Module - Work Safely

Module Code:
Module Title: Work safely

ZNQF Level:
Duration: 20 hours
Credits: 2
Relationship with Unit Work safely

Standards:
Pre-requisite modules:
Purpose of Module: The purpose of module it to provide learners with the knowledge and
skills to follow organisational policies and procedures for safe work
practice.
This unit applies to individuals working under supervision in a
diverse range of industry sectors and business contexts.
LO1: Implement safe work practices
List of Learning Outcomes: LO2: Outline workplace emergency procedures
Learning Outcome 1 Implement safe work practices

Assessment Criteria 1.3 explain the responsibilities of employers and employees for
maintaining workplace safety
1.4 identify different types of workplace hazards
1.5 explain the procedure for responding to workplace hazards
1.6 identify the types of and reasons for using personal
protective equipment
Content 1.1 Responsibilities of employers and employees for maintaining
workplace safety Workplace safety signs and symbols
1.2 Hazards
 Safety
 Biological
 Physical
 Ergonomic
 Chemical
 Work load
 Air quality
 Water quality
 Soil contamination
1.3 Hazard control measures
1.4 Personal protective equipment
 Types
 Uses
 Maintenance
Assessment Task  Practical task involving identification of hazards
 Written assessment task on workplace safety procedures.
Conditions/Context of  Written and/or oral assessment can be conducted in a
assessment classroom environment. Oral assessment can also be
conducted by the assessor during the performance of the
practical assessment by the trainees.
 The practical assessment will be conducted in the workplace
or simulated work environment in the training institution.
 The context of assessment should include the facilities, tools,
equipment and materials listed below.
 Basic site plan
 Safety signs and symbols
 Workplace safety procedures
Learning Outcome 2 Outline workplace emergency procedures

Assessment Criteria 2.1 List potential workplace emergency situations are recognised
2.2 Outline workplace emergency procedures.
Content 2.1 Workplace emergency situations:

 fire
 flood
 explosion
 medical emergency
 rescues
 incidents with hazardous chemicals
 live shooter
 bomb threats
 armed confrontations
 natural disasters
 transportation accidents
 radiation exposure
 building or structural collapse
 power outage
2.2 Workplace emergency procedures
 how to effectively respond to an emergency
 evacuation procedures
 notifying emergency services quickly
 medical treatment and help
 communication protocols between the emergency response
coordinator and all people at the workplace
 when and how to do emergency procedure testing
 information, training and instructions to relevant workers
about the emergency procedures.
Assessment Task  Practical task involving following workplace emergency

procedures
 Written assessment task on workplace emergency procedures
and reporting of emergency incidents in the workplace
Conditions/Context of  Written and/or oral assessment can be conducted in a classroom
assessment environment. Oral assessment can also be conducted by the
assessor during the performance of the practical assessment by
the trainees.
 The practical assessment will be conducted in the workplace or
simulated work environment in the training institution.
 The context of assessment should include the facilities, tools,
equipment and materials listed below.
 Basic building plan
 Workplace emergency procedures
Approach to Teaching and Learning:

1. Observation of adult learning principles.
2. Both institution-based and work-based learning to facilitate the integration of
theory and practice.
3. Face-to-face education and learning.
4. Problem-based learning.
5. Online/distance education and learning.
6. Blended/hybrid education and learning.
7. Use of social media.
8. Participatory education methods.
Approach to Assessment:
1. Weighting of practical and theory assessment: 30% theory and 70% practical.
2. Weighting of institution-based and work-based assessment: 50% institution-
based assessment and 50% work-based assessment.
3. Oral assessment to be conducted by a panel of two or more assessors.
4. RPL assessment.
5. Portfolio of evidence.
6. Assessment of work conducted by both individual learners and teams of
learners
Resources:
1. Qualifications and experience of Trainers, Assessors and Moderators
All trainers, assessors and moderators should have undergone ZNQF-
accredited training programmes and should have qualifications and experience
recognized by the Zimbabwe National Qualifications Authority (ZNQA).
2. Facilities, Tools, Equipment and Materials

 Basic workplace plan showing exits and assembly points
 Workplace forms relevant to workplace safety
 Safety equipment
 Workplace environment protection procedures
3. Learning Resources
Training manual
4. Reference Materials

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Module Title: Work safely

Relationship with Unit Work safely

Learning Outcome 1 Implement safe work practices

Learning Outcome 2 Outline workplace emergency procedures

Content 2.1 Workplace emergency situations:

Assessment Task  Practical task involving following workplace emergency

Approach to Teaching and Learning:

2. Facilities, Tools, Equipment and Materials

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