Course Title: Participate in OHS processes

Part B: Course Detail

Teaching Period: Term1 2015

Course Code: OHTH5473C

Course Title: Participate in OHS processes

School: 345T Media and Communication

Campus: City Campus

Program: C4312 - Certificate IV in Photo Imaging

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

Guy Little
03 9925 4623
guy.little@rmit.edu.au
 

Nominal Hours: 20

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

In this course you will be required to participate in workplace occupational health and safety (OHS) processes. You will be required to demonstrate knowledge of health and safety principles and apply those principles to your work.


National Codes, Titles, Elements and Performance Criteria

National Element Code & Title:

BSBOHS201A Participate in OHS processes

Element:

1. Work safely

Performance Criteria:

1.1. Follow established safety procedures when conducting work
1.2. Carry out pre-start systems and equipment checks in accordance with workplace procedures
 

Element:

2. Implement workplace safety requirements

Performance Criteria:

2.1. Identify designated persons for reporting queries and concerns about safety in the workplace
2.2. Identify existing and potential hazards in the workplace, report them to designated persons and record them in accordance with workplace procedures
2.3. Identify and implement workplace procedures and work instructions for controlling risks
2.4. Report emergency incidents and injuries to designated persons
 

Element:

3. Participate in OHS consultative processes

Performance Criteria:

3.1. Contribute to workplace meetings, inspections or other consultative activities
3.2. Raise OHS issues with designated persons in accordance with organisational procedures
3.3. Take actions to eliminate workplace hazards or to reduce risks
 

Element:

4. Follow safety procedures

Performance Criteria:

4.1. Identify and report emergency incidents
4.2. Follow organisational procedures for responding to emergency incidents
 


Learning Outcomes


On successful completion of this unit, you will be demonstrate safe work practices for the photography industry


Details of Learning Activities

Learning activities will consist of both in class and out of class activities.

In class activities include, but are not limited to:

  • teacher demonstration
  • student practice using a range of equipment
  • group discussion
  • teacher directed group activities

Out of class activities include, but are not limited to:

  • online research


Teaching Schedule

  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 resources

 

   
Week

Class content

This course is co-delivered with CUVPHI403A Apply photo imaging lighting techniques.

Assessment Elements
1 Course outline, assessment & introduction, lighting stands, clamps & supports OHS assessment 1 due CUVPHI403A 1,2,
BSBOHS201A 1,2
2 Correct use, safe handling and transportation of lighting stands & supports OHS assessment 1 due CUVPHI403A 1,2,
BSBOHS201A 1,2
3 Correct use, safe handling and transportation of tripods booms release plates OHS assessment 2 due CUVPHI403A 1,2,
BSBOHS201A 1,2
4 Correct use, safe handling and transportation of monoblocs softboxes OHS assessment 3 due CUVPHI403A 1,2,
BSBOHS201A 1,2
5 Correct use, safe handling and transportation of monoblocs softboxes  OHS assessment 3 due CUVPHI403A 1,2,
BSBOHS201A 1,2
6 Correct use, safe handling and transportation of Cambo 5x4 camera & light meter OHS assessment 4 & 6 due CUVPHI403A 1,2,
BSBOHS201A 1,2
7 Correct use, safe handling and transportation of Cambo 5x4 camera & light meter OHS assessment 4 & 6 due CUVPHI403A 1,2,3
BSBOHS201A 1,2
8
Shooting of Food & Rembrandt assignments and practical use of Cambo 5x4, lighitng & light meter.
OHS assessment 4 & 6 due CUVPHI403A 1,2,3
BSBOHS201A 1,2,3
9 Shooting of Food & Rembrandt assignments and practical use of Cambo 5x4, lighitng & light meter. OHS assessment 4 & 6 due CUVPHI403A 1,2,3,4
BSBOHS201A 1,2,3,4
10 Shooting of Food & Rembrandt assignments and practical use of Cambo 5x4, lighitng & light meter.

