Course Title: Implement and monitor energy sector WHS policies and procedures

Part B: Course Detail

Teaching Period: Term1 2024

Course Code: PUBH5214C

Course Title: Implement and monitor energy sector WHS policies and procedures

Important Information:

Please note that this course has compulsory in-person attendance requirements for some teaching activities.

School: 520T Future Technologies

Campus: City Campus

Program: C6182 - Advanced Diploma of Engineering Technology - Electrical

Course Contact: Mr. Noor Sateh

Course Contact Phone: +61399254013

Course Contact Email: noor.sateh@rmit.edu.au


Name and Contact Details of All Other Relevant Staff

Kenneth Falzon
Email: kenneth.falzon@rmit.edu.au 

 

William Lau

Email: william.lau@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

Not applicable

Course Description

This unit involves the skills and knowledge required to implement and monitor energy sector work health and safety (WHS)/occupational health and safety (OHS) policies and procedures.

It includes providing WHS/OHS information to the work group; implementing and monitoring participative arrangements for the management of WHS/OHS; and implementing and monitoring the workplace procedures for identifying hazards, assessing and controlling risks. It also includes implementing and monitoring procedures for dealing with hazardous events, WHS/OHS training, and maintaining WHS/OHS records.


National Codes, Titles, Elements and Performance Criteria

National Element Code & Title:

UEECD0024 Implement and monitor energy sector WHS policies and procedures

Element:

1 Provide WHS/OHS information to the work group

Performance Criteria:

1.1    Relevant WHS/OHS legislation and codes of practice are explained to work group
1.2    Relevant WHS/OHS workplace policies, procedures and programs are available in a readily accessible manner and explained to work group
1.3    Identified hazards, risk assessments and risk control measures are identified, supplied and explained to the work group

Element:

2 Implement and monitor participative arrangements for management of WHS/OHS

Performance Criteria:

2.1    Workplace procedures for consultation of WHS/OHS issues are implemented, monitored and communicated to work group 
2.2    Issues raised through consultation are dealt with and resolved promptly or referred to relevant person/s for resolution in accordance with workplace procedures 
2.3    Outcomes of WHS/OHS consultation issues are communicated to the work group 

Element:

3 Implement and monitor procedures for identifying hazards, assessing risk and controlling risks

Performance Criteria:

3.1    Hazards are identified, risks are assessed and control measures are implemented
3.2    Risks control measures are implemented and adherence by work group is monitored in accordance with workplace procedures
3.3    Inadequacies in existing risk control measures are identified in accordance with hierarchy of risk control and reported to relevant person/s
3.4    Inadequacies in resource allocation for implementation of risk control measures are identified and reported to relevant person/s

Element:

4 Implement procedures for dealing with hazardous events

Performance Criteria:

4.1    Workplace procedures for responding to hazardous events are implemented to ensure prompt control action is taken
4.2    Hazardous events are investigated to identify their cause in accordance with workplace procedures
4.3    Control measures to minimise risks of hazardous events based on the hierarchy of risk control are implemented or referred to relevant person/s 

Element:

5 Implement and monitor procedures for WHS/OHS training

Performance Criteria:

5.1    WHS/OHS training needs analysis of work group is performed to identify competency gaps 
5.2    Identified WHS/OHS training gaps are fulfilled by training programs in consultation with relevant person/s

Element:

6 Implement and monitor procedures for maintaining WHS/OHS records

Performance Criteria:

6.1    WHS/OHS records for work area are completed in accordance with workplace procedures and relevant legislative requirements 
6.2    Aggregate information from work area WHS/OHS records are used to identify hazards and monitor risk control procedures in accordance with workplace procedures

Learning Outcomes


Refer to elements of the unit of competency


Details of Learning Activities

This course is delivered in a cluster (WHS) in conjunction with "UEECD0007 Apply work health and safety regulations, codes and practices in the workplace" (PUBH5213C). You must enrol in both courses delivered in this cluster. All the learning and assessment activities will include the components of both competencies UEECD0007 and UEECD0024. 

