Course Title: Contribute to health and safety of self and others
Part B: Course Detail
Teaching Period: Term1 2022
Course Code: OHTH5958C
Course Title: Contribute to health and safety of self and others
Important Information:
Please note that this course may have compulsory in-person attendance requirements for some teaching activities.
To participate in any RMIT course in-person activities or assessment, you will need to comply with RMIT vaccination requirements which are applicable during the duration of the course. This RMIT requirement includes being vaccinated against COVID-19 or holding a valid medical exemption.
Please read this RMIT Enrolment Procedure as it has important information regarding COVID vaccination and your study at RMIT: https://policies.rmit.edu.au/document/view.php?id=209.
Please read the Student website for additional requirements of in-person attendance: https://www.rmit.edu.au/covid/coming-to-campus
Please check your Canvas course shell closer to when the course starts to see if this course requires mandatory in-person attendance. The delivery method of the course might have to change quickly in response to changes in the local state/national directive regarding in-person course attendance.
School: 515T Creative Industries
Campus: Brunswick Campus
Program: C4382 - Certificate IV in Design
Course Contact: Ruth Wellington
Course Contact Phone: +61 3 9925 9988
Course Contact Email: Ruth.Wellington@rmit.edu.au
Name and Contact Details of All Other Relevant Staff
Jansen Lye
Robin Blood
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 required.
Course Description
In this course you will develop the skills and knowledge to work in a manner that follows Work Health and Safety (WHS) procedures, in relation to yourself and others and to respond to potential emergency issues and incidents.
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
Details of Learning Activities
You will complete exercises, and you will also be required to undertake independent study.
In-session activities will include:
- demonstrations and presentations by teacher
- peer teaching and class presentations
- group discussion
- review and revision
- teacher directed group activities/projects
Out-of-session activities will include:
- independent project based work
- online tutorials and activities
- independent research
Teaching Schedule
This course runs in parallel with BSBDES303 - Explore and Apply the Creative Design Process to 3D forms.
While all course content will be delivered, the order and mode of delivery may change depending on the availability of specialist facilities and equipment. Please check Canvas regularly as any updates will be communicated by your teacher.
Week |
Focus & Activities | Due Dates |
| 1 | Introduction to 3D Design |
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| 2 |
WHS Assessment task 1 - Knowledge Question Papercraft exercise - Introduction |
WHS Assessment task 1 (AT1) Due |
| 3 |
WHS Assessment task 2: Emergency evacuation, Incident procedures Papercraft exercise - research, mock up and discussion |
WHS Assessment task 2 (AT2) Due |
| 4 | Papercraft exercise - continue creating final outcome and filling in the template |
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| 5 | 3D Assessment task 1: 3D book cover design introduction |
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| 6 |
3D Assessment task 1: 3D book cover design introduction Design Principle Group activity: Brainstorming |
Papercraft submission |
| 7 |
3D Assessment task 1: 3D book cover design introduction Research |
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| 8 |
3D Assessment task 1: 3D book cover design introduction Concept refinement |
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| 9 |
3D Assessment task 1: 3D book cover design introduction Continue concept refinement |
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| 10 |
3D Assessment task 1: 3D book cover design introduction Continue concept refinement |
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*Easter Break* Friday, 15th April - Monday, 25th April |
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| 11 | 3D Assessment task 2: Pop up book/card project |
3D Assessment task 1 (AT4): Due |
| 12 | 3D Assessment task 2: Pop up book/card project |
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| 13 | 3D Assessment task 2: Pop up book/card project |
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| 14 | 3D Assessment task 2: Pop up book/card project Begin final pop up card design Informal presentation #2 |
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| 15 | 3D Assessment task 2: Pop up book/card project |
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| 16 | 3D Assessment task 2: Pop up book/card project |
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| 17 |
3D Assessment task 2: Pop up book/card project |
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| 18 | 3D Assessment task 2: Pop up book/card project |
3D Assessment Task 2 (AT3): Pop Up due |
| 19 | ASSESSMENT BY TEACHER - no class |
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| 20 |
ASSESSMENT BY TEACHER - no class |
Learning Resources
Prescribed Texts
References
Other Resources
You are advised to look at the Learning Hub at myRMIT site for ongoing updated information. A range of learning resources and references are provided throughout the year.
You will require a personal storage device and tools as outlined in tool kit list.
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 to the library resources.
Amongst the library’s electronic resources is the ability to access Lynda.com for online tutorials and lessons. You may be given these tutorials (and other resources) to supplement your classroom learning. The University Library has extensive resources for Design students.
The Library has produced a subject guide that includes quality online and print resources for your studies: http://rmit.libguides.com/graphicartanddesign
The Library provides guides on academic referencing: http://www.rmit.edu.au/library/referencing
and subject specialist help via your Liaison Librarian: http://www.rmit.edu.au/library/librarians/dsc
Overview of Assessment
Assessment is on-going throughout the course. Assessment tasks will require you demonstrate the application of knowledge and skills through practical projects and/or written tasks and includes online activities.
The assessment tasks are:
WHS Online blog project
Workplace safety check worksheet
An assessment charter summarises your responsibilities as an RMIT student as well as those of your teachers.
Assessment Tasks
To demonstrate competency in this course you need to complete each one of the following pieces of assessment to a satisfactory standard. The submitted projects will be assessed with written feedback with an indicator of quality. Feedback throughout the course may be written, verbal or a combination of both.
Ex 1: Paper Craft - Develop and realise creative ideas using 3D skills & techniques. Due Week 5. Not assessed.
Assessment tasks:
WHS Assessment 1, Task 1: WHS knowledge questions
Due week 2
WHS Assessment 2, Task 2: WHS safety check and consultation
Due week 13
3D Assessment 1, Task 3: Pop up Cards/Booklet
Pop-up cards/booklet - Research, realise and explore 3D skills and techniques to create a range of design outcomes.
Due week 18
3D Assessment 2, Task 4: 3D Book Cover
3D Book cover - Explore design processes, research and production methods using appropriate materials skills, techniques and applications and to create multiple 3D design solutions and outcomes.
Due week 12
Due dates for assessment tasks dependent on access to specialist facilities and equipment may change. Please check Canvas regularly as any updates will be communicated by your teacher.
At the completion of the course you will be assessed for competency.
Competency-based assessment is as follows:
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 matrices are available through 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.
Feedback - You will receive verbal and written feedback by teacher on your work. This feedback also includes suggestions on how you can proceed to the next stage of developing your projects.
Student feedback at RMIT
Student Progress
Monitoring academic progress is an important enabling and proactive strategy to assist you to achieve your learning potential. Student progress policy
Assessment:
Information on assessment including Special consideration, Adjustments to assessment, (e.g. applying for an extension of time):
https://www.rmit.edu.au/students/student-essentials/assessment-and-exams/assessment
On Time Submission and Impact of Late Submission
On time submission is an important factor in your assessment. Employability skills are embedded in all courses and these include Planning & Organising and Self-management. For this reason, late work impacts on your competency assessment.
Submissions that are assessed as Not Satisfactory can be re-submitted once and this is only permitted during the period that the competency is scheduled.
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
Submissions
When submitting work for assessment you are required to complete a declaration of authorship. This must be done for every summative assessment task. This statement acknowledges that you are aware of the plagiarism implications. For non-digital submission use the printed form provided. For digital online submission please use e Submission process.
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
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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