Course Title: Identify and interpret compliance requirements

Part B: Course Detail

Teaching Period: Term2 2021

Course Code: LAW5744C

Course Title: Identify and interpret compliance requirements

School: 375T Vocational Design and Social Context

Campus: City Campus

Program: C5349 - Diploma of Live Production and Technical Services

Course Contact: John Phillips

Course Contact Phone: +61 3 9925 4913

Course Contact Email: john.phillips@rmit.edu.au

Name and Contact Details of All Other Relevant Staff

Teacher: Dobe Newton

Email: dobe.newton@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

When you are working on live productions, it is extremely important that you are aware of any compliance requirements eg. noise restrictions, risk assessment, OHS requirements. In this course you will learn the skills and knowledge required to identify and interperet the range of internal and external compliance requiremens and obligations that must be fulfilled when working on live productions. 

National Codes, Titles, Elements and Performance Criteria

National Element Code & Title:	BSBCOM501 Identify and interpret compliance requirements
Element:	1 Clarify the scope of operations
Performance Criteria:	1.1 Identify and review the relevant range of operations and the sphere of business arrangements of the organisation 1.2 Conduct an analysis of the operations and business arrangements of the organisation and identify the functions, products and services that may be subject to compliance requirements 1.3 Develop and document work activity plans for determining relevant compliance requirements 1.4 Obtain approval of plans from relevant organisational personnel
Element:	2 Identify compliance requirements
Performance Criteria:	2.1 Conduct a search of information on internal and external compliance requirements using appropriate search resources, including relevant Australian and international standards 2.2 Ensure the search of compliance requirements scans across all relevant jurisdictions of laws, regulations, and industry and organisational codes and standards and identify pertinent compliance requirements 2.3 Progressively review information collected in terms of its relevance to the organisation’s operations, services and products 2.4 Organise and store gathered information on relevant compliance requirements in an appropriate format for further analysis
Element:	3 Interpret, analyse and prioritise identified compliance requirements
Performance Criteria:	3.1 Review and interpret collected information in terms of its relevance to the organisation’s functions, services and products 3.2 Discuss and clarify with relevant internal or external personnel ambiguities, uncertainties and problems experienced in interpreting identified compliance information 3.3 Identify, analyse and prioritise relevant compliance requirements in terms of critical implications for the organisation and risks and consequence of possible breaches 3.4 Group pertinent compliance requirements into those that are critical and central to the organisation’s operations, those that are important in some circumstances but are not central to the organisation’s operations, and those that are pertinent but are incidental to the organisation’s operations
Element:	4 Document compliance requirements
Performance Criteria:	4.1 Organise and document outcomes of the identification and interpretation activities 4.2 Prepare and communicate reports of relevant compliance requirements and assessment of implications to relevant personnel performing specific compliance management functions

Learning Outcomes

On successful completion of this course you will have developed and applied the skills and knowledge required to demonstrate competency in the above elements.

You will be able to document processes used to identify, analyse and interpret compliance requirements.

Details of Learning Activities

Learning will occur in class delivery and project work. Some external project completion will be required out of class, including:

• • class exercises 
  • analysis/critique of relevant reading material 
    
  • design activities or projects 
    
  • class presentations 
  • group discussion 
  • research 
  • independent project-based work 
    
  • ‘workshopping’ of student projects including peer/lecturer feedback 

Teaching Schedule

Note: While all course content in this schedule will be covered, the weekly order may change depending on class needs and availability of speakers and resources. 

  

Week  Week 1

Class content  Course overview, assessment and course guide  Quiz on Unit of Competency  Evidence of Participation activity

 

Week  Week 2

Class content  Class discussion and group work; Clarify the scope of operations and identify compliance requirements

 

Week  Week 3

Class content  Class discussion and group work; Interpret, analyse and prioritise identified compliance requirements

  

Week  Week 4

Class content  Class discussion and individual work; Document compliance requirements

 

Week  Week 5

Class content  Unit review and assessment preparation; Class to complete a POPE report

 

Week  Week 6

Class content     Assessment due. Final class includes feedback.

 
 

Learning Resources

Prescribed Texts

References

Other Resources

You are advised to look at myRMIT for ongoing updated information.

It is recommended that you bring materials to classes to make notes, for example;

a pen and notepaper or a laptop computer. You will need to have either a USB thumb drive or a USB/Thunderbolt Hard drive (or both) to store and manage your media. Your teacher will advise you what to get when classes commence.

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 for this course will involve demonstration of practical tasks and testing of your knowledge.

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 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 and due dates

Assessment Task 1: Major Project

Assessment Task 2: Presentation 

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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