 

Note:

For Group MET2 students in Semester 1, 2024, if you have been granted with an official exemption of PUSH5213C from your previous equivalent achievement, you will only need to enroll /study /be assessed with PUBH5214C (UEECD0024) in this cluster.


Teaching Schedule

For Groups ET1A and ET1B students:

The proposed teaching schedule for this competency is detailed below:

Week

Class content (topics)

Unit of competency and Performance criteria

Assessments

  1

Introduction to the Course & OHS

·         Verbal and written communication techniques

·         Electrotechnology work environment

UEECD0007:

1.1; 1.2

UEECD0024: 
 1.1; 1.2

  

   2

WHS /OHS Fundamentals

·         Legal requirement relevant to WHS/OHS in workplace

·         Principles and practice of effective WHS/OHS management

 

 


 

 

UEECD0007:

1.1; 1.2

UEECD0024: 

1.1; 1.2
 

  

   3

Introduction WHS Hazard Management

·         Hazards present in electrotechnology workplace

·         Workplace hazards, range and selection of control measures

UEECD0007:

1.3; 1.4

 

UEECD0024: 

1.3; 2.1

  

   4

Introduction for WHS/OHS/regulations and communication

·         safety committees and representative

·         Organisation WHS /OHS management systems

UEECD0007:

1.3; 1.4

 

UEECD0024: 

1.3; 2.1

 

  

   5

WHS Incident Response

·         Impact of characteristics and composition of workplace on WHS /OHS management

·         Life support - cardiopulmonary (CPR) in workplace

UEECD0007:

1.5; 1.6

 

UEECD0024: 

2.2; 2.3

 

  

    6

Duty of Care and relevance of WHS / OHS management 

·         Legal and ethical issues

·         Relevance of WHS / OHS management to other organisation management polices

Appendix 1 – Cable cover

UEECD0007:

1.5; 1.6

 

UEECD0024: 

2.2; 2.3

  

   7

SWMS / JSA analysis and judgement

·         Relevant Safe Work Method Statements (SWMS) /Job Safety Analysis (JSA) /Risk mitigation processes

·         Analysis of entire work environment and judge WHS / OHS interventions

Appendix 2 – Job Safety Analysis 

UEECD0007:

2.1; 2.2

 

UEECD0024: 

3.1; 3.2

 Assessment 1 Due

   8

 

Hierarchy of WHS / OHS hazard risk control measures

·         Principles of risk assessment/ management and required documentation

·         Analysis of relevant workplace data

Appendix 3 – Permit to work

UEECD0007:

2.1; 2.2

 

UEECD0024:

3.1; 3.2 

  

    9

Hazard and Risk controls

·         Hazards associated with electrotechnology work environments and their control

·         Ability to assess resources needed for risk control

 

Appendix 4 – Hazard report

UEECD0007:

2.3; 2.4

 

UEECD0024: 

3.3; 3.4

  

   10

Typical Hazard and Risk controls

·         Typical hazards associated with electrotechnology work environments and their control

·         Practice of effective WHS/OHS management

 

Appendix 5 – Incident report

UEECD0007:

2.3; 2.4

 

UEECD0024: 

3.3; 3.4

  

  11

Hazardous gases and WHS / OHS legislation

·         Chemicals in workplaces

·         Relevant WHS / OHS legislation

 

Appendix 6 – Training needs analysis

UEECD0007:

2.5; 2.6

 

UEECD0024: 

4.1; 4.2; 4.3

  

  12

Confined spaces and Hierarchy of risk control measures

·         Control measures for working in designated confined space

·         Relevant safe work method statements (SWMS)/job safety assessments or risk mitigation processes

Appendix 7 – Session plan

Appendix 8 – Attendance sheet

UEECD0007:

2.5; 2.6

 

UEECD0024: 

4.1; 4.2; 4.3

 Assessment 2 Due

   13

Physical and psychological hazards and relevant workplace documentation

·         physical and psychological hazards, including excessive noise, vibration, thermal stress, radiation, lasers, occupational overuse syndrome, stress, drugs and alcohol

