Course Title: Ensure a safe workplace
Part B: Course Detail
Teaching Period: Term1 2013
Course Code: OHTH5467C
Course Title: Ensure a safe workplace
School: 345T Media and Communication
Campus: City Campus
Program: C5216 - Diploma of Screen and Media
Course Contact : Program Administration
Course Contact Phone: +61 3 9925 4815
Course Contact Email:mctafe@rmit.edu.au
Name and Contact Details of All Other Relevant Staff
Teacher
MR MARK LANGLEY
Phone : 9925 4355
Email: mark.langley@rmit.edu.au
Mr Andrew Harrison
Phone: 9925 4350
Email: andrew.harrison@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 covers the performance outcomes, skills and knowledge required to establish, maintain and evaluate the organisation’s occupational health and safety (OHS) policies, procedures and programs in the relevant work area in accordance with OHS legal requirements
Ensure a safe workplace BSBOHS509A will be delivered in conjunction with Direct television programs and segments CUFDRT401A but will be assessed separately.
National Codes, Titles, Elements and Performance Criteria
National Element Code & Title: |
BSBOHS509A Ensure a safe workplace |
Element: |
Establish and maintain a quality OHS management system |
Performance Criteria: |
1.1 Locate and communicate OHS policies which clearly express the organisation's commitment to implement relevant OHS legislation in the enterprise. 1.2 Define OHS responsibilities of all workplace personnel in accordance with OHS policies, procedures and programs 1.3 Identify and approve financial and human resources for the effective operation of the OHS system |
Element: |
Establish and maintain an OHS system |
Performance Criteria: |
2.1 Establish and maintain participative arrangements with employees and their representatives in accordance with relevant OHS legislation 2.2 Appropriately resolve issues raised through participative arrangements and consultation 2.3 Promptly provide information about the outcomes of participation and consultation in a manner accessible to employees |
Element: |
Establish and maintain participative arrangements |
Performance Criteria: |
3.1 Develop procedurs 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 3.3 Develop and maintain procedures for selection and implementation of risk control meansures in accordance with the hierarchy of control 3.4 Identify inadequacies in existing risk control meansures in accordance witht the hierarchy of control and promptly provide resources to enable implementation of new measures 3.5 Identify intervention points for expert OHS advice |
Element: |
Establish and maintain procedures for identifying |
Performance Criteria: |
4.1 Develop and provide an OHS induction and training program for all employees as part of the organisation's training program 4.2 Utilise system for OHS record keeping to allow identification of patterns of occupational injury and disease in the organisation 4.3 Measure and evaluate the OHS system in line with the organisation's quality system framework 4.4 Develop and implement improvements to the OHS system to acheive organisational OHS objectives 4.5 Ensure compliance with the OHS legislative framework so that legal OHS standards are maintained as a minimum |
Learning Outcomes
On successful completion of this competency, you wil be aware of the importance of OHS and have the skills and knowledge required to ensure a safe workplace.
