Course Title: Research and meet ethical and compliance requirements

Part B: Course Detail

Teaching Period: Term1 2022

Course Code: BUSM8868C

Course Title: Research and meet ethical and compliance requirements

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: City Campus

Program: C4402 - Certificate IV in Interior Decoration

Course Contact: Jenny Crowley

Course Contact Phone: +61 3 9925 4759

Course Contact Email: jenny.crowley@rmit.edu.au


Name and Contact Details of All Other Relevant Staff

Lara Johnston

lara.johnston@rmit.edu.au 

Nominal Hours: 25

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

This unit describes the skills and knowledge required to research and use information that supports ethical and compliant work practice or product specification in the relevant industry. It includes the requirement to be able to maintain currency of knowledge.

This unit applies to any individual whose work involves taking responsibility for determining and following the compliance regimes and ethical frameworks that apply to an area of work. This may include work in design, manufacture and service and/or product provision.

No licensing or certification requirements exist at the time of publication. Relevant legislation, industry standards and codes of practice within Australia must be applied.


National Codes, Titles, Elements and Performance Criteria

National Element Code & Title:

MSFGN4001 Research and meet ethical and compliance requirements

Element:

1. Research information

Performance Criteria:

1.1 Identify credible sources of compliance and ethical practice information

1.2 Evaluate areas of work and determine scope of requirements

1.3 Access and interpret information relevant to the specific area of work

1.4 Identify risks, penalties and consequences of non-compliance and unethical approaches

1.5 Organise and store gathered information in a format that allows for ongoing use

Element:

2. Use information in work practice

Performance Criteria:

2.1 Recognise work situations where ethical and compliance requirements must be considered

2.2 Apply and adapt specific and relevant information to the work situation and maintain accurate work records

2.3 Communicate and promote ethical and compliance considerations to clients and colleagues based on the work situation

2.4 Recognise actual or potential non-compliance or unethical practice and use effective problem-solving to develop response

2.5 Recognise situations requiring specialist expert advice and assess and obtain credible sources of assistance

Element:

3. Maintain currency of knowledge

Performance Criteria:

3.1 Identify and use opportunities to maintain knowledge of current compliance requirements and ethical frameworks

3.2 Share updated knowledge with colleagues and clients and support improved practice through discussion

3.3 Identify situations where work practices could be improved to meet compliance and ethical responsibilities

3.4 Support improved practice through proactive engagement in review and adjustment of processes and protocols


Learning Outcomes


Refer to elements of this unit for learning outcomes


Details of Learning Activities

Learning activities will take place this semester with a blended classroom model using industry standard tools and resources. Some classes maybe scheduled to be on campus, and some may be in a remote (virtual) learning mode online.

Refer to your Course schedule and Canvas shells for specific information on how each of your courses is delivered this semester.

You will also be required to undertake independent study.

Reference mode of delivery for this course is a blended approach / studio-based delivery.

 

Virtual In-class activities will include:

• Tutorials and project-based work

• Group discussion

• Teacher directed activities/projects

• Class presentations 

• Online research

• Independent project-based work

• Studio Practice


Out-of-class activities will include:

• Online investigation

• Independent project-based work



Teaching Schedule

Week no

ETHICS LECTURE

Task due dates
1 No Ethics Lecture
2

Ethics Lecture 1:

Introduction and AT1 and AT2 Assessment Briefs 


3

Ethics Lecture 2: 

Consumer law, Law of torts, Legal, IP and NCC


4

Ethics Lecture 3:

WHS, Duty of Care, Obligations, Audits, Record Keeping, Business licensing and insurance, Policies and Procedures.


5

Ethics Lecture 4:

Organising information, communication, ongoing compliance, seeking advice and problem solving.


6

Ethical Lecture 5:

Compliance Knowledge including ethical considerations with product advice,  formats of schedules and industry compliance research.


7

Ethical Lecture 6:

Compliance knowledge including laws, codes and standards in furnishing.


8

Ethical Lecture 7:

Compliance knowledge including drawing management and control.

