Course Title: Work safely
Part B: Course Detail
Teaching Period: Term1 2023
Course Code: OHTH5963C
Course Title: Work safely
Important Information:
Please note that this course may have compulsory in-person attendance requirements for some teaching activities.
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School: 515T Creative Industries
Campus: Brunswick Campus
Program: C3406 - Certificate III in Clothing and Textile Production (Clothing Production)
Course Contact: Laura Holmes-Brown
Course Contact Phone: +61 3 99259317
Course Contact Email: laura.holmes-brown@rmit.edu.au
Name and Contact Details of All Other Relevant Staff
Margaret Papadopoulos
margaret.papadopoulos@rmit.edu.au
Mardi O’Rourke
Mariam Mousslimani
mariam.mousslimani@rmit.edu.au
Nominal Hours: 30
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 cover the skills and knowledge required to apply workplace policies and procedures to maintain a safe work environment for self and others. The unit of competency will allow you to identify work health and safety (WHS) hazards that might harm or injure people, work out the risk of these hazards actually causing harm and follow safety procedures in the workplace with minimal supervision.
National Codes, Titles, Elements and Performance Criteria
National Element Code & Title: |
MSMWHS200 Work safely |
Element: |
1. Identify hazards and assess risk |
Performance Criteria: |
1.1 Identify hazards in the work area before and during work 1.2 Access and apply relevant material safety data sheets (MSDS) 1.3 Assess risks for the identified hazards 1.4 Identify controls for these hazards from procedures 1.5 Review effectiveness of controls within the scope of authority 1.6 Identify and report remaining risk |
Element: |
2. Follow procedures for risk control |
Performance Criteria: |
2.1 Control risks when working under minimal supervision by following workplace procedures 2.2 Follow safety signs and other safety indicators/zones 2.3 Select, use and maintain relevant personal protective equipment (PPE) 2.4 Handle and store items/materials relevant to job safely |
Element: |
3. Follow emergency procedures |
Performance Criteria: |
3.1 Recognise emergency situations 3.2 Take appropriate initial emergency action 3.3 Follow procedures for dealing with a range of site/plant emergencies |
Element: |
4. Participate in the enhancement of safety |
Performance Criteria: |
4.1 Raise WHS issues with designated personnel in accordance with workplace procedures and relevant requirements of WHS legislation 4.2 Contribute to participative arrangements for WHS management in the workplace within organisation procedures and the scope of responsibilities and competencies 4.3 Provide input to minimise hazards in work area in line with organisation WHS procedures 4.4 Provide input to opportunities for development of work group's competencies in relation to WHS 4.5 Support the implementation of procedures to control risks using the hierarchy of control and in accordance with organisation procedures 4.6 Report to appropriate people in accordance with workplace procedures when non-routine hazards arise |
Element: |
5. Work in accordance with WHS policies and procedures |
Performance Criteria: |
5.1 Follow workplace procedures to achieve a safe working environment in accordance with all relevant WHS legislation/regulation, including codes of practice relating to particular hazards within the workplace or industry 5.2 Identify the rights and responsibilities of employees and employers under the relevant WHS legislation 5.3 Complete hazard, accident or incident reports as required by workplace procedures 5.4 Seek assistance with documentation and processes when needed |
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
In this course you will engage in the following learning activities:
- practical demonstrations in studio
- design activities and projects
- independent project based work
- practical studio based workshops
Teaching Schedule
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Session |
Learning Activity |
Assessments |
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1 |
Overview 0f: Course, how the units are clustered and assessment outline- Introduction: Tour of production room and revise how to set up a workstation Discussion: Studio rules, Equipment list and induction, Study and demonstrate lockstitch sewing machine and parts and needle. Discuss quality standards importance, Introduce Work safely -Show Power points
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Begin - Assessment Task 1- Knowledge Quiz SECTION ONE –QUESTIONS 1 TO 11
Discuss all three assessments-CANVAS-UPLOAD Student resource folder-for all class work
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2 |
Review and continue from last week Housekeeping and MSD-handout. Production room safety.
Production resource booklet- Parts of the machine, bobbin threading, There are video’s on Canvas available for Machine threading and bobbin winding. NEEDLE and PARTS-Discuss and demonstrate CLASS TASK- Endless band and sewing pictures-at least-3 |
Name Needle parts activity - complete in class |
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3 |
Demonstrate Good quality seams- Open and closed -6 samples
Introduce Overlocker and demonstrate Introduce pressers and demonstrate |
Due - Assessment Task 1- Knowledge Quiz Section one –Questions 1 to 11-due and upload on CANVAS |
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4 |
Housekeeping class exercise must be completed
Check all seam samples and continue in class These should be filed in Student resource folder Assessment 2- Guide and discuss Introduce Quality students to receive a copy of the Apply quality standards Booklet-students to complete in class Section at a time
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Introduce Assessment Task 2-discuss –the 3 products-Tote Bag, Apron and Child Shirt
Start Apply Quality Standard Booklet –Section 1 –discuss and answer questions during class time |
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5 |
Practical application of work health and safety Standards Check all seam Samples Continue overlocking samples and threading Refer to Assessment Task 2 and start TOTE BAG -Student will be given the Pattern to trace and discuss measurements, seam allowances and the sewing Instructions.
