Course Title: Implement and monitor WHS and environmental systems in the workplace
Part B: Course Detail
Teaching Period: Term2 2017
Course Code: OHTH5967C
Course Title: Implement and monitor WHS and environmental systems in the workplace
School: 350T Fashion & Textiles
Campus: Brunswick Campus
Program: C4390 - Certificate IV in Textile Design, Development and Production
Course Contact: Deborah Wills-Ives
Course Contact Phone: +61 3 99259233
Course Contact Email: deborah.ives@rmit.edu.au
Name and Contact Details of All Other Relevant Staff
Rachel Halton
Ph: 9925 9158
rachel.halton@rmit.edu.au
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.
Pre-requisites and Co-requisites
None
Course Description
In this Course you will develop the skills required to implement and monitor OHS and environmental policies and procedures within an identified sector of the textiles, clothing and footwear (TCF) industry.
This course consists of 2 Units of Competency that are clustered together for delivery and assessment. The other Unit of Competency in this clustered course is MSMWHS200 Work Safely.
Please note there will be some adjustments made to the delivery of this course when taken as part of the evening classes in the part-time program.
National Codes, Titles, Elements and Performance Criteria
National Element Code & Title: |
MSTGN4010 Implement and monitor WHS and environmental systems in the workplace |
Element: |
1 Prepare and implement WHS and environmental policies and procedures |
Performance Criteria: |
1.1 Identify WHS and environmental legislative and regulatory policies and procedures relevant to workplace context 1.2 Confirm policies and codes of practice relevant to work role 1.3 Locate sources of information on relevant WHS and environmental policies and codes of practice 1.4 Analyse the work environment to identify hazards, assess risks and judge when intervention to control risks is necessary 1.5 Locate or prepare information on workplace WHS and environmental policies, procedures and programs in a suitable format |
Element: |
2 Communicate WHS and environmental policies and procedures |
Performance Criteria: |
2.1 Provide information to the work group about WHS and environmental policies, procedures and programs 2.2 Provide information about identified hazards and the outcomes of risk assessment and risk control procedures 2.3 Explain procedures to manage identified hazards and the outcomes of risk assessment and risk control procedures 2.4 Implement and monitor workplace practices for consultation over WHS and environmental issues to ensure that all members of the work group have the opportunity to contribute 2.5 Promptly deal with and resolve issues raised through consultation or refer to the appropriate personnel for resolution in accordance with workplace procedures 2.6 Inform work group promptly about outcomes of consultation over WHS and environmental issues. |
Element: |
3 Implement and monitor practices for identifying hazards and controlling risks |
Performance Criteria: |
3.1 Identify and report existing and potential hazards in the work area so that risk assessment and risk control procedures can be applied 3.2 Implement work procedures to control risks and monitor work group to ensure procedures are followed 3.3 Monitor existing risk control measures and report results regularly in accordance with workplace procedures 3.4 Identify any inadequacies in existing risk control measures or resource allocation in accordance with the hierarchy of control and report to designated personnel |
Element: |
4 Implement and monitor the practices for dealing with hazardous events |
Performance Criteria: |
4.1 Assess the resources needed to apply different risk control measures and make recommendations to management 4.2 Implement workplace procedures for dealing with hazardous events whenever necessary to ensure that prompt control action is taken 4.3 Investigate hazardous events to identify their cause in accordance with investigation procedures 4.4 Implement control measures to prevent recurrence and minimise risks of hazardous events based on the hierarchy of control (if within scope of responsibilities and competencies) or refer to designated personnel |
Element: |
5 Implement and monitor practices for providing training and maintaining records |
Performance Criteria: |
5.1 Identify WHS and environmental training needs and specify gaps between competencies required and those held by work group members 5.2 Make arrangements in consultation with relevant parties for fulfilling identified WHS and environmental training needs in both on and off the job training programs 5.3 Complete accurate WHS and environmental records for work area in accordance with workplace and legal requirements 5.4 Aggregate information from area WHS and environmental records, identify hazards and monitor risk control procedures within work area, according to workplace practices |
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. For guidance on specific learning outcomes refer to critical aspects of assessment or the performance evidence
Details of Learning Activities
The learning activities that will be undertaken in this course include:
• peer teaching and class presentations
• group discussion
• research
• independent project based work
• simulated workplace activities
Teaching Schedule
While your teacher will cover all the material in this schedule, the weekly order is subject to change depending on class requirements
Date |
Learning Activity: |
Week 1 |
Introduction to Units OH&S Guidelines / Introduction to Assessment 1: Online Assessment Introduction to the OH&S Act, Key Concepts, Risks and Hazards |
Week 2 |
Key concepts, Hazard Identification. Hierarchy of Risks Activity: Risk Assessment for Textile Studio / Manual Handling Introduction to Assessment 2: Studio Safety Guidelines |
Week3 |