Details of Learning Activities
In-class learning activities include, but are not limited to:
lectures
teacher directed activities
demonstration and practical application
group discussion
site visits
Out of class activities include, but are not limited to:
independent study
online research
Teaching Schedule
WEEK |
CLASS CONTENT This course will be delivered and assessed in conjunction with CUFDRT401A Direct television programs and segments . 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 availability of speakers and resources. |
ELEMENTS |
WEEK 1 | IOverview of the course, the studio and OH&S induction. | CUFDRT401A 1.1,1.2 BSBOHS509A 1.1,1.2,1.3 |
WEEK 2 |
OHS representatives, OHS Act, Codes of Practice Production group formations. |
CUFDRT401A 1.1,1.2,1.3 BSBOHS509A 1.1,1.2,1.3 |
WEEK 3 |
Hazards, risks and controls ESW Formative Assessment task handed out Autocue Operation and practice. |
CUFDRT401A 1.1,1.2,1.3,1.5,2.1 BSBOHS509A 1.1,1.2,1.3 |
WEEK 4 | Assessment 1 Tapings - Newsbreak Segment. Group 1, 2 |
CUFDRT401A 1.1,1.2,1.3,1.5,2.1 2.2,2.3,2.4,2.5,3.1 3.2,3.3,3.4,3.5,3.6 3.7,4.1,4.2,4.3 BSBOHS509A 1.1,1.2,1.3,2.1,3.1 3.5 |
WEEK 5 |
Assessment 1 Tapings - Newsbreak Segment. ESW Formative Assessment 1 Due |
CUFDRT401A 1.1,1.2,1.3,1.5,2.1 2.2,2.3,2.4,2.5,3.1 3.2,3.3,3.4,3.5,3.6 3.7,4.1,4.2,4.3 BSBOHS509A 1.1,1.2,1.3,2.1,2.2,2.3 3.1,3.2,3.5 |
WEEK 6 |
Incident, reports, record keeping, crew induction Review of Assessment 1 programs |
CUFDRT401A 1.1,1.2,1.3,1.4,2.1,4.1,4.2 4.3 BSBOHS509A 1.1,1.2,1.3 |
WEEK 7 | Assessment 2 Tapings. Studio Interview Segment Session 1 |
CUFDRT401A 1.1,1.2,1.3,1.5,2.1 2.2,2.3,2.4,2.5,3.1 3.2,3.3,3.4,3.5,3.6 3.7,4.1,4.2,4.3 BSBOHS509A 1.1,1.2,1.3,2.1,3.1 3.5 |
WEEK 8 | Assessment 2 Tapings. Studio Interview Segment Session 2 |
CUFDRT401A 1.1,1.2,1.3,1.5,2.1 2.2,2.3,2.4,2.5,3.1 3.2,3.3,3.4,3.5,3.6 3.7,4.1,4.2,4.3 BSBOHS509A 1.1,1.2,1.3,2.1,3.1 3.5 |
WEEK 9 | Review Assessment 2. Studio Practice for assessment 3 ESW Formative Assessment 2 handout |
CUFDRT401A 1.1,1.2,1.3,1.4,2.1,4.1,4.2 4.3 BSBOHS509A 1.1,1.2,1.3 |
WEEK 10 | Assessment 3 Tapings – Music Clip Session 1 |
CUFDRT401A 1.1,1.2,1.3,1.5,2.1 2.2,2.3,2.4,2.5,3.1 3.2,3.3,3.4,3.5,3.6 3.7,4.1,4.2,4.3 BSBOHS509A 1.1,1.2,1.3,2.1,3.1 3.5 |
WEEK 11 | Assessment 3 Tapings – Music Clip Session 2 ESW Formative Assessment 2 due |
CUFDRT401A 1.1,1.2,1.3,1.5,2.1 2.2,2.3,2.4,2.5,3.1 3.2,3.3,3.4,3.5,3.6 3.7,4.1,4.2,4.3 BSBOHS509A 1.1,1.2,1.3,2.1,2.2,2.3 3.1,3.2,3.5 |
WEEK 12 | Review of assessment 3 productions Assessment 4 details Group planning sessions. ESW Summative Assessment handout |
CUFDRT401A 1.1,1.2,1.3,1.4,2.1,4.1,4.2 4.3 BSBOHS509A 1.1,1.2,1.3,2.1,2.2,2.3 3.1 |
WEEK 13 | Technical rehearsal for Assessment 4 productions Inserting pre recorded clips |
CUFDRT401A 1.1,1.2,1.3,1.4,2.1,4.1,4.2 4.3 BSBOHS509A 1.1,1.2,1.3 |
WEEK 14 | Assessment 4 Session 1 – Television Show Self Evaluations ESW Summative Assessment - Session 1 Due |
CUFDRT401A 1.1,1.2,1.3,1.5,2.1 2.2,2.3,2.4,2.5,3.1 3.2,3.3,3.4,3.5,3.6 3.7,4.1,4.2,4.3 BSBOHS509A 1.1,1.2,1.3,2.1,2.2,2.3 3.1,3.2,3.3,3.4,3.5,4.3 4.4 |
WEEK 15 | Assessment 4 Session 2 – Television Show Self Evaluations ESW Summative Assessment - Session 2 Due |
CUFDRT401A 1.1,1.2,1.3,1.5,2.1 2.2,2.3,2.4,2.5,3.1 3.2,3.3,3.4,3.5,3.6 3.7,4.1,4.2,4.3 BSBOHS509A 1.1,1.2,1.3,2.1,2.2,2.3 3.1,3.2,3.3,3.4,3.5,4.3 4.4 |
WEEK 16 | Assessment 4 Session 3 – Television Show Self Evaluations ESW Summative Assessment - Session 3 Due |
CUFDRT401A 1.1,1.2,1.3,1.5,2.1 2.2,2.3,2.4,2.5,3.1 3.2,3.3,3.4,3.5,3.6 3.7,4.1,4.2,4.3 BSBOHS509A 1.1,1.2,1.3,2.1,2.2,2.3 3.1,3.2,3.3,3.4,3.5,4.3 4.4 |
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Learning Resources
Prescribed Texts
References
You are advised to look at the course Blackboard site for ongoing updated information |