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6 |
Class discussion on machine maintenance and safety Continue Tote Bag pattern -Student to trace paper pattern and choose fabric –teacher must approve selection. In class discuss and demonstrate Grainlines, Cutting method and appropriate fabrics. |
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7 |
Class to continue Tote bag- students to lay and pin patterns to fabric but must get approval before cutting. Make sure Assembly plan is clear –resources are available in class and on Canvas.
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8 |
Class to continue and complete tote bag. Introduce Japanese style apron -students to trace pattern with approved fabric choice by teacher |
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9 |
Continue Apron Make sure students are accessing Power point and Videos of apron Complete quality booklet
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Apply Quality standard Booklet –discuss and complete Section 2 during class time. Complete-Assessment task 1- section 2- questions 12 to 15 and upload on Canvas |
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TERM BREAK |
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10 |
Discuss Quality standards for Apron and Child short Start Child short -trace pattern cut and sew.
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11 |
Students to do Quality checks on tote bag and apron -follow assessment guide Continue child short
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Apply Quality Standards Booklet –discuss and complete section 3 during class time |
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12 |
All class samples and Products must be completed Quality Checklists must be completed |
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13 |
Introduce Child’s shirt- Students to trace off patterns lay and cut out pattern pieces Students must get teacher approval in fabric choice and lay and cutting instructions. |
Begin- Assessment Task 3-Knowledge -checklist and questions and verbal questions-- |
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14 |
Child shirt- Discuss assembly plan fusing, button and buttonholes placements-construction steps LABELS- discuss for Child Shirt and where they are sewn on the shirt |
Due –Assessment task 1 –Section 3 –Short Answer Questions Due - Assessment Task 2 – Products-Tote bag Apron and Child Shirt Due- Assessment Task 3- Knowledge checklist and verbal questions |
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15 |
Complete Child shirt Complete Student resource folder with all handouts |
FEEDBACK |
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16 |
Course completion
Individual feedback sessions |
Resubmission of work |
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://emedia.rmit.edu.au/learninglab/
The Study Support Hub
https://www.rmit.edu.au/students/support-services/study-support
Develop English language skills
https://emedia.rmit.edu.au/learninglab/content/improve-your-english
Overview of Assessment
Assessment is ongoing throughout the course and will include three assessments or projects. Assessments will be in the form of tests for underpinning knowledge and demonstration and observation of your ability to identify work health and safety (WHS) hazards, assess risk and follow safety procedures in the workplace with minimal supervision. Also by questioning for underpinning knowledge.
Assessment Tasks
Assessment 1
Knowledge test -Questions
Assessment due: Week 3
Assessment 2
Practical tasks
Assessment due: Week 15
Assessment 3
Observation and verbal Questions
Assessment due: Week 15
Assessment Matrix
The assessment matrix demonstrates alignment of assessment tasks with the unit of competency. This matrix is available on request from your teacher.
Other Information
Please refer to the RMIT student page for extensive information about study support, assessment, extensions, appeals and a range of other matters: https://www.rmit.edu.au/students
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.
Assessment Feedback:
You will receive spoken and written feedback on all your work. Where relevant, this feedback will also include suggestions on how you can proceed to the next stage of developing your projects.
Student Progress:
Monitoring academic progress is an important enabling and proactive strategy designed to assist you in achieving your learning potential.
https://www.rmit.edu.au/students/student-essentials/assessment-and-exams/academic-progress
Adjustments to Assessment (eg. applying for an extension of time):
If you are unable to complete any piece of assessment satisfactorily by the due date, you can choose to apply for an adjustment to your assessment. RMIT University offers a range of adjustments designed to support you in your studies, including an extension of time to complete the assessment.
https://www.rmit.edu.au/students/student-essentials/assessment-and-results/adjustments-to-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.
https://www.rmit.edu.au/students/student-essentials/assessment-and-results/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.
Recognition of Current Competency (RCC) RCC applies only if you have previously successfully demonstrated competence in a unit of competency, and now requires to be reassessed to ensure that the competence is being maintained.
Please speak to your teacher if you wish to discuss applying for Credit Transfer, RPL, or RCC 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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