Course Title: Establish and maintain safe creative practice

Part B: Course Detail

Teaching Period: Term2 2023

Course Code: PUBH5211C

Course Title: Establish and maintain safe creative practice

School: 515T Creative Industries

Campus: City Campus

Program: C5414 - Diploma of Visual Arts

Course Contact: Joel Rainford

Course Contact Phone: +61399258193

Course Contact Email: joel.rainford@rmit.edu.au


Name and Contact Details of All Other Relevant Staff

Jess Schwientek
jess.schwientek@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

Professional practitioners across all sectors and areas of expertise are responsible for the management of safety. In particular there are many safe work practices they must be adhered to whilst working in an art studio. In this course you will develop, skills and knowledge required to determine and respond effectively to broad and specific safety requirements for a professional 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 your competency in the above elements.


Details of Learning Activities

Learning Activities may include but are not limited to:

 

  • class exercises to review discussions/lectures  
  • practical demonstrations in studio  
  • Blog/Wiki or other online discussion and participation  
  • analysis/critique of relevant reading material  
  • seminars/workshops  
  • design activities or projects  
  • group projects  
  • peer learning  
  • guest lecture/presentation  
  • class presentations  
  • group discussion  
  • research  
  • independent project-based work  
  • group activities/projects  
  • ‘workshopping’ of student projects including peer/lecturer feedback  
  • visits to galleries and events  
  • practical placement  
  • simulated workplace activities.  


Teaching Schedule

Please refer to Canvas.

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, 2023WeekTopicAssessment / Learning activities
Week 1  Introduction Session via Collaborate Ultra.

3:30pm Wednesday 12th July

Online via Collaborate Ultra

Introduction to Workplace Health and Safety in the Arts

Introduction to Assessment 1

Due Week 3

Week 2-3  Self paced research. Complete student answer sheet for Assessment 1 . 

Independent research techniques

Key legislation regarding safety in the Arts

Assessment 1

Due Week 3

 

Week 4 Introduction Session via Collaborate Ultra.

3:30pm Wednesday 2nd August

Online via Collaborate Ultra

Intro to Assessment 2

Due Week 8

Week 5 Self paced research. Complete student answer sheet for Assessment 2 

Independent research techniques

Introduction to Workplace Health and Safety in the Arts

Key legislation regarding safety in the Arts

Assessment 2 

Due Week 8

Week 6  Complete student answer sheet for Assessment 2

Familiarise self with legal safety requirements in the creative workplace

Research and apply practice specific legislation

Self paced coursework

Assessment 2 

Due Week 8

Week 7  Complete student answer sheet for Assessment 2

Use and develop safety plans and tools to manage workplace safety

Understand future professional development opportunities

Self paced coursework

Assessment 2 

Due Week 8

  Inter-Semester Break

August 28th - September 1st

Week 8 Complete student answer sheet for Assessment 2

Use and develop safety plans and tools to manage workplace safety

Understand future professional development opportunities

Self paced coursework

 

Assessment 2 Due 

 

Week 9

 

 

Complete student answer sheet for Assessment 2

Collaborate Ultra live session

3:30pm Wednesday 13th September

Online via Collaborate Ultra

Use and develop safety plans and tools to manage workplace safety

Understand future professional development opportunities

Self paced coursework

Intro to Assessment 3

Week 10

 

Self Paced Coursework

Group Activity Schedule Released

 

 

 

Self Paced Coursework

Extend knowledge of legal safety requirements in the creative workplace

Research and apply practice specific legislation

Use and develop safety plans and tools to manage workplace safety

Understand future professional development opportunities

Determine how to maintain WHS knowledge in the future

 

 

 

MANDATORY GROUP ACTIVITY VIA COLLABORATE ULTRA

TBC

 

 

 

Week 11

Part A

Group Assessment #1 - Collaborate Ultra

Self Paced Coursework

 

TBC

Mandatory Attendance Required

Collaborate Ultra 3:30pm

Work with others to create safe workplaces

Assess and identify hazards and risks in the workplace

Implement current and emerging technologies to improve workplace safety

Develop procedures to enhance workplace safety

Week 12

Part A

Group Assessment #2 - Collaborate Ultra

Self Paced Coursework

TBC

Mandatory Attendance Required

Collaborate Ultra 3:30pm

Work with others to create safe workplaces

Assess and identify hazards and risks in the workplace

 

Implement current and emerging technologies to improve workplace safety

Develop procedures to enhance workplace safety

 

Week 13-15

Part B

Class presentations TBC

Part B

Class presentations TBC

Week 16

 

Assessment 3 Due

 

Assessment 3 Due 

 


Learning Resources

Prescribed Texts


References


Other Resources

The library provides free study support services and resources to help you build your academic skills. This includes subject specialist expertise, research advice, help with referencing and other services. You can also access one-on-one consultations through the library. For further information:  

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


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 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

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 canaccess My Studies through the RMIT websitefor 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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