Course Title: Ensure a safe workplace

Part B: Course Detail

Teaching Period: Term1 2017

Course Code: OHTH5955C

Course Title: Ensure a safe workplace

School: 345T Media and Communication

Campus: City Campus

Program: C5349 - Diploma of Live Production and Technical Services

Course Contact: Program Administration

Course Contact Phone: +61 3 9925 4815

Course Contact Email: mcvet@rmit.edu.au


Name and Contact Details of All Other Relevant Staff

Teacher - Rebekha Naim
Ph 9925 4849
Email rebekha.naim@rmit.edu.au

Nominal Hours: 60

Regardless of the mode of delivery, represent a guide to the relative teaching time and student effort required to successfully achieve a particular competency/module. This may include not only scheduled classes or workplace visits but also the amount of effort required to undertake, evaluate and complete all assessment requirements, including any non-classroom activities.

Pre-requisites and Co-requisites

None

Course Description

This course will give you the skills and knowledge required to establish, maintain and evaluate work health and safety (WHS) policies and procedures for lighting in live productions according to WHS legislative requirements.


National Codes, Titles, Elements and Performance Criteria

National Element Code & Title:

BSBWHS501 Ensure a safe workplace

Element:

1 Establish a WHS management system in a work area

Performance Criteria:

1.1 Locate, adapt, adopt and communicate WHS policies that clearly define the organisation’s commitment to complying with WHS legislation

1.2 Identify duty holders and define WHS responsibilities for all workplace personnel in the work area according to WHS legislation, policies, procedures and programs

1.3 Identify and approve financial and human resources required by the WHS management system (WHSMS)

Element:

2 Establish and maintain effective and compliant participation arrangements for managing WHS in a work area

Performance Criteria:

2.1 Work with workers and their representatives to set up and maintain participation arrangements according to relevant WHS legislation

2.2 Appropriately resolve issues raised through participation and consultation arrangements according to relevant WHS legislation

2.3 Promptly provide information about the outcomes of participation and consultation to workers and ensure it is easy for them to access and understand

Element:

3 Establish and maintain procedures for effectively identifying hazards, and assessing and controlling risks in a work area

Performance Criteria:

3.1 Develop procedures for ongoing hazard identification, and assessment and control of associated risks

3.2 Include hazard identification at the planning, design and evaluation stages of any change in the workplace to ensure that new hazards are not created by the proposed changes and existing hazards are controlled

3.3 Develop and maintain procedures for selecting and implementing risk controls according to the hierarchy of control and WHS legislative requirements

3.4 Identify inadequacies in existing risk controls according to the hierarchy of control and WHS legislative requirements, and promptly provide resources to enable implementation of new measures

3.5 Identify requirements for expert WHS advice, and request this advice as required

Element:

4 Evaluate and maintain a work area WHS management system

Performance Criteria:

4.1 Develop and provide a WHS induction and training program for all workers in a work area as part of the organisation’s training program

4.2 Use a system for WHS record keeping to allow identification of patterns of occupational injury and disease in the organisation, and to maintain a record of WHS decisions made, including reasons for the decision

4.3 Measure and evaluate the WHSMS in line with the organisation’s quality systems framework

4.4 Develop and implement improvements to the WHSMS to achieve organisational WHS objectives

4.5 Ensure compliance with the WHS legislative framework to achieve, as a minimum, WHS legal requirements


Learning Outcomes


On successful completion of this course you will have developed and applied the skills and knowledge required to demonstrate competency in the above elements.

You will:

  • have detailed knowledge of all relevant WHS Acts, regulations and codes of practice relating to production lighting
  • demonstrate how to establish and maintain arrangements for managing WHS within lighting companies business systems and practices
  • identify requirements for expert WHS advice.


Details of Learning Activities

Learning activities in this course include;

  • Knowledge sharing and class discussion
  • Teacher led practical demonstrations
  • Practical equipment installation, testing and operation of lighting equipment in teams
  • Peer learning
  • Workshopping of student projects
  • Industry visits to venues and/or lighting companies
  • Guest speakers from the production lighting industry
  • Peer and teacher feedback


Teaching Schedule

This course is taught in combination with two other units (clustered) CUALGT401 Operate complex lighting EEET7326C and BSBWOR502 Lead and manage team effectiveness GEDU6108C

L's = Students new to Production Lighting

P's = Students who have completed a lighting competency previously or had experience in Production Lighting

Please note: While your teacher will cover all the material in this schedule, the weekly order is subject to change depending on class needs and availability of speakers and resources.

