UnitLevel 1Undergraduate

OHS1000 Introduction to art and design health and safety

Faculty of Art, Design and Architecture

OHS1000 Introduction to art and design health and safety is a level 1, 0-credit-point, undergraduate unit from the Faculty of Art, Design and Architecture, offered in 2021 in Semester 1 and Semester 2 at Caulfield. It has no prerequisites and unlocks 93 units.

Credit points
0
Offered in 2021
Semester 1, Semester 2
Caulfield
Assessment
No exam
1 task

This is the 2021 handbook entry. See the 2027 entry.

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Requisites

Before OHS1000

No prerequisites or corequisites besides the enrolment rules below.

After OHS1000

93 units list OHS1000 as a prerequisite or corequisite.

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Enrolment rules

Prerequisite: Admission to any Faculty of Art, Design and Architecture course

Overview

An introduction to occupational health, safety and environmental training within the context of courses within the Faculty of Art, Design and Architecture, together with an understanding of the historical perspectives and context of safety and environment concerns in the workplace. The difference between hazard and risk, and the process of risk assessment in workplaces.

Offerings in 2021

Teaching periodCampusMode
First semester - alternateCaulfieldDe
Second semester - alternateCaulfieldDe

Assessment

  • Assessment task title: Quiz
    100%

Learning outcomes

When you finish this unit, you should be able to:

  1. 1

    Demonstrate an understanding of the nature of health and safety in the workplace, community expectations, and the relevant legislation;

  2. 2

    Demonstrate that you are conversant with procedures for dealing with emergencies;

  3. 3

    Understand the terms hazard, risk, risk assessment, and risk management, and have an understanding of the procedures for assessing and managing risk;

  4. 4

    Identify the main types of hazard which may be encountered in studios and workshops - chemical, physical, and biological;

  5. 5

    Demonstrate an understanding of the importance of controlling risk and how this is done.

Workload and teaching

  • Teaching approachOnline learning
  • Teaching approachActive learning

Self guided study. Completion of online modules.

Common questions

What are the prerequisites for OHS1000?

OHS1000 has no prerequisites, but enrolment rules apply.

What can I take after OHS1000?

OHS1000 is a prerequisite or corequisite for 93 units, including ADA1011, ADA2011, ADA3011, ADA4011, ADA5011 and ARC1001.

When is OHS1000 offered?

In 2021, OHS1000 runs in Semester 1 and Semester 2 at Caulfield.

Does OHS1000 have an exam?

No. OHS1000 has 1 assessment task and no exam.

More details

Credit points
0
Level
1
Study level
Undergraduate
Faculty
Faculty of Art, Design and Architecture
Type
Coursework
EFTSL
0
Student contribution
SCA Band 2
Study abroad
Not available