Course Title: Identify Industry Laws and Regulations and Apply Them to Workplace Activities
Part B: Course Detail
Teaching Period: Term1 2012
Course Code: BUSM5995C
Course Title: Identify Industry Laws and Regulations and Apply Them to Workplace Activities
School: 345T Media and Communication
Campus: City Campus
Program: C4171 - Certificate IV in Professional Writing and Editing
Course Contact : Program administrator
Course Contact Phone: +61 3 9925 4815
Course Contact Email:mctafe@rmit.edu.au
Name and Contact Details of All Other Relevant Staff
Teacher: Clare Renner
Telephone: 03 9925 4047
Email: clare.renner@rmit.edu.au
Nominal Hours: 30
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Pre-requisites and Co-requisites
At RMIT the competency Identify Industry Laws and Regulations and Apply Them to Workplace Activities is delivered and assessed along with the competencies Develop and Apply Industry Knowledge(CUFGEN01A) and Maintain Workplace Safety (BSBCMN311A)
Course Description
This course covers the skills and knowledge required to identify industry laws and regulations and apply them to workplace activities.
The competency Identify Industry Laws and Regulations and Apply Them to Workplace Activities is taught within the course Industry Overview. In this course you explore the laws and regulations governing the industry. You also increase your knowledge of the writing and publishing industry through contact with a broad range of people who are currently working in different areas of the industry and look at issues of health and safety that may affect you as a writer or editor.
National Codes, Titles, Elements and Performance Criteria
National Element Code & Title: |
CUFGEN02A Identify Industry Laws and Regulations and Apply Them to Workplace Activities |
Element: |
1. Seek information on laws and regulations that apply to the industry |
Performance Criteria: |
1.1 Obtain information on the range of laws, regulations and industry codes of practice which affect particular workplace activities |
Element: |
2. Comply with workplace policies and procedures relating to laws and regulations that apply to the workplace |
Performance Criteria: |
2.1 Identify workplace policies and procedures relating to the range of laws, regulations and industry codes of practice which affect particular workplace activities |
Learning Outcomes
On successful completion of this unit, you will be familiar with the different areas of writing and publishing industry. You will also have an awareness of copyright law and of issues surrounding your health and safety as a writer and / or editor.
Details of Learning Activities
In this course, you learn through -
In-class activities:
• lectures
• industry speakers
• group discussion
Out-of-class activities:
• independent project-based work
• writing and reading
• online and other research
• independent study
Teaching Schedule
Each week you have the opportunity to hear someone from a different area of the industry. The following topics will be covered but the order of speakers will depend on people’s availability.
** NB. Please be aware that:
1. The copyright lecture will be held on WEDNESDAY 2 MAY. Attendance at this lecture is compulsory for reaching competence in Identify Industry Laws and Regulations and Apply to Workplace Activities.
2. There will be lecture on maintaining your health and safety as a writer and/or editor on WEDNESDAY 4 APRIL. Attendance at this lecture is compulsory for reaching competence in Maintain Workplace Safety.
Topics for Industry Overview lectures (only delivered in Semester 1) | Competency and Elements |
OH&S - Looking after your health and safety as a writer and/or editor (Lecture on 4 APRIL) | BSBCMN311A 1,2,3,4 |
Copyright - What you need to know as an author and/or editor (Lecture on 2 MAY) | CUFGEN02A - 1,2 |
RPL - recognition of industry experience and current competence |
CUFGEN01A - 2,4 BSBCMN311A - 3 CUFGEN02A - 2 |
Small press publishing |
CUFGEN01A - 1,2,4 CUFGEN02A - 1,2 BSBCMN311A - 3 |
Writing for young adults (YA) writers share their stories and tips for success |
CUFGEN01A - 1,4 |
Resources for writers and editors - Victorian Writers’ Centre, the Wheeler Centre and other professional organisations |
CUFGEN01A - 1,2,3 CUFGEN02A - 1,2 |
Overview of the publishing process - various speakers; how to pitch your work; international and other rights | CUFGEN01A - 1,2,3,4 CUFGEN02A - 1 BSBCMN311A - 3<!--EndFragment--> |
Literary agents - a perspective of their role | CUFGEN02A - 1,2,4 |
Books and the electronic age - where are we going? |
CUFGEN01A - 1,2.,3 CUFGEN02A - 1 |
Writing your passion - people who make a living writing about their special interests (fiction and nonfiction) | CUFGEN01A - 1,4 CUFGEN02A - 1 |
Making a living as a freelance writer and/or editor - it’s not impossible |
CUFGEN01A - 1,2,3,4 CUFGEN02A - 1 BSBCMN311A - 3 |
Writers and editors - a special relationship | CUFGEN01A - 1,4 CUFGEN02A - 1 |
The business of written communication - corporate writing and editing |
CUFGEN01A - 1,4 CUFGEN02A - 1 |
Applying for grants - everything you need to know | CUFGEN02A - 1 CUFGEN01A - 1,2,3,4 |
Learning Resources
Prescribed Texts
Any prescribed material will be provided by the teacher in this course |
References
You are advised to look at the course blackboard site for ongoing updated information. |
Other Resources
You require access to a computer and to the internet for this course
Overview of Assessment
Your knowledge and understanding of course content is assessed through written assignments and a research project.<!--EndFragment-->
Assessment Tasks
To demonstrate competency in this course, you will need to complete the following pieces of assessment to a satisfactory standard. You will receive feedback on all assessment.
Assessment 1: Research an area of the industry that is of personal interest to you. Write a report of 1000 words.
Final submission date for this report is 30 May.
Assessment 2: Create a health and safety plan for yourself taking into account your individual needs and the advice provided at the lecture. (Due 2 May)
*Assessment 3: Select an area within the publishing or writing industry and research any industry laws and regulations that might impact on writers and/or editors. Produce a short report discussing your findings.
(500 words) Final submission date for this report is 30 May.
*This is the assessment related to this competency BUSM5995C
Detailed briefs for these assignments will be provided on Blackboard.
All competencies will be assessed as:
C Competent
NYC Not yet competent
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
Submission of Assessment Tasks
You are required to submit all assessment tasks in hard copy with a completed School of Media and Communication cover sheet. You are expected to keep a copy of all assignments submitted.
Late Submissions
If you are unable to complete any piece of assessment by the due date, you will need to apply for an extension before that due date.
Please refer to the course blackboard site for information on late submissions and on applying for an extension.
Academic Integrity
Academic Integrity is about the honest presentation of your academic work. Presenting work that fails to acknowledge other people’s work within yours can compromise academic integrity. For further information on academic integrity and plagiarism, please refer to the following URL. http://www.rmit.edu.au/browse;ID=kkc202lwe1yv
Special Consideration Policy
Please refer to the following URL for information on applying for special consideration:
http://www.rmit.edu.au/browse;ID=qkssnx1c5r0y;STATUS=A;PAGE_AUTHOR=Andrea%20Syers;SECTION=1
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