Assess risks associated with the hazards of a Textile Studio Identify and apply standard controls OHS checklists prepared |
Week 4 |
Studio Safety Analysis: Analysing the work environment to identify hazards |
Week 5 |
Hazard Identification: hierarchy of control, PPE, signs, labels and alarms appropriate responses to non-standard situations |
Week 6 |
Applying organisational management systems and procedures to implement and monitor OHS and environmental policies and workplace procedures |
Week 7 |
Self-Directed Studio: Analysing the work environment to identify hazards Preparing workplace procedures & recording and reporting practices. |
Week 8 |
Self-Directed Studio: Analysing the work environment to identify hazards Completing workplace procedures & recording and reporting practices. |
Semester Break |
Learning Resources
Prescribed Texts
WHS, A Management Guide, 3rd Edition |
|
The Artists Complete Health and Safety Guide, Rossol |
References
Other Resources
On-Line Resources and references:
WorkSafe Victoria www.worksafe.vic.gov.au/
Safe Work Australia: www.safeworkaustralia.gov.au/
Business Victoria. “Make your workplace OHS ready”
www.business.vic.gov.au/hiring-and-managing-staff/employer-responsibilities/occupational-health-and-safety
http://lrd.kangan.edu.au/tfia/content/safety/00_safety_intro.htm
Fashionable is aimed at people considering a career, already studying or currently working in the industry.
The University Library has extensive resources. The Library has produced a number of subject guides that includes quality online and print resources for your studies.
The Library provides guides and subject specialist help via your Liaison Librarians.
Overview of Assessment
This course is assessed in accordance with competency-based assessment. To demonstrate competency in this course you will need to complete all the assessment to a satisfactory standard.
You will receive feedback from the teacher at the conclusion of each assessment task.
Competency is achieved only if competency has been demonstrated within the standard enrolment period. Students are advised that they may be asked to personally demonstrate their assessment work to confirm aspects of competency not evidenced in class or through assessments.
Results for this course are delivered and assessed in accordance with competency-based assessment are:
CA: Competency Achieved
NYC: Not Yet Competent
DNS: Did not Submit for Assessment
If you have a long term medical condition and/or disability it may be possible to negotiate to vary aspects of the learning or assessment methods. You can contact the program coordinator or Equitable Learning Services if you would like to find out more.
https://www.rmit.edu.au/students/support-and-facilities/student-support/equitable-learning-services
Your course assessment conforms to RMIT assessment principles, regulations, policies, procedures and instructions which are available for review online:
https://www.rmit.edu.au/students/student-essentials/assessment-and-exams/assessment
Assessment Tasks
This course is assessed in accordance with competency-based assessment. To demonstrate competency in this course you will need to complete the following pieces of assessment to a satisfactory standard. You will receive feedback from the teacher at the conclusion of each assessment task.
This course consists of 2 Units of Competency that are clustered together for delivery and assessment. The other Unit of Competency in this clustered course is MSMWHS200 Work Safely.
Assessment Task 1: Due date: Week 3
Online Assessment Module
This online learning and assessment task will enable you to identify information about OH&S policies including controlling hazards and assessing risks, identify and interpret signs and symbols, including emergency alarms & maintaining OH&S records.
Assessment Task 2: Due date: Week 8
Studio Safety Guideline Document
Prepare a Studio Safety Guideline document that provides detail on the daily operations of a Textile Studio (print, weave, knit) detailing floorplans for equipment locations, safety material location, storage & detail on each of the following OH&S considerations:
Assessment Matrix
The assessment matrix demonstrates alignment of assessment tasks with the relevant unit of competency. These matrices are available through Program Administration (or Program Coordinator)
Other Information
This course is assessed in accordance with competency-based assessment. To demonstrate competency in this course you will need to complete all the assessment to a satisfactory standard.
You will receive feedback from the teacher at the conclusion of each assessment task.
Competency is achieved only if competency has been demonstrated within the standard enrolment period. Students are advised that they may be asked to personally demonstrate their assessment work to confirm aspects of competency not evidenced in class or through assessments.
Your course assessment conforms to RMIT assessment principles, regulations, policies, procedures and instructions which are available for review online:
https://www.rmit.edu.au/students/student-essentials/assessment-and-exams/assessment
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/support-and-facilities/student-support
Special consideration Policy (Late Submission)
All assessment tasks are required to be completed to a satisfactory level. If you are unable to complete any piece of assessment by the due date, you will need to apply for an extension.
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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 require 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-creditRecognition 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 require 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.
http://www1.rmit.edu.au/students/enrolment/credit
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