·         relevant workplace documentation in relation to:

- CPR Mannequin (adult)
- SimPad
- Training AED Defibrillator (e.g. bandages)

UEECD0007:

3.1; 3.2

 

UEECD0024: 

5.1; 5.2

  

  14

Working at height and relevant workplace policies and procedures

·         Hazards and precautions associated with working on ladders, elevated work platforms (EWP) and scaffolds

·         Corresponding relevant workplace policies and procedures in relation to:

         - CPR Manequin (adult)
         - SimPad
         - Training AED Defibrillator
         - Complete First Aid Kit
         - Other props as necessary (e.g. bandages)

UEECD0007:

3.1; 3.2

UEECD0024: 

5.1; 5.2

 Assessment 3 Due

  15

         Working safely with electricity and Training needs analysis

·         Working safely with electricity, including

           - effects of electric shock on the human body

           - protection offered by a residual current device (RCD)

           - need for ensuring the (safe) isolation of an electrical supply

·         Training needs analysis including:

         - CPR Mannequin (adult)
         - SimPad
         - Training AED Defibrillator
         - Complete First Aid Kit
         - Other props as necessary (e.g. bandages)

UEECD0007:

3.3; 3.4

 

UEECD0024:

6.1; 6.2 

 Assessment 4 Due

  16

Removing an electric shock victim from a live electrical situation

·         Common Causes Appropriate method and precautions of removing an electric shock victim

·         Training needs analysis including:

 - 4.7 metre non-metallic ladder

- Danger tags

-  Multimeter

 - Electricians tools

UEECD0007:

3.3; 3.4

 

 

UEECD0024: 

6.1; 6.2 

  

   17

Resit and feedback

    

  18

Assessment feedback

    

 

Only for Group MET2 students in Semester 1, 2024:

Refer to the following Teaching Schedule for Enrolment of PUBH5214C (UEECD0024 Implement and monitor energy sector WHS policies and procedures)

Week

Class content (topics)

Unit of competency and Performance criteria

Assessments

Week 1

Provision of relevant WHS / OHS legislation

Introduction to the Course & WHS / OHS

  • Verbal and written communication techniques
Electrotechnology work environment		 UEECD0024: 
 1.1; 1.2

 

Week 2

Principles and practice of effective WHS / OHS management

 

WHS /OHS Fundamentals

  • Legal requirement relevant to WHS/OHS in workplace
Principles and practice of effective WHS/OHS management		 UEECD0024: 
 1.1; 1.2

 

Week 3

Workplace hazards, range and selection of control measures

Introduction WHS Hazard Management

  • Hazards present in electrotechnology workplace
Workplace hazards, range and selection of control measures

UEECD0024: 

1.3; 2.1

 

Week 4

Organisational WHS /OHS management systems and policies and procedures needed for legislative compliance

Introduction for WHSim/OHS/regulations and communication

  • safety committees and representative
Organisation WHS /OHS management systems

UEECD0024: 

1.3; 2.1

 

Week 5

Impact of characteristics and composition of the workforce on WHS / OHS management

WHS Incident Response

  • Impact of characteristics and composition of workplace on WHS /OHS management
Life support - cardiopulmonary (CPR) in workplace

UEECD0024: 

2.2; 2.3

 

Week 6

Relevance of WHS / OHS management to other organisational management policies, procedures and systems

Duty of Care and relevance of WHS / OHS management 

  • Legal and ethical issues
  • Relevance of WHS / OHS management to other organisation management polices
Appendix 1 – Cable cover

UEECD0024: 

2.2; 2.3

 

Week 7

Analysis of entire work environment and judge WHS / OHS interventions

SWMS / JSA analysis and judgement

  • Relevant Safe Work Method Statements (SWMS) /Job Safety Analysis (JSA) /Risk mitigation processes
  • Analysis of entire work environment and judge WHS / OHS iterventions
Appendix 2 – Job Safety Analysis 

UEECD0024: 

3.1; 3.2

 