Group Class # Topics/Themes/Assessment Unit & Elements
L's 1 (Sem 1 wk 1) Who has done Production Lighting? What is invloved (what the course will and won't cover). Basic Physics of light. Power loading and different types of power outlets. Typical organisational structures of various lighting crews. Typical lighting system & DMX. Importance of teamwork. Review of Blackboard resources, asssessments & course guide. Name game! Lighting 1-5, Safe 1-4, Team 1-4
P's 1 (Sem 1 wk 1&2) Review of Basic Physics of light. Power loading and different types of power outlets. Typical organisational structures of various lighting crews. Typical lighting system & DMX. Importance of teamwork. Review of Blackboard resources, asssessments & course guide. Name game! Lighting 1-5, Safe 1-4, Team 1-4
L's 2 (Sem 1 wk 2) What is this? Demonstration that covers industry terminology, equipment recognition, lantern types, their beams, basic use, care and maintenance. Go over analog console operation and use. Safety considerations. Game of Twister! Lighting 1-3, Safe 1
P's 2 (Sem 1 wk 3&4) Operating / programming roles, skills and knowledge on various productions. Ops for bands, theatre, corporate and other. Programming of analog desks (with generic lights). Lighting 1,2,4,5
L's 3 (Sem 1 wk 4) Lighting angles' prac in groups of 3-4. Colour session - all students to produce a given colour with the LED fixtures on analog desk. Lantern rigging, families and their beam types. Colour theory and basic lighting design theory. Lighting 1,2,4,5, Team 2-4, Safe 1
P's 3 (Sem 1 wk 5&6) Set-up and pack down a small lighting system in teams using M-Series full functionality in teams. Lighting 1-5, Team 2-4, Safe 1
L's 4 (Sem 1 wk 6) Common positions in the rig, lighting design theory. Common lighting systems, DMX theory, adressing and soft patching. Lighting documentation and procedures. Watch You Tube on DMX. Tent pole game! Lighting 1-3, Team 2
P's 4 (Sem 1 wk 7&8) Set-up and pack down a small lighting system in teams using M-Series full functionality in teams. Lighting 1-5, Team 2-4, Safe 1
L's & P's 5 (Sem 1 wk 8-10) Ensure a Safe Workplace & Lead and Manage Team effectiveness units covered in detail today. Assessment 1 - Lighting, Team & Safe Knowledge test in Blackboard (to be completed at home). Team 1-4, Safe 1-4
L's 6 (Sem 1 wk 10) Operating / programming roles, skills and knowledge on various productions. Ops for bands, theatre, corporate and other. Programming of analog desks (with generic lights). Assessment 2 - Console set-up & Operate for a live band at the John Curtin Hotel in Teams (off site) for one evening in April/May (date TBC). Lighting 1-5, Team 1-4, Safe 1-4
Mid semester break
P's 6 (Sem 1 wk 11&12) MA Wing class; Setting up the console (no lights). Assessment 2 - Console set-up & Operate for a live band at the John Curtin Hotel in Teams (off site) for one evening in April/May (date TBC). Lighting 1-5, Team 2-4, Safe 1
L's 7 (Sem 1 wk 12) M-Series class on soft-patching, grouping (without lights). Lighting 1-5, Team 2-4, Safe 1
P's 7 (Sem 1 wk 13&14) MA Wing class; Soft patching and programming (without lights). Lighting 1-5, Team 2-4, Safe 1
L's 8 (Sem 1 wk 14) M-Series class on views , cue lists & 2D plans (without lights). Lighting 1-5, Team 2-4, Safe 1
P's 8 (Sem 1 wk 15&16) Set-up and pack down a small lighting system in teams using MA Wing in teams. Lighting 1-5, Team 2-4, Safe 1
L's 9 (Sem 1 wk 16) Set-up and pack down a small lighting system in teams using M-Series full functionality in teams. Lighting 1-5, Team 2-4, Safe 1
Mid Year Break
P's 1 (Sem 2 wk 1&2) Complex MA Wing class in teams (without lights). With Deb Hatton Lighting 1-5, Team 2-4, Safe 1
L's 2 (Sem 2 wk 2) MA Wing class; Setting up the console (without lights). With Deb Hatton Lighting 1-5, Team 2-4, Safe 1
P's 2 (Sem 2 wk 3&4) Complex MA Wing class in teams (with lights). With Deb Hatton Lighting 1 & 4, Team 2-4, Safe 1
L's & P's 3 (Sem 2 wk 4-6) Prep for Assessment 3. Lighting 1 & 4, Team 2-4, Safe 1
L's & P's 4 (Sem 2 wk 6-8) Assessment 3 - Console test in class. Lighting 1-5, Team 1-4, Safe 1-4
L's & P's 5 (Sem 2 wk 8-10) Prep for Assessment 4. Lighting 1-5, Team 1-4, Safe 1-4
Mid semester break
L's & P's 6 (Sem 2 wk 10-14) Assessment 4 - Operate Complex Lighting Production in Teams Lighting 1-5, Team 1-4, Safe 1-4
L's & P's 7 (Sem 2 wk 14-16) Production Lighting review and individual feedback sessions Lighting 1-5, Team 1-4, Safe 1-4