Other Resources
RMIT will provide you with resources and tools for learning in this
course through our online systems and access to specialised facilities and relevant software. You will also have access of the library resources.
Overview of Assessment
Assessment for this course is ongoing throughout the semester. Your knowledge of course content is assessed through written assignments and participation in practical exercises.
Assessment Tasks
This course will be delivered and assessed in conjunction with CUFDRT401A Direct television programs and segments.
Assessment tasks in this course are either formative or summative. Formative tasks provide the basis for ongoing feedback and can be considered as essential building blocks for the more substantial summative assessment tasks. Summative assessment tasks in this unit are graded.
For further information on the assessments and grading criteria, please refer to the course Blackboard site.
To demonstrate competency in this course, you will need to complete each one of the following pieces of assessment to a satisfactory standard.
FORMATIVE ASSESSMENT TASKS
1) Implementation of OHS practices - 1st TV Production exercise DUE WEEK 5 of Semester 1
2) Implementation of OHS practices - 2nd TV Production exercise DUE WEEK 11 of Semester 1
SUMMATIVE ASSESSMENT TASK:
1) ESW Project Job Safety Analysis DUE WEEKS 14,15,16 of Semester 1
Grading criteria for the graded assessment can be found on the course Blackboard site.
You will be assessed using the following grades
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 demonstrated alignment of assessment tasks with the relevant Unit of Competency. These are available through the course contact in Program administration.
Other Information
ETHICS AND YOUR WORK
In this course you are required to submit work which could be broadcast to a majority audience and would meet a rating of between G and MA (follow the links on The Office of Film and Literature Classification website - oflc.gov.au) to inform yourself of criteria and also meets RMIT’s Ethical Conduct requirements (follow the links on the RMIT website - rmit.edu.au) and Australian law which regard to vilification.
It is your responsibility to acquaint yourself with these regulations before submitting work for assessment.
In line with this requirement, the majority content of your film productions must be approved and signed off by your production supervisor (a Screen and Media teacher) one month ahead of the first day of photography
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
All students must complete a submission cover sheet for each piece of submitted work.
Plagiarism - RMIT has a strict policy on plagiarism. For more information on this policy go to Academic Integrity
Copyright
All students have access to the myRMIT copyright shell. The myRMIT copyright shell contains information on copyright, plus also examples on how to use copyright works as part of your projects and assignments.
Special consideration Policy (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. Please refer to the following URL for extensions and special consideration:
www.rmit.edu.au/students/specialconsideration/online
Student Progress Committee
This committee promotes the early identification of students who are not achieving acceptable academic performance. The committee provides identified students with assistance and seeks to ensure such students are aware of the range of support services available to them at the University. Student Progress Committee (SPC)
Student Feedback
Students are offered opportunities to provide feedback through a variety of mechanisms including online surveys conducted at the end of each course or semester, student complaints and Student Staff Consultative Committees
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