OHS Regulations, Codes and Practices in the Workplace
This course specifies the mandatory requirements of occupational health and safety (OHS) and how they apply to the various electrotechnology work functions. It is essential for employees without managerial or supervisory responsibilities.
The course addresses information, processes and techniques for the application of general OHS requirements in workplaces and encompasses responsibilities for health and safety, risk management processes and adherence to safety practices as part of the normal way of doing work. This includes preparing to enter a work area, accurately following established workplace procedures for hazard identification, risk control, workplace instructions and training.
Participants will also cover the completion of OHS records of incidents in accordance with regulatory requirements and established procedures.
License to Practice During Training: Competency development activities are subject to regulations directly related to licencing, occupational health and safety and where applicable contracts of training such as apprenticeships.
License to Practice in the workplace: The application of the skills and knowledge described in this unit require a license to practice in the workplace where work is carried out on electrical equipment or installations which are designed to operate at voltages greater than 50 V a.c. or 120 V d.c.
Other conditions may apply under State and Territory legislative and regulatory requirements.
Provider of Training and Assessment
This course is delivered by Allens Training Pty Ltd - RTO 90909
Unit Being Delivered
The following unit(s) will be awarded to successful participants in this course. The certificate will be issued by Allens Training Pty Ltd - RTO 90909.
UEECD0007 Apply Work Health and Safety regulations, codes and practices in the workplace
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Important information prior to enrolment
+ Course Delivery
This course will be delivered in the workplace or at an Allens Training Pty Ltd or Third party facility.
+ Entry Requirements
An individual undertaking this course with Allens Training Pty Ltd will need to demonstrate the following to be eligible for entry:
Physical capability to be able to:
- meet the demands of the practical demonstration skills including removing an electric shock victim from a simulated live electrical situation
- Work at heights
- Demonstrate safe manual handling techniques
- Identify hazards and conduct risk assessments
Literacy and numeracy skills to complete an Incident Report form and risk assessments
+ Course Duration
Face to Face – 8 hours (minimum) full face to face course Online with Face to Face 90 minutes(minimum)
+ Assessment Requirements
Individuals undertaking this course will be expected to complete both written and practical assessment tasks. These are detailed in the sections following.
+ Certificate Renewal Requirements
No industry recommended renewal is identified on the certificate, employers are recommended to consult with stakeholders to identify appropriate training periods.
+ Learners Rights, Responsibilities and Support, including Complaints
Please note that enrolment to this course is made with Allens Training Pty Ltd RTO 90909. Please refer to the student handbook for all details relating to rights and responsibilities including complaints and appeals.
What happens at the course?
+ Learning Activities
Delivery of course information and learning activities.
+ Assessment Activities
Performance tasks - The assessor must observe the following performance tasks:
Respond to two (2) simulated electrical work at height scenarios as selected by your Assessor, including:
- Locate and apply relevant work, health and safety (OHS/WHS) legislation, regulations, codes of practice, policies and procedures to ensure the work activity is compliant
- Consult with employer (Assessor) and other employees (students) to ensure implemented control measures are reviewed and new hazards identified
- Confirm (safe) isolation of an electrical supply and isolation of potential electrical and non-electrical hazards has been completed by an authorised person
- Select and use personal protective equipment (PPE) for the electrical industry and working at heights in line with OHS/WHS guidelines
- Select the most appropriate ladder for the work activity and perform a safety check
- Perform work at heights
- Apply correct manual handling techniques
- Demonstrate safe methods of removing an electric shock victim from a live electrical situation
Theory assessment - A written exam consisting of multiple choice and short answer questions to be completed at the end of the training session. Students are able to refer to their Learners resource material.
Documentation – The student must compete all documentation according to the required standard:
- Risk Assessment
- Incident Report Form