OHS assessment 4 & 6 due

CUVPHI403A 1,2,3,4
BSBOHS201A 1,2,3,4
11 Review of Food & Rembrandt assignments and shooting practical of assignments & lighting ratios.

OHS assessment 5 due

CUVPHI403A 1,2,3,4
BSBOHS201A 1,2,3,4
12 Review of Food & Rembrandt assignments and shooting practical of assignments & lighting ratios.

Food & Rembrandt non graded Assessment Task 1 & 2 Due & OHS assessment 5 due

CUVPHI403A 1,2,3,4
BSBOHS201A 1,2,3,4
13 Shooting of Portrait assignemtns and practical use of camera & lighting equipment. OHS assessment 5 due CUVPHI403A 1,2,3,4
BSBOHS201A 1,2,3,4
14 Shooting of Portrait assignemtns and practical use of camera & lighting equipment. OHS assessment 5 due CUVPHI403A 1,2,3,4
BSBOHS201A 1,2,3,4
15 Shooting of Portrait assignemtns and practical use of camera & lighting equipment.

Portrait Graded Assessment Due & OHS assessment 5 due

CUVPHI403A 1,2,3,4
BSBOHS201A 1,2,3,4
16 Class Critque on semesters shooting assignments. Bring all three assignemtns and lighting ratios & flash, and opportunity to reshoot.

OHS assessment 5 due

CUVPHI403A 3,4
BSBOHS201A 3


Learning Resources

Prescribed Texts

You are advised to look at the course Blackboard site for ongoing updated information.


References


Other Resources

Computer + web access


Overview of Assessment

Assessment tasks in this course include: “In class” practical tests on the safe handling of photography equipment.


Assessment Tasks

 This course is co-delivered  with CUVPHI403A Apply photo imaging lighting techniques.

 To demonstrate competency in this course you need to complete each one of the following pieces of assessment to a satisfactory standard.
Competency is achieved by way of the following.

The teacher demonstrates the equipment, time is given for questions, then students in small groups have time to practice hands on and then in front of the class they demostrate to the teacher the correct use, safe handling, transportation of the said equipment.

You must submit all pieces of assessment in order for your competency to be assessed in this course.

Assessments - ungraded

1. The correct use, safe handling, transportation of Lighting stands & supports. Due week 1-2
2. The correct use, safe handling, transportation of Tripod, booms & release plates. Due week 3
3. The correct use, safe handling, transportation of Monoblocs, Tungsten, softboxes. Due week 4 & 5
4. The correct use, safe handling, transportation of Cambo 5x4. Due week 6-9
5. The correct understanding and demonstration of a 1:1, 2:1 and 3:1 lighting ratios by a light meter measured in stops. Due week 11-15
6. The correct use, safe handling, transportation of Light Meters. Due 6-9

For further information on the assessment system and criteria used, please refer to the course blackboard site.

Assessment used in this unit are as follows:

CA Competency Achieved
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 are available through the course contact in 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: www.rmit.edu.au/students

Cover Sheet for Submissions:
You must complete a submission cover sheet for every piece of submitted work, including online submissions. This signed sheet acknowledges that you are aware of the plagiarism implications

Attendance
The major learning experience involves studio based exercises, demonstration and production. It is strongly advised that students attend all sessions in order to engage in the required learning activities, ensuring the maximum opportunity to gain the competency.

Cover Sheet for Submissions
You must complete a submission cover sheet for every piece of submitted work. This signed sheet acknowledges that you are aware of the plagiarism implications.

Feedback
You will receive verbal feedback during scheduled class times, and written feedback from teachers on your work . Where appropriate, this feedback will also include suggestions on how you can proceed to the next stage of developing your projects.

Student Progress
Monitoring academic progress is an important enabling and proactive strategy to assist you to achieve your learning potential.

Special consideration for Late Submission
All assessment tasks are required to be completed to a satisfactory level. If you are unable to complete any piece of assessment by the due date, you will need to apply for an extension. You can apply in writing for up to a week’s extension from your course teacher. If you need a longer extension, you will need to apply for special consideration.

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 go to Academic Integrity.

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