Course Title: Establish and maintain safe creative practice
Part B: Course Detail
Teaching Period: Term1 2020
Course Code: OHTH5960C
Course Title: Establish and maintain safe creative practice
School: 375T Vocational Design and Social Context
Campus: City Campus
Program: C5378 - Diploma of Music Industry (Sound Production)
Course Contact: Rebekha Naim
Course Contact Phone: +61 3 9925 4815
Course Contact Email: svdc.mac@rmit.edu.au
Name and Contact Details of All Other Relevant Staff
Nominal Hours: 30
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 unit describes the skills and knowledge required to follow work health and safety (WHS) requirements in the creative industries.
It applies to those who are required to identify their individual WHS responsibilities and implement procedures to work safely in various creative industry work contexts
National Codes, Titles, Elements and Performance Criteria
National Element Code & Title: |
CUAPPR505 Establish and maintain safe creative practice |
Element: |
1. Determine work health and safety requirements for professional practice |
Performance Criteria: |
1.1 Research key features of legislation that apply to professional practice 1.2 Source and evaluate practice-specific codes, standards and guidelines that affect the management of safety in the relevant work environment 1.3 Develop systems and procedures that respond to work health and safety (WHS) requirements and effectively integrate those responses into practice management 1.4 Evaluate the role of others in practice safety and involve them as appropriate |
Element: |
2. Identify hazards and assess and manage risks |
Performance Criteria: |
2.1 Identify existing and potential hazards specific to the area of practice using relevant methods, templates and tools 2.2 Assess and manage risks associated with those hazards in line with established processes and according to WHS legislation and codes of practice 2.3 Implement and monitor developed systems and procedures in response to identified requirements for hazard control measures and risk assessment in the workplace 2.4 Develop and maintain current and accurate documentation to support hazard identification and risk management in workplace practices 2.5 Address hazard identification and risk assessment and management at the planning, design and evaluation stages of any change in the workplace to ensure that new hazards are not created |
Element: |
3. Monitor and enhance safety of the practice |
Performance Criteria: |
3.1 Maintain currency of WHS knowledge relevant to own area of practice 3.2 Seek feedback of colleagues on workplace safety practices and potential issues, and integrate improvements into systems and procedures as appropriate 3.3 Proactively identify other sources of information and professional development opportunities relating to safety 3.4 Integrate current and emerging ideas and technologies that support workplace safety into own practice |
Learning Outcomes
On successful completion of this unit, you will have the knowledge and skills to effectively observe WHS standards in the entertainment industry.
Details of Learning Activities
In this course you will learn the skills and knowledge required to determine and respond effectively to broad and specific safety requirements in a professional practice.
It applies to individuals who are sole practitioners or working in collaborative teams across all sectors and areas of expertise, who are responsible for managing safety. The practitioner applies a self-directed approach to ensuring safety. The unit could apply to a range of internal and external work environments, including workshops, studios, offices, field locations and performance venues.
On successful completion of this unit, you will be have the knowledge and skills to effectively observe WHS standards in an entertainment industry event forum.
How the course is delivered
Learning will include class delivery from program staff and lectures from industry professionals, online research and activities, industry placement, and work integrated learning practical project engagement.
Assessment will be made through assessing your ability to engage with industry practice in accordance with industry occupational health and safety regulations, through both formal assessment and workplace event production.
Assessment
Assessment will look to evidence the ability to:
- Analyse the needs of a particular practice and develop a set of systems, procedures and practices to support safety in that context
- Identify key safety issues, including specific hazards and risks in the relevant area of practice
- Apply general work health and safety (WHS) legislation and specific codes, standards or guidelines relevant to own practice.
