Course Title: Contribute to health and safety of self and others

Part B: Course Detail

Teaching Period: Term1 2021

Course Code: OHTH5957C

Course Title: Contribute to health and safety of self and others

School: 375T Vocational Design and Social Context

Campus: City Campus

Program: C4373 - Certificate IV in Photography and Photo Imaging

Course Contact: Jessie Di Blasi

Course Contact Phone: +61 3 9925 3020

Course Contact Email: jessie.diblasi@rmit.edu.au


Name and Contact Details of All Other Relevant Staff

Teachers:

Tim Turner
tim.turner2@rmit.edu.au

Eddie Javier
eddie.javier@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:

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

Details of Learning Activities

In-class activities -
• Demonstration and practical application
• Teacher directed group activities
• Observation and questioning
• Group discussion
• Class Exercises to review discussions
• Workshops & Tutorials

Out-of-class activities:
• Group Projects
• Independent project based work
• Online and other research
• Independent study

 


Teaching Schedule

Studio 01 is a clustered unit comprising of Applied Lighting Techniques (CUAPHI402) and Contribute to health and safety of self and others (BSBWHS201).

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

Semester 1 2021WeekDateTopicAssessment / Learning activities
Week 1  

Lecture - Online Monday

Course Overview, Introduce staff.

Show Food and Rembrandt Examples.

Brief

AO1 Available Light Food,

AO2 REMBRANDT,

 

PH1C Tuesday AM Studio Intensive

PH1A Friday PM Studio Intensive

PH1B Friday AM Studio Intensive

 

Studio Intensive

Induction to Studio

WHS

Studio protocols

Demonstration studio lighting - Rembrandt

Week 2  

Lecture - Online Monday

Review previous week.

Discuss studio intensive groups

 

2-week Studio Intensive. GROUP 1

AO3 Shoot Rembrandt groups of 4 in studio

Keep shooting AO3 Rembrandt assignment until all 4 have shot and modelled.

 

AO1 Available Light Food pre-production work – at home

Studio Intensive

AO3 Shoot Rembrandt groups of 4 in studio

In groups of 4 comprising of 

Photographer

Digital Operator

1st Assistant

2nd Assistant and model

Week 3  

Lecture - Online Monday

Review previous week.

Discuss studio intensive groups

 

As above AO3 Rembrandt

AO1 Available Light Food pre-production work – DUE

Studio Intensive

AO3 Shoot Rembrandt groups of 4 in studio

In groups of 4 comprising of 

Photographer

Digital Operator

1st Assistant

2nd Assistant and model

 

AO1 Available Light Food pre-production DUE

Week 4  

Lecture - Online Monday

Review previous week.

Discuss studio intensive groups

 

Reshoots – AO3 Rembrandt

AO1 Available Light Food – shoot at home

Studio Intensive

AO3 Shoot Rembrandt groups of 4 in studio

In groups of 4 comprising of 

Photographer

Digital Operator

1st Assistant

2nd Assistant and model

Week 5  

Lecture - Online Monday

Review previous week.

Discuss studio intensive groups

 

2-week Studio Intensive. GROUP 2

 

AO3 Shoot Rembrandt groups of 4 in studio

Keep shooting AO3 Rembrandt assignment until all 4 have shot and modelled.

 

AO1 Available Light Food – shoot at home

Studio Intensive

AO3 Shoot Rembrandt groups of 4 in studio

In groups of 4 comprising of 

Photographer

Digital Operator

1st Assistant

2nd Assistant and model

Week 6  

As above AO3 Rembrandt

AO4 Soft-light Portrait Pre-production briefing

AO1 Available Light Food – shoot at home

 

Week 7  

As above AO3 Rembrandt

AO1 Available Light Food – shoot at home

 

 

Week 8  

Reshoots – AO3 Rembrandt

Shoot AO1 Available Light Food – DUE

AO2 Available Light Food Final DUE

 

AO4 Soft-light Portrait Pre-production DUE

Week 9  

AO4 Soft-light Portrait

Demonstration of studio lighting

 
Week 10  

2-week Studio Intensive. GROUP 1

 

AO4 Shoot groups of 4 in studio

In groups of 4 comprising of 

Photographer

Digital Operator

1st Assistant

2nd Assistant and model

 

Keep shooting AO4 Soft-light assignment until all 4 have shot and modelled.

AO3 Rembrandt FINAL DUE

Week 11  

As above AO4 Soft-light Portrait

 
Week 12  

Reshoots AO4 Soft-light Portrait

 
Week 13  

AO4 Soft-light Portrait

Demonstration of studio lighting

 
Week 14  

2-week Studio Intensive. GROUP 2

 

AO4 Shoot groups of 4 in studio

In groups of 4 comprising of 

Photographer

Digital Operator

1st Assistant

2nd Assistant and model

 

Keep shooting AO4 Soft-light assignment until all 4 have shot and modelled.

 
Week 15  

As above AO4 Soft-light Portrait

 
Week 16  

Reshoots – AO4 Soft-light Portrait

 
Week 17  

AO5 Soft-light Portrait DUE

End of Semester review

AO5 Soft-light Portrait FINAL DUE

 


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
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-workshops


Overview of Assessment

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


Assessment Tasks

Students enrolled in Vocational Education and Training qualifications are 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.

You should refer to the assessment brief which is available through Canvas for full assessment criteria

Assessment Task 1:Available Light Food - Pre-production
Due date: Week 3

Assessment Task 2: Available Light Food - Final
Due date: Week 8

Assessment Task 4: Soft-light Pre-production 
Due date: Week 8

Assessment Task 3: Rembrandt – Final
Due date: Week 10

Assessment Task 5: Soft-light Portrait – Final 
Due date: Week 17

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 Matrix

The assessment matrix demonstrates alignment of assessment tasks with the relevant unit of competency. The assessment matrix for this course is available through the course contact in 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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