Course Title: Apply work health and safety practices
Part B: Course Detail
Teaching Period: Term1 2023
Course Code: PUBH9422C
Course Title: Apply work health and safety practices
School: 515T Creative Industries
Campus: City Campus
Program: C4416 - Certificate IV in Screen and Media
Course Contact: Rowan Humphrey
Course Contact Phone: +61 3 9925 4842
Course Contact Email: rowan.humphrey@rmit.edu.au
Name and Contact Details of All Other Relevant Staff
Tim McCarthy
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 develop the skills and knowledge required to apply work health and safety (WHS) requirements, including implementing safe work practices, participating in risk assessment and control, and following emergency procedures in the creative industries.
The course applies to those who are required to identify their individual WHS responsibilities and implement procedures to work safely in creative industry work contexts.
National Codes, Titles, Elements and Performance Criteria
National Element Code & Title: |
CUAWHS312 Apply work health and safety practices |
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Element: |
1. Implement safe work practices |
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Performance Criteria: |
1.1 Develop and maintain own knowledge of WHS legislation, codes of practice and workplace policies and procedures 1.2 Apply legislative requirements, safety documentation and signage to work tasks 1.3 Comply with duty of care requirements relevant to work tasks 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 Participate in WHS consultative activities |
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Element: |
2. Participate in hazard identification and risk assessment and control |
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Performance Criteria: |
2.1 Identify and report hazards or WHS issues in the workplace to required personnel 2.2 Assess and control risks in line with workplace procedures 2.3 Document risk control actions as required according to workplace procedures 2.4 Contribute to reporting workplace WHS, hazard, accident and incident reports as required |
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Element: |
3. Follow emergency procedures |
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Performance Criteria: |
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Learning Outcomes
On successful completion of this unit, you will be able to:
- Comply with WHS regulations and federal, state or territory legislation requirements for workplace operations, including duty of care
- Comply with WHS communication processes, information and documentation procedures
- Demonstrate an understanding of the role of OHS committees and representatives, the meaning of common safety signs and symbols, and procedures for reporting hazards, incidents and injuries
- Communicate and work safely with others
- Follow general procedures for responding to incidents and emergencies, including evacuation, first aid, fire safety equipment and PPE
- Explain the consequences of non-compliance with WHS policies and procedures.
Details of Learning Activities
In class activities will include a range of teacher directed group activities, projects, class exercises, review discussions/lectures and independent project based work.
Out-of-class activities include completion of individual design and pre-production work, preparation for class presentations and location excursions/production work. Online research and occasional outside of class time group discussions will be required to maintain project work.
Teaching Schedule
Note: While your teacher will cover all the material in this schedule, the weekly order is subject to change depending on class needs and availability of resources.
| Week 1 | 6/2 |
Safety Procedures Report emergencies and incidents Identify Hazards & Risks |
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| Week 2 | 13/2 | Safety Legislation | |
| Week 3 | 20/2 | Safety Guidelines & Codes of Practice | |
| Week 4 | 27/2 | Duty of Care & Safety Signage | |
| Week 5 | 6/3 | Review AT1 Safety Knowledge questions | Submit AT1 |
| Week 6 |
13/2 Monday - Public Holiday |
Communicate WHS Issues | |
| Week 7 | 20/3 | Practical use PPE and Safety Signage | |
| Week 8 | 27/3 | Report risks & create risk documentation | |
| Week 9 | 3/4 7/4 Friday - Public Holiday |
Report incidents and emergencies | |
| Week 10 | 17/4 | Review AT2 Safety Knowledge questions | Submit AT2 |
| Week 11 | 24/4 25/4 Tuesday - Public Holiday |
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| Week 12 | 1/5 | ||
| Week 13 | 8/5 | ||
| Week 14 | 15/5 | ||
| Week 15 | 22/5 | ||
| Week 16 | 29/5 | ||
| Week 17 | 5/6 |
Learning Resources
Prescribed Texts
References
Other Resources
You are advised to look at myRMIT for ongoing updated information.
Further learning resources will be available through the course canvas shell
It is recommended that you bring materials to classes to make notes, for example;
a pen and notepaper or a laptop computer. You will need to have either a USB thumb drive or a USB/Thunderbolt Harddrive (or both) to store and manage your media. Your teacher will advise you what to get when classes commence.
The University Library has extensive resources and provides subject specialist expertise, research advice, help with referencing and support through:
The learning Lab
www.rmit.edu.au/students/study-support/learning-lab
The Study Support Hub
https://www.rmit.edu.au/students/study-support/study-support-hub
English for uni workshops
https://www.rmit.edu.au/students/study-support/workshops/english-uni-workshops
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
his course you will need to complete the following assignments to a satisfactory standard. You will receive feedback on all assignments and once you have demonstrated competency you will also receive a result after your final assignment.
Assessment
AT1 WHS Safety Research - Due Week 5
AT2 WHS Safety Procedures - Due Week 11
You should refer to the assignment brief which is available on Canvas for full assessment criteria.
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
Students enrolled in Vocational Education and Training qualifications are assessed for Competency. To be assessed 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 at the conclusion of each assessment task.
Assessment Matrix
The assessment matrix demonstrates alignment of assignments 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, (eg. 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.
https://www.rmit.edu.au/students/student-essentials/assessment-and-exams/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.
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
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.
Remember that the University Library has many resources that will help you and 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
The Study Support Hub
https://www.rmit.edu.au/students/study-support/study-support-hub
English for uni workshops
https://www.rmit.edu.au/students/study-support/workshops/english-uni-workshops
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