Week 8

Analysis of relevant workplace data

Hierarchy of WHS / OHS hazard risk control measures

  • Principles of risk assessment/ management and required documentation
  • Analysis of relevant workplace data

Appendix 3 – Permit to work

UEECD0024: 

3.1; 3.2

 

Week 9

Ability to assess resources needed for risk control

 

 

Hazard and Risk controls

  • Hazards associated with electrotechnology work environments and their control
  • Ability to assess resources needed for risk control

 

Appendix 4 – Hazard report

UEECD0024: 

3.3; 3.4

 

Week 10

Communication techniques

Typical Hazard and Risk controls

  • Typical hazards associated with electrotechnology work environments and their control
  • Practice of effective WHS/OHS management

 

Appendix 5 – Incident report

UEECD0024: 

3.3; 3.4

Due: Assessment Task 1: Knowledge (Assignment 1)

 

 

Week 11

Relevant WHS / OHS legislation

Hazardous gases and WHS / OHS legislation

  • Chemicals in workplaces
  • Relevant WHS / OHS legislation

 

Appendix 6 – Training needs analysis 

UEECD0024: 

4.1; 4.2; 4.3

Due: Assessment Task 2: Practical 1

Week 12

Relevant workplace policies and procedures

Confined spaces and Hierarchy of risk control measures

  • Control measures for working in designated confined space
  • Relevant safe work method statements (SWMS)/job safety assessments or risk mitigation processes

Appendix 7 – Session plan

Appendix 8 – Attendance sheet

UEECD0024: 

4.1; 4.2; 4.3

 

Week 13

Relevant workplace documentation

Physical and psychological hazards and relevant workplace documentation

  • physical and psychological hazards, including excessive noise, vibration, thermal stress, radiation, lasers, occupational overuse syndrome, stress, drugs and alcohol
  • relevant workplace documentation in relation to:
- CPR Manequin (adult)
- SimPad
- Training AED Defibrillator (e.g. bandages)

UEECD0024: 

5.1; 5.2

 

Week 14

Working at height and relevant workplace policies and procedures

  • Hazards and precautions associated with working on ladders, elevated work platforms (EWP) and scaffolds
  • Corresponding relevant workplace policies and procedures in relation to:
         - CPR Manequin (adult)
         - SimPad
         - Training AED Defibrillator
         - Complete First Aid Kit
         - Other props as necessary (e.g. bandages)

UEECD0024: 

5.1; 5.2

 

Week 15

Working safely with electricity and Training needs analysis

  • Working safely with electricity, including

           - effects of electric shock on the human body

           - protection offered by a residual current device (RCD)

           - need for ensuring the (safe) isolation of an electrical supply

  • Training needs analysis including:
         - CPR Manequin (adult)
         - SimPad
         - Training AED Defibrillator
         - Complete First Aid Kit
         - Other props as necessary (e.g. bandages)

UEECD0024:

6.1; 6.2 

Due: Assessment Task 3: Practical 2

Week  16

Training needs analysis including:

- Removing an electric shock victim from a live electrical situation

- Common Causes Appropriate method and precautions of removing an electric shock victim

 - 4.7 metre non-metallic ladder

- Danger tags

-  Multi-meter

 - Electricians tools

UEECD0024:

6.1; 6.2 		 Due: Assessment Task 4: Knowledge (Assignment 2)

Week 17

 Resit and Assessment feedback N/A  
Week 18 Resit and Assessment feedback N/A  


Learning Resources

Prescribed Texts


References


Other Resources

Refer to the other resources of the same cluster (WHS) in course PUBH5213C (UEECD0007 Apply work health and safety regulations, codes and practices in the workplace)


Overview of Assessment

The assessment is conducted in both the theoretical and practical aspects of the course, following the performance criteria set in the National Training Package. 
Assessment methods may encompass a variety of approaches, including written and oral activities, as well as the demonstration of practical skills aligned with 
relevant industry standards. Participants should be aware that they may be asked to personally demonstrate their assessment activities to their teacher or assessor. 
Feedback will be consistently provided throughout the course.To successfully complete this course, you will be required to demonstrate competency in each assessment 
task within this unit. Full assessment details will be provided and can be found on CANVAS.


