Course Title: Contribute to health and safety of self and others
Part B: Course Detail
Teaching Period: Term2 2017
Course Code: OHTH5957C
Course Title: Contribute to health and safety of self and others
School: 340T Art
Campus: City Campus
Program: C4373 - Certificate IV in Photography and Photo Imaging
Course Contact: Program Administration
Course Contact Phone: +61 3 9925 44472
Course Contact Email: visualart@rmit.edu.au
Name and Contact Details of All Other Relevant Staff
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: |
BSBWHS201 Contribute to health and safety of self and others |
Element: |
1. Work safely |
Performance Criteria: |
1.1 Follow provided safety procedures and instructions when working 1.2 Carry out pre start systems and equipment checks according to workplace procedures 1.3 Follow workplace procedures for responding to emergency incidents |
Element: |
2. Implement work safety requirements |
Performance Criteria: |
2.1 Identify designated persons to whom queries and concerns about safety in the workplace should be directed 2.2 Identify existing and potential hazards in the workplace, report them to designated persons and record them according to workplace procedures 2.3 Identify and implement WHS procedures and work instructions 2.4 Identify and report emergency incidents and injuries to designated persons according to workplace procedures 2.5 Identify WHS duty holders and their duties for own work area |
Element: |
3. Participate in WHS consultative processes |
Performance Criteria: |
3.1 Contribute to workplace meetings, inspections and other WHS consultative activities 3.2 Raise WHS issues with designated persons according to organisational procedures 3.3 Take actions to eliminate workplace hazards and reduce risks |
Learning Outcomes
On successful completion of this unit, you will be demonstrate safe work practices for the photography industry.
Details of Learning Activities
This course describes the skills and knowledge required in the workplace in order to work safely. It covers a range of industry contexts involving a variety of different conditions and hazards.
Teaching Schedule
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Contribute to the Health & Safety of self & others
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| Week | Covered | Assessment |
| 1 | Course Overview, Equipment tests of lighting stands, C & Floor Stands, Spigots, superclamps | |
| 2 | Equipment tests of Arri tungsten, barndoors & snoot | |
| 3 | Equip tests of Tripod, hex & square quick release plates & boom arms, small & large | |
| 4 | Equip tests of Broncolor Minicom C80 & softboxes, sync, triggering, master & slave | |
| 5 | Equip tests ofLight meters & Lighting ratios 1:1, 2:1, 3:1 & 4:1 | |
| 6 | Equip tests of Cambo 5x4 | |
| 7 | Food lighting demo and final equip test revision | Studio Equipment Kit Due |
| 8 | Shoot Rembrandt & Food in the studio | |
| 9 | Shoot Rembrandt & Food in the studio | |
| 10 | Shoot Rembrandt & Food in the studio | |
| 11 | Shoot Rembrandt & Food in the studio | |
| 12 | Shoot Portrait in the studio | |
| 13 | Shoot Portrait in the studio | |
| 14 | Shoot Portrait in the studio | Rembrandt & Food Due |
| 15 | Shoot Portrait in the studio | Portrait Due |
| 16 | Data Projector Critique of Portrait, Light Table critique of Rembrandt & Food & then food party in studio | |
| RMIT Photo Imaging Semester 2 2017 | ||
| Guy Little |
Learning Resources
Prescribed Texts
None |
References
Other Resources
Refer to BlackBoard for up to date information
Overview of Assessment
Assessment tasks in this course include: “In class” practical tests on the safe handling of photography equipment.
Assessment Tasks
2017 Semester 2
Assignments
1. Practical Tests (Weeks 1 – 6/8)
- Camera Stands, Tripods / Quick Release Plates, Lighting Stands, “C” & Floor Stands / Spigots / Softboxes/ Superclamps/ Booms & supports
- Arri Tungsten Lights
- Broncolor Minicom C80, sync & triggering
- Lighting Ratios 1:1, 2:1, 3:1 & 4:1
- Lightmeter
- Cambo 5x4
2. Studio Cleaning Roster & Cyc floor mop
3. Studio Equipment Kit
Students must pass all the above practicals demonstrated in front of the lecturer before they can go onto each assignment.
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: 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://www1.rmit.edu.au/browse;ID=x3ddsmsrwa1hz
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/browse;ID=qwxbqbg739rl1
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/browse;ID=kehn9bz22r41
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/browse;ID=az8fl470ucg41
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