities

In this course you will learn the skills and knowledge required to follow work health and safety (WHS) requirements in the creative industries.

It applies to those who are required to identify their individual WHS responsibilities and implement procedures to work safely in various creative industry work contexts.


Teaching Schedule

This unit is delivered in the same session as GRAP5392C Explore 3D Forms.

Course ScheduleSemester 2: 2021
Week Topic Readings and Activities Assessment

Week 1


Introduction to course
schedules

Introduction to the Product Design workshop environment.  Standards of behaviour within the workshop explained.  Observation of safe work practices is a major component of the assessment for this unit.

Appropriate clothing must be worn at all times.  No open toed shoes, skin covered from neck down.

Workshop practices of keeping the environment tidy explained


Week 2



Induction to workshop equipment.  Safe use of stationary power tools within the workshop explained, demonstrated and students demonstrate understanding of concepts shown.

Week 3



Further workshop safety including hand tools, material storage and working with each other.

Official Workshop Induction


Week 4



Chemical safety Assessment Task 1

Week 5



Environment  safety

Assessment Task 2

Week 6



Emergency Procedures


Week 7 -16



Application of Safe work practices in the Workshop environment through project work and demonstration.

Assessment due:-
Emergency Evacuation

Risk Assessment

Safe Operation

Assessment Task 1, 2 and 3

While all course content will be delivered, the order and mode of delivery may change depending on the availability of specialist facilities and equipment. Please check Canvas regularly as any updates will be communicated by your teacher.


Learning Resources

Prescribed Texts


References


Other Resources

Students will need to refer to CANVAS as teaching resources may vary according to teaching schedule and task requirements.

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 

Study Support https://www.rmit.edu.au/students/study-support 


Overview of Assessment

Assessment is ongoing throughout the course and will include demonstrating appropriate use of machinery and chemical compounds in the workplace. Full assessment briefs will be provided and can be found on My RMIT.


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 for each assessment task. 

Assessment Task 1

Safe Operations: Part 1 Instruction 
Safe Operations: Part 2: Quizz
Due week 4*

Assessment Task 2: Risk Assessment
Due week 5*

Assessment Task 3: Emergency Evacuation
Due week 7-16. Assessment will run dependent on access to facilities. Students will be advised of exact date*

*Due dates for assessment tasks dependent on access to specialist facilities and equipment may change. Please check Canvas regularly as any updates will be communicated by your teacher.

Results that apply to courses that 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

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.

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

Assessment:

Information on assessment including Special consideration, Adjustments to assessment, (e.g. applying for an extension of time):

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

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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