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

Part B: Course Detail

Teaching Period: Term2 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: Nat Morawski

Course Contact Phone: +61 3 9925 5583

Course Contact Email: Nat.morawski@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 2 2021
Week	Date	Topic	Assessment / Learning activities
Week 1		NO CLASSES
Week 2		Delivery:  On-campus Course Overview, Introduce staff. Show Food and Rembrandt Examples. Class Activity:  Induction to Studio OH&S Studio protocols Demonstration of and practice with studio lighting equipment for Rembrandt Portrait	Brief assessments: AO1 Available Light Food, and AO2 MCU Rembrandt Portrait
Week 3		Delivery:  On-campus Review previous week. Discuss studio intensive groups and Rembrandt Light Class Activity:  Work on Learning Activity - A01, Available Light Food pre-production Demonstration studio camera and computer equipment - Rembrandt Demonstration of Rembrandt lighting.
Week 4		Delivery:  On-campus Review previous week. Discuss studio intensive groups and OH&S Class Activity:  Shooting Rembrandt Portrait in small production groups comprising of:  Photographer Digital Operator Lighting Assistant 2nd Assistant and model OR A01 Available Light Food – shoot at home Work on Learning Activity - A02, MCU Rembrandt Portrait	Available Light Food pre-production Learning Activity DUE - Non-Assessed
Week 5		Delivery:  On-campus Review previous week. Discuss studio intensive groups and OH&S Class Activity:  Shooting Rembrandt Portrait in small production groups comprising of:  Photographer Digital Operator Lighting Assistant 2nd Assistant and model OR A01 Available Light Food – shoot at home Work on Learning Activity - A02, MCU Rembrandt Portrait
Week 6		Delivery:  On-campus Review previous week. Discuss studio intensive groups and OH&S Class Activity:  Shooting Rembrandt Portrait in small production groups comprising of:  Photographer Digital Operator Lighting Assistant 2nd Assistant and model OR A01 Available Light Food – shoot at home Work on Learning Activity - A02, MCU Rembrandt Portrait Work on completing template documents for assessments A01 and A02
Week 7		Delivery:  On-campus Review previous week. Discuss studio intensive groups and OH&S Class Activity:  Shooting Rembrandt Portrait in small production groups comprising of:  Photographer Digital Operator Lighting Assistant 2nd Assistant and model OR A01 Available Light Food – shoot at home Work on Learning Activity - A02, MCU Rembrandt Portrait Work on completing template documents for assessments A01 and A02	MCU Rembrandt Portrait pre-production Learning Exercise DUE
Week 8		Delivery:  On-campus Class Activity:  Work on completing template documents for assessments A01 and A02.	Brief assessment A03, Soft-light Portrait learning activity, and assessment task
		MID SEMESTER BREAK - Monday, August 30th - Friday, September 3rd NO CLASSES
Week 9		Delivery:  On-campus Class Activity:  Reshoots – Assessment A02, MCU Rembrandt Portrait Demonstration of studio lighting equipment for assessment A03, Soft-light Portrait (in two small groups) Work on Learning Activity for Soft-light Portrait	Assessment A01 Available Light Food DUE
Week 10		Delivery:  On-campus Class Activity:  Shooting for A03 Soft-light Portrait shoot in production groups of 4 comprising of: Photographer Digital Operator Lighting Assistant 2nd Assistant and model Work on learning activity and assessment template documents for A03, Soft-light Portrait
Week 11		Delivery:  PUBLIC HOLIDAY - NO CLASSES Class Activity:  A03 Soft-light Portrait shoot in production groups of 4 comprising of: Photographer Digital Operator Lighting Assistant 2nd Assistant and model Work on learning activity and assessment template documents for A03, Soft-light Portrait	Assessment A02 MCU Rembrandt Portrait DUE
Week 12		Delivery:  On-campus Class Activity:  A03 Soft-light Portrait shoot in production groups of 4 comprising of: Photographer Digital Operator Lighting Assistant 2nd Assistant and model Work on learning activity and assessment template documents for A03, Soft-light Portrait	A03 Soft-light Portrait Pre-production Learning Activity DUE - Non-Assessed
Week 13		Delivery:  On-campus Class Activity:  A03 Soft-light Portrait shoot in production groups of 4 comprising of: Photographer Digital Operator Lighting Assistant 2nd Assistant and model Work on assessment template document for A03, Soft-light Portrait
Week 14		Delivery:  On-campus Class Activity:  A03 Soft-light Portrait shoot in production groups of 4 comprising of: Photographer Digital Operator Lighting Assistant 2nd Assistant and model Work on assessment template document for A03, Soft-light Portrait
Week 15		Delivery:  On-campus Class Activity:  A03 Soft-light Portrait shoot in production groups of 4 comprising of: Photographer Digital Operator Lighting Assistant 2nd Assistant and model Work on assessment template document for A03, Soft-light Portrait
Week 16		Delivery:  On-campus Class Activity:  Work on assessment template document for A03, Soft-light Portrait	Assessment A03 Soft-light Portrait DUE
Week 17		Delivery:  On-campus Class Activity:  Overview of assessments - slide show End of Semester Review	Final Class - Group Lunch on location
Week 18		NO CLASSES

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

Please see Canvas for the specific details of your assessments.

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 expected 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

Assessment Task 2: Available Light Food - Final

Assessment Task 3: Rembrandt – Final

Assessment Task 4: Soft-light - Pre-production 

Assessment Task 5: Soft-light Portrait - Final 

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. These mapping documents are available through Program Administration if required.  

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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