AT1 Ethics Knowledge Questions Due
9 Ethical Lecture 8: 
10 Ethical Lecture 9: 
Mid semester break
11

Ethical Lecture 10:

Final Class

AT2 Ethics and Compliance Work Practice Task Due


Learning Resources

Prescribed Texts


References


Other Resources

Library support

The University Library has extensive resources for InteriorDesign and Decoration students.

The Library has produced a subject guide that includes quality online and print resources for your studies https://rmit.libguides.com/interior-design  

The Library provides guides on academic referencing and subject specialist help via your Liaison Librarian https://www.rmit.edu.au/library/study/referencing


Study and Learning support

Would you like to get better at studying, writing, or researching for your assignments?

The Library has everything you need to develop your academic skills, improve your marks and save time.

https://www.rmit.edu.au/students/study-support/study-support-hub  


Overview of Assessment

The assessment is project based,


Assessment Tasks

AT1 - Knowledge Questions 

AT2 - Ethics and Compliance Work Practice Task 

Note: full briefs, assessment details and rubrics for each task are available in Canvas

All assessment information for this course can be found on the course’s Canvas shell, in conjunction with assessment information communicated in class by the teacher.

 

Assessment / Late Submission

All assessment information for this course can be found on the course’s Canvas shell, in conjunction with assessment information communicated in class by the teacher.

This course is delivered in accordance with competency-based assessment.

 

CA: Competency achieved
NYC: Not Yet Competent
DNS: Did Not Submit for Assessment

SEC: Stopped engagement in course

WDR: Withdrawn from course


All work for Assessable Tasks is required to be submitted on the due date and time as outlined in the Assessment Briefs. Exception to this is where an approved ELS plan, an application for Special Consideration or an approved Extension of Time is in place, submitted before the task’s due date with appropriate documentation. 


Special consideration Policy (Late Submission)


All assessment tasks are required to be completed to a satisfactory level.
If you are unable to complete any piece of assessment by the due date, you will need to apply for an extension of time for your assessable work.


Please see following access for the details on applying for extension of time to assessments;

Special consideration;
https://www.rmit.edu.au/students/student-essentials/assessment-and-exams/assessment/special-consideration 


Application for extension of time;
https://www.rmit.edu.au/students/student-essentials/assessment-and-results/extensions-of-time-for-submission-of-assessable-work


Equitable assessment arrangements (EAA);

https://www.rmit.edu.au/students/student-essentials/assessment-and-exams/assessment/equitable-assessment-arrangements--eaa-


If your work is incomplete, you are strongly encouraged to submit your work on the due date, in order to meet the submission requirements. Should it be below competency you may be asked to resubmit within 5 working days.


Assessment Matrix

An assessment matrix demonstrating alignment of assessment tasks with the relevant Unit of Competency is available from the course contact person (stated above)

Other Information

Attendance

The major learning experience involves studio-based exercises, demonstration and production.

It is strongly advised that you attend all sessions in order to engage in the required learning activities, ensuring the maximum opportunity to be successful in this course.

Canvas

Use Canvas to access your course content and announcements, submit assignments, and receive your grades and feedback; 

https://www.rmit.edu.au/students/support-and-facilities/it-services-for-students/canvas

Student feedback at RMIT:

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.

The following link is an outline and ways that you will receive your feedback at RMIT;

 https://www.rmit.edu.au/students/student-essentials/assessment-and-exams/assessment/feedback-mechanisms

Student Progress Monitoring

Academic progress is an important enabling and proactive strategy to assist you to achieve your learning potential.

Please see following access to the Student progress policy webpage; https://www.rmit.edu.au/students/student-essentials/assessment-and-exams/academic-progress

Submitting Assessments onto Canvas

Here is a guide to submitting assessments on Canvas; https://www.rmit.edu.au/students/student-essentials/assessment-and-exams/assessment/submitting-assessments-in-canvas

Academic Integrity and Plagiarism

RMIT University has a strict policy on plagiarism and academic integrity.

Please see following access for more information on Academic Integrity at RMIT; 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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It's time to get ready; https://www.rmit.edu.au/students/new-student-guide

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