Australian Short Course on Occupational Health and Safety The International Mining for Development Centre was established in late 2011 as a key element in the Australian governments Mining for Development initiative. As part of our activity program, we are organising a program in Australia, focused on Occupational Health and Safety (OHS) Management in the resources sector. The four week program will be held in November, and will involve a group of 15 20 representatives from governments and academic institutions from around the world. The aim of this program is to provide an overview of the nature and management of occupational health and safety in the resources sector. It will address OHS systems, hazards and risks, emergency responses, regulatory frameworks, ergonomics, environmental management, and safety leadership and culture. The program will be held in Perth, Western Australia. Field trips will be made to mine sites and to an Emergency Response Training Centre. Case studies will be presented throughout the program. A review and planning workshop will be held to identify follow up activities for participants to apply in their own contexts. IM4DC will fund the costs of participants including tuition fees, return economy airfares, accommodation and meals for the duration of the tour. Further details regarding precise travel dates and arrangements will be provided once we have confirmed participant details. The proposed dates of the program are from Monday 28th October to Friday 22nd November 2013. www.im4dc.org 1
Course Outline Activity Summary Target audience for activity/program Occupational Health and Safety Management The program focuses on the technical and regulatory aspects of Occupational Health and Safety (OHS) as well driving cultural change within industry and organisations. Field trips to mine sites and emergency response training facilities are included in the program. The course will be hosted by the Accelerated Learning Laboratory at The University of Western Australia. Senior regulators with OHS accountability for the resources industry Academics in Universities with an OHS in mining focus Primary aims of program Understand principles of occupational health and safety in the Australian context Understand the broad legal context for safety, regulatory environments and relevant frameworks Understand the role of leadership in process safety and managing safety Understand the nature and development of safety culture Supporting aims of program Explore different practical approaches to managing health and safety Provide opportunities to build ongoing relationships and support networks Core topics Teamwork and communication OHS systems Hazards and risks Emergency planning and response Regulation and legal context Ergonomics Environmental management Safety leadership and culture Planned duration Four weeks including: Proposed timing Location English competency Expectations Classroom based activity, guest presentations from industry representatives, academics working in the field of OHS and government Field trips to mining regions: meet with company representatives Field trips to Underground Mine Emergency Response Competition in Kalgoorlie Field trip to an Emergency Response Training Centre Guided tutorials and debriefings Preparation of a return to work plan and participation in an online virtual community of practice Monday 28 October to Friday 22 November Perth and operations in Western Australia Reasonable English proficiency is required. Participants will be expected to understand lectures delivered in English and be able to write and present in English. Participants will be expected to deliver a brief presentation to the group on OHS practice and legislation in their country and develop a plan for further activity beyond the program. 2 www.im4dc.org
Selection To be eligible for the short course, candidates must meet the following criteria Mid to senior level professional working in a role related to OHS in the mining sector Employment in either a university, training agency, mining institution, ministry, government agency, or civil society At least five years experience working in the sector Bachelor s degree or equivalent Not married to/or a de facto of, or engaged to be married to, a person who holds or is eligible to hold Australian or New Zealand citizenship or permanent residency Satisfactory English language proficiency. www.im4dc.org 3
Application Form Occupational Health and Safety Read these instructions carefully and ensure you submit a full and complete application. Please use BLOCK LETTERS. Please complete this form in ENGLISH, and return by FRIDAY 13 SEPTEMBER 2013. You must complete all applicable sections of this form and provide all supporting documents and a copy of the information page of your passport. Personal Information Title Mr Mrs Ms Dr other First Name / Given Name Middle Name (if applicable) Surname / Family Name Date of Birth Current Age: Gender Female Male Country of citizenship Country of residence Second citizenship (if more than one) Marital Status Married De Facto Engaged Divorced Separated Widowed Never married Personal Contact Details This is for your personal contact details. You will have an opportunity to provide your work address and contact details later on in this form. Physical Address Town / City Province Country Landline Phone Number: Main Mobile Phone Number: Main Email: Main 4 www.im4dc.org