 


Learning Resources

Prescribed Texts


References


Other Resources

Other resources for this course are available online in Blackboard via the Learning Hub in My RMIT (www.rmit.edu.au).


Overview of Assessment

Assessment for this course will involve demonstration of practical tasks and testing of your knowledge.


Assessment Tasks

This course is assessed in combination with two other units (clustered) CUALGT401 Operate complex lighting EEET7326C and BSBWOR502 Lead and manage team effectiveness GEDU6108C

To demonstrate competency in this course you will need to complete the following assessment to a satisfactory standard.
You will receive feedback on all assessment and once you have demonstrated competency, you will receive a grade for the graded Assessment Task (refer to MyRMIT for grading rubric).

Assessment 1 - Lighting, Team & Safe Knowledge test online in Blackboard to be completed at home after class 5, semester 1.

Assessment 2 - Console set-up and operate for a live band at the John Curtin Hotel in Teams (offsite) for one evening in April/May (date TBC).

Assessment 3 - Lighting console test in class 4, semester 2.

Assessment 4 - Operate complex lighting production in Teams class 6, semester 2. 

For further information on the grading system and criteria used, please refer to the course blackboard site.
Grades which apply to courses delivered in accordance with competency-based assessment, but which also use graded assessment:

CHD - Competent with High Distinction
CDI - Competent with Distinction
CC - Competent with Credit
CAG - Competency Achieved - Graded
NYC - Not Yet Competent
DNS - Did Not Submit for Assessment


Assessment Matrix

The assessment matrix demonstrates alignment of assessment tasks with the relevant unit of competency. These matrices are available through Program Administration.

Other Information

Please refer to the RMIT student page for extensive information about study support, assessment, extensions, appeals and a range of other matters: http://www1.rmit.edu.au/students

Cover Sheet for Submissions:

You must complete and sign a submission cover sheet for every piece of submitted work, including online submissions.

http://mams.rmit.edu.au/s1llva641yxuz.pdf

Attendance:

Your learning experience will involve class-based teaching, discussion, demonstration and practical exercises

It is strongly advised that you attend all timetabled sessions. This will allow you to engage in the required learning activities, ensuring you the maximum opportunity to complete this course successfully.

Assessment Feedback:

You will receive spoken and written feedback on all your work.  Where relevant, this feedback will also include suggestions on how you can proceed to the next stage of developing your projects.

http://www1.rmit.edu.au/policies/assessment-policy

Student Progress:

Monitoring academic progress is an important enabling and proactive strategy designed to assist you in achieving your learning potential.

http://www1.rmit.edu.au/students/acadprogress

Adjustments to Assessment (eg. applying for an extension of time):

If you are unable to complete any piece of assessment satisfactorily by the due date, you can choose to apply for an adjustment to your assessment. RMIT University offers a range of adjustments designed to support you in your studies, including an extension of time to complete the assessment.

http://www1.rmit.edu.au/students/assessment/adjustment

Academic Integrity and Plagiarism:

RMIT University has a strict policy on plagiarism and academic integrity. Please refer to the website for more information on this policy.

http://www1.rmit.edu.au/students/academic-integrity

Credit Transfer and Recognition of Prior Learning:

Credit transfer is the recognition of previously completed formal learning (an officially accredited qualification).

Recognition of Prior Learning (RPL) is an assessment process that allows you to demonstrate competence using the skills you have gained through experience in the workplace, voluntary work, informal or formal training or other life experiences.

Recognition of Current Competency (RCC) RCC applies only if you have previously successfully demonstrated competence in a unit of competency, and now require to be reassessed to ensure that the competence is being maintained.

Please speak to your teacher if you wish to discuss applying for Credit Transfer, RPL, or RCC for the unit(s) of competency addressed in this course.

http://www1.rmit.edu.au/students/enrolment/credit

 

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