Part B: Course Detail

Teaching Period: Term1 2022

Course Code: PUBH5211C

Course Title: Establish and maintain safe creative practice

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: C5412 - Diploma of Screen and Media (Content Creation)

Course Contact: Jesse Roberts

Course Contact Phone: +61 3 9925 4107

Course Contact Email: jesse.roberts2@rmit.edu.au

Name and Contact Details of All Other Relevant Staff

Teacher: Andrew Harrison

Email: andrew.harrison@rmit.edu.au

Nominal Hours: 40

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 develop the skills and knowledge required to determine and respond effectively to broad and specific safety requirements in a professional practice. This involves determining work health and safety (WHS) requirements, identifying hazards, managing risks, and monitoring and enhancing safety of the practice.

National Codes, Titles, Elements and Performance Criteria

National Element Code & Title:	CUAPPR515 Establish and maintain safe creative practice
Element:	1. Determine WHS requirements for professional practice
Performance Criteria:	1.1 Research key features of legislation that apply to professional practice 1.2 Source and evaluate practice-specific codes, standards and guidelines that affect the management of safety in the applicable work environment 1.3 Develop systems and procedures that respond to WHS requirements and effectively integrate those responses into practice management 1.4 Evaluate the role of others in practice safety and involve them as required
Element:	2. Identify hazards and assess and manage risks
Performance Criteria:	2.1 Identify existing and potential hazards specific to the area of practice using applicable methods, templates and tools 2.2 Assess and manage risks associated with those hazards in line with established processes and according to WHS legislation and codes of practice 2.3 Implement and monitor developed systems and procedures in response to identified requirements for hazard control measures and risk assessment in the workplace 2.4 Develop and maintain current and accurate documentation that supports hazard identification and risk management in workplace practices 2.5 Address hazard identification and risk assessment and management at the planning, design and evaluation stages of any change in the workplace and confirm that new hazards are not created
Element:	3. Monitor and enhance safety of the practice
Performance Criteria:	3.1 Maintain currency of WHS knowledge applicable to own area of practice 3.2 Seek feedback from colleagues on workplace safety practices and potential issues, and integrate improvements into systems and procedures as required 3.3 Proactively identify other sources of information and professional development opportunities relating to safety 3.4 Integrate current and emerging ideas and technologies that support workplace safety into own practice

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. 

Details of Learning Activities

In this program, structured learning occurs in the classroom and through completion of assessment. However, as an independent learner you will also be engaged in unstructured activities such as private study and practice of technical skills required in using cameras, lighting and sound equipment and editing tools . You are also expected to  familiarise yourself with different aspects of the screen and media industry. This includes spending time engaged in attending films and film festivals, watching streamed content, attending industry events and exhibitions and building relationships with industry bodies such as the Screen Producers Association and the Australian Society of Cinematographers.

In-class learning activities include, but are not limited to:

• demonstrations and practical application
• peer teaching and class presentations
• group discussions
• screenings
• online research
• independent project based work
• teacher directed group activities/projects
• Industry examples and case studies

Out-of class activities include, but are not limited to:

• reading set texts
• research
• screenings
• production work
• independent project based work 

Teaching Schedule

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 resources.

Week	Class Content	Assessment
1	Course overview and assessment requirements. Work health and safety (WHS) legislation, regulations and codes of practice relevant to industry Examples of poor WHS in industry	Assessment 1 Unit Knowledge Questions due week 5
2	Legislative and WHS regulation WHS responsibility Work on Assessment 1
3	Essential WHS responsibilities Screen industry guidelines Work on Assessment 1 - consultation and feedback from Tutor
4	Hazards and associated risks WHS management and compliance Work on Assessment 1	Assessment 1 due next week
5	Studio Class - WHS Finalise and hand in Assessment 1	Assessment Task 1: Unit Knowledge Questions
6	Risk management and hierarchy of hazard control Legislative imperatives Codes of practice and risk control for Camera Operation - Interview Shoots	Assessment 2 Safe Creative Practice Research due weeks 8 to 11
7	Risk Management and control measures for screen productions (Camera Operation) Safety Management System Research Report Writing
8	Prepare for Interview Production Consultation meeting with Tutor	Assessment 2 Safe Creative Practice Research
9	Monitor safe work practice - interview production, Assessment 2 Safe Creative Practice Research Consultation meeting with Tutor	Assessment 2 Safe Creative Practice Research
10	Monitor safe work practice - interview production, Assessment 2 Safe Creative Practice Research Consultation meeting with Tutor	Assessment 2 Safe Creative Practice Research
11	Monitor safe work practice - interview production, Assessment 2 Safe Creative Practice Research Consultation meeting with Tutor	Assessment 2 Safe Creative Practice Research
12	Review and feedback of safe work practice - interview production Prepare for Assessment 3 - Presentations	Assessment 3 due weeks 13 to 15
13	Analyse safe work practice - interview production, Assessment 3 Presentations	Assessment 3 Presentations - Class 1
14	Analyse safe work practice - interview production, Assessment 3 Presentations	Assessment 3 Presentations - Class 2
15	Analyse safe work practice - interview production, Assessment 3 Presentations	Assessment 3 Presentations - Class 3
16	Review of Assessment 3

Learning Resources

Prescribed Texts

References

Other Resources

Other resources for this course are available on Canvas.

Overview of Assessment

Assessment for this course is ongoing throughout the semester. Your knowledge and understanding of course content is assessed through participation in class exercises, oral/written presentations and through the application of learned skills and insights. Full assessment briefs will be provided and can be found on CANVAS.

Assessment Tasks

Students enrolled in Vocational Education and Training qualifications are assessed for Competency. To be assessed 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.

For each assessment task you will receive a detailed brief specifying requirements

To demonstrate competency in this course you will need to complete the following assessments to a satisfactory standard. You will receive feedback on all assessments.

Assessment 1  - Unit Knowledge Questions - This assessment is a short-answer knowledge task designed to assess the knowledge required to determine and respond successfully to a variety of safety requirements in a professional practice. Date Due: week 5

Assessment 2 - Safe Creative Practice Research - For this task, students are required to demonstrate the skills and knowledge required to determine and respond successfully to various safety requirements in a professional practice – production shoot. Date Due: weeks 8 to 11

Assessment 3 - Safe Creative Practice Implementation and Evaluation - For this task, students are required to determine and respond successfully to various safety requirements in a professional practice for the production shoot and then present these findings to your peers. Due Date: weeks 13 to 15

Assessment Tasks 1, 2 and 3 are to be finalised by no later than end of semester 1 Week 16.

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 are 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.

Recognition of Current Competency (RCC) RCC applies only if you have previously successfully demonstrated competence in a unit of competency, and now require to be reassessed to ensure that the competence is being maintained.

Please speak to your teacher if you wish to discuss applying for Credit Transfer, RPL, or RCC 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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