Scope for Learning Activity
The draft learning activity is a online training session for employees who are required to participate in and or facilitate the compiling of a Job Safety Environment Analysis to be used in the workplace.
Learning Outcomes
1. Students will understand the difference between hazards and risk in the workplace.
2. Students will explain the steps of the hierarchy of risk controls.
3. Students will explain how to compile a Job Safety Environment Analysis.(JSEA)
4. Students will compile a JSEA.
Learner’s Needs
– Nil characteristic prerequisites
– Underpinning knowledge of workplace safety
– Expectation that learner has the capacity to learn in accordance with the Australian Core Skills Framework which indicates their ability to complete the learning modules
– Basic computer competency + research skills
– Resourcefulness in gaining further assistance if necessary
– Cognitive capacity to process information through technology
The Learning Experience
Learners will be provided with the following to enhance their learning:
1. Interactiveness (traditional theory-based learning through computer; using workplace specific scenarios, learning assistance can be provided via email or telephone for further clarification)
2. Their learning needs (engage with learning content online, have support, flexible arrangement for learning and work completion)
3. Their learning outcomes (providing students with all relevant theoretical knowledge needed to understand the real-world applications of workplace safety; students will be only be expected to achieve the learning outcomes as per their learning schedule – e.g. part-time and full-time; will be achieved via summative assessment after all learning modules have been completed; certificate will be issued to confirm the learning)
Learning Theories Used to Apply your Knowledge
This online training session draws upon two predominant learning theories: behaviourism and cognitivism.
Behaviorism entices learners to focus on key points rather than absorbing every minute detail of information. With this learning theory, they will be able to successfully compile a JSEA.
Cognitivism involves the students to actively engage in critical thinking and problem-solving to challenge some pre-existing beliefs, as well as forming new concepts which can be linked together is a meaningful and cumulative way. A consideration for this would be whether students have the mental/cognitive capacity to process information through a technological platform. For these students, it is important to explore options for them to complete the learning modules, or for them to receive assistance in using technology.