Assessment Tasks

The assessment is accessed through the Canvas shell and you must complete and submit your responses by uploading to canvas within the allocated assessment timeframe.

  • Attempt ALL the questions in the Assignment and the practical assessment.
  • Performance requirement for:
    • Satisfactory (S) performance- completed all questions and all practical assessment correctly.
    • Not Yet Satisfactory (NYS) performance - did not complete all questions and all practical assessment correctly.
  • The result of being deemed Competent (CA) in this course will only apply if the result is satisfactory (S) for all the assessment tasks (all four).

Assessment Tasks

Assessment 1: KNOWLEDGE ASSESSMENT TASK

Assessment 2: PRACTICAL ASSESSMENT TASK

Assessment 3: PRACTICAL ASSESSMENT TASK

Assessment 4: KNOWLEDGE ASSESSMENT TASK

You will be allowed 1 (ONE) resubmission attempt FOR EVERY ASSESSMENT (if unsatisfactory). You will be provided with a new due date by your teacher for your resubmission attempt if a resubmission is required.

If you do not submit your assessment (First attempt) by the due date you will not be eligible for resubmission if unsatisfactory.


Assessment Matrix

Refer to the Assessment Matrix of the same cluster (WHS) in course PUBH5213C (UEECD0007 Apply work health and safety regulations, codes and practices in the workplace)

 

Assessment vs UEECD0007 Elements & Performance Criteria

  UEECD0007 Elements & Performance Criteria
Assessment 1.1 1.2 1.3 1.4 1.5 1.6 2.1 2.2 2.3 2.4 2.5 2.6 3.1 3.2 3.3 3.4                        
Assessment 1:  -  KNOWLEDGE ASSESSMENT TASK  X X   X     x x X   X       X X                        
Assessment 2:  -  Practical Assessment 1 X x X X X X X X X X X X X X X X                        
Assessment 3:  -  Practical Assessment 2 X x X X X X x x X x x x X x x X                        
Assessment 4:  -  KNOWLEDGE ASSESSMENT TASK  X X   X     x x X   X       X X                        

Assessment vs UEECD0024 Elements & Performance Criteria

  UEECD0024 Elements & Performance Criteria
Assessment 1.1 1.2 1.3 2.1 2.2 2.3 3.1 3.2 3.3 3.4 4.1 4.2 4.3 5.1 5.2 6.1 6.2  
Assessment 1:  -  KNOWLEDGE ASSESSMENT TASK  X X   X X   X X X   X X X X   x x  
Assessment 2:  -  Practical Assessment 1 X X X X X X X X X X X X X X   x x  
Assessment 3:  -  Practical Assessment 2 X X X X X X X X X X X X X X   x x  
Assessment 4:  -  KNOWLEDGE ASSESSMENT TASK  x x   x x   x x x   x x x x   x x  

Assessment vs Engineers Australia Stage 1 Competencies

  Engineers Australia Stage 1 Competencies
Assessments EA1.1 EA1.2 EA1.3 EA1.4 EA1.5 EA1.6 EA2.1 EA2.2 EA2.3 EA2.4 EA3.1 EA3.2 EA3.3 EA3.4 EA3.5 EA3.6
Assessment 1:  -  KNOWLEDGE ASSESSMENT TASK  X   X X X X X X X   X X X   X X
Assessment 2:  -  Practical Assessment 1 X X X X X X X X   X X X   X X X
Assessment 3:  -  Practical Assessment 2 X X X X X X X X   X X X   X  X  X
Assessment 4:  -  KNOWLEDGE ASSESSMENT TASK  X   X X X X X X X   X X X   X X
                                 
                                 
0 (Blank) Graduate attribute is not assessed
1 Graqduate attribute is assessed in at least one, but less than one-third, of the Element
2 Graqduate attribute is assessed in at least one third, but less than two-thirds, of the Element
3 Graqduate attribute is assessed in more than two-thirds of the Element.
 

 

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