Assessment will be made through practical application in a live music event production
Teaching Schedule
Please Note: While all course content in this schedule will be covered, the weekly order may change depending
on class needs and availability of speakers and resources.
| Class # | Planned Activities | Assessment |
| CLASS 1 | Introduction and course overview Class schedule and Assessment Documentation overview Introduction to governing bodies Introduction to legislation OH&S terminology Hellfest festival video and examples of risks and hazards |
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| CLASS 2 | How the event planning process works |
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| CLASS 3 |
Case Study #1 – Benefit gig at Birrarung Marr Workshop #1: Hazard identification & Risk Analysis for Metro outdoor site Part 1 |
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| CLASS 4 | Legislation surrounding the events and entertainment industry Testing, tagging and electrical safety Places of Public Entertainment (PoPE) |
Evidence of Participation Learning Activity due to be completed |
| CLASS 5 | The impact of music noise and environmental protection policies (SEPP N2) Liquor Licensing and sound control for music venues Carrying out a Risk Analysis Using a risk matrix and risk “scoring” |
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| CLASS 6 |
Workshop #2: Hazard identification & Risk Analysis for Metro outdoor site Part 2 Case Study #2 – MMW event at Birrarung Marr |
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| CLASS 7 | Contractors and types of employment |
Practice Quiz |
| CLASS 8 |
Case Study #3 – MMW event at Argus Building Workshop #3: Hazard identification & Risk Analysis for City Indoor Venue |
Assessment 1 |
| CLASS 9 |
SITE VISIT TO RMIT VENUE Onsite Hazard identification and Risk Analysis |
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| CLASS 10 | Course Review |
Assessment 2
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Learning Resources
Prescribed Texts
References
Other Resources
The University Library has extensive resources and provides subject specialist
expertise, research advice, help with referencing and support through:
The Learning Lab
https://www.rmit.edu.au/students/study-support/learning-lab
The Study Support Hub
https://www.rmit.edu.au/students/study-support/study-support-hub
English for uni workshops
https://www.rmit.edu.au/students/study-support/workshops/english-uni-
Overview of Assessment
Assessment will look to evidence the ability to:
Complete work tasks according to work health and safety (WHS) legislative and workplace requirements, including:
- Completing Job Safety report
- Communicating WHS issues to relevant personnel
- Participate in consultation about WHS issues
- Identify and report hazards according to workplace requirements
- Assess and control risks and document risk control measures according to own level of responsibility
- Follow procedures for responding to incidents and emergencies.
Assessment Tasks
The details on these assessments and the grading criteria for this competency can be found on the course Canvas site.
Assessment is ongoing throughout the course and will include a range of practical
and theory components. Full assessment briefs will be provided and can be found
on Canvas.
This is a Vocational Education and Training qualification and is assessed for
Competency. To be assessed as Competent means you have consistently demonstrated the
required knowledge and skills at a standard required in the workplace. To be assessed as
Competent in this course, you will need to complete each assessment task to a satisfactory
standard. You will receive feedback from the teacher at the conclusion of each assessment
task.
Results that apply to courses that are delivered and assessed in accordance with
competency-based assessment are:
CA: Competency Achieved
NYC: Not Yet Competent
DNS: Did not Submit for Assessment
Assessment 1: Analysis of Suitability of Venue Induction Due week 8
Conduct, as a group, an appraisal on how suitable the space is, for a small live music performance and/or a small on-location sound recording.
Assessment 2: SWMS JSA Risk Assessment Due week 10
Create a SWMS or a JSA or Risk Assessment Checklist.
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
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.
Information about your studies:
You can access My Studies through the RMIT website for information about
timetables, important dates, assessment dates, results and progress, Canvas etc.
https://www.rmit.edu.au/students
Assessment:
Information on assessment including Special consideration, Adjustments to
assessment, (eg. applying for an extension of time):
https://www.rmit.edu.au/students/student-essentials/assessment-and-
exams/assessment
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.
https://www.rmit.edu.au/students/student-essentials/assessment-and-
exams/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.
Please speak to your teacher if you wish to discuss applying for Credit Transfer or
RPL for the unit(s) of competency addressed in this course.
https://www.rmit.edu.au/students/student-essentials/enrolment/apply-for-
credit
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