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 2025 in Summer A, Semester 1, Winter, Semester 2 and Summer B at Caulfield. It has no prerequisites and unlocks 209 units.

Credit points
0
Offered in 2025
Summer A, Semester 1, Winter, Semester 2, Summer B
Caulfield
Assessment
No exam
1 task

This is the 2025 handbook entry. See the 2027 entry.

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Requisites

Before OHS1000

No prerequisites or corequisites besides the enrolment rules below.

After OHS1000

209 units list OHS1000 as a prerequisite or corequisite.

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Enrolment rules

This unit must be completed if you are enrolled in any Faculty of Art, Design and Architecture course or unit - it is an online Moodle module which will take approximately 15 minutes to complete.

Overview

This is an online module in Moodle. A quick and easy introduction to occupational health, safety and environmental training within the context of courses and units offered by the Faculty of Art, Design and Architecture.

Offerings in 2025

Teaching periodCampusMode
Summer semester A - alternateCaulfieldOnline
First semester - alternateCaulfieldOnline
Winter semester - alternateCaulfieldOnline
Second semester - alternateCaulfieldOnline
Summer semester B - alternateCaulfieldOnline

Assessment

  • Short quizQuiz / Test
    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

There are no classes - the unit is a short online module in Moodle, which will take approximately 15 minutes to complete. You should complete it as soon as possible after commencing study.

Where it fits

OHS1000 is part of 3 areas of study in the 2025 handbook.

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 209 units, including ADA1011, ADA2001, ADA2011, ADA3001, ADA3011 and ADA3406.

When is OHS1000 offered?

In 2025, OHS1000 runs in Summer A, Semester 1, Winter, Semester 2 and Summer B at Caulfield, with an online option.

Does OHS1000 have an exam?

No. OHS1000 has 1 assessment task and no exam.

Which majors and minors include OHS1000?

OHS1000 is part of Art history and theory; Design; and Fine art.

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
Available