Study History Please provide details of your highest educational qualifications, listing the most recent qualification first. Full name of qualification Level of study Name of institution Institution location (country) Year of completion Did you complete this qualification and graduate? Full name of qualification Level of study Name of institution Institution Location (country) Year of completion Did you complete this qualification and graduate? Secondary school Diploma/ Technical/ Vocational Secondary school Diploma/ Technical/ Vocational Undergraduate Postgraduate Undergraduate Postgraduate Previous AusAID programs or assistance Have you previously participated in other AusAID funded programs, courses or study tours including those organised by IM4DC and AAPF? Please list any such activity below. English Language Competency Please indicate your English language competency Native speaker Very Good Good Fair Weak www.im4dc.org 5
Current Employment Please provide details of your current job Position title Name of employment organisation Start date in current position What type of organisation do you work for? Please describe your current position (Tick One) Public Sector Private Sector Civil Society (i.e. community, development or non government organisation, faith based organisation, multi lateral organisation) Unemployed (you are not eligible to apply. Do not proceed) Executive/ Senior Management / Senior Professional / Senior Academic Middle Management/ Professional / Mid level Academic Senior Clerical or Administrative/ Technician/ Supervisory / Junior Academic Clerical or Administrative/ Tradesperson, please indicate below Please give the number of years and months of professional experience you have gained since graduating with your first tertiary level qualification (e.g. your Bachelor degree) Current Employer Details Physical address (your actual work unit and location) Town/ City Province Country Landline Phone Number Main Mobile Phone Number Main Email Main 6 www.im4dc.org
Return to Work Project (RWP) Please attach your Return to Work Project (RWP) using the template provided below. This document is compulsory, and we strongly urge you to discuss it in detail with your employer. RWP s that do not have employer support may be marked down compared to those that do have employer support. Applicants general expectations and plans (between 200 and 300 words attach separate sheets if necessary) Please explain what new skills and knowledge you expect to gain from this course. Please be as specific as possible. Please explain how these new skills and knowledge will help you contribute to improving policies or practices in your current or future job. Please be as specific as possible, e.g. citing specific organisational plans, programs or policies. www.im4dc.org 7
Please explain how these new skills and knowledge will help you contribute to your country s development priorities. Please be as specific as possible, e.g. citing specific national plans, programs or policies. Employers general expectations and plans(between 200 and 300 words; attach separate sheets if necessary) Please explain what skills / knowledge you expect the applicant to return with, and how your organisation will use them. 8 www.im4dc.org
Signature and Commitments Applicant do you agree to the following commitments and acknowledgements? 1. To review your RWP during your study to ensure it is lined up with your organisation s work plans and expectations. 2. Provide feedback to the International Mining for Development Centre (IM4DC) on implementation of the RWP after returning from the program. 3. I certify that the information I have provided is true and accurate. I understand if I have provided false or misleading information, my application will not be considered. I agree to abide by the conditions of the application. 4. I understand that my name and professional details can be entered in a database of participants of similar Australian funded study tours and training programs, and be shared among other members of the database for professional purposes. 5. I give my permission for the IM4DC to include photographs and/ or video images of myself in the Centre s photo or video library. The images or footage may be used by IM4DC and/or, with permission from IM4DC, by other Government agencies or stakeholder organisations including the media. Primarily, they will be used to promote awareness of the work of IM4DC in publications and other printed materials, on websites, and in broadcast media. Name: Signature: Date: Employer do you agree to the following commitments? 1. Support the candidate to implement the RWP as developed above. 2. Develop a plan on how the candidate will work with colleagues to transfer their knowledge. 3. I certify that the information I have provided is true and accurate. I understand if I have provided false or misleading information this application may not be considered. What is your work relationship with the candidate? How long have you known the candidate professionally? Do you support the candidate in their application for this? Name Position Signature Date www.im4dc.org 9
Check list Completed all sections of the application form, the return to work project, and the signature and commitments Both you and your employer have signed the form You have supplied a scanned copy of the information pages of your passport Submission process please submit an electronic copy of the completed form and accompanying documents to the following address by Friday 13 September 2013 applications-im4dc@uwa.edu.au 10 www.im4dc.org