Course Title: Apply Occupational Health and Safety regulations, codes and practices in the workplace
Part B: Course Detail
Teaching Period: VE 2024
Class Number: All
Class Section: All
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Course Code: OHTH5970C
Course Title: Apply Occupational Health and Safety regulations, codes and practices in the workplace
School: 530T Built Environment and Sustainability
Campus: Bundoora Campus
Program: C2225 - Certificate II in Electrotechnology (Pre-vocational)
Course Contact: Andrew Santuccione
Course Contact Phone: +61 3 9925 0410
Course Contact Email: Andrew.Santuccione@rmit.edu.au
Name and Contact Details of All Other Relevant Staff
Program Manager: David King (acting PM)
Phone: +61 3 9925 0258
Email: david.king3@rmit.edu.au
Nominal Hours: 20
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
This course specifies the mandatory requirements of occupational health and safety and how they apply to the various electrotechnology work functions. It encompasses responsibilities for health and safety, risk management processes at all operative levels and adherence to safety practices as part of the normal way of doing work.
National Codes, Titles, Elements and Performance Criteria
National Element Code & Title: |
UEENEEE101A Apply Occupational Health and Safety regulations, codes and practices in the workplace |
Element: |
1 Prepare to enter a work area |
Performance Criteria: |
1.1 Work area access permits are obtained from appropriate personnel according to established procedures 1.2 Safe work methods for controlling risk obtained, read and understood prior to undertaking a work activity. 1.3 Preparations for electrical and non-electrical isolation are carried out to prevent creation of hazards from loss of machine/system/process control according to established procedures. 1.4 Tools and equipment needed for the work are checked for safety and correct functionality according to established procedures and regulatory requirements. |
Element: |
2 Apply safe working practices. |
Performance Criteria: |
2.1 Safe work methods for controlling risk are followed accurately. 2.2 Workplace procedures for dealing with accidents, fires and emergencies are followed according to work procedures and scope of responsibility and competencies. |
Element: |
3. Follow workplace procedures for hazard identification and risk control |
Performance Criteria: |
3.1 Hazards are identified and control measures implemented and monitored through active participation in the consultation process with employer and other employees. 3.2 Hazards in the work area are recognised and reported to appropriate personnel according to established procedures. 3.3 OHS records of incidents are completed in accordance with regulatory requirements and established procedures. 3.4 Workplace instructions and training are followed accurately within established procedures. |
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
Learning activities will take place this semester with a face-to-face classroom model using industry standard tools and resources.
Refer to your Course schedule and Canvas shells for specific information on how each of your courses is delivered this semester.
You will also be required to undertake independent study.
On campus class activities will include:
- Tutorials and project-based work
- Group discussion
- Teacher directed activities/projects
- Class presentations
- Independent project-based work
- Practical observations
- Studio Practice
It is advised to look on Canvas for ongoing updated information.
Teaching Schedule
Refer to CANVAS for full teaching schedule.
Learning Resources
Prescribed Texts
References
Other Resources
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
AT1 - Apply Occupational Health and Safety regulations, codes and practices in the workplace
AT2 - Apply Occupational Health and Safety regulations, codes and practices in the workplace - Task 1 Work Scenario 1, Task 2 Work Scenario 2
Assessment Matrix
Refer to CANVAS.
Other Information
Credit Transfer and/or Recognition of Prior Learning (RPL):
You may be eligible for credit towards courses in your program if you have already met the learning/competency outcomes through previous learning and/or industry experience. To be eligible for credit towards a course, you must demonstrate that you have already completed learning and/or gained industry experience that is:
- Relevant
- Current
- Satisfies the learning/competency outcomes of the course
Please refer to http://www.rmit.edu.au/students/enrolment/credit to find more information about credit transfer and RPL
Study Support:
Study Support provides free learning and academic development advice to you.
Services offered by Study Support to support your numeracy and literacy skills are:
- assignment writing, thesis writing and study skills advice
- maths and science developmental support and advice
- English language development
Please Refer https://www.rmit.edu.au/students/study-support to find more information about Study and learning Support
Equitable Learning Services (ELS):
If you are suffering from long-term medical condition or disability, you should contact Equitable Learning Services (ELS) to seek advice and support to complete your studies.
Please refer to https://www.rmit.edu.au/students/support-and-facilities/student-support/equitable-learning-services to find more information about services offered by Equitable Learning Services (ELS).
Late submission:
If you require an Extension of Submittable Work (assignments, reports or project work etc.) for 7 calendar days or less (from the original due date) and have valid reasons, you must complete and lodge an Application for Extension of Submittable Work (7 Calendar Days or less) form and lodge it with the Senior Educator/ Program Manager.
The application must be lodged no later than one working day before the official due date. You will be notified within no more than 2 working days of the date of lodgement as to whether the extension has been granted.
If you seek an Extension of Submittable Work for more than 7 calendar days (from the original due date) must lodge an Application for Special Consideration form under the provisions of the Special Consideration Policy, preferably prior to, but no later than 2 working days after the official due date.
Submittable Work (assignments, reports or project work etc.) submitted late without approval of an extension will not be accepted or marked.
Special consideration:
Please Refer https://www.rmit.edu.au/students/student-essentials/assessment-and-exams/assessment/special-consideration to find more information about special consideration
Academic Integrity:
"Academic integrity means acting with the values of honesty, trust, fairness, respect and responsibility in learning, teaching and research."
It means referencing the work of others while developing your own insights, knowledge and ideas.
Breaches of academic integrity include:
- plagiarism and failure to correctly acknowledge sources
- contract cheating or paying/getting another person to prepare an assignment
- submitting work prepared by another person
- copying other people’s work
- cheating in exams
- breaching the Research Code
- using unauthorised materials or devices
Please Refer: https://www.rmit.edu.au/students/student-essentials/assessment-and-exams/academic-integrity to find more information about plagiarism.
All email communications will be sent to your RMIT email address and you must regularly check your RMIT emails.
Students will be able to access course information and learning materials through the Learning Hub and may be provided with additional materials in class. Lists of relevant reference books, resources in the library and accessible Internet sites will be provided where possible. You will also use equipment and software packages in the laboratory for the project work.
During the course, you will be directed to websites to enhance your knowledge and understanding